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Niger Credits Algeria With Helping It Withstand Pressure
At the UN General Assembly, Niger's prime minister said Algeria had helped Niamey withstand sanctions and outside pressure. The claim comes as Niger, Algeria and Nigeria advance plans for a trans-Saharan gas pipeline.
Morocco's Q2 Growth Slows to 4% as Industry Contracts
Morocco's economy grew 4% in Q2 2026, down from 5.8% a year earlier. Agriculture rose 21.2%, offsetting falls in mining and manufacturing. Bank Al-Maghrib and the EBRD have different forecasts for 2026 and 2027, as questions remain over how long the agricultural rebound can support growth.
Sudan army adviser warns US truce plan risks Libya-style split
Amjad Farid says Sudan has sent changes to the US 90-day truce proposal, including a demand for an internationally monitored RSF withdrawal from urban areas. He warns the plan could entrench the force and push Sudan toward a Libya-style split.
US report points to Morocco as an investment hub
A 2026 U.S. investment-climate report points to Morocco's trade access, infrastructure and open financial system as draws for foreign capital. It also notes that the country has no screening process for investment in critical industries.
Libya Adopts National Rules to Curb Medical Supply Waste
Libya's Medical Supply Organisation says its new guidance will address expired medicines, stagnant stock and spoilage. It also sets out plans for surplus redistribution and early warnings, but the full rules and any quantified savings have not been independently published.
Morocco Secures €270 Million for Airport Expansion
Morocco and the African Development Bank have signed a €270 million agreement to upgrade airports in Marrakech, Agadir, Tangier and Fez. The loan is reported to cover about 31% of PEMIA's cost, with ONDA funding the rest through Morocco.
Egypt Backs UN Push for Simultaneous Libya Elections
At a Cairo meeting, Badr Abdelatty backed the UN roadmap and simultaneous presidential and parliamentary elections. Its first steps include work on election laws and a new elections commission board, but disputes over legal approval and Libya's divided institutions remain unresolved.
Tunisia's shortages expose the limits of its recovery
Tunisia's economy grew 2.4% in the first half of the year, but shortages of staple foods and bottled water persist. Import and distribution delays, tight public finances, and recurring water and power disruptions continue to strain household supplies.
Libya Sets Out National Early Warning Roadmap
Workshops in Tripoli have produced a roadmap to link risk data, hazard monitoring, public alerts and emergency response across Libya. Recent deadly floods and nationwide weather alerts show the challenge of turning that plan into coordinated action by 2027.
Tunisia targets phosphate output nearly triple its decade average
CPG and GCT are preparing a 2.7 billion-dinar plan to raise commercial phosphate output to 9.4 million tons by 2035. Production has been depressed for years, and transport problems, water shortages and company finances remain major constraints.
Morocco's New Coalition Is Unlikely to Shift Israel Ties
Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri must build a coalition after PAM won 97 of 395 seats. Morocco's state-level foreign-policy channels make a sharp break with Israel unlikely, even as her government faces pressure over jobs, water and public opposition to closer ties.
Gulf Investors Put More Money into Libya and Algeria
Qatar's $1 billion Libyan oil deal and Gulf-backed projects in Algeria are drawing capital to North Africa's energy sector. Libya's new licensing round offers fresh openings, but political divisions and infrastructure needs remain central to the investment risks.
Morocco turns Chinese ammonia into a fertilizer export advantage
Morocco received 51,050 tons of Chinese ammonia in May 2026, about 27.6% of China's monthly exports. OCP uses imported ammonia to make phosphate fertilizer, while tighter Chinese inspections and higher input costs put the value and limits of Morocco's processing capacity in focus.
Aya puts Boumadine NPV at C$3.5 billion as Zgounder generates cash
Aya Gold & Silver says an updated preliminary economic assessment puts Boumadine's after-tax NPV at C$3.5 billion, while Zgounder is generating cash flow. The figures are projections and company-reported operating claims, not a completed feasibility study or independent verification of project delivery.
OPEC Chief Backs Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline as Niger Sets Survey Start
OPEC Secretary General Haitham Al-Ghais has backed the proposed pipeline from Nigerian gas fields through Niger to Algeria, with a possible link to Europe. Niger expects route surveys to begin in early October 2026, but the project still has no full delivery timetable.
