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Libya launches national team to align education with labour market needs
Libya's Ministry of Planning is putting together a national team to close the gap between what schools teach and what employers want. The move aims to build stronger human capital and push forward the country's 2030 development plans.
Morocco lands €405 million AfDB boost for high-speed rail push
Morocco has secured €405 million from the African Development Bank to extend its high-speed rail toward Marrakech and upgrade regular rail lines. The plan aims to connect 43 cities and bring rail access to 87% of the population by 2040.
Algeria faces volatile costs as prebiotic sugar imports surge
Algeria's prebiotic sugar market is growing fast, but heavy import dependence leaves it exposed to global price swings and supply chain risks.
Cyprus, Greece, and Egypt tighten security around Eastern Mediterranean energy sites
Cyprus, Greece, and Egypt have signed a new defence deal in Cairo to step up protection of gas fields and offshore energy sites in the Eastern Mediterranean. The agreement sets out joint military action and tighter security for key supply routes as regional threats grow.
Libya faces refinery shutdown as Zawiya blockade escalates
Libya's National Oil Corporation has lost access to the Zawiya refinery after security forces blocked entry and shut a key pipeline valve. The move threatens a full shutdown and possible force majeure, with direct fallout for the country's oil sector.
Libya steps up talks with Hungary's Rotary International on green desalination project
Libya's Ministry of Industry and Minerals is ramping up negotiations with Hungary's Rotary International Ltd for a new water desalination plant using green technology. The plan aims to tackle water shortages and drive industrial growth by bringing in foreign investment.
Tunisia endures record heat as power and water systems falter
Tunisia's summer of 2026 broke every heat record on the books. Temperatures ran nearly 3°C above old highs. Power and water cuts hit hard, exposing deep cracks in the country's infrastructure and piling pressure on officials.
Morocco sends officers to Gaza stabilization force in regional first
Morocco has broken ranks by sending senior officers and police to the International Stabilization Force in Gaza. This makes it the first Arab state to join the US-backed mission to demilitarize and rebuild the enclave after years of conflict.
India sends Devyani Khobragade to Tunisia with trade mission
India has picked Dr. Devyani Uttam Khobragade as its new ambassador to Tunisia. Her job: boost trade and help India carve out a bigger role in the Maghreb's shifting political scene.
Tunisia faces scrutiny over prison deaths during extreme heat
Tunisia's parliament and top rights groups are demanding answers after 23 prisoners died during a brutal heatwave. Overcrowded cells, poor ventilation, and blocked oversight have sparked warnings of a human rights crisis in the country's jails.
Spanish prime minister blames Morocco for Ceuta border breach
Pedro Sánchez has openly accused Morocco of failing to control its border during the July Ceuta migrant surge, demanding answers from Rabat while stressing the need for ongoing cooperation.
Pakistan and Libya pursue deeper partnership in trade and education
Pakistan and Libya are looking to step up cooperation in trade, education, and business. Both governments say dialogue and diplomacy are needed as the region faces new pressures.
Azerbaijan crude oil shipments to Tunisia surge past four hundred thousand tons
Azerbaijan's crude oil exports to Tunisia jumped to 429,376.15 tons from January to August 2026, with shipment values up 2.6 times year-on-year. This trade now makes up nearly 3 percent of Azerbaijan's total oil exports.
Dawi Clinics pushes for affordable healthcare for Egypt's middle class
Dawi Clinics, co-founded by Magda Habib, is building a network of thirty clinics across Egypt to offer affordable, reliable healthcare for the country's middle class. The company is challenging Egypt's patchwork system and aiming to become a trusted national name.
Morocco pushes ahead with $10 billion high-speed rail as five station bids open
Morocco's $10.1 billion high-speed rail project is picking up speed. Five international contractors are now preparing bids to build major new stations along the Kenitra-Marrakech line, backed by €405 million from the African Development Bank.
