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
investment
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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
Algeria
China's Sinopec signs deal to explore shale gas in Algeria
China's Sinopec Group said on Wednesday it signed a contract to explore a natural gas block in Algeria
Mauritania
Spain commits $235 million to help its investments in Mauritania
During a recent meeting between the Prime Minister of Spain and Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani, President of Mauritania, the
Egypt
Egypt, Saudi Arabia reject efforts to undermine ties
Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan reaffirmed the strength of bilateral relations during
Tunisia
Embraer eyes Tunisia for regional production hub
Brazilian aerospace firm Embraer is exploring Tunisia as a potential site for a production or assembly hub, Simple Flying reports,
Morocco
Morocco outlines climate finance vision for Africa
Morocco’s Energy Transition Minister Leila Benali presented the Kingdom’s strategy for tackling Africa’s climate finance challenges at
Libya
Libyan railway construction could be back on track
China’s CCECC and Libya signed an MoU to revive stalled rail projects, including key coastal and inland routes linking Tripoli, Surt, and Sabha.
Morocco
'World’s tallest' ferris wheel planned for Rabat in time for 2030 World Cup
At a cost of around $305 million and a height of 264 meters, the Rabat Observation Wheel is expected to
Egypt
Egypt mineral revenues surge 131% on gold, silver boom
Egypt’s revenues from mineral wealth rose 131% year-on-year to nearly $446 million in fiscal year 2024/25, driven by
Opinion
Field of influence: Morocco’s soft power play - A footballing rise fuels bigger diplomatic ambitions
As the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) unfolds across Morocco this July, the host is staging more than
Morocco
Morocco aims to fast-track renewable energy target
Morocco plans to accelerate its renewable energy transition, targeting 52% by 2030, with negotiations underway with UAE firms—including Masdar,