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December 5, 2025

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Analysis

Morocco's UN-backed Western Sahara plan offers investors some reassurance

Last week, the UN Security Council voted in favor of a resolution backing Rabat’s plan for Western Sahara, describing autonomy under Moroccan sovereignty as the “most feasible solution” to the 50-year disagreement over the disputed territory.

In Bristol, reporting on regional business, climate change, AI, tech

Camels roam next to wind turbines that will supply power to a desalination plant under construction in Dakhla in the disputed Western Sahara, mostly controlled by Morocco, on May 26, 2025.

Feature

Trump eyes Algeria-Morocco rift over Western Sahara in latest peace bid

With the world’s attention fixed on the Gaza ceasefire, the Trump administration has its sights set on another diplomatic deal: Western Sahara.

Elizabeth Hagedorn

By Elizabeth Hagedorn

In Washington, DC, reporting on diplomacy, regional politics, human rights

Algeria's Sonatrach latest foreign oil major to resume Libya drilling

Libya has Africa’s largest proven oil reserves, with approximately 48.4 billion barrels, but political instability had led international energy firms to avoid it for more than a decade.

A man wearing a traditional cloth walks past national flags of Algeria near the Bay of Algiers in Algiers, on Aug. 25, 2022.

Analysis

Algeria hails new $60B energy plan but price slump threatens reform push

The OPEC member recently held its first oil and gas licensing round in a decade, attracting significant international interest and awarding five of six onshore blocks, signaling progress in its energy ambitions despite ongoing challenges.

Samuel Wendel

By Samuel Wendel

In Washington, DC, reporting on regional business and tech

Latest News

World Bank ups Middle East 2025 economic outlook as oil, tourism rebound

A picture taken from a station of Dubai's Palm Monorail, shows traffic on a road in Palm Jumeirah on August 28, 2025.

Culture

Algeria, China deepen cultural ties with opening of Confucius Institute

Dancers perform at the opening of the Confucius Institute in Algiers, Sept. 23, 2025.

India, Morocco open new military factory in Casablanca region

Moroccan soldiers patrol the city of Tangiers on August 11, 2020 amid a new outbreak of the novel coronavirus.

Francisco Serrano

In Lisbon, reporting on North Africa business

Syrians refugees try to enter a truck which will transport them back to their homeland at the Al-Zaatri refugee camp in the Jordanian city of Mafraq, near the border with Syria July 30, 2013. REUTERS/Muhammad Hamed (JORDAN - Tags: POLITICS CIVIL UNREST SOCIETY IMMIGRATION) - RTX1258L

US official on Syria: 'half the population is suffering'

US Assistant Secretary of State for Population, Refugees and Migration Anne Richard discusses the Syrian humanitarian crisis with Al-Monitor.

A tank and helicopters that belonged to the Syrian Army are seen at the Minnig military airport after it was seized by rebels, August 11, 2013. Syrian rebels captured the main military airport near the border with Turkey on August 6, consolidating their hold on a key supply route north of the city of Aleppo, opposition activists said. REUTERS/Mahmoud Hassano (SYRIA - Tags: CIVIL UNREST MILITARY TRANSPORT CONFLICT) - RTX12HMK

Turkey Should Shut Down Jihadists on Border

Turkey's shooting down of a Syrian helicopter that violated its airspace on Sept. 16 should provoke a clampdown on all border activity.

An Algerian soldier stands at a checkpoint near a road sign indicating 10 km (6 miles) to a gas installation in Tigantourine (sometimes spelled Tiguentourine), the site where Islamist militants have been holding foreigners hostage according to the Algerian interior ministry, in Amena January 19, 2013. More than 20 foreigners were captive or missing inside the desert gas plant on Saturday, nearly two days after the Algerian army launched an assault to free them that saw many hostages killed. The standoff bet

Algerian Gas Plant Readies To Resume Operations

As Algerian authorities continue to assess the security situation in the country’s southern regions, the afflicted Amenas gas plant prepares to resume its activities following the terrorist attack on Jan. 16, 2013, reports Kaci Racelma.

