Jul 22, 2026

Sahel: How Gold and Jihadist Violence Are Redrawing the Guinea-Mali Border$

Analysis by The North Africa Journal

Along the Guinea-Mali border, jihadist violence and a fast-moving gold economy are colliding to reshape security, trade and governance. In the Siguiri-Kourémalé corridor, formal border controls, informal crossings and illicit mining networks are all pulling the region in different directions.

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Morocco: Rights Group Says it Documented 130 Deaths Among Would-Be Migrants in Morocco-Spain Border Breach Disaster$

by The North Africa Journal | Aug 3, 2026 | Immigration, 1PREMIUM, Maghreb, International politics, Immigration, politics upfront, Shield and Alert: Maghreb, Briefs, Human Rights, Morocco, Repression, Politics, International, Social & Human Affairs, Unrest, 1shorts, 111

The official death toll from a mass border crossing into the Spanish North African enclave of Ceuta has risen to at least 72, but a rights group says it knows of 130 deaths and so many others missing. Morocco and Spain are facing growing pressure to explain how tens of thousands of people managed to force their way into European territory in a matter of days.

Spies, Lies, and a Border Overrun: Morocco’s Bad Week$

by The North Africa Journal | Jul 31, 2026 | Criminality and Corruption, Briefs, International, Morocco, 111, Politics, 1PREMIUM, 1shorts, Maghreb, International politics, Immigration, Politics, Security, politics upfront

Morocco is facing scrutiny on two fronts this summer: a corroborated investigation alleging systematic use of Pegasus spyware against journalists and foreign officials, and a fresh migrant surge into Ceuta that echoes the 2021 border crisis. Both developments draw scrutiny of Morocco from European governments and beyond, each for different reasons — one a question of covert surveillance, the other of border management under pressure.

Egypt’s Summer Blackouts Return as Energy Stress Reappears$

by The North Africa Journal | Jul 27, 2026 | Briefs, Egypt, Social & Human Affairs, 1shorts, Egypt Environment, Environment, Shield and Alert: Egypt, Environment, 1PREMIUM, 1-BLUE-LEFT-SECTION-Special-Focus-Free

Egypt is facing another round of summer power disruptions, with prolonged outages reported across several governorates. The latest blackouts revive questions about grid resilience, official readiness, and the country’s recurring energy crisis.

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