German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock was in West Africa Monday as instability in the Sahel threatens to spread to other regions. The two-day visit, which includes stops in Ivory Coast and Senegal, comes at a time when Sahel nations are turning to Russia and China for outside assistance. Baerbock told German media “If more countries in West Africa descend into instability, that will not only have dramatic consequences for the local population but also a direct impact on our security in Europe."
Morocco has approved the creation of a new state-backed company aimed at developing industrial zones dedicated to domestic defense production,
Algeria has canceled a major port construction deal with China and is now turning to France to modernize its maritime
Escalating hostilities between Israel and Iran over the weekend have rattled Egypt’s economy and dealt a blow to its
Morocco is ramping up investment in desalination, dams, and water transfer projects to counter prolonged drought and protect its agricultural
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