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Bordeaux Aquitaine Morocco Association relaunches to drive new regional ties
The Bordeaux-Aquitaine-Morocco association is back in action in Bordeaux. Both sides now want to turn old connections into real economic, cultural, and academic projects that matter.
Orange Egypt to deliver digital infrastructure for Marakez developments
Orange Egypt has signed a deal with Marakez to build and run digital infrastructure at four major developments. The move aims to boost connectivity for people and businesses in key Egyptian cities and commercial centers.
Libya and GIZ plan first Green Business Incubator and venture fund
Libya's Planning Institute is working with GIZ Libya to set up the country's first Green Business Incubator and a venture capital fund. The goal is to drive investment and support for new businesses focused on sustainability and the circular economy.
Russian outlet maps possible Geran-5 drone strike range from Algeria to France
Russian outlet Rybar has published maps suggesting that, if Algeria were to acquire Russian Geran-5 drones, targets in Morocco and southern France could fall within range-adding a new angle to ongoing debates about regional security.
Chevron returns to Libya as oil sector seeks production revival
Chevron's re-entry into Libya signals a renewed push to revive the country's oil sector, but the scale of future production gains will depend on whether political and security risks can be contained long enough to attract sustained international investment.
Libyan factions meet in Tunisia to push election plan forward
Delegates from Libya's rival authorities met in Tunisia to move ahead with a UN-backed agreement aimed at holding nationwide elections within two years, as both sides look to end years of division and unify state institutions.
Morocco's electric vehicle growth outpaces its charging network
Morocco's electric vehicle market is growing fast, but drivers still struggle to find reliable charging. Startup Watt.ma is betting on smarter software to help close the gap as the government pushes for millions of EVs by 2035.
Sahrawi Engineer Warns Green Economy Risks Perpetuating Resource Exploitation
Sahrawi agricultural engineer Taleb Ibrahim warns that Western Sahara's fragile desert faces growing threats from both climate change and ongoing resource extraction, arguing that the green economy could become a new excuse for continued occupation and plunder.
Spain resists Moroccan pressure as it strengthens ties with Algeria
Spain is moving ahead with closer ties to Algeria, despite Moroccan attempts to disrupt the process. Madrid is preparing for high-level visits and new citizenship laws that have unsettled Rabat and led to fresh investigations into recent border crossings.
Libya moves to inject foreign currency as dinar slides on black market
The Central Bank of Libya is preparing to inject foreign currency into the market in an effort to halt the dinar's slide, following recent improvements in economic indicators and new agreements with international partners.
Tunisian authorities extend detention of Gaza flotilla activists amid protests
Tunisian courts have prolonged the pre-trial detention of four Global Sumud Flotilla activists, intensifying public demonstrations and raising fears over the use of financial crime laws to suppress pro-Palestinian solidarity and independent civic action.
Algeria offers 40 scholarships to Syrian students as academic ties deepen
Algeria has offered 40 university scholarships to Syrian students, as both countries work toward a broader agreement on academic collaboration and student exchanges.
Algeria sees record tourism boost after targeted visa changes
Algeria's tourism sector is seeing rapid growth, with 3.5 million visitors in 2024 after new visa rules for organized tours and expanded air routes. The country is emerging as a major North African destination.
MAN Truck & Bus turns to private sector with Libya Motors deal
Germany's MAN Truck & Bus has named Libya Motors Company as its exclusive distributor in Libya, moving away from state partnerships to deliver premium vehicles and support to the country's commercial transport sector.
Libya signs deal with BMA for major sugar plant in Juliana
Libya has moved to boost its domestic sugar production by contracting Germany's BMA to build a modern processing plant in the Juliana Free Zone, aiming for 2500 tons daily capacity and a 24-month completion timeline.
Libya secures record oil premium in million-barrel sale to India
Libya has struck a deal to supply one million barrels of Sirte/Missla crude to Indian Oil Corporation at a premium of USD 23 per barrel over Brent-the highest since the Iran war-highlighting changing patterns in global oil sourcing.
