It seems that the scandals that haunt Aziz Akhannouch’s government in Morocco will never end, especially those related to accusations of corruption, conflict of interest, and abuse of power.

Tunisian President Kais Saied is intensifying his campaign against Leader of Ennahda party, Ghannouchi, wielding the courts as a weapon in a shocking ruling that has alarmed both Tunisians and international human rights groups.

Moroccan authorities' warnings about corruption and state property misuse are met with criticism over the government's failure to take real action, as corruption continues to erode public trust and hinder development.

Morocco’s proposed 2026 electoral law is widely criticized as a tool to stifle dissent, protect entrenched interests, and weaken democratic participation.

The UN Security Council’s backing of Morocco’s Western Sahara autonomy plan is hailed in Rabat as historic, while the Polisario Front and Algeria reject it, citing threats to Sahrawi self-determination.

Moroccan Education Minister Saad Berrada’s admission of his linguistic inadequacy has put him in an embarrassing position, especially since Arabic is the country’s primary official language.

Renewed international momentum is building toward resolving the Western Sahara conflict, with the UN urging Algeria’s greater engagement, the U.S. backing Morocco’s autonomy plan, and mounting diplomatic pressure isolating Algiers.

This visual contrast between the official and the parallel, between the state and what lies outside it, sums up the reality of Tripoli today: a city governed by multiple centers of power, where lines of loyalty intersect between the government, militias, tribes, and even foreign capitals.

Tunisian leftist activist Ezzedine Hazgui said the country’s hopes now rest with its youth to confront President Kais Saied’s growing authoritarianism and revive the spirit of the revolution, expressing confidence in their ability to reclaim Tunisia’s democratic path.

Algeria’s $25 billion military budget highlights the army’s grip on power amid worsening political and economic turmoil.

Political and institutional divisions in Libya have severely damaged the economy, as the Central Bank uncovered billions of dinars of unknown origin circulating in the country.

After years of anticipation on Tunisia’s streets, the country’s most politically charged murder case concluded on October 14, 2025, when the Court of Appeal’s terrorism chamber in Tunis convicted 24 defendants in the assassination of leftist leader Chokri Belaid while clearing Ennahda of any involvement.

Discord has become a key platform for Gen Z to organize fast, decentralized protests demanding social and political change worldwide.

Morocco’s state media has opened up to youth and opposition voices amid protests, but true change requires deeper media and political reforms.

The U.S. is ramping up its political, economic, and security efforts in Libya, pushing a new approach focused on unity and energy, while seeking UN coordination amid rising global competition.