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Libya Claim Puts Italy and Turkey in the Spotlight
A commentary says remarks attributed to Donald Trump could point to a Turkish gain in Libya after an alleged Italian policy shift. Turkey has longstanding ties and influence, but no verified agreement or transfer shows it is taking Italy's place. Energy disruption and a nationwide teachers' strike reveal pressure at home.
Algeria Condemns Attack on Medina Power Station
Algeria condemned the reported 29 September attack on a power distribution station in Medina, calling it a threat to civilian infrastructure and expressing solidarity with Saudi Arabia. The Saudi-led coalition blamed the Houthis; they denied responsibility.
DHL Adds Morocco to Its Priority Markets for Global Trade
DHL has placed Morocco in its Geographic Tailwinds priority-market group as nearshoring and investment reshape trade routes. The move recognizes the country's logistics role but does not announce new facilities or spending.
ONEE Builds African Water Partnerships as 400 Million Lack Safe Water Access
ONEE says it works with 24 African nations as an estimated 400 million people in sub-Saharan Africa lack basic access to safe drinking water. Morocco is combining technical cooperation with a major domestic water programme and international financing, but delivery and long-term investment will shape the results.
Libya weighs US border-screening technology
Libya has discussed inspection technology and staff training with two US suppliers. No purchase or deployment has been confirmed, and the talks sit within a broader agenda on security coordination and migration management.
Algeria's Lower House Votes to Expand Death Penalty to Arson and Child Abduction
On 1 October, Algeria's lower house approved changes that would make deliberate forest and field arson, and child abduction in specified circumstances, punishable by death. The bill still has further legal steps to clear, and the vote does not end the execution moratorium in place since 1993.
Five Countries Advance SoutH2 Hydrogen Corridor Plans
Ministers from Algeria, Tunisia, Italy, Austria and Germany signed the Algiers declaration on October 1, 2026. The corridor remains at the planning and feasibility stage, with no commercial deliveries underway.
Tunisia's Ennahda condemns media curbs on political prisoners
Ennahda says prison authorities have restricted political prisoners' access to independent media as Ahmed Nejib Chebbi begins an open-ended hunger strike. The protest renews calls for prisoners' release and an end to political trials, amid wider debate over press freedom and the 2022 cybercrime decree.
Froch targets 2027 production at Morocco plant
Froch says equipment installation is under way at its Morocco facility, with trial runs planned by the end of 2026 and production targeted for early 2027. The company has tied earnings growth to a new export-focused manufacturing base, but public sources reviewed did not independently confirm the budget or timetable.
Nafoora Review Centers on Falling Reservoir Pressure
AGOCO, Libya's National Oil Corporation and Austria's OMV met in Benghazi on October 1 to discuss falling pressure at the Nafoora field. They have not publicly announced an engineering solution, development timetable or output target.
Morocco awards MAD 2.7 billion contract for stadium infrastructure
CMS-GTR has won an 18-month, MAD 2.7 billion contract for roads, utilities, drainage and security systems around the Grand Stade Hassan II in Benslimane. The work is separate from the stadium's main structure and must link up with transport projects planned for major events and the 2030 World Cup.
Morocco Leads France's International Student Intake
Morocco accounted for 12% of degree-seeking international students arriving in France in 2024, ahead of Algeria and China. OECD data also set student mobility against teacher shortages, demographic shifts and employment pressures across member states.
African Union Reopens Tripoli Office to Deepen Libya Engagement
The African Union has returned to Tripoli after an 11-year closure, reopening a direct channel for cooperation. Libya remains politically divided, with its institutions still facing major challenges.
Tunis Talks Connect Italian and Tunisian AI Startups with Energy Efficiency
At the third Innovation Talks in Tunis, Italian and Tunisian startup founders discussed how AI and other technologies could improve industrial monitoring and energy efficiency. The event took place as energy and innovation ties between the two countries continue to grow.
Libya's Teachers Keep Public Schools Shut Over Pay
A teachers' strike has delayed the start of public classes for about 1.6 million students across Libya. Educators want pay aligned with state salary scales, overdue wages, overtime compensation and health coverage.
