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North Africa | Jun 28, 2022

23 migrants dead at Morocco-Spain border

Spain’s enclaves of Melilla and Ceuta in North Africa have long been a flashpoint for people seeking to enter the European Union from Africa, resulting in tensions between Morocco, Algeria and Spain.

Migrants hold placards during an anti-racism demonstration in the Moroccan capital Rabat on June 28, 2022.

North Africa | Jun 28, 2022

Imports up pressure on Morocco’s foreign reserves

Energy and food imports alongside a growing trade deficit put pressure on Morocco’s foreign currency reserves.

A vendor sells fruits at the central market during the Muslim Holy Month of Ramadan, Rabat, Morocco, May 6, 2020.

North Africa | Jun 27, 2022

Morocco invests in desalination plants as drought worsens

Located in an arid zone characterized by rain disruption, Morocco seeks solutions to solve water scarcity and ensure supply for domestic, industrial, and agricultural purposes

Morocco drought

North Africa | Jun 26, 2022

Western creditors suspend debt relief to Sudan over coup as country’s economy sinks

The Paris Club of major creditors announced the suspension of a 2021 agreement with the now-deposed transitional government to restructure the large foreign debt of Sudan.

Boxes of coronavirus vaccines are stacked on the tarmac after the first batch arrived at Khartoum airport on an Emirates Airlines flight, Khartoum, Sudan, March 3, 2121.

North Africa | Jun 25, 2022

Tunisian constitutional campaign continues as voter interest ebbs

Tunisian President Kais Saied’s campaign is flagging amidst international criticism and voter apathy and opposition.

Tunisia

North Africa | Jun 24, 2022

General strike in Tunisia prompts warnings of imminent social tension

Most of Tunisia’s sectors were paralyzed June 16 due to the general strike called for by the country’s largest and powerful trade union to pressure the government to respond to the workers’ demands.

Supporters of the Tunisian General Labour Union gather with national flags during a rally outside its headquarters, amid a general strike announced by the UGTT, Tunis, Tunisia, June 16, 2022.

Israel | Jun 22, 2022

Israeli minister backs Moroccan claims to Western Sahara sovereignty

On a first official visit to Morocco, Interior Minister Ayelet Shaked said Israel recognized Morocco’s sovereignty over the Western Sahara, and stated Israel’s intention to enable Moroccans to work in Israel in the construction and nursing sectors.

Shaked

North Africa | Jun 21, 2022

Algerian government shuts down leading pro-reform group

Human rights groups say the situation in Algeria has been deterioriating, including the recent arrest of three lawyers for representing Hirak protesters.

Algerian anti-government protesters take to the streets of Algiers as the Hirak pro-democracy movement keeps up its weekly demonstrations despite a ban on gatherings due to the coronavirus pandemic, Algeria, March 26, 2021.

North Africa | Jun 16, 2022

US, Saudi Arabia broker talks to break Sudan's coup deadlock

Thanks to US and Saudi mediation, Sudan's coup leaders held talks for the first time with the government they deposed last year.

Head of the Sudan Liberation Movement and governor of Darfur Mini Minawi (L).

Turkey | Jun 15, 2022

Turkey ‘highly vulnerable’ to liquidity pinch, says leading credit agency

Turkey, Tunisia and other countries in the Middle East could face liquidity challenges amid rising interest rates worldwide.

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Egypt sentences man to death over high-profile femicide

Mohamed Adel (C) is surrounded by guards after his first trial session at the Mansoura courthouse on June 26, 2022. He was sentenced to death on Tuesday for the murder of student Nayera Ashraf

Agence France-Presse | AFP | Jun 28, 2022

Over 100 murders in Syria camp since Jan 2021: UN

The Al-Hol camp, in the Kurdish-controlled northeast of Syria, was meant as a temporary detention facility

by Robin MILLARD | AFP | Jun 28, 2022

Iran court confirms Frenchman's 8-year sentence: lawyer

France says Benjamin Briere is just a tourist

Agence France-Presse | AFP | Jun 28, 2022

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