Sahel
Trump courts Sahel juntas with military aid in exchange for mineral rights
Under Donald Trump, America is offering military backing to West African juntas in return for access to gold, lithium and
Infrastructure
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Morocco
Morocco’s global aerospace exports hits $3 billion
Moroccan aerospace exports were up 14.9% year-on-year, with assembly operations alone expanding by 23.6& as overall exports
Morocco
Morocco secures $200m AIIB loan for climate resilience
The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank will lend Morocco $200m to bolster climate resilience, the Chinese embassy in Rabat announced, according
Opinion
Morocco’s increasing economic foothold across Africa
From fertilizer to furniture, Morocco’s presence across the continent is rapidly expanding, driven by shared language and historical ties,
Egypt
Egypt, China sign $1B tire factory deal in Suez Canal Zone
Egypt has signed a $1 billion agreement with China’s Sailun Group to build a tire factory in the Suez
Mauritania
IMF flags risks to Mauritania’s fragile progress
Mauritania has made progress on macroeconomic stability, but remains vulnerable to security threats, external shocks, and structural weaknesses, the IMF
Tunisia
Meloni pushes Mediterranean agenda with visits to Tunisia and Türkiye
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni undertook an unannounced working visit to Tunis Thursday, followed by scheduled talks in Ankara, according
Algeria
Algeria, Italy sign telecoms pact to boost connectivity
Algeria and Italy signed a memorandum of understanding to enhance cooperation in postal and telecom services during President Abdelmadjid Tebboune’
Egypt
Shell to develop new gas field off Egypt’s Mediterranean coast
Shell Egypt has approved development of the West Mena gas field in the Mediterranean, the Egyptian Ministry of Petroleum said
Morocco
FIFA praises Morocco’s rebuilt World Cup semi-final venue
FIFA President Gianni Infantino on Tuesday toured Rabat’s renovated Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium, calling it a “jewel” of modern
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
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
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