Egypt
How Egypt went from an LNG exporter to importer
For years, Egypt reaped major benefits from natural gas discoveries in the Eastern Mediterranean, becoming a key regional energy hub
Algeria’s president Abdelmadjid Tebboune has decided to hold an early presidential election on Sept. 7, Ennahar TV said on Thursday with no reason known.
Tebboune was elected in December 2019 for a five-year term and can run for a second and final term, according to the Algerian constitution. Last year, parliament members urged him to do so.
He has not officially announced his candidacy yet
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Syria
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Libya
Libya rejects EU criticism of Turkey maritime deal
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Morocco
Morocco bakes as heatwave smashes records
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