algeria

France denounces ‘hostile initiative’ by Algerian parliament

France’s foreign ministry has denounced Algeria’s new law branding French colonization a “state crime” as a “manifestly hostile initiative”, warning it undermines efforts to rebuild dialogue and approach sensitive memory issues calmly. The vote in Algiers was celebrated by lawmakers standing, draped in national colors and chanting “Vive l’Algérie!” It comes amid worsening bilateral ties […]

EU Promises More Financial Support for Morocco & Spain to Manage Migration

EU Commission chief Jean-Claude Juncker promised to release €55 million from the emergency fund to help Morocco and Spain tackle the rise of illegal migration in the Western Mediterranean. The news came after reports cited that Morocco requested help to address the illegal migration challenge in its north as an increasing number of migrants are […]

UN Security Council holds briefing on latest developments of Sahara issue

The United Nations Security Council held, on Monday, at the request of Germany, a closed doors briefing on the latest developments of the Sahara issue. According to diplomatic sources, quoted by MAP, this meeting was an opportunity for the United States to explain, for the first time before the Security Council, the validity and accuracy […]