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
agriculture
47 articles
Libya
Locust swarms threaten North African crops, FAO warns
The UN’s Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has warned of a continuing desert locust outbreak across Libya and North
Morocco
OECD forecasts Moroccan GDP growth rate of 3.8%
The Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has projected that Morocco’s economy to have a GDP growth rate
Egypt
Egypt unveils plan for new desert megacity
Egypt has announced plans for a new desert city west of Cairo named Jirian, part of a sweeping agricultural megaproject
Tunisia
UK-Tunisia trade grows 20% in 2024
Trade between the UK and Tunisia rose 20% in 2024 to nearly £750 million, UK Ambassador Roderick Drummond told TAP,
Morocco
Morocco forecasts 41% jump in grain harvest to 4.4 million tons
Morocco expects a 41% rise in grain output to 4.4 million metric tons this year due to improved rainfall,
Morocco
Report highlights ongoing water risks for Morocco’s agriculture despite recent rains
After years of severe drought, Morocco has recently experienced a surge in rainfall, offering temporary relief to its agricultural sector.
Morocco
Morocco’s economy slowed in late 2024 to 3.7%
According to the High Commission for Planning (HCP), Morocco’s economy expanded by 3.7% in the last quarter of
Morocco
Morocco’s “water highway” a short-term success but experts warn of future risks
In August 2023, Morocco launched a $728 million “water highway” to address its growing water crisis. The project diverts surplus
Algeria
Algeria to import 9 million tonnes of wheat
Algeria will import 9.2 million tonnes of wheat in the July 2025–June 2026 marketing year, the U.S.
Tunisia
Tunisian startup converts olive waste into sustainable energy
A Tunisian startup, Bioheat, is revolutionizing clean energy by repurposing olive waste into fuel for restaurants, schools, and guesthouses across
Morocco
U.S. delegation to visit Morocco in May to draw up new trade agreements
Representatives from 15 US states and leaders from federal agencies will visit Morocco in May, with a view to enhancing
Tunisia
Maghreb region on alert for locust invasion
Tunisia’s Union of Agriculture and Fisheries has issued an urgent appeal for regional assistance with Libya and Algeria to