Opinion
Soft power rivalry in the Maghreb
When a Moroccan chef calls couscous “as Moroccan as the Atlas Mountains,” an Algerian rival is quick to declare it
Sahel
Jihadist violence in the Sahel threatens wider region
Jihadist violence in the Sahel has surged, with Al-Qaeda- and Islamic State-linked groups launching major attacks in Mali, Burkina Faso,
Egypt
Egypt and Saudi Arabia advance trade links with bridge plan
Egypt’s Transport Minister has confirmed that a long-envisioned bridge linking Egypt and Saudi Arabia across the Gulf of Aqaba
Morocco
Morocco deploys U.S.-made armored vehicles to bolster desert forces
Morocco has received its first delivery of U.S.-made Oshkosh M-ATV SXB armored vehicles, aimed at reinforcing its Royal
Egypt
Egypt’s Petrojet inks $21.76 million deal for LPG project in Jordan
Egypt's Petrojet has partnered with the Jordan Petroleum Refinery Company (JPRC) and the Jordan National Shipping Lines Company
Egypt
Activist aid ship nears Gaza after reaching Egypt waters
An aid ship with 12 activists on board, including Swedish climate campaigner Greta Thunberg, has reached the Egyptian coast and
Opinion
Britain’s backing of Morocco’s autonomy plan for Western Sahara creates a whole new playing field
This week British Foreign Minister David Lammy followed up with a statement in the House of Commons, where he again
Algeria
Algeria to help rebuild Syria’s power grid
Algeria announced plans this week to send technical teams to Syria to assist with its failing power grid, that’s
Morocco
Morocco’s King Mohammed VI issues Eid pardon to 1,526 people
On Eid Al-Adha, Morocco’s King Mohammed VI issued a pardon to 1,526 people sentenced by various Moroccan courts.
Egypt
Trump explains excluding Egypt from travel ban despite terror link
President Donald Trump said Egypt was excluded from his expanded U.S. travel ban—tied to a Colorado attack by
Mauritania
CWP Global pauses Mauritania green hydrogen project over lack of buyers
CWP Global has halted its $40 billion AMAN green hydrogen and ammonia project in Mauritania due to insufficient offtake commitments,
Algeria
CMA CGM moves ahead with Algeria port investments despite diplomatic tensions
French shipping giant CMA CGM is pushing ahead with port investments in Algeria as part of its Mediterranean expansion, including
Morocco
Morocco-Tunisia friendly draws 1.5M online requests
The Morocco-Tunisia friendly on June 6 at Fès Grand Stadium saw overwhelming demand, with Webook recording 1.5 million connections