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History in Morocco: For the first time in the country's history - a woman appointed to the role of Prime Minister. Former Housing Minister Fatima Al-Mansouri, who won first place in the parliamentary elections, will form the government - in the shadow of attacks from Islamist elements in the country

Activists in Rabat, Morocco, will hold "national protest" tomorrow at the Spanish Embassy against the 'colonisation' of Ceuta and Melilla

Full Statement by US, Israel and Morocco: It says Morocco and Israel confirmed their agreement regarding the elevation of the diplomatic missions between Morocco and Israel to full embassies and the exchange of ambassadors

Mauritania summons Iranian ambassador, lodges protest over "actions and movements inconsistent with diplomatic norms and traditions"

Thousands protest across Spain over the Ceuta migrant crisis, demanding Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez resign. Spanish authorities say 5,000–8,000 migrants remain in Ceuta after at least 72,000 crossed from Morocco in July

Earthquake of magnitude 4.7 - 64 km SSW of Midelt, Morocco

Trump: The United States has been clear: We recognize Morocco's sovereignty over Western Sahara and support Morocco's serious, credible, and realistic proposal for autonomy as the only basis for a just and lasting solution. Any other path prolongs the status quo and is unacceptable. This urgently needed solution will not only bring peace to the region but also greater prosperity and integration to all of Africa. This conflict must end, and the United States will continue to work toward that goal.

Spain has returned about 37,500 of the roughly 50,000–60,000 migrants who entered the Spanish enclave of Ceuta from Morocco since early Friday. Authorities said returns are continuing under an agreement with Morocco

Spanish official: Around 60,000 migrants crossed from Morocco into Ceuta

Sánchez arrives at the Ceuta heliport amid insults and clashes between protesters and the police

This is the current situation at the El Tarajal border crossing right now after the army has been deployed in Ceuta following an unprecedented migration crisis

The Melilla border remains closed and hundreds of cars from the Strait of Gibraltar crossing are piling up

The discovery of three more bodies raises to 18 the number of victims from the mass entry in Ceuta

Dawn breaks in Ceuta, a city completely collapsed after the illegal influx of thousands of migrants

Earthquake of magnitude 4.7 - 18 km NW of Mamou, Guinea

Demonstrations took place in the center of the Mauritanian capital, Nouakchott, on Sunday evening, after the opposition called for them to protest against the "high cost of living" and "restrictions on freedoms".

Mauritania authorities denounce Bamako's accusations regarding the holding of Malian hostages by JNIM on Mauritanian territory

Liberia: Guinean troops allegedly crossed the border on the disputed Guinea-Liberia border & occupied a border post in Sorlumba. Locals who tried to confront the soldiers were shot at, injuring three people. A similar episode happened yesterday, but the soldiers withdrew.

Moroccan authorities in the city of Tetouan prevent the organization of protests in support of the Iranian regime.

US State Department: Madrid talks between Morocco, Algeria, the Polisario Front and Mauritania focused on implementing the UN Security Council resolution concerning the Moroccan Sahara.

Gambia: the death toll from a migrant boat shipwreck rises to 31

Attempted coup in Benin: Paris claims to have provided "support" to loyalist forces against the coup plotters, at Cotonou's request

Nigerian Presidency: President Bola Tinubu ordered the Air Force to take control of Benin's airspace in response to its request.

Benin: The situation is under control, assures President Talon after the attempted coup

The Chair of ECOWAS Authority of Heads of state and Government has ordered the deployment of elements of the ECOWAS Standby Force to the Republic of Benin with immediate effect

ECOWAS orders immediate deployment of its Standby Force to Benin

AFP: Nigerian army launches airstrikes on targets in Benin

Soldiers in Benin claim they seized power in another military coup in western Africa

Before tomorrow's expected vote, the latest version of the US-drafted resolution to extend the UN mission in Western Sahara. Some compromise after tense negotiations. Extension now 1 year, instead of 6 months. Language on Moroccan autonomy plan softened. Deletes reference to "Trump's leadership."

The Moroccan Generation Z movement announced a temporary suspension of protests today and tomorrow for the purpose of reorganizing and replanning.