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
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Morocco
‘Africa for the Ocean’ summit charts new maritime course
The third United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3) opened Monday in Nice, France, bringing together world leaders, scientists, and environmental advocates
Libya
Sirte, Schlumberger plan Libya oilfield upgrades
Libya’s Sirte Oil Company and Schlumberger have agreed to deepen technical cooperation to boost oil production, according to Libya
Morocco
France and Morocco advance energy cooperation
Morocco and France have agreed on a roadmap to deepen energy cooperation, focusing on renewables, hydrogen, and a groundbreaking underwater
Morocco
Morocco and Mauritania deepen fisheries cooperation
Morocco and Mauritania have agreed to strengthen bilateral cooperation on sustainable fisheries management, signing a landmark declaration during a meeting
Libya
Libya appoints Ali Al-Abed as acting Minister of Oil and Gas
Libya’s PM of the Government of National Unity, Abdul Hamid Dbeibah, has assigned Ali Al-Abed, the current Minister of
Tunisia
Finland and Tunisia FM’s meet in Helsinki
The foreign ministers of Tunisia and Finland met in Helsinki Tuesday to discuss bilateral relations, regional security in Europe and
Morocco
Morocco’s FM, EU Sahel Envoy discuss regional cooperation
Morocco’s Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita met EU Special Representative for the Sahel João Gomes Cravinho in Rabat on Friday,
Morocco
Egypt and Morocco deepen bilateral ties in high-level Rabat meeting
Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita welcomed Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty to Rabat on Wednesday for a strategic meeting aimed
Libya
Libya, Tunisia reopen Benghazi consulate in diplomatic thaw
Libya and Tunisia reopened the Tunisian consulate in Benghazi on Monday after a decade-long closure following a 2014 grenade attack.
Algeria
Algeria hosts Sahel forum despite tensions with neighbours
Algeria convened a defence forum on the Sahel in Algiers on Sunday, aiming to reaffirm its role as a regional
Egypt
EGYPT BACKS DEEPER NATO TIES, URGES COOPERATION IN AFRICA
Egypt is seeking to deepen its partnership with NATO, particularly through counterterrorism efforts in Africa, Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty
Egypt
El-Sisi meets with US envoy to discuss regional crises
Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi met U.S. senior adviser Massad Boulos in Cairo on May 18 to discuss Middle East