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Security Council Backs Morocco’s Plan for Western Sahara, Sets Out Negotiation Terms$

The United Nations Security Council has approved a resolution supporting Morocco’s autonomy proposal for Western Sahara as the most feasible basis for future negotiations. The decision, initiated by the United States, passed with eleven members in favor, three abstentions from Russia, China, and Pakistan, and no participation from Algeria. The resolution renews the mandate of the UN mission (MINURSO) and calls for all parties to engage in talks without preconditions, though key disagreements on self-determination and final status remain.

Wage Dispute Triggers Widespread Bank Shutdowns in Tunisia$

Thousands of employees in Tunisia’s banking, financial, and insurance sectors observed a remote strike on Monday and Tuesday, November 3–4, 2025, following a call from the General Federation of Banks, Financial Institutions, and Insurance Companies, a branch of the...

Egypt Pegs its Power Supply to New Israeli Gas Imports$

Egypt’s government has finalized a new multi-billion dollar contract to import natural gas from Israel, aiming to address domestic shortages that have led to rolling blackouts across the country.

Algerian Lawmakers Consider Stripping Citizenship from Nationals Abroad$

Algeria’s parliament is reviewing a bill that would let the state revoke citizenship from nationals who commit acts deemed hostile to the country while living abroad. Critics warn the measure weaponizes national belonging and fuels distrust between the government and millions of Algerians living overseas, while lawmakers insist it will only affect severe threats to state security.

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