Category: North Africa
Migrants in Tunisia Forced to Take Riskier Routes Amid Increased Sea Patrols
Edited By: Aminata Diallo In Tunisia, attempts to reach Europe by sea continue despite rising risks. Increased coastal surveillance and repeated interceptions have forced migrants, primarily from sub-Saharan Africa, to move along the shoreline between Sfax and Tunis in search of new departure points. In the village of Ghedhabna, traces along the sand and forest […]
Netherlands to Return Stolen 3,500-Year-Old Sculpture to Egypt
Edited By: Widad WAHBI The Netherlands has announced plans to return a 3,500-year-old stone sculpture to Egypt, marking another step in international efforts to repatriate looted cultural heritage. According to the Dutch Information and Heritage Inspectorate, the artifact — a stone head of a high-ranking official from the dynasty of Pharaoh Thutmose III — was […]
Egypt Opens the Grand Egyptian Museum — A Monument to Civilization and Modern Ambition
Edited By: Tendai Zola After more than two decades of anticipation and construction, Egypt has officially inaugurated the Grand Egyptian Museum, an architectural and cultural marvel that now stands as the world’s largest museum dedicated to a single civilization. The grand opening ceremony on November 1, 2025, drew dignitaries, presidents, and prime ministers from around […]
UN Security Council Adopts Historic Resolution Supporting Morocco’s Autonomy Plan for the Sahara
Edited By: Widad WAHBI Just moments ago in New York, the United Nations Security Council adopted a historic resolution marking a major turning point in efforts to resolve the long-standing dispute over the Moroccan Sahara. The resolution, approved by 11 of the Council’s 15 members, including the United States—the penholder—and South Korea, expressed strong support […]
Morocco’s Caftan: A Step Toward UNESCO Recognition
Edited By: Sekou Kagné Morocco has formally submitted the caftan, its emblematic traditional garment, for inclusion on UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity list. Once designed for men, the caftan has become a global fashion symbol largely through women who proudly wear it. The long tunic, buttoned at the front and sometimes tied with a […]
Afghan Women Return to FIFA Competition Through Exile Team
Edited By: Tendai Zola Afghan women footballers are once again stepping onto the international stage, taking part in the FIFA Unites Women’s Series 2025 in Morocco. Although Afghanistan’s national women’s team was dissolved by the Taliban after 2021, exiled players have regrouped to form a non-official squad called Afghan Women United, which FIFA officially recognized […]
Historic Glory: Morocco Wins U-20 World Cup, First African Champion Since 2009
Edited By: Widad WAHBI Morocco is celebrating a historic triumph after its Under-20 national football team, the Cubs of the Atlas, clinched the FIFA U-20 World Cup 2025 with a 2-0 victory over Argentina in Santiago, Chile. Star striker Yassir Zabiri delivered a stunning performance, scoring both goals in the final and sealing Morocco’s first-ever […]
Morocco gears up for peak tourist season after record-breaking arrivals
Edited By: Widad WAHBI Morocco is heading into one of its busiest periods of the year, buoyed by a record surge in visitors. By the end of September 2025, the country had already welcomed 15 million tourists, a 14% increase compared to the same period last year, according to the Ministry of Tourism. With autumn’s […]
Morocco Defeats Congo 1-0 at Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat
By: Salma Karmass The Moroccan national football team wrapped up its 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign with a deserved 1-0 victory over Congo on Tuesday evening, October 14, at the Moulay Abdellah Sports Complex in Rabat. Youssef En-Nesyri scored the game’s only goal in the 63rd minute, capping off a dominant performance by the Atlas […]
Tunisia: Exhibition Showcases Centuries of Italian Influence on Architecture
Edited By: Widad WAHBI In Tunisia, the recently restored Ahmed Bey Palace has opened its doors to Italianisances, a traveling exhibition that explores the deep architectural ties between Tunisia and Italy. After debuting in La Marsa, the exhibition has now reached Tunis, where it sheds light on centuries of Italian decorative and structural influence across […]
Gabes in Revolt: Tunisians Storm Phosphate Plant Over Pollution Fears
Edited By: Widad WAHBI Anger over pollution and public health reached a boiling point in southern Tunisia on Saturday, as residents stormed the state-run Tunisian Chemical Group (CGT) phosphate complex in Gabes, demanding its immediate closure. Witnesses reported that protesters entered the facility, accusing the plant of causing widespread respiratory illnesses and environmental degradation in […]
Algeria Secures Spot at 2026 FIFA World Cup After Win Over Somalia
Edited By: Africa Eye ( With AFP) After twelve years of waiting, Algeria has officially booked its place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, set to take place across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. On Thursday, October 9, the Fennecs defeated Somalia 3-0 in Oran, securing the top spot in Group G and becoming […]
Morocco Prepares for the 2025 Arab Cup in Qatar
By: Abdoulaye Diouf The Royal Moroccan Football Federation has announced that Morocco’s national team will play two friendly matches against Egypt and Kuwait as part of its preparations for the 2025 Arab Cup, which will take place in Qatar from December 1 to 18. The squad representing Morocco will be the locally-based team that recently […]
Eni Restarts Offshore Drilling in Libya After Five-Year Hiatus
Edited By: Tendai Zola Libya’s National Oil Corporation (NOC) announced on Sunday that Italy’s Eni North Africa has restarted exploratory drilling in the offshore Block 16/4, northwest of Libya, following a suspension that lasted more than five years. The NOC confirmed that operations have resumed at exploration well C1-16/4 (also known as BESS-3), where […]
Mauritanian NGO Urges Algeria to Address Human Rights Concerns in Tindouf Camps
Edited By: Tendai Zola During the General Debate under item 5 of the 60th session of the Human Rights Council, the Network for the Development of Mauritania voiced concerns regarding Algeria’s cooperation with UN human rights mechanisms, particularly in relation to the Tindouf camps. Speaking on behalf of the NGO, Mr. Abdelouahab Brahim Gain stated […]