Why Ceuta and Melilla Remain Europe's Key African Flashpoints
Spain's North African enclaves of Ceuta and Melilla, the only land borders between the EU and Africa, remain persistent flashpoints due to waves of migrants attempting to cross, often leading to clashes with security forces. The borders also fuel diplomatic tensions between Spain and Morocco, which contests Spanish sovereignty. These periodic crises underscore the broader challenges of European migration policy and border security.