Italy Challenges Libya's Mediterranean Maritime Claims
Italy has updated its maritime baselines at the UN and separately protested Libya's continental-shelf claims. The dispute reaches beyond maps, with gas infrastructure and submarine cables crossing a crowded Mediterranean.
Tunisia replaces jail terms with fines for first false-news offences
A September 2026 amendment to Tunisia's cybercrime law sets fines of 10,000 to 20,000 dinars for a first covered offence. Repeat violations can still bring prison time and a much higher fine.
Saddam Haftar and Bahrain Back Libya's UN-Led Election Track
At a Benghazi meeting, Saddam Haftar and a Bahraini delegation backed UN-led efforts to unify Libya's institutions. The August framework sets up to 24 months for work on electoral and institutional questions, but sets no voting date and does not settle the legal dispute.
Morocco's OAPAM Takes Inclusive Education Agenda to Johannesburg
OAPAM will present Morocco's experience at the Johannesburg conference. Delegates will discuss assistive technology, early intervention and accessible learning materials.
Morocco's Next Government Faces a Test of Public Trust
After the 2026 election, King Mohammed VI asked Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri to form Morocco's next government, the first time a woman has received that mission. Coalition talks and low turnout have sharpened the test: turning political promises into jobs and better services, and rebuilding public trust.
Royal Air Maroc Sets 200-Aircraft Target for 2037
Royal Air Maroc now has 70 aircraft. A government-backed plan sets a target of 200 by 2037, as Morocco also works to raise airport capacity to 80 million passengers a year by 2030.
Tripoli Construction Exhibition Expects About 150 Companies
Around 150 local and international companies are expected at Tripoli's 8 to 11 November 2026 construction exhibition. An architecture forum, an ODAC-backed schools initiative and current public tenders could bring suppliers into contact with Libyan agencies, but attendance alone does not guarantee contracts.
Amnesty links Spain's Pegasus attacks to Morocco's intelligence service
Amnesty says an iMessage account linked to Morocco's Pegasus system was used in the 2021 attacks on Spain's defence and interior ministers. It names the DGST as the end user behind operations against Moroccan and foreign targets, but does not identify an individual perpetrator.
Algeria Moves SoutH2 Corridor Toward Investment Planning
Algeria will host Tunisia, Italy, Germany and Austria on October 1 to discuss the next stage of the 3,300-kilometre SoutH2 Corridor. Its proposed capacity of four million tonnes a year remains a target, subject to technical studies, infrastructure conversion, project economics and long-term buyers.
African Legislators Back Morocco's Vaccine Plans
Speakers of African parliaments backed Morocco's vaccine manufacturing plans and praised its pandemic assistance to African states. Morocco's health authorities describe production capacity as a project under development, not established serial output.
Tunisia seeks a bigger role in the global halal economy
Tunisia has about 40 halal-certified companies, and halal-sector export operations are estimated at TND 1.3 billion, led by food products. At a September forum, officials and businesses outlined plans to widen certification, improve logistics and financing, and build a larger regional role.
Morocco Wants African Security Pledges to Become Joint Action
At the UN crime-prevention congress in Abu Dhabi, Morocco urged African states to build sustained operational cooperation against terrorism and organized crime across the Sahel and Sahara.
US transfers nearly $1m in security equipment to Tunisia
On 30 September, US Ambassador Bill Bazzi handed equipment to two Tunisian security directorates. The embassy says it will help train and certify officers in crisis response and specialised security skills.
Egypt's Gas Network Faces an Emissions Test
Two new compressor units at Dahshour are expected to add 18 million cubic meters of gas capacity per day. Waste-heat recovery could generate around 24 megawatts of electricity as Egypt works to raise production and cut emissions from existing infrastructure.
Egypt Turns to Mature Fields to Rebuild Energy Supply
In June 2026, Egypt's gas consumption exceeded production by 77.67%, while oil consumption was about 24.88% higher than output. Brownfield upgrades and near-field tiebacks could ease the shortfall, but the results depend on execution and a gradual upstream recovery.
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