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Kais Saied’s Tunisia: a case study in democratic backsliding

Within a week two leading French papers shed light on the authoritarian drift suffered by Tunisia under the rule of Kais Saied. Both Jeune Afrique and Le Point listed facets of democratic backpedaling under a president who has also undermined Tunisia’s economic outlook Tunisia, once hailed as an Arab Spring’s democratic success story, is now […]

Morocco, Spain prepare for higher number of passenger traffic in summer 2025

Authorities in Morocco and Spain expect the number of passengers crossing from Europe to the Kingdom to increase with 12,000 ferry trips made available, up 8.4% from last year, to facilitate the operation. The crossing, dubbed Marhaba (welcome), marks the start of the holiday season for Moroccans living in Europe coming back to spend holidays […]

Morocco urges Libyans to hold December elections

Morocco reiterated its call for Libyan parties to hold December 24 elections and maintain the well-functioning of state institutions. The call was reiterated by foreign minister Nasser Bourita who was speaking at a news conference with head of Libya’s higher state council Khaled Mechri. Bourita reaffirmed Morocco’s support for dialogue between Libyan parties in order […]