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Carlos Sánchez Tárrago: Morocco, a Key actor of stability in North Africa

Spanish historian and writer Carlos Sánchez Tárrago highlighted Morocco’s role as a crucial stabilizing force in North Africa, thanks to its comprehensive reforms across political, social, and economic sectors. Speaking at a research forum on the Arab and Muslim world held......

Argentina: Markets soar after Milei’s Midterm election victory

Argentina’s financial markets surged on Monday following President Javier Milei’s party’s decisive victory in Sunday’s legislative elections, reinforcing investor confidence in the government’s economic reforms and securing continued U.S. financial support. Stocks,......

Ancient rock carvings in Guelmim withstand nearby construction threat, CNDH confirms

Morocco’s National Council for Human Rights (CNDH) has confirmed that an ancient rock art site in Guelmim province remains intact despite fears of damage caused by nearby construction. The site, located at Jebel Bouadio in the commune of Taghjijt, drew public attention after reports on social......

Emmanuel Macron calls for debate on internet threats and social media’s impact on democracy

French President Emmanuel Macron has announced the launch of a national debate on the influence of the internet and social media on democracy, aiming to address their growing impact on public discourse, disinformation, and social cohesion, the Élysée said on Monday. Macron will......

King Charles III inaugurates memorial honoring LGBT+ soldiers

King Charles III, Commander-in-Chief of the British Armed Forces, inaugurated on Monday in central England a memorial dedicated to LGBT+ service members who were long victims of discrimination — the first monument of its kind in the United Kingdom. Wearing a grey suit, the 76-year-old monarch......

Al Boraq breakdown raises questions about Morocco’s readiness for AFCON 2025

Morocco’s high-speed train, Al Boraq, suffered a technical failure on Friday, sparking frustration among passengers and raising concerns about the country's infrastructure preparedness ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025. The breakdown disrupted rail traffic along the critical Casablanca-Tangier......

Mali’s Former Prime Minister Moussa Mara Sentenced to two years in prison, One suspended

Former Malian Prime Minister Moussa Mara has been sentenced to two years in prison, including one year suspended, for “undermining the credit of the state and opposing legitimate authority,” after expressing support for political prisoners on social media. Mara, who served......

Israel lifts State of emergency for communities near Gaza

Israel has lifted the state of emergency for communities bordering the Gaza Strip for the first time since Hamas’s October 2023 attack, Defense Minister Israel Katz announced on Monday. “I have decided to adopt the (Israeli military’s) recommendation......

Putin terminates plutonium disposal agreement with the United States

Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a law on Monday officially terminating the plutonium disposal agreementwith the United States — a deal designed to prevent both countries from expanding their nuclear arsenals. The decision comes as relations between Putin and U.S. President......

Cameroon’s Paul Biya, 92, Re-elected President for the eighth time

Cameroon’s long-serving leader Paul Biya, aged 92, has been re-elected for an eighth term as president, according to official results announced Monday by the country’s Constitutional Council. Biya, who has ruled since 1982, won 53.66% of the vote in......

Hamas, Egypt, and Red Cross intensify search for hostage remains in Gaza under global pressure

Hamas has expanded its search for the remains of Israeli hostages in Gaza, now actively aided by Egyptian recovery teams and the Red Cross. This effort follows Israel’s recent authorization for Hamas, Egyptian specialists, and the Red Cross to access designated zones controlled by the Israeli military......

Al Jazeera correspondent detained in Darfur as U.S. demands protection of civilians

The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) detained journalist Moamar Ibrahim, a correspondent for Al Jazeera Mubasher, in El Fasher, North Darfur, on Sunday, sparking widespread condemnation from press unions and renewed international concern over the humanitarian situation in Sudan. Ibrahim was reportedly the......

Greece: four migrants found dead after boat sinks near Lesbos

Four migrants were found dead on Monday after their boat sank off the coast of Lesbos, one of Greece’s main entry points for asylum seekers attempting to reach the European Union from Turkey, Greek coastguards said. “Four men were recovered lifeless off Lesbos, while seven others were......

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