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Senate confirms Kristi Noem as Secretary of Homeland Security

The U.S. Senate has confirmed Kristi Noem as the new Secretary of Homeland Security, a key position as President Donald Trump plans to tighten immigration enforcement. The confirmation vote, held on Saturday morning, passed with bipartisan support, 59-34, and Noem was sworn in shortly thereafter. Noem,......

Morocco emerges as a key partner for EU in migration and security efforts

Morocco’s dual approach to migration and security sets a benchmark for EU collaboration Morocco has solidified its position as a pivotal partner for the European Union in addressing migration and security challenges, according to a recent report by Italy’s ANSA news agency. The North African......

Morocco intercepts over 78,000 irregular migration attempts in 2024, highlighting regional challenges

In a significant demonstration of its border security capabilities, Morocco thwarted 78,685 irregular migration attempts in 2024, according to the country’s Ministry of Interior. The data underscores the nation’s ongoing efforts to address migration pressures amid regional instability and......

Morocco intercepts 38 kilograms of cocaine in El Guerguerat border operation

In a significant crackdown on international drug trafficking, Moroccan authorities at the El Guerguerat border post, located south of Dakhla, successfully intercepted 37 kilograms and 683 grams of cocaine. The operation, carried out with the assistance of sniffer dogs and advanced border control measures,......

Trump promises to end "American decline" at pre-inauguration rally

At a fervent pre-inauguration rally in Washington, DC, President-elect Donald Trump vowed to bring an end to what he called “four long years of American decline.” Addressing a packed stadium of 20,000 supporters, Trump promised a dramatic start to his presidency, boasting of an exceptional......

Four Moroccan Truck Drivers Vanish in High-Risk Burkina Faso-Niger Border Zone

Four Moroccan truck drivers have gone missing in a volatile region near the Burkina Faso-Niger border, raising alarm among transport professionals and authorities. The incident, which occurred on January 18, highlights the escalating security risks in an area increasingly plagued by jihadist activity. The......

Morocco halts sand extraction near Algerian border amid escalating tensions

Morocco’s Ministry of Interior has suspended sand extraction operations in the “Zone Zero” region along its northeastern border with Algeria, citing concerns that the activities have disrupted natural border markers. The decision, reported by local media, underscores the ongoing sensitivity......

Hundreds of Egyptian aid trucks poised to enter Gaza as ceasefire takes hold

Egypt has announced the opening of its Rafah border crossing with Gaza to facilitate the delivery of much-needed humanitarian aid, following the implementation of a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas on Sunday. The Rafah crossing, Gaza’s primary link to the outside world, has remained closed since......

Mexican authorities uncover elaborate cross-border smuggling tunnel to the US

Mexican border officials have revealed the discovery of a sophisticated underground tunnel used to smuggle migrants and contraband between Mexico and the United States. The tunnel, which spans over 300 meters, links Ciudad Juarez in Mexico to El Paso, Texas, and was cleverly concealed within a storm......