Keywords: North Africa


Hezbollah visit to Tindouf stirs new fears over Iranian influence in North Africa

A recent visit by a Hezbollah-linked delegation to the Polisario-controlled Tindouf camps in southern Algeria has reignited concerns about Iran’s growing interference in North Africa. Analysts argue that the visit underscores Tehran’s deepening ties with the separatist Polisario Front, raising......

Morocco faces mounting pressures from organized crime networks

Morocco ranks 79th globally and 26th in Africa in the 2025 Global Organized Crime Index, published by the Geneva-based Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime. The study highlights significant concerns about human trafficking, drug transit, and governance challenges that hinder effective......

Massad Boulos announces upcoming U.S.-Hosted talks on the Sahara conflict

Washington, November 4, 2025 — Following the adoption of UN Security Council Resolution 2797 on the Sahara, the United States is set to take a new step in supporting the resolution of the conflict. Massad Boulos, Special Adviser to President Donald Trump for Africa,......

UN Security Council poised for decisive vote on Sahara resolution

The United Nations Security Council is preparing to vote on a new resolution concerning the Sahara dispute, marking a pivotal moment in a conflict that has spanned decades. From colonial claims to questions of self-determination, the legal and diplomatic dimensions of this issue have evolved to increasingly......

Tesla begins recruitment in Morocco, signaling regional expansion plans

Tesla has officially commenced recruitment efforts in Morocco, marking a significant step in its African expansion strategy. The electric vehicle giant is seeking a Country Sales & Delivery Leader to spearhead its operations in the country, signaling the start of commercial activities in Morocco. The......

Migrants in Libya face “extreme vulnerability,” warns IOM

In North Africa, Libya remains the country where migrants face the most severe challenges, warned the International Organization for Migration (IOM) on Friday, as the ongoing conflict in Sudan drives a massive influx of refugees into the region. “We regularly receive testimonies from migrants......

Algeria’s contested claim over Moroccan zellige sparks cultural dispute

When Algeria recently earned a silver medal at Expo Osaka 2025 for best exterior design, its pavilion was praised for featuring what organizers called “Algerian Zellige.” The designation was more than inaccurate; it misrepresented history. Zellige, the intricate geometric mosaic tiles, is......

De Mistura urges Algeria to join new UN-led talks on Sahara

UN envoy Staffan de Mistura has renewed his appeal for all stakeholders, including Algeria, to engage in a new round of negotiations over the Sahara conflict under UN auspices. During his most recent briefing to the UN Security Council, de Mistura emphasized the urgency of reviving the stalled peace......

Algeria signals openness to restore ties with Morocco amid Sahara tensions

Senior US presidential advisor Massad Boulos said that Algeria has shown willingness to improve relations with Morocco, a move that could signal a rare diplomatic thaw between the two North African neighbors long divided over the Sahara dispute. In an interview with Asharq News on October 16, Boulos......