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Egypt aims to double oil and condensate output with $4bn refinery push
Egypt has unveiled a five-year strategy to double its crude oil and condensate production, backed by over $4bn in refinery investments. The plan seeks to modernise the sector, attract foreign investment, and reinforce Egypt's role as a regional energy hub.
Constantine Communes Ban Source Water After Bacteriological Failures
Authorities in Constantine have declared water from 15 public sources unfit for consumption following failed bacteriological tests, imposing bans across four communes until disinfection and further analysis confirm safety.
Google's Gemini AI Faces Scrutiny Over Nationality-Based Response Bias
Google's Gemini AI has come under international criticism after users revealed it gave alarmist responses to queries involving certain nationalities, including Algerians, while offering neutral or positive replies for others. The controversy has reignited debate over algorithmic discrimination and the risks of bias in AI systems.
Algerian Banks Cut Fees and Expand Online Use for €750 Travel Allowance
Algerian banks have reduced international card issuance fees and now allow the €750 annual travel allowance to be used for online payments abroad, aiming to modernise banking services and ease access for travellers.
Mauritania Appoints New Members to National Human Rights Commission
Mauritania's presidency has announced the appointment of new members to the Commission nationale des Droits de l'Homme, a move that could influence the country's human rights oversight and institutional capacity in the coming years.
OMVS Technical Teams and Equipment Arrive in Nouakchott After Power Plant Fires
Technical equipment and experts from the Organisation for the Development of the Senegal River (OMVS) have been deployed from Rosso to Nouakchott to support efforts to restore electricity after two major fires disrupted power supply in the Mauritanian capital.
Mauritania Schedules First Diaspora Forum for October 2026 in Nouakchott
Mauritania's government has set 29-31 October 2026 for its inaugural Forum of Mauritanian Communities Abroad in Nouakchott, aiming to strengthen ties with the diaspora and address key concerns identified through extensive consultations.
Oran Court Increases Sentences in Armed Robbery of 1.6 Billion Centimes
The Oran Court has handed down harsher sentences in a high-profile armed robbery case in Bir El Djir, raising the main defendant's prison term to seven years and issuing a ten-year sentence in absentia for his accomplice.
Algeria Slashes Banana Prices as Government Tightens Import Controls
Banana prices in Algeria have dropped from 850 to around 420 dinars per kilogram after the government imposed strict import regulations and expanded the pool of licensed importers, aiming to curb speculation and restore market stability.
GECOL Probes Sabotage and Explosion at Key Libyan Substations
Libya's General Electricity Company (GECOL) has launched an investigation into sabotage at multiple substations, including a recent explosion in Sug Il Juma, warning that further tampering could trigger a nationwide blackout and threaten grid stability.
Tripoli Centre Orders Early Closure of Cafes and Restaurants Amid Power Crisis
The Municipality of Tripoli Centre will require cafes and restaurants to close by 10pm as part of a pilot programme to reduce electricity consumption, responding to Libya's ongoing power shortages and public unrest over blackouts.
Tripoli University Hospital Team Performs Complex Pancreaticoduodenectomy
Tripoli University Hospital's Liver, Pancreas, and Oncology Surgery Team has successfully completed a pancreaticoduodenectomy, demonstrating advanced surgical capacity and multidisciplinary integration in Libya's healthcare sector.
UNICEF Deploys Solar Water Systems to Boost Access in Southern Libya
UNICEF Libya has installed 18 solar-powered water pumping systems in Sebha, Traghin, Tajrehi, and Kufra, providing improved and more sustainable water access for over 55,000 people, including 16,000 children, during World Water Week.
Germany Commits €35 Million to Mauritania for Skills and Coastal Protection
Mauritania and Germany have signed a €35 million financial cooperation agreement to support technical and vocational training, protect coastal biodiversity, and strengthen the blue economy, reflecting deepening bilateral ties and regional development priorities.
Mauritania Reaffirms Commitment to UN Desertification Convention at COP17
Mauritania has reiterated its commitment to implementing the UN Convention to Combat Desertification during COP17 in Ulaanbaatar, highlighting national efforts in land restoration and sustainable resource management, and seeking to strengthen international cooperation.
