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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Egypt
Egypt proposes U.S. industrial zone in Suez Canal to boost investment
Egypt has unveiled a proposal to establish a dedicated U.S. industrial zone in the Suez Canal region as part
Libya
LIBYA’S TRIPOLI PORT HALTS OPERATIONS AS CLASHES ESCALATE
Operations at Libya’s UN-backed government-controlled Tripoli port have halted amid escalating violence, with vessels diverting and oil majors evacuating.
Morocco
Tanger Med port charts a zero-carbon course
Morocco’s Tanger Med, Africa’s largest port, is accelerating efforts to become carbon neutral and help decarbonize maritime logistics,
Egypt
Egypt considers offering discounts of up to 15% on Suez Canal fees
Egypt is mulling offering transit fee discounts ranging from 12% to 15% for ships passing through the Suez Canal, Egypt’
Mauritania
U.S. naval flagship visits Mauritania to bolster security ties
The USS Mount Whitney, the U.S. Sixth Fleet’s command ship, has docked in Nouakchott, underscoring Washington’s commitment
Sudan
Sudan severs ties with UAE over alleged support for RSF amid Port Sudan attacks
Sudan has officially severed diplomatic relations with the United Arab Emirates (UAE), accusing the Gulf nation of supporting the paramilitary
Egypt
Egypt condemns drone strikes that rock Port Sudan in third day of attacks
Egypt, which shares a border with Sudan, condemned the recent spate of attacks on Tuesday, on Port Sudan, warning of
Sudan
Sudanese rebels attack Port Sudan with suicide drones
The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) launched suicide drone strikes on Port Sudan—seat of Sudan’s army-aligned government—for the
Egypt
Egypt and UAE’s AD Ports sign 50-year deal to develop major logistics hub
Egypt has entered into a 50-year concession agreement with Abu Dhabi Ports Group (AD Ports) of the United Arab Emirates
Algeria
Algeria eyes post-oil future with export push and port reforms
Algeria is making headway in diversifying its economy beyond hydrocarbons, tripling non-oil exports to $5.1 billion in 2023, according
Morocco
Morocco’s main port operator hits record 49% profits for 2024
Marsa Maroc reported a net profit of over $130 million in 2024, an increase of 49% over the previous year.
Sudan
Sudan offers Russia its first African naval base
Earlier this week during a visit to Moscow Sudan's Foreign Minister Ali Youssef said that a deal had