Egypt
Egypt-UK trade hits £4.7 billion, bolstering Egypt's economic growth
Egypt's trade with the United Kingdom reached £4.7 billion in 2024, announced Rania Al-Mashat, Egypt's
Tunisia
Trial of 40 Tunisian opposition figures postponed until April 11
The trial of 40 Tunisian activists and opposition figures, which began on Tuesday, has been postponed until April 11, according
Libya
Libya and Morocco discuss enhancing bilateral relations
Morocco's Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita met Tuesday with Libyan Foreign Minister Taher Salem Al-Baou on the sidelines of
Morocco
Obesity on the rise in Morocco, women at higher risk
A new report from the World Obesity Atlas highlights the growing obesity crisis in Morocco, warning that women are disproportionately
Egypt
U.S. and Israel reject Egypt’s $53 billion reconstruction plan for Gaza
Israel and the United States have dismissed a $53 billion reconstruction proposal for Gaza, put forward by Egypt and backed
Mauritania
NASA satellite reveals dramatic dust plumes over Mauritania
Dramatic images from NASA’s Aqua satellite captured dust plumes sweeping over Mauritania and the Atlantic Ocean on February 25,
Morocco
Moroccan activist sentenced to six months for Facebook post
A Moroccan court has sentenced activist Fouad Abdelmoumni to six months in prison for spreading false allegations, defamation, and insulting
Algeria
France tightens border controls against Algerian nationals
French Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau announced a “graduated response” to Algerian nationals entering the country, confirming that authorities have already
Algeria
Joint letter from 8 NGOs calls on UN Human Rights Council to address Algeria’s violations
Ahead of a meeting on March 6th of the 58th session of the UN Human Rights Council, Human Rights Watch
Libya
Libya launches first oil bidding round in more than 17 years
In an announcement during a televised address, National Oil Corporation's (NOC) acting chairman, Masoud Suleman, launched Libya’s
Tunisia
Over 30 migrants stranded on oil rig off Tunisia
According to the NGO Sea Watch, over 30 migrants, including 2 children are stranded on an oil rig off Tunisia.
Egypt
Arab League summit opens in Cairo - Egypt proposes $53 billion to rebuild Gaza
Egypt has proposed a $53 billion plan to rebuild Gaza over five years, focusing on emergency relief, infrastructure restoration and
Morocco
Fitch: Morocco’s economy set to grow 5% in 2025- despite challenges
According to a new study by Fitch Solutions, Morocco’s economy could grow by 5% in 2025, up from 3.