North Africa
Morocco Jails Seven Taxi Drivers in First Convictions Following Mass Migration Surge to Ceuta
Seven Moroccan taxi drivers have been sentenced to up to six months in prison and fined $1,070 each for transporting migrants to the...
Von der Leyen Declares Success as Tens of Thousands of Migrants Return from Ceuta to Morocco
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen declared a successful resolution to the migration crisis in Ceuta on Saturday, announcing that the vast...
Hundreds of Migrants in Spanish Enclave of Ceuta Plead to Return to Morocco
A striking reversal is unfolding in the Spanish enclave of Ceuta, where hundreds of migrants who risked their lives to cross illegally from...
Moroccan Rapper El Mahdi Lyoubi Detained Following Criticism of Government
A prominent Moroccan rapper and documentary filmmaker known for his fierce criticism of the country's political establishment has been ordered into pre-trial detention,...
Migrant Boat Capsizes Off Libyan Coast, Leaving 50 Dead or Missing
At least 50 migrants are feared dead or missing after a boat carrying approximately 60 people capsized off the coast of eastern Libya...
Saudi Foreign Minister Joins Regional Powers in Cairo for Critical Talks on Sudan and Libya
A high level diplomatic meeting convened in Cairo on Sunday brought together key regional and international players to address escalating crises in Sudan...
Severe Winter Storms and Flooding Cause Disruption Across Southern Europe and North Africa
Severe winter storms accompanied by heavy rainfall and strong winds have caused widespread disruption across parts of Southern Europe and North Africa, prompting...
Morocco Evacuates Large Populations After Severe Flooding in Multiple Provinces
Moroccan authorities have carried out large scale evacuations in several provinces following severe flooding triggered by intense rainfall. Emergency services reported that rising...
Conflicting Reports Emerge on Death of Saif al Islam Gaddafi in Libya
Conflicting reports have emerged regarding the reported assassination of Saif al Islam Gaddafi in Libya creating uncertainty and speculation. Some sources claim he...
Moroccan Unemployment Data Shows Mixed Trends Across Demographic Groups
Morocco latest labor data shows unemployment rates declined slightly overall but revealed uneven trends across age and gender groups, according to figures discussed...
