Ongoing Algeria–France tensions over the recovery of alleged looted Algerian funds, involving judicial cooperation efforts, accusations of French obstruction, and differing political and legal interpretations of asset recovery amid broader disputes over trust, sovereignty, and bilateral relations.

Official statistics in Iraq show that the private sector imports around $8 billion worth of gold and precious stones from the UAE each year, raising questions about why such huge quantities are being brought in and who is behind these shipments.

In a surprising move that sparked widespread debate in Morocco, Aziz Akhannouch, head of the RNI and prime minister, announced he would step down from leading the party ahead of the 2026 elections.

In an interview with Al-Estiklal, Egyptian economic expert Abdul Hafiz al-Sawi criticized the decision to reopen the famous Helwan Iron and Steel Factory, calling it a sign of confusion and inconsistency in the country’s economic policymaking after the plant was shut down in 2021.

Following a scenario sketched early by the U.S. President Donald Trump, Israeli Occupation Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu submitted a request for a pardon to President Isaac Herzog on November 30, 2025, seeking immunity from corruption charges.