Algerian soldiers are seen at the Tiguentourine Gas Plant in In Amenas, 1600 km (994 miles) southeast of Algiers, January 31, 2013. REUTERS/Louafi Larbi (ALGERIA - Tags: MILITARY POLITICS CRIME LAW) - RTR3D784

Algeria Amps Up Border Security

Algeria is increasing efforts to stop the influx of armed extremist groups at traditionally porous border crossings following a series of terrorist attacks in the country, writes Kaci Racelma.

Algeria's President Abdelaziz Bouteflika (R) meets Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov at the presidential palace in Algiers February 11, 2013. REUTERS/Stringer (ALGERIA - Tags: POLITICS) - RTR3DNG9

Algeria Seeks to Show Leadership In Fight Against Terrorism

Following last month's hostage crisis, Algeria's officials are pushing efforts to punish those who facilitate and fund terrorists, writes Kaci Racelma.

Trainees army officers from the 40th class march during their graduation ceremony at a Military Academy in Cherchell 90 km west of Algiers June 27, 2012. REUTERS/Ramzi Boudina (ALGERIA - Tags: MILITARY) - RTR348KJ

Terror Attack in Algeria Thwarted, But More May Come

After the assassination of a Tunisian opposition figure, and a recently thwarted attack near its border with Tunisia, terror attacks are more likely in Algeria, writes Kaci Racelma.

Mauritanian military soldiers wait for the start of the Spanish humanitarian organisation Barcelona Accio Solidaria caravan in Nouachott December 2, 2009. Mauritania has denied reports that it has located three Spanish aid workers, distributing computers and other equipment to poor communities for the Barcelona-based aid organisation, who were abducted at the weekend, the Spanish government said on Tuesday. REUTERS/Rafael Marchante (MAURITANIA CONFLICT POLITICS) - RTXRD7R

Mauritania Ready to Join Fight Against Sahel Extremism

In reaction to extremist and terrorist activity that threatens to spill across its borders from Mali, the Mauritanian government is joining other regional authorities in the fight against militant radicals, writes Kaci Racelma.

Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika (R) and British Prime Minister David Cameron (2nd R) review the honour guard during a welcoming ceremony at the Presidential Palace in Algiers January 30, 2013. REUTERS/Louafi Larbi (ALGERIA - Tags: POLITICS) - RTR3D62J

Algeria a Complex Ally In War Against al-Qaeda

The French intervention in Mali will push Algeria off the fence in dealing with terrorism in Mali and the region, writes Bruce Riedel.

Algeria's Prime Minister Abdelmalek Sellal holds a news conference in Algiers January 21, 2013. Sellal said a total of 37 foreign workers died, seven still missing; 29 militants had been killed and three captured alive in the siege, in a hostage crisis at an Algerian desert gas plant, which Algerian forces ended on Saturday by storming the plant. Sellal also told a news conference that a Canadian had coordinated the attack by Islamists on the site near the Libyan border. REUTERS/Stringer (Algeria - Tags: CI

Algeria: A New Chapter In War Against Terrorism

Algeria renews its commitment to fight against terrorism and its various support networks.

Veteran jihadist Mokhtar Belmokhtar speaks in this undated still image taken from a video released by Sahara Media on January 21, 2013. Belmokhtar has claimed responsibility in the name of al Qaeda for the Algerian hostage-taking, and his Mulathameen Brigade warned it would carry out further attacks on foreign interests unless the fighting in Mali stopped Mauritanian news website Sahara Media said on January 20. REUTERS/Sahara Media via Reuters TV (ALGERIA - Tags: CIVIL UNREST CONFLICT TPX IMAGES OF THE DA

New Al-Qaeda Generation May Be Deadliest One

Al-Qaeda has exploited the chaos and turmoil of revolutionary change in the Arab world to create operational bases and new strongholds, writes Bruce Riedel.