Sahel
Gold boom bankrolls Sahel conflicts
Surging global gold prices are fuelling violence and instability in West Africa’s Sahel, reports the BBC. Military regimes in
Tunisia
Tunisia-Algeria trade falls short of potential
Trade between Tunisia and Algeria remains weak despite geographic and cultural proximity, according to the Tunisian Institute of Competitiveness, as
Mali
Mali: Wagner exit opens way for Kremlin‑run Africa Corps
Russia’s Wagner Group has officially withdrawn from Mali this month, ending a 3½‑year deployment supporting Bamako’s junta.
Egypt
Egypt to build exclusive Stellantis car model by 2026
The Egyptian government has reached a landmark agreement with Stellantis and the Arab Organization for Industrialization (AOI) to exclusively manufacture
Morocco
Morocco advances plan to bolster domestic weapons production
Morocco has approved the creation of a new state-backed company aimed at developing industrial zones dedicated to domestic defense production,
Algeria
Algeria withdraws port deal with China to favor France
Algeria has canceled a major port construction deal with China and is now turning to France to modernize its maritime
Egypt
Regional tensions deal blow to Egypt’s economy and tourism industry
Escalating hostilities between Israel and Iran over the weekend have rattled Egypt’s economy and dealt a blow to its
Morocco
Morocco expands desalination to fight drought
Morocco is ramping up investment in desalination, dams, and water transfer projects to counter prolonged drought and protect its agricultural
Libya
Gaza convoy blocked in Libya, falls back to Misrata
A pro-Palestinian convoy aiming to reach Gaza was forced to retreat to Misrata after being blocked by forces loyal to
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