Jan 15, 2026

Inside the US Decision to Target Specific Muslim Brotherhood Branches$

Analysis by The North Africa Journal

The United States’ decision to designate Muslim Brotherhood chapters in Egypt, Jordan, and Lebanon as terrorist organizations marks a significant shift in policy, but not the sweeping ban many had anticipated. Rather than targeting the movement as a whole, Washington adopted a selective approach grounded in specific allegations of operational ties to violence, particularly involving Hamas and cross-border militant activity

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Middle East Descends Deeper into Chaos and New Flashpoints Emerge$

by The North Africa Journal | Jun 3, 2026 | Briefs, Politics, 1shorts, International, 111, International News, 1PREMIUM

The Middle East enters June 2026 facing a convergence of crises. Iran and the United States continue exchanging military strikes, Israeli forces are expanding operations in Lebanon and tensions surrounding Jerusalem’s holy sites are rising.

Morocco Becomes Africa’s Top-Ranked Industrial Economy$

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Morocco has become Africa’s leading industrial economy, followed by South Africa and Egypt. The African Development Bank (AfDB) ranked Tunisia fourth, reinforcing North Africa’s position as one of the continent’s principal industrial regions. The AfDB’s 2025 Africa Industrialization Index placed Morocco ahead of South Africa as Africa’s highest-ranked industrial economy.

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by The North Africa Journal | May 30, 2026 | Algeria, Briefs, Business & Economy, 1shorts, Maghreb, Economy & Business, economy upfront, Business and Economy, 111, 1PREMIUM

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