Keywords: North Africa


Morocco ranks first in North Africa for economic freedom, 54th globally

Morocco has strengthened its position on the global economic freedom landscape, ranking 54th out of 161 countries in the 2026 Economic Freedom Index, with a score of 63.74 points, according to data attributed to the British Legatum Institute. The result places Morocco at the top of the North African......

Morocco meets U.S. financial transparency standards, report finds

Morocco has been included among the governments that met the minimum financial transparency standards set by the U.S. Department of State, according to the 2026 Fiscal Transparency Report. The assessment highlights differences across North Africa, with Algeria and Egypt falling short of the required......

United States advises travelers to reconsider trips to Ceuta amid security concerns

The United States has advised its citizens to reconsider travel to Ceuta following heightened security concerns linked to recent tensions and an immigration-related crisis in the Spanish-administered territory. The U.S. Department of State uses a four-level travel advisory system, ranging from normal......

Morocco strengthens security measures around Ceuta and Melilla ahead of August 15

Moroccan authorities have significantly reinforced security and monitoring measures along roads and access points leading toward Ceuta, as August 15 approaches, a date reportedly targeted by online calls for coordinated attempts to cross into the Spanish enclave. Similar concerns have also been raised......

Healthy diet in Morocco costs $3.64 per person per day, FAO data shows

The cost of maintaining a healthy diet in Morocco continued to rise in 2025, reaching $3.64 per person per day based on purchasing power parity, according to figures cited from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and its partners. Despite the increase in the cost of nutritious......

Spain puts military on alert amid warnings of a new migration attempt in Ceuta

Spain has placed its military forces in Ceuta on heightened alert amid warnings of a possible new attempt by migrants to cross into the Spanish enclave on August 15. According to Spanish media reports, military personnel in Ceuta have been instructed to remain ready to respond to any attempted border......

Morocco and Russia deepen pragmatic ties through trade, energy and strategic interests

Morocco and Russia are gradually expanding their economic relationship as global trade patterns continue to change in the aftermath of the war in Ukraine. While Rabat maintains close partnerships with Europe and the United States, it has also preserved channels of dialogue with Moscow, focusing on practical......

North Africa faces accelerating heat, with Morocco among the hardest-hit areas

North Africa is experiencing increasingly intense heat, with Morocco facing a particularly challenging summer in 2026 as repeated heatwaves affect large parts of the country. Rather than being defined by a single prolonged episode, the current season has been marked by successive periods of unusually......

Morocco Leads North Africa in Support for Free Trade and Global Market Integration

Morocco has emerged as the leading supporter of free trade in North Africa, according to the 2026 Afrobarometer report, which highlights changing public attitudes toward international trade, economic integration, migration, and global partnerships across Africa. The survey, conducted in 38 African countries......