Keywords: North Africa


Morocco's UN ambassador condemns Algeria's role in regional instability

Omar Hilale, Morocco’s Permanent Ambassador to the UN, has sharply criticized Algeria's involvement in undermining Morocco's territorial integrity during a recent session of the UN Special Committee on Decolonization (C24). His remarks were a pointed response to Algeria's assertions......

Algeria's political maneuvering amid Morocco's Sahara momentum

Political tensions between Morocco and Algeria have taken an unusual twist following the mysterious disappearance of Melania Trump’s bronze statue from Sevnica, Slovenia, during Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune’s official visit. This incident has ignited speculation and intrigue, drawing......

Archaeologists uncover ancient burial sites in Tangier Peninsula

Archaeologists have made a remarkable discovery in northern Morocco’s Tangier Peninsula, located just south of the Strait of Gibraltar. Their excavation efforts have revealed three ancient cemeteries, including a stone burial believed to date back approximately 4,000 years. This significant research,......

European Union reaffirms stance against SADR recognition

The European Union has firmly reiterated its position on the self-proclaimed Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic (SADR), with the bloc’s spokesperson for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy emphasizing that “neither the EU nor any of its Member States recognize SADR.” This statement marks......

XPO Logistics expands operations in Morocco with 60-truck fleet upgrade

In a strategic initiative aimed at bolstering its North Africa operations, XPO Logistics has announced a substantial expansion in Morocco. This ambitious plan includes the introduction of new shipping routes and the deployment of a fleet of 60 advanced container trailers, all while targeting a 10% reduction......

Fortescue's ambitious clean power plans in Morocco

A new report suggests that Fortescue, the UK-based firm led by Andrew Forrest, is pursuing a transformative power link project aimed at connecting Europe and North Africa. This initiative, detailed by the Telegraph, could see Morocco emerge as a crucial hub for the transmission of clean energy. The......

Morocco's military expenditure increases as regional tensions rise

Morocco's military spending has seen a notable increase of 2.6% in 2024, amounting to $5.5 billion. This growth is largely attributed to an enhanced personnel budget for the Royal Armed Forces (FAR) and aligns with a broader global trend, where military expenditures have surged by 9.4% compared to......

Algeria's President admits to pressuring Spain on Sahara

Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune has openly acknowledged that his government has been applying financial pressure on Spain to withdraw its support for Morocco's claim over Sahara. In a meeting held on Friday, Tebboune stated, “Spain had made a mistake, and today it has corrected it,”......

Tunisia's defiance: hosting Polisario amid Morocco's sovereignty claims

In a striking challenge to Morocco's sovereignty, Tunisia has once again opened its doors to the Polisario Front separatists, allowing their delegation to participate in a conference titled “Building Social Cohesion in a Changing World” in Tunis. This move underscores Tunisia's ongoing......