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US Senator Ted Cruz told a Senate hearing on counterterrorism in North Africa and the Sahel that Iran is working to transform the Polisario Front into a regional proxy force, warning that the alleged cooperation between the separatist group and Iran‑backed networks represents a growing security threat to the US and its partners. “Iran is […]
Moroccan authorities have evacuated more than 108,000 people across several northern provinces as rising river levels and heavy rainfall increase the risk of severe flooding, the Interior Ministry said on Wednesday. The evacuations follow days of efforts by authorities and army rescue units involving the mobilization of buses, boats and trucks and the setting up […]
The Contribution of the Royal Armed Forces (FAR) to UN Peacekeeping Operations was reviewed at a meeting in Rabat Wednesday between FAR Inspector General and Commander of the South Zone, Mohammed Berrid, and Acting Military Adviser to the UN, Lieutenant General Cheryl Pearce, who is on a visit to Morocco. The two officials held in-depth […]
The Algerian regime risks American sanctions for purchasing Russian military jets (SU35 and SU 57) under CAATSA law passed by the US Congress in 2017. The Countering America’s Adversaries Through Sanctions Act imposes sanctions on Iran, North Korea, and Russia. The Algerian acquisition of Russian military jets “could trigger CAATSA sanctions”, said on Tuesday Mr. […]
French artificial intelligence operators are rapidly establishing presence in Morocco through significant partnerships spanning industrial transformation and digital innovation. OCP Group announced a strategic collaboration with Mistral AI within its “Bionic” program framework, aiming to transform operational models through agentic AI integration. The partnership, signed by OCP’s Rock Solutions strategic business unit under Managing Director […]
Libya’s Office of the Attorney General announced that the body of Saif Al-Islam Muammar Gaddafi had been handed over to members of his tribe at the request of his family, following the completion of required legal procedures. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the Attorney General’s Office confirmed that Saif Al-Islam was killed after being […]
Sudanese officials have raised concerns with a United Nations panel of experts over the role of neighboring countries in violating a U.N. Security Council arms embargo on Darfur. Interior Minister Babaker Samra Mustafa and senior officials met the delegation in Port Sudan on Wednesday to discuss the implementation of Resolution 1591, which prohibits the supply […]
Morocco’s House of Representatives approved legislation Tuesday transforming the National Office of Hydrocarbons and Mines (ONHYM) into a joint-stock company, positioning the entity as a strategic lever capable of meeting international competition challenges. The majority-backed Law 56.24 represents the sector’s first major institutional reform since 2020. Energy Transition and Sustainable Development Minister Leïla Benali explained […]
South Sudan introduced, on Wednesday, a new fiscal framework aimed at ending economic instability and repositioning the country for sustainable and inclusive growth. Speaking in Juba, Finance and Planning Minister Bak Barnaba Chol said the policy prioritises economic stabilization, fiscal discipline and essential public spending. The framework, developed through collective Cabinet deliberations with inputs from […]
Spain’s highest criminal court has refused an Algerian request to extradite former senator Abdelkader Djedia, ruling that the politician faces political persecution and insufficient guarantees for his safety if returned, according to court documents and rights-focused organizations. The Audiencia Nacional, which has examined the case since November 2025, issued its decision on January 27 after […]