Opinion
Could nuclear energy one day power the Maghreb?
The Maghreb’s energy transition is a complex but critical journey towards sustainability and decarbonization as countries aim to meet
Egypt
Sisi urges Trump to help end Gaza war, allow more aid
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi urged U.S. President Donald Trump to help end Israel’s 21-month war in Gaza
Opinion
The real power of soft power!
‘Soft power, versus hard power; discuss’. By this any university professor would be asking his or her students to look
Morocco
FIFA opens Africa office in Morocco, launches U-17 cup
FIFA inaugurated a new regional office in Rabat to support football development in North and West Africa, according to Moroccan
Egypt
Sisi welcomes France’s Palestinian statehood push
President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi voiced support for France’s plan to recognize Palestinian statehood at the UN in September, according
Sahel
Sahel alliance accelerates plans for new regional bank
Finance ministers from the Alliance of Sahel States — Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger — agreed in Niamey to fast-track capital release
Morocco
Dozens of children swim to Spain’s Ceuta enclave from Morocco
At least 54 children and 30 adults swam through rough seas from Morocco to Spain’s North African enclave of
Libya
Libya detains 1,500 undocumented migrants near Tripoli
Libyan authorities detained around 1,500 undocumented migrant workers in a raid east of Tripoli Saturday, according to AFP. Labour
Opinion
Capital with Conditions: Gulf investment in North Africa comes with strings attached
The Gulf monarchies are extending their reach across the Maghreb—not with soldiers or slogans, but with sovereign wealth and
Egypt
Egypt to power up its first nuclear reactor in 2028
Egypt will activate its first nuclear reactor at the El-Dabaa Nuclear Power Plant in late 2028, with the remaining three
Sahel
Turkey gains ground in Sahel as US influence wanes
Turkey is deepening military and diplomatic ties across the Sahel, challenging Western influence in a region beset by coups and
Tunisia
Tunisians protest Saied’s rule on republic anniversary
Tunisians marched in Tunis on Friday to protest President Kais Saied’s authoritarian turn, marking the fourth anniversary of his
Egypt
Turkey deports Egyptian accused of Muslim Brotherhood ties
Turkey has deported an Egyptian citizen accused of Muslim Brotherhood membership, Middle East Eye reported on Friday. Mohamed Abdelhafiz, a