Two dead, at least six missing after boat sinks off Tunisia
Sea-Watch says its vessel Aurora rescued 28 people after a rubber dinghy sank off Tunisia and recovered two bodies, including a child. At least six people remain missing. Lower arrivals in Italy have not meant fewer reported deaths and disappearances in the Mediterranean.
Morocco appoints its first woman prime minister
PAM won 97 of 395 parliamentary seats, and King Mohammed VI appointed Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri prime minister-designate on 29 September. She is Morocco's first woman prime minister and the Arab world's second; coalition talks and the cost of living will test the new administration as Morocco prepares for the 2030 FIFA World Cup.
Tunisia Risks Shortages With New Import Curbs
Kais Saied's order to curb imports comes as Tunisia's trade and energy deficits deepen. Without stronger domestic production, restrictions could push scarcity into informal markets instead of easing the country's dependence on imports.
Saddam Haftar Reportedly Met Netanyahu in the UAE
Il Foglio reported that Saddam Haftar met Benjamin Netanyahu in Abu Dhabi, but the meeting has not been independently verified. Netanyahu's UAE visit and meeting with President Mohamed bin Zayed were confirmed; no official account confirms a meeting with Haftar.
Netanyahu's UAE visit confirmed; alleged Haftar meeting remains unverified
Israeli officials and the UAE state news agency WAM confirmed Netanyahu's visit to Abu Dhabi and his meeting with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed. A separate report by Il Foglio that he met Saddam Haftar remains unverified.
Morocco's Battery Bet Connects Kenitra to European Industry
Gotion High-Tech and PowerCo plan to produce up to 100,000 tonnes of LFP cathode material a year in Kenitra. The €480 million project is part of a wider partnership with battery ventures in Spain and Slovakia.
Nigeria's Ambassadors Present Credentials in Three Capitals
Nigerian envoys presented credentials in Greece, Tunisia and Belgium in September 2026. Talks in Tunis covered trade, investment and cooperation across several sectors, while a proposed drone facility in Bauchi State remained an idea, not an agreed project.
Israel Monitors Turkey-Libya Maritime Corridor
Israeli security reporting has focused on the possible effects of the Turkey-Libya maritime agreement on shipping and planned energy links. The dispute remains unresolved: Ankara relies on the 2019 memoranda, while Greece rejects the maritime arrangement.
Libya and Oman Continue Energy Talks, but No Deal Is Public
Libya's Government of National Unity says talks with OQEP covered investment portfolios and possible cooperation under a June memorandum with the Libyan Investment Authority. No new project, funding commitment or final agreement has been publicly confirmed.
Algeria Plans HPV Vaccination for Girls and Boys in 2026-27
Algeria plans to offer school-based HPV vaccination to girls and boys aged 11-13 from the 2026-2027 school year. The expansion builds on a free program for girls aged 11-12 that began in 2023 and forms part of the country's cancer-prevention strategy.
Morocco and Mauritania target the El Guerguerat road corridor
Signed in Rabat, the Morocco-Mauritania framework covers work on about 480 kilometres of road between Nouakchott and Nouadhibou, linking Mauritania with the El Guerguerat crossing. It sets out preparatory steps, not a confirmed start to construction.
Rubicon Water picked for Morocco canal upgrade
Rubicon Water has been chosen to supply canal-control technology for a proposed upgrade to Morocco's Béni Moussa irrigation scheme. Its proposed contribution is worth about A$12 million, but the award is not yet a signed contract and remains subject to a 15-day appeal period.
Egypt and Mali Open Talks on Digital Cooperation
The two countries will hold technical consultations on fibre networks, AI, digital government and skills. Egypt pointed to its Hayat Karima connectivity programme and regional training capacity; Mali wants to draw on Egyptian experience to modernise public administration.
Morocco positions itself as a Mediterranean clean-tech hub
A European Commission assessment names Morocco's industrial base, port infrastructure and phosphate resources as potential links to European clean-technology supply chains. New AfDB support and planned investments add momentum, but announced funding is not the same as operating capacity.
US Drug Pricing Policy Could Delay New Treatments in Morocco
A study of 195 patented medicines suggests US most-favored-nation pricing could make some European launches less attractive. Because Morocco relies on foreign suppliers for innovative treatments, delays in larger markets may affect access. That does not mean every delayed European launch will be withheld from Morocco.
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