Marlink brings new digital safety tech to Morocco Desert Challenge
Marlink has rolled out new satellite-based communication and tracking systems for the 2026 Morocco Desert Challenge, aiming to keep competitors safer and help organisers manage the race across the desert's toughest stretches.
Sabotage at Sharara pipeline cuts Libyan oil output by two thirds
Libya's Sharara oil field has lost about 200,000 barrels a day after an armed group closed a vital pipeline valve. The National Oil Corporation is now warning it may declare force majeure if the blockade drags on, putting state revenues at risk.
African Development Bank backs green hydrogen push in North Africa
Four major green hydrogen projects in Egypt, Morocco, Namibia, and South Africa will get $20 million in grants from the African Development Bank. The goal: unlock $23 billion in investment and speed up the region's renewable energy plans.
US pushes $5 billion fund to rebuild Middle East energy sites
The US wants to set up a $5 billion fund to help fix Middle East energy infrastructure after the US-Israeli war on Iran. Saudi Arabia and the UAE have been approached, but the region faces tens of billions in damage.
Hyundai electric buses to hit Marrakech streets in major transit shift
Fifteen Hyundai Elec City electric buses are coming to Marrakech through a KOICA-led project, marking the first South Korean electric buses in Morocco and backing the country's push to cut emissions.
Nigeria pushes Libya gas pipeline plan at Bangkok summit
Nigeria is stepping up its push to attract investment for its huge gas reserves, using the Gastech 2026 summit in Bangkok to advance talks on a Nigeria-Libya pipeline and set up a joint technical team to test if the project can move forward.
Morocco's Gen Z activists take on parliament as El Kharroubi leads youth charge
Hamza El Kharroubi, 28, is leading the new Environment and Sustainability Party in Tetouan. He wants to turn Gen Z protest energy into votes as Morocco's youth push for real change in jobs, healthcare, and housing ahead of the 2026 parliamentary elections.
Algeria condemns Mecca drone attack but avoids naming Houthis
Algeria denounced the September 15 drone attack on Mecca and backed Saudi Arabia, but did not name the Houthi group behind it. This silence raises questions about Algeria's diplomatic stance as reports of Iranian-linked activity in the country persist.
Erdogan draws red line on Libya deals that threaten Turkish interests
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has warned that Türkiye will reject any Libya settlement that undermines its interests. Ankara is stepping up energy and defence cooperation with Tripoli and wants a central role in Libya's future.
Libya launches EU-backed push for cleaner energy and green industry
Libya's Ministry of Industry and Minerals has started a new phase of work with the EU and Expertise France. The goal: overhaul energy efficiency and speed up the country's move to green industry through new rules, training, and pilot projects.
Armed group shuts Sharara oil pipeline to Zawiya port in Libya
Production at Libya's Sharara oilfield collapsed after an armed group closed a key pipeline valve to al-Zawiya port. The National Oil Corporation confirmed the stoppage, which comes after a series of attacks on Libya's energy sites.
Messe Düsseldorf brings Morocco Food World to Casablanca, targeting food sector upgrade
Messe Düsseldorf will launch Morocco Food World in 2027, bringing advanced processing and packaging tech to Morocco's growing food industry. The event strengthens the interpack alliance's reach across North and West Africa.
EU names Alexis Konstantopoulos as new ambassador to Libya
Alexis Konstantopoulos is set to become the European Union's new ambassador to Libya. Tripoli's Foreign Ministry has started the process to accredit him, as both sides look to build closer ties.
Libyan court halts intelligence chief shakeup as power struggle deepens
A Libyan appeals court has stopped the Presidential Council from replacing the head of the General Intelligence Service. The decision throws the country's security leadership into deeper crisis and highlights the sharp divides inside Libya's political system.
Libyan oil production back online after pipeline briefly shut by security forces
Libya's National Oil Corporation (NOC) quickly restored oil output after Petroleum Facilities Guard members blocked the Hamada-Zawia pipeline. The stoppage, which hit several western fields, shows how fragile the region's energy infrastructure remains.
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