Maghreb in May 2026: the most important developments in politics
In May 2026, political developments in the Maghreb centred on Libya and on Algeria's relations with its partners. Egypt, Algeria and Tunisia pushed for a political solution in Libya, and Libyan Parliament Speaker Aguila Saleh said his country would never forget Egypt's support and solidarity. The Egyptian parliament reaffirmed its commitment to Libya's unity and backed Saleh for the presidency of the Asian-African Parliamentary Council.
Algeria was also active in bilateral diplomacy. French Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin visited Algeria with the stated aim of thawing relations and opening sensitive files. Algeria and Belarus discussed direct flights and diplomatic missions, and Turkey and Algeria pledged deeper strategic cooperation.
In Morocco, the Crown Prince was appointed to a key army role, described as a sign of his rising position in the country's leadership. A French court sentenced the Moroccan singer Saad Lamjarred to five years in prison for the rape of a woman in Paris; he denies the charges and his lawyers indicated plans to appeal.
by WorldBrief & Maksim Micheliov | AI-generated summary
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