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Amid rising regional tensions, Algeria is updating its defense laws with a proposed general mobilization bill that would allow for the rapid transition from peacetime to wartime readiness. The law outlines scenarios triggering full national mobilization, mandates civilian compliance, and grants sweeping powers to authorities in times of imminent threat or aggression.

Morocco is experiencing heavy rainfall resulting in floods that are causing destruction and deaths. Several regions of the country have been hit by devastating floods, claiming the lives of at least two children.

Algeria summoned the French Ambassador to protest the planned “Chergui 2025” Franco-Moroccan military exercises scheduled for September near the Algerian border. Tensions between the nations have escalated following France’s support for Morocco’s position on Western Sahara.

A Tunis court fined Abir Moussi, leader of the Free Destourian Party (PDL), for defamation, while the Ennahdha movement renewed calls for the release of political detainees. Additionally, the detention of Popular Republican Union (UPR) leader Lotfi Mraihi was extended by four months.