Leon Kouider
Journalist at Maghrebi.org specialising in Sudan and Egypt.
- How Ukraine’s scandal is reshaping the war: "Zelenskyy’s business partner Tymur Mindich as well as two government ministers have been named so far in the investigation, led by the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of #Ukraine . . ." maghrebi.org?sdm_process_... @martinrjay.bsky.social
- "The commander of the #Israeli Border Police unit responsible for the killing of two unarmed #Palestinians has been promoted to colonel by National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir" maghrebi.org?sdm_process_... @martinrjay.bsky.social
- #Libyan ‘torturer’ brought to The Hague to face trial for crimes against humanity: A former Libyan prison guard has been handed over to the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague following his arrest in #Germany . . . maghrebi.org?sdm_process_... @martinrjay.bsky.social
- Polisario Front to file court appeal over EU-#Morocco trade deal: The Polisario Front has confirmed that it will file a new appeal in the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) by the end of the year . . . maghrebi.org?sdm_process_... @martinrjay.bsky.social
- #Algeria: Conference renews call to recognise colonial-era crimes . . "African leaders held a conference on November 30th where they urged former European colonial powers to recognise crimes committed under colonial rule" maghrebi.org?sdm_process_... @martinrjay.bsky.social
- #Libya has the third highest unemployment rate in the Arab world: Libya now has one of the highest unemployment rates in the Arab world, with only #Jordan and #Sudan worse off in 2025 . . . maghrebi.org?sdm_process_... @martinrjay.bsky.social
- Inside our FREE pdf mag ... Libya has the third highest unemployment rate in the Arab world Algeria: Conference renews call to recognise colonial-era crimes Polisario Front to file court appeal over EU-Morocco trade deal maghrebi.org?sdm_process_... @martinrjay.bsky.social
- “A Proto-State of Militias”: Federica Saini Fasanotti on why #Libya struggles for unification “I firmly believe that to go on towards a better scenario Libya would need an international military contingent...” maghrebi.org?sdm_process_... @martinrjay.bsky.social
- Maghreb states called on to soothe Morocco-Algeria tensions . . . “#Morocco and #Algeria have had their relationship challenged by consistent diplomatic tensions over #westernsahara" maghrebi.org?sdm_process_... @martinrjay.bsky.social
- #Morocco: Law and Justice Association calls for end to land grabbing . . . “many cases remain unresolved, and victims are exhausted from trying to assert their rights” maghrebi.org?sdm_process_... @martinrjay.bsky.social
- 47 #Egyptian migrants rescued in #Libya from human trafficking gang . . . "According to the victim’s account, Egyptian and Libyan traffickers had pledged to smuggle him into Italy in exchange for a sum of money" maghrebi.org?sdm_process_... @martinrjay.bsky.social
- How corruption fuels Libya’s unseen war: At the conflict’s core is a systemic battle for money, contracts, and state resources, with Libya’s institutions hollowed out . . . maghrebi.org?sdm_process_... @martinrjay.bsky.social
- #Western media finally confront Ukraine’s bleak reality: The new tone in the media reflects not just changing realities but also the economic and political costs . . . maghrebi.org?sdm_process_... @martinrjay.bsky.social
- #US health strategy risks widening inequality: The strategy’s bilateral model may undermine broader regional cooperation, eroding long‑term stability . . . maghrebi.org?sdm_process_... @martinrjay.bsky.social
- #Trump escalates feud with South Africa over G20 dispute: US President Donald Trump announced on November 26 that South #Africa will not be invited to next year’s G20 summit . . . maghrebi.org?sdm_process_... @martinrjay.bsky.social
- Sudan’s military chief urges #US to push for end to civil war: Sudan’s military chief, Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan, called on US President Donald #Trump to put an end to Sudan’s civil war . . . maghrebi.org?sdm_process_... @martinrjay.bsky.social
- Our FREE 19-page magazine contains North Africa, #MiddleEast, #Sahel and World news as well as opinion pieces. maghrebi.org?sdm_process_... @martinrjay.bsky.social
- Inside our FREE pdf mag . . . 47 Egyptian migrants rescued in Libya from human trafficking gang Morocco: Law and Justice Association calls for end to land grabbing Maghreb states called on to soothe Morocco-Algeria tensions maghrebi.org?sdm_process_... @martinrjay.bsky.social
- 47 #Egyptian migrants rescued in #Libya from human trafficking gang: 47 Egyptian migrants have been rescued by eastern Libyan authorities as they dismantled a human trafficking network . . . maghrebi.org?sdm_process_... @martinrjay.bsky.social
