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
The U.S. Central Intelligence Agency has updated its map to show Western Sahara as part of Morocco, aligning with the U.S. 2020 recognition of Moroccan sovereignty over the disputed territory. The update underscores Morocco’s diplomatic gains, including French and Spanish backing for its autonomy plan. The update coincides with Monday’s inauguration of Donald Trump, whose administration endorsed Morocco’s proposal as the sole solution to the conflict.
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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
Syria
Report: Syrian party urges president to designate Polisario as terrorist group
For years, Syria supported the Polisario Front—a Sahrawi nationalist movement seeking independence in Western Sahara—and reportedly relied on
Libya
Libya rejects EU criticism of Turkey maritime deal
A committee in Libya’s Parliament has rejected the European Commission’s recent finding that Tripoli’s 2019 maritime agreement
Morocco
Morocco bakes as heatwave smashes records
Record-breaking temperatures scorched Morocco over the weekend, exceeding seasonal norms by as much as 20°C, the national meteorological office