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Algeria’s government is escalating its crackdown on journalists and activists who address politically sensitive topics, such as the Eastern Sahara dispute and Algeria-Morocco relations. The latest case involves the detention of journalist Saad Bouakba, who was placed in pre-trial detention this week after remarks made during an interview......

Fifty years after the historic Green March, Morocco’s journey to secure sovereignty over its southern provinces has become a significant case study in diplomacy and development. The MEDays Forum in Tangier brought together international experts to analyze the transformation of the Moroccan Sahara from a contested territory into a recognized......

A recent visit by a Hezbollah-linked delegation to the Polisario-controlled Tindouf camps in southern Algeria has reignited concerns about Iran’s growing interference in North Africa. Analysts argue that the visit underscores Tehran’s deepening ties with the separatist Polisario Front, raising alarms about regional stability. Algerian......

The concept of autonomy, as proposed by Morocco and reaffirmed by the UN Security Council's recent Resolution 2797, offers a balanced solution to the Sahara conflict. This model grants the region the ability to manage its own affairs without seeking independence from the central government, fostering local governance while maintaining......

X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, has unveiled a new feature that identifies the country of origin for user accounts. This transparency tool has uncovered a network of foreign-operated accounts targeting Morocco, many of which falsely claim to be based in the country. The feature, launched last Friday, revealed that numerous accounts......

French President Emmanuel Macron has expressed his willingness to engage in discussions with Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune, provided certain conditions are met. The announcement comes as relations between Paris and Algiers remain strained over several contentious issues, including France's endorsement of Morocco’s Autonomy......

French-Algerian writer Boualem Sansal has returned to France following his release from an Algerian prison, a week after being pardoned by the Algerian government. The 81-year-old novelist briefly stayed in Germany after his release last Wednesday before making his way back to France, according to his support committee. The International......

Algeria has firmly dismissed Spain's request to reinstate the Maghreb-Europe gas pipeline, which was shut down in 2021 amid diplomatic tensions over the Sahara dispute. The pipeline, once a vital route for transporting Algerian gas through Morocco to Europe, has become a focal point in the strained relationship between Algiers and Madrid. According......

The draw for the 2026 African Men’s Handball Championship, held Friday evening in Kigali, placed Morocco in Group D alongside Cape Verde, Benin, and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Host nation Rwanda will compete in Group A, where it will face Zambia, Nigeria, and Algeria. The tournament is scheduled to take place in the Rwandan......

After nearly a year in detention, renowned Franco-Algerian writer Boualem Sansal, 76, who suffers from prostate cancer, has been pardoned by Algerian authorities and will be transferred to Germany for medical treatment. According to an official statement from the Algerian presidency, President Abdelmadjid Tebboune “responded......

The European Commission has approved a proposal to begin negotiations on a new fishing agreement with Morocco, marking a significant step in their bilateral partnership. A move towards renewed cooperation European Commissioner for Fisheries Costas Kadis announced the decision on Tuesday before the Spanish Parliament, explaining that a "negotiating......

Two former officials of the Algerian Red Crescent, Yacine Benchattah and Hadjer Zitouni, have reignited debate in Algeria over the protection of whistleblowers and human rights. The pair, who were convicted in 2024 for allegedly spreading false information, claim they were subjected to psychological pressure, intimidation, and......