SOMELEC Restores Power to Key Nouakchott Districts After Substation Fires
Mauritania's state electricity company SOMELEC has begun restoring power to major districts of Nouakchott, following technical interventions after two substation fires caused widespread outages. Restoration is ongoing as authorities investigate the incidents.
Nouakchott Hospitals Maintain Services During Prolonged Power Outage
Nouakchott's main hospitals report uninterrupted medical services despite widespread power outages caused by transformer fires, highlighting emergency preparedness and the resilience of critical infrastructure in Mauritania's capital.
Mitiga Airport Expands Aviation Fuel Storage by 500,000 Litres
Mitiga Airport in Tripoli is set to boost its JET A-1 aviation fuel storage by 500,000 litres, with four new tanks to improve refueling capacity and supply flexibility. The upgrade aims to strengthen operational reliability for air traffic at the airport.
Egypt's FRA suspends consumer finance firm after unauthorised school loans
Egypt's Financial Regulatory Authority has suspended a consumer finance company, revoked its CEO's licence, and initiated criminal proceedings after the firm exploited parents' data to issue unauthorised loans for school fees, raising regulatory and consumer protection concerns.
Egypt, China advance pesticide production localisation and technology transfer
Egypt's Ministry of Agriculture and China's ICAMA are deepening cooperation to localise pesticide manufacturing, transfer technology, and build regulatory capacity, aiming to boost Egypt's self-sufficiency and support sustainable agricultural development.
MSMEDA and Startup Egypt sign deal to boost startup support
Egypt's MSMEDA has signed a memorandum of understanding with Startup Egypt to expand technical and financial support for startups, aiming to strengthen the entrepreneurship ecosystem and improve access to resources for early-stage businesses.
Algeria Sets 1 September for Education Sector Performance Bonus Payment
Algeria's Ministry of National Education will pay the third-quarter 2026 performance bonus to all education sector employees from 1 September, aiming to ease financial pressure ahead of the new school year and amid a revised academic calendar.
Algeria Schedules Special Hadj Lottery for Elderly Pilgrims in 2027
Algeria's Ministry of the Interior will hold a special Hadj lottery on 29 August 2026 for citizens aged 70 and above who have applied at least ten times without success, allocating 2,000 pilgrimage slots to this group.
Ayoub Aissiou Extradition Case Tests Algeria-Europe Relations
Ayoub Aissiou, an Algerian businessman sentenced in absentia to 20 years in Algeria, remains detained in Spain as Madrid weighs an extradition request. The case has triggered a high-profile European campaign for his release and highlights regional diplomatic tensions.
Grand Mufti criticises Tripoli government over basic service failures
Sheikh Sadig al-Ghariani, the Western-based Grand Mufti of Libya, has publicly criticised the Tripoli government for neglecting essential services, highlighting worsening shortages of water, fuel, and cash, and warning of growing social inequality.
NOC Chairman and US Advisor Discuss Oversight of Libya Oil Budget
National Oil Corporation Chairman Masoud Suleiman met with US State Department Senior Advisor Jeremy Berndt in Tripoli to discuss appointing an international consultancy to monitor NOC's budget, aiming to improve transparency and efficiency in Libya's oil sector.
Libya Launches 'Schools of the Future' Initiative at 2026 Construction Expo
The 'Schools of the Future' Exhibition, unveiled at the 9th Libya Construction Exhibition 2026 in Tripoli, highlights ODAC's drive to deliver 500 modern schools nationwide, aiming to transform Libya's education infrastructure.
Libya's NOC Signs Production-Sharing Deal with Chevron After 2025 Bidding
Libya's National Oil Corporation has signed a production-sharing agreement with Chevron, following the 2025 bidding round, aiming to boost oil and gas sector development, attract investment, and strengthen international partnerships.
Libya and ConocoPhillips Discuss Next-Phase Oil Investment in Stavanger
Libya's Minister of Oil and Gas Khalifa Abdel Sadig met with ConocoPhillips executives at the ONS 2026 Conference in Norway to advance investment plans, accelerate development of the Waha concessions, and support production growth in Libya's oil sector.
Senegalese Generator Arrives to Support Nouakchott Power Restoration
A generator from Senegal has reached Mauritania to help restore electricity in Nouakchott after two fires damaged key substations, leaving parts of the capital without power. The move aims to accelerate recovery and stabilize the grid.
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