Russian armored vehicles arrive in Tobruk as Moscow reinforces Libyan corridor
Two sanctioned Russian cargo ships have delivered armored vehicles to Tobruk, Libya, despite Russia's heavy battlefield losses in Ukraine. The move signals Moscow's determination to maintain its military presence and influence across North Africa and the Sahel.
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The US Trade and Development Agency is bringing energy officials from Egypt, Jordan and Morocco to Washington and Houston, aiming to position American LNG technology and exports at the center of North Africa's expanding gas investment plans.
Opec Fund allocates $200 million to Morocco and Oman infrastructure projects
The Opec Fund for International Development has approved $645 million for infrastructure and economic reform, with Morocco and Oman together receiving $200 million. Morocco will use its $150 million share to build a major dam aimed at improving water security.
Oil prices surge as Saudi pipeline and Libyan fields halt flows
A sudden halt at Saudi Arabia's East-West pipeline and shutdowns at Libyan oil fields have sent oil prices sharply higher, exposing the market's vulnerability to regional supply shocks and escalating geopolitical risks.