- #Morocco: Law and Justice Association calls for end to land grabbing.. The Association for Law and Justice in Morocco (ADJM) has called for an end to land grabbing in Morocco, noting that victims include Moroccans living abroad maghrebi.org?sdm_process_... @martinrjay.bsky.social
- Maghreb states called on to soothe Morocco-Algeria tensions: Maghreb states, including #Mauritania, #Tunisia and #Libya, have been urged to foster reconciliation between #Morocco and #Algeria . . . maghrebi.org?sdm_process_... @martinrjay.bsky.social
- “A Proto-State of Militias”: Federica Saini Fasanotti on Why #Libya struggles for unification #Tripoli and #Benghazi remain as two separate bases of power in Libya. One country in name . . . two separate governments . . . maghrebi.org?sdm_process_... @martinrjay.bsky.social
- #Syria: Alawites stage protest amid rising sectarian tensions . . . Hundreds gathered in Syria’s coastal city of #Latakia on November 25th to denounce attacks targeting the #Alawite community maghrebi.org?sdm_process_... @martinrjay.bsky.social
- Reposted by Leon KouiderReally worth reading the entire 60 minutes interview transcript but admit this part got me laughing out loud.
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- Recent protests in Tunisia have shed light on the negative impact of the powerful phosphate industry in the Maghreb, with Morocco having also faced challenges due to the industry. Read more in the latest edition of Maghrebi Week: maghrebi.org?sdm_process_... @martinrjay.bsky.social
- The Algeria-backed Polisario Front has expressed its rejection of the draft resolution on the Western Sahara. Read more in the latest edition of Maghrebi Week: maghrebi.org?sdm_process_... @martinrjay.bsky.social
- The city of Misrata in Western Libya saw a series of violent clashes between rival armed groups on October 23rd. Read more in the latest edition of Maghrebi Week: maghrebi.org?sdm_process_... @martinrjay.bsky.social
- Citizens in southern Tunisia were arrested on October 18th during demonstrations demanding the closure of a state-owned chemical plant. Read more in the latest edition of Maghrebi Week here: maghrebi.org?sdm_process_... @martinrjay.bsky.social
- A new book has accused Israel of being involved in the 1965 kidnapping of Mehdi Ben Barka, a Moroccan opposition leader. Read more in the latest edition of Maghrebi Week here: maghrebi.org?sdm_process_... @martinrjay.bsky.social
- The United States’ presidential advisor, Steve Witkoff, announced on October 20th that the Trump administration is working on a peace deal between Morocco and Algeria. Read more in the latest edition of Maghrebi Week here: maghrebi.org?sdm_process_... @martinrjay.bsky.social
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- Sudan’s military-backed administration has denounced the rival government that was recently established by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces and its allies. Read more here: maghrebi.org/2025/07/29/s...
- Several Egyptian aid trucks carrying crucial humanitarian supplies entered Gaza through the Karm Abu Salem crossing on the Rafah border. Read more here: maghrebi.org/2025/07/29/s...
- Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces and its allies have officially established a parallel government in areas under their control. It was announced on July 26th and risks worsening an already devastating situation in Sudan. Read more here: maghrebi.org/2025/07/29/s...
- A group of Egyptians stormed state security headquarters in Ma’asara and detained several security personnel for hours to protest Egypt’s role in the blockade of Gaza. Read more here: maghrebi.org/2025/07/28/e...
- Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces have killed over 30 people in a two-day assault on a village in the South Kordofan region. Read more here: maghrebi.org/2025/07/27/s...
- During a phone call with Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi emphasised the pressing need to reconstruct the Gaza Strip as soon as a ceasefire is reached. Read more here: maghrebi.org/2025/07/25/e...
- Egypt’s burgeoning military cooperation with China is raising concerns in Israel, with many media outlets and research centres voicing alarm that it may erode the regional strategic edge Washington guarantees Tel Aviv. Read more here: maghrebi.org/2025/07/24/e...
- I have spent the last 6 weeks working as a journalist at Maghrebi.org, an English language news website which offers coverage of North African and Middle Eastern geopolitics. I currently cover Egypt and Sudan. To learn more, read my articles here: lnkd.in/evzCDevp
