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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Algeria
Algeria to open mining sector to international ownership
Sonarem, Algeria’s state-owned mining company, has announced that new legislation will permit foreign companies to hold up to an
Tunisia
Women-led camel milk startup rises in south Tunisia
In Tunisia’s arid south, camel milk is emerging as a high-value product with economic and health potential. According to
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
Egypt
Greece asks Egypt to block Haftar from backing Turkey-Libya maritime deal
Greece is urging Egypt to help prevent Libyan military commander Khalifa Haftar from supporting a contested maritime agreement between Turkey
Egypt
Egypt in talks to buy LNG cargoes
Egypt is negotiating with energy firms and traders to purchase 40-60 liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargoes ahead of peak summer
Morocco
Moroccans abroad returning home in search of new opportunities
After decades of brain drain, Morocco is now witnessing a reverse trend: a growing number of Moroccans who once left
Egypt
Siemens Gamesa to build 500 MW wind farm in Egypt’s Gulf of Suez
Siemens Gamesa has signed an agreement to build, finance, and operate a 500-megawatt wind farm in Egypt’s Gulf of
Egypt
Egypt’s gold exports hit record $3.2 billion in Q1 2025
Egypt exported $3.2 billion worth of gold and gold jewelry in the first quarter of 2025, the highest quarterly
Morocco
Feasibility studies move forward on the Morocco–Nigeria Atlantic gas pipeline project.
Morocco’s Minister of Energy Transition and Sustainable Development, Leila Benali, has announced that preliminary engineering and feasibility studies for
Egypt
Conservationists sound alarm over Egypt’s Red Sea development plans
Egypt’s efforts to boost its economy through Red Sea tourism development are facing backlash from conservationists, who warn the
Egypt
Egypt discovers 3 new oil and gas outlets in Western Desert
Egypt's Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources on Saturday announced three new oil and gas discoveries in the
Mauritania
Mauritania urges gold prospectors to stay within borders amid rising tensions
Mauritanian authorities have renewed calls for artisanal gold miners to stay within national borders following repeated unauthorized crossings into neighboring