Egypt
Egypt to privatize airports, starting with Hurghada
Egypt will offer Hurghada International Airport to private operators by year-end, marking the country's first airport privatization, according
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved a two-year $4.5 billion flexible credit arrangement for Morocco. It comes as the Kingdom’s previous deal—signed in 2023—nears its expiration. According to local media reports the Moroccan government regards this Flexible Credit Line (FCL) more “as a safety net” rather than a fund to utilize, like the previous arrangement with the IMF, it looks to protect the economy and bolster foreign reserves.
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Egypt
Egypt to privatize airports, starting with Hurghada
Egypt will offer Hurghada International Airport to private operators by year-end, marking the country's first airport privatization, according
Burkina Fasso
Burkina Faso nationalizes five gold mining assets
Burkina Faso has nationalised five gold mining assets, including two active mines, transferring them to its state-owned firm SOPAMIB, according
Morocco
South Korea’s Naver to build AI data center in Morocco
South Korea’s Naver is partnering with Nvidia and Nexus to build a 500MW AI data center in Morocco, according
Opinion
Why the Maghreb matters to the world’s oceans
North-West African states have a growing role to play in ocean governance—and global frameworks should reflect it. As diplomats