Maghreb Insider is an independent English-language regional intelligence, news and analysis publication covering North Africa, the Maghreb and the Sahel.
Our core editorial idea is simple: North Africa, the Maghreb and the Sahel are better understood when read as one strategic map.
We follow the political, economic, commercial and strategic connections between countries, governments, companies, institutions, infrastructure, energy systems, trade routes, security developments and cross-border relationships.
This regional approach is intended to help readers understand not only what happened in one country or sector, but how that development may connect with neighboring states, external powers, institutions, projects and longer-running strategic trends.
What We Cover
Our principal coverage areas include:
- Politics, government and diplomacy;
- Economy and investment;
- Business and companies;
- Energy and critical minerals;
- Security and defence;
- Migration and borders;
- Climate, water and resource pressures;
- Trade and logistics;
- Infrastructure and cities;
- Law, institutions and governance;
- Society and culture where relevant to our regional remit.
Core geographic coverage includes Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya, Egypt, Mauritania and Western Sahara. We also cover the wider Sahel and external powers when their actions materially affect North Africa or regional strategic relationships.
The purpose of this scope is to keep the publication focused. Subjects outside these areas are covered when they have a clear connection to the region or materially affect the political, economic, security or commercial environment we follow.
Our Editorial Approach
Maghreb Insider combines news, analysis, explainers, reference guides, data-based comparisons and continuing coverage of important regional subjects.
Rather than treating every development as an isolated headline, we aim to connect current events with the countries, institutions, companies, political actors, projects and strategic assets behind them.
Our reporting commonly asks:
- What happened?
- Why does it matter?
- Which actors are involved?
- What are the regional consequences?
- What remains uncertain or disputed?
- What should readers watch next?
This approach also supports continuing reference material: an important company, infrastructure project, dispute or institution can remain relevant long after the first article about it was published.
Who We Serve
Maghreb Insider is written for internationally focused readers who need structured English-language context on North Africa, the Maghreb and the Sahel.
This includes business and industry professionals, investors and capital allocators, diplomats, policy analysts, political-risk and security specialists, journalists, researchers, consultants, energy and infrastructure professionals, development institutions and readers with a sustained interest in the region.
These readers may approach the region from different professional perspectives, but they share a need for clear sourcing, regional context and an understandable distinction between fact, analysis and uncertainty.
History
Maghreb Insider began in 2023 as an English-language publication focused on the economics, business environment and geopolitics of the Maghreb.
During 2024 and 2025, the site developed its coverage across a wider range of North African and Sahel subjects, adding sustained reporting and analysis on energy, security, migration, border politics, infrastructure, institutions and regional political developments.
In 2026, Maghreb Insider was relaunched under a new editorial structure, beginning a more formally organised phase of the publication with defined editorial standards, fact-checking procedures, corrections policies, structured taxonomy and clearer publisher transparency.
The 2026 relaunch marked a new stage in the development of the same publication. Maghreb Insider continues the regional focus established in 2023 while expanding the depth, structure and range of its coverage under the current editorial team.
Publisher
Maghreb Insider is published under the Maghreb Insider name.
Bruce Maddy is the Founder, Director and Editor of Maghreb Insider.
Editorial Standards
We prefer primary and attributable sources where reasonably possible. Material claims may be checked against official records, government documents, company disclosures, institutional data, research and other appropriate sources.
Anonymous sources are used rarely and only under stricter editorial conditions. Verified factual errors may be corrected, clarified or updated.
Commercial relationships do not determine independent editorial conclusions, and paid visibility does not determine editorial ranking position.
Contact
- General: union@maghrebinsider.com
- Editorial: editorial@maghrebinsider.com
- Corrections: corrections@maghrebinsider.com
- Advertising: advertising@maghrebinsider.com
- Partnerships: partnerships@maghrebinsider.com
- Phone: +44 7700 900318
Publisher Address
Maghreb Insider71-75 Shelton Street
London WC2H 9JQ
England, United Kingdom