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EU Report Accuses Tunisia of Migrant Trafficking to Libya

A report presented to the European Parliament accuses Tunisia of deporting sub-Saharan migrants and selling them to Libyan armed groups.

Morocco is confronting a measles outbreak

Morocco is experiencing a measles outbreak which appears to have caused the death of five people on 3,631 measles cases reported in the first three weeks of 2025. Cases have been reported in all 12 regions of Morocco.  

Morocco Reports Blocking Thousands of Migration Attempts in 2024, Suggesting Far Greater Total Numbers

Morocco blocked 78,685 irregular migration attempts in 2024, dismantled 332 trafficking networks, and rescued 18,645 migrants at sea, but the true scale of migration in North and West Africa likely exceeds these figures due to undetected crossings and undocumented tragedies.

Algeria: Diphtheria and Malaria outbreak in southern border regions claims at least 40 lives

Algeria’s southern provinces are experiencing an outbreak of malaria and diphtheria, with the authorities working to reassure that public that “the situation is stable.” The most affected region appears to be Timiaouine, in the Bordj Badji Mokhtar province. The Algerian Health Security Agency says  the two diseases have already claimed the lives of 40 people. Local sources say the malaria outbreak is due to marshes formed after heavy rains hit the region in September.

Libya: Unrest in Derna

Libya: Unrest in Derna

By Amanda Mouawad: Hundreds of protesters rallied in Libya's disaster-hit Derna on Monday, accusing the authorities of...

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