Istanbul residents are frustrated with suspended mayor Ekrem Imamoglu for failing to fulfill earthquake preparedness promises and mismanaging funds.

The Catholic Churches in Italy and Egypt conflict over allowing gay priests, with the Vatican accepting celibate gay men and Egypt rejecting it.

Moroccan PM Akhannouch faces criticism and allegations of corruption over his company’s major public contracts, with accusations of favoritism and undermined transparency.

Tunisia faces a growing brain drain, with a proposed law to curb skilled migration sparking mixed reactions and debate.

Moroccan Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch's recent cabinet reshuffle has drawn sharp criticism for reflecting political patronage and business interests, failing to address urgent democratic reforms.