Libya seeks ICC help after sabotage hits Tripoli and Zawiya power sites
Libya has formally asked the International Criminal Court for technical and legal support to investigate recent attacks on key electrical facilities in Tripoli and Zawiya, citing risks to national stability and the possibility of crimes against humanity.
Morocco's PJD seeks political revival after historic electoral collapse
Morocco's Justice and Development Party is attempting a comeback after losing 112 parliamentary seats in 2021. With Abdelilah Benkirane back at the helm, the PJD is betting on practical reforms and youth engagement but faces entrenched constraints.
New report exposes environmental footprint of resource extraction in Western Sahara
A new report from the Sahrawi Observatory for Natural Resources and Environmental Protection challenges the narrow focus on economic value by mapping the full environmental footprint of resource exploitation in Western Sahara, raising questions about data transparency and long-term ecological risk.
Morocco receives six new AH-64E Apache helicopters in major fleet boost
Morocco's Royal Armed Forces have taken delivery of six additional AH-64E Apache helicopters from Boeing, raising their fleet to 18 and reinforcing the country's border security and tactical capabilities amid a $4.25 billion acquisition plan.
Egypt commits $12 billion to AI and cloud overhaul, sets strict child online safety rules
Egypt has announced a $12 billion technology investment plan focused on AI, large-scale data centers, and digital infrastructure, aiming to become a regional tech hub while introducing new child online safety regulations and boosting digital exports.
Tunisian protests escalate as social and political demands converge
Tunisia faces a new wave of protests as unemployed graduates and residents join forces, demanding jobs, development and dignity. The growing mobilisation signals a potential turning point as social and political grievances increasingly overlap.
Morocco's 2026 elections: Old networks, new questions
Morocco's 2026 legislative elections will test whether the country can move beyond entrenched neo-tribal networks and clientelist politics, as nearly 16 million voters and 27 parties compete for 395 seats in a system still shaped by royal authority and deep regional divides.
Kurdish migrants held by armed groups in Libya face ransom threats
Ten Kurdish migrants from Iraq are being held by armed groups in Libya, with families receiving ransom demands and no official confirmation of their whereabouts. The case exposes the limits of diplomatic intervention and the dangers facing migrants on the Central Mediterranean route.
Moroccan parties target youth with jobs and housing pledges before election
Morocco's main political parties are making high-profile promises on jobs and affordable housing to win over young voters ahead of the September 23 election, but persistent youth unemployment and distrust in politics threaten to undermine turnout.
Moroccan civil servants face record debt burden as banks fuel borrowing
Moroccan civil servants now devote an average of 44% of their income to debt repayment, the highest among all occupational groups, as banks and finance companies compete to extend credit amid stagnant wages and rising living costs.
Morocco's electric vehicle growth outpaces its charging network
Morocco is seeing a sharp increase in electric vehicle registrations, but the country's charging infrastructure remains limited and unreliable. Watt.ma, led by engineer Prince Marfo, is building a platform to help operators manage and monetize charging stations.
Morocco's population ages as fertility falls and youth face job shortages
Morocco's population is aging rapidly as fertility rates fall below replacement level and young graduates struggle to find work. The resulting demographic shift is testing the country's social protection systems and economic resilience.
Podemos calls for Spain to cut ties with Morocco over Ceuta border deaths
Podemos has accused Morocco of orchestrating the mass entry of migrants into Ceuta, denounced Rabat as a dictatorship, and urged Spain to sever diplomatic ties, as thousands remain stranded in dire conditions and political tensions escalate.
Israel and Morocco open embassies, shifting North Africa's balance
Israel and Morocco will upgrade their diplomatic missions to full embassies, deepening defence and economic cooperation as regional rivalries and migration pressures reshape North Africa and test Europe's borders.
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