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
Russia
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Morocco
Morocco eyes F‑35 jets after Algerian Su‑57 deal
Morocco is reportedly considering acquiring U.S. F‑35 Lightning II stealth fighters in response to Algeria’s recent purchase
Algeria
Algeria watches as Russia shifts strategy in Mali
Algeria is closely monitoring Russia’s Wagner Group withdrawal from Mali, amid a surge in JNIM attacks, Arab Weekly reports.
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
Morocco
MOROCCO'S SECURITY CHIEF IN MOSCOW
Morocco's Director-General of National Security and Territorial Surveillance, Abdellatif Hammouchi, has been attending the 13th International Meeting of
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
Libya
Russia boosts Libya’s Haftar with new heavy weapons
Russia is increasing its military support for eastern Libyan commander Khalifa Haftar, delivering heavy weapons, armored vehicles, and air defense
Algeria
ALGERIA SET FOR RUSSIAN SU-57E FIGHTER JET
Algeria is set to become the first foreign operator of the Russian Su-57E fighter jet, according to Russian media outlet
Egypt
Russia expands Sahel influence with strategic humanitarian aid
Russia is deepening ties with military-led governments in the Sahel by ramping up humanitarian aid, Business Insider Africa reports. Moscow
Egypt
Expert: Egypt distances itself from Israeli energy amid tensions
Egypt shifted from being a liquefied natural gas (LNG) exporter to an importer in 2024, driven by growing domestic demand,
Egypt
Russia, Egypt in talks to build LNG terminals
Russia and Egypt are discussing plans to construct liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminals in Egypt, Russian Industry and Trade Minister
Algeria
Former commander of Russian forces in Ukraine, working in Algeria as unofficial envoy
Sergey Surovikin, the Russian general once dubbed “General Armageddon” for his role in Syria and Ukraine, has re-emerged in Algeria
Libya
Haftar meets with Putin as Russia eyes strategic expansion in Libya
Khalifa Haftar, commander of the Libyan National Army (LNA) that controls eastern Libya, recently held talks with Russian President Vladimir