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Morocco Detains Civic Activist Amid Online Speech Concerns$

Authorities in Morocco have detained another young activist in what appears to be a developing pattern involving members of the youth movement GenZ212. Mohammed Khalif, who is active in the group’s Casablanca network, was taken into custody on February 16, according...

Tunisia: Arrest of Opposition Figure Olfa Hamdi Raises Concerns$

A Tunisian civil liberties organization has publicly challenged the Tunisian authorities over the reported detention of opposition politician Olfa Hamdi, citing a lack of official confirmation or explanation days after news of her arrest began circulating. The...

Morocco’s Deficit Widens in Trade With Turkey$

Economic ties between Turkey and Morocco are expanding at an unprecedented pace. Over the past two years, trade flows have accelerated sharply, pushing total bilateral exchanges beyond the $5 billion threshold and positioning Turkey among Morocco’s most dynamic...

Algeria and Niger Restore Ties, Signaling a Shift in Sahel Diplomacy$

After nearly a year of tensions, Algeria and Niger have formally reset their relationship. On February 12, 2026, both governments announced the simultaneous return of their ambassadors, closing a diplomatic rift that began in spring 2025. The move marks a broader...

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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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Sahel: The sad plight of children in the Sahel’s conflict zonesF

By Amaury Hauchard: After fleeing the jihadists who threatened their remote village, Aichata Hassan had no idea that another mighty challenge lay ahead: proving to the authorities that her 12-year-old daughter existed. Like countless other children in Niger, Nadia has...

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Algeria: Supply Disruptions and Rising Food Prices Amid Transport Strike$

A nationwide freight transport strike in Algeria is disrupting food supply chains and driving sharp price increases across local markets. Reduced truck movements have slowed deliveries to wholesale distribution hubs, limiting the availability of fruits and vegetables and placing pressure on household budgets. Key agricultural and commercial regions are reporting thinning stocks, while retailers warn that prolonged disruption could exhaust remaining supplies. The situation highlights structural vulnerabilities in logistics networks and the direct link between transport continuity, food availability, and price stability.

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COVID-19: The Latest

Egypt cancels religious events amid resurgence of Covid epidemicF

Egypt on Wednesday announced a partial shutdown of malls and restaurants and called off festivities for the Muslim holidays of Eid al-Fitr to curb rising coronavirus cases. The closure of cafes, malls and restaurants from 9 pm will take effect from Thursday until May...

MENA region more vulnerable to Covid-19 with the start of RamadanF

The World Health Organization expressed concern Wednesday that the Covid-19 pandemic could worsen in the Middle East and North Africa during the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan. Detected cases of Covid infection in the region rose 22% last week, while deaths rose 17%,...

Covid-19: France and Spain evacuate their citizens from MoroccoF

Spain and France are chartering planes and ferries to bring home thousands of their nationals stranded in Morocco because of the pandemic, their embassies said on Twitter. Rabat last week decided to suspend all passenger flights to and from the two European countries...

SECURITY, DEFENSE & TERRORISM

Sahel: Rising Attacks on Military and Economic Targets Deepen Mali’s Instability$

Mali is closing the year under mounting security strain as jihadist groups expand attacks on military convoys, fuel supply routes, and foreign-linked economic assets. Recent operations near the Guinean border and across central regions highlight a shift toward economic disruption and targeted abductions, raising concerns about stability and investment risks heading into 2026.

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BUSINESS & THE ECONOMY

Tunisian Equity Market Posts Record Gains in 2025$

Tunisia’s stock market ended 2025 with record-breaking gains, as rising corporate earnings, increased liquidity, and stronger investor participation pushed benchmark indices to historic highs. The rally, now extending into a fifth consecutive year, reflects growing confidence in listed companies and a gradual reallocation of domestic savings toward equities, even as broader economic challenges persist.