Algeria
Algeria expels over 1,800 migrants to Niger border, rights group says
Algeria expelled 1,845 migrants to Niger’s border in a mass operation on April 19, rights group Alarmphone Sahara
agriculture
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Morocco
Morocco forecasts 41% jump in grain harvest to 4.4 million tons
Morocco expects a 41% rise in grain output to 4.4 million metric tons this year due to improved rainfall,
Morocco
Report highlights ongoing water risks for Morocco’s agriculture despite recent rains
After years of severe drought, Morocco has recently experienced a surge in rainfall, offering temporary relief to its agricultural sector.
Morocco
Morocco’s economy slowed in late 2024 to 3.7%
According to the High Commission for Planning (HCP), Morocco’s economy expanded by 3.7% in the last quarter of
Morocco
Morocco’s “water highway” a short-term success but experts warn of future risks
In August 2023, Morocco launched a $728 million “water highway” to address its growing water crisis. The project diverts surplus
Algeria
Algeria to import 9 million tonnes of wheat
Algeria will import 9.2 million tonnes of wheat in the July 2025–June 2026 marketing year, the U.S.
Tunisia
Tunisian startup converts olive waste into sustainable energy
A Tunisian startup, Bioheat, is revolutionizing clean energy by repurposing olive waste into fuel for restaurants, schools, and guesthouses across
Morocco
U.S. delegation to visit Morocco in May to draw up new trade agreements
Representatives from 15 US states and leaders from federal agencies will visit Morocco in May, with a view to enhancing
Tunisia
Maghreb region on alert for locust invasion
Tunisia’s Union of Agriculture and Fisheries has issued an urgent appeal for regional assistance with Libya and Algeria to
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.
Egypt
European Commission approves €90 million to strengthen Egypt’s grain infrastructure
Egypt and the European Commission have signed a €90 million agreement to enhance Egypt’s grain storage and logistics infrastructure,
Morocco
Grassroots online campaign urges Moroccans to boycott essential foods amid rising prices
Chicken, eggs, meat and vegetables. These are all food items that have been targeted by social media activists in Morocco
Morocco
Morocco calls for suspension of Eid sheep slaughter amid drought
Morocco’s King Mohammed VI has urged citizens to forgo the traditional slaughter of sheep or goats for Eid al-Adha