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Morocco’s Youth Protests Regain Momentum, Calls for Reform Ahead of 2025 Africa Cup$

As of Sunday, October 19, protests led by the youth collective GenZ212 continued across multiple Moroccan cities, demanding better healthcare, education, and accountability in public spending ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. While authorities have tightened restrictions and detained over 600 participants, demonstrations have regained strength following a temporary pause, revealing deep frustration with inequality, corruption, and government priorities.

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Tunisia: Protests in Gabès Over Pollution and Repression$

Amid mounting health complaints and widespread youth unrest, Gabès, Tunisia faces a wave of arrests following protests against polluting industry.

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Algeria: Diphtheria Death Sparks Outbreak Fears in Skikda$

Health authorities in Algeria’s Skikda province have confirmed a fatal case of diphtheria, triggering a high public health alert. The bacterial disease—once nearly eradicated—is resurging, with several serious infections reported.

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Washington Returns to Libya’s Frontlines in Bid to Counter Russia and Reunify Militias$

The United States is reengaging in Libya through Flintlock 2026, a major U.S. Africa Command exercise set for next spring near Sirte. The training will bring together Libya’s rival eastern and western forces for the first time since 2011, signaling a renewed American role in efforts to unify the country’s military, counter extremist threats, and curb Russian influence in North Africa.

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