S&A Retired Bound

Algeria has already crossed into “absolute” water scarcity, with each resident effectively living on a fraction of the internationally accepted minimum. As officials lean ever harder on fossil aquifers and desalination plants, experts warn that the country is trading tomorrow’s security for today’s short‑term fixes.

Morocco’s 2025 crime data point to a security landscape shaped by steady overall crime levels, a continued decline in violent offenses, and a record-high case clearance rate, even as challenges persist in areas such as drug trafficking, cybercrime, and road safety.

Thousands gathered in central Tunis to mark the December 17 anniversary of the uprising’s start, using the occasion to express support for the president and advance a political narrative centered on sovereignty, rejection of foreign influence, and loyalty to a leader rather than parties or institutions.

Fourteen Egyptians where among 17 confirmed dead migrants after their boat capsized in rough seas south of Crete, highlighting once again the lethal risks of the Mediterranean route from North Africa to Greece.