Core Countries and Territories - Page 2
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Morocco outlines new regional tourism plan at Paris trade show
Morocco has introduced a new approach to tourism, focusing on spreading visitors across all 12 regions and updating infrastructure. The plan, presented in Paris, is designed to create jobs and raise Morocco's international profile ahead of 2030 targets.
Tunisia faces blackout and water crisis as state capacity unravels
Tunisia's summer was defined by rolling blackouts and water shortages, exposing the government's inability to maintain essential services amid record heat, mounting debt, and a population losing faith in President Kais Saied's leadership.
Moroccan parties struggle to win back disillusioned youth ahead of vote
Morocco's political parties are racing to convince a skeptical youth population to participate in the upcoming election, deploying pledges of job creation and affordable housing after a year marked by violent protests and mass migration attempts.
Israeli Travelers Return to Morocco as Direct Flights Resume
Direct flights between Israel and Morocco have restarted after a three-year halt, drawing Israeli tourists back to key cities and heritage sites even as a Level 3 travel advisory remains in place.
Tunisia opens social housing pipeline to private developers
Tunisia is moving to bring private real estate developers into its social housing programmes, aiming to diversify supply for low- and middle-income households and accelerate delivery through greener construction and reduced bureaucracy.
Lalla Asmaa Foundation passes 1,000 free cochlear implants in Morocco
The Lalla Asmaa Foundation has provided more than 1,000 free cochlear implants to deaf and hard of hearing Moroccans, a milestone marked by the visit of Kenya's First Lady Rachel Ruto and growing cooperation between the two countries.
Moroccan diesel prices overtake gasoline as summer fuel hikes bite
Diesel now costs more than gasoline in Morocco, reaching up to 15.35 dirhams per litre after a series of summer price hikes. The increase is squeezing households and transport operators, driven by global supply disruptions and rising oil prices.
Kenya and Morocco expand cochlear implant access for children
Kenya and Morocco have launched the fourth phase of their cochlear implant programme, aiming to treat 100 Kenyan children and deepen medical skills transfer. The initiative highlights South-South health diplomacy but leaves questions about Kenya's national capacity and future targets.
Libya Customs Authority moves to revive stalled border inspection projects
Libya's Customs Authority is working to restart long-delayed contracts with international companies for automated inspection and maritime monitoring, aiming to improve border security and tackle smuggling after years of little progress.
Morocco sets new tourism record as visitor numbers surge past seventeen million
Morocco has become Africa's top tourist destination in 2024, attracting 17.4 million visitors. Strategic investment in transport and hospitality, combined with the country's unique blend of tradition and modernity, is reshaping the regional tourism landscape.
Madica backs first Algerian and Cameroonian startups as early-stage funding dries up
Madica has made its first pre-seed investments in Algeria and Cameroon, supporting five startups across fintech, HR, and the circular economy. The move marks a shift toward underfunded North African markets, where early-stage capital remains hard to find.
Jordan sets strict rules for scholarships in Egypt and Morocco
Jordan's Ministry of Education has opened applications for undergraduate scholarships in Egypt and Morocco for the 2026-2027 academic year, but students face high grade requirements, language barriers, and little control over their studies as the country pushes technical training through regional partnerships.
Morocco's Economic Boom Masks Deepening Social Crisis
Morocco's government touts record infrastructure and foreign investment but the reality for most citizens is stagnant wages, political repression and a surge in youth emigration as the regime tightens its grip on dissent.
Tunisia's prison deaths rise as heatwave exposes crisis behind bars
At least 23 prisoners have died in Tunisia during a severe heatwave, with rights groups blaming overcrowded, poorly ventilated cells and demanding independent investigations. The government has yet to release official figures or allow external monitoring.
Gaza flotilla activists begin hunger strike in Tunisian prison
Four Gaza flotilla activists held in Tunisia have started a hunger strike, raising the stakes as a court considers whether to extend their pre-trial detention. The case has drawn criticism of Tunisia's growing pressure on international NGOs.
Algeria launches new mining law to break resource dependency
Algeria's sweeping New Mining Law aims to transform a sector long overshadowed by hydrocarbons, opening the door to foreign investment and competitive tenders while regional neighbors clamp down on foreign access. The stakes are high for Algeria's economic future.
Algeria reverses school reforms days before academic year begins
Algeria's government has abruptly scrapped sweeping school timetable and curriculum changes just weeks before the new term, forcing educators to revert to a two-decade-old system and exposing the presidency's direct grip over education policy.
Algeria and Slovakia launch new phase of bilateral cooperation
Algeria and Slovakia have announced a new phase of joint cooperation, targeting expanded economic, political, and cultural ties. The move signals a calculated effort to deepen bilateral relations and unlock new opportunities for trade and investment.
Algeria faces fiscal strain as non-oil sectors struggle to offset energy losses
Algeria's push to diversify away from oil and gas is showing early momentum in industry and mining, yet the country's public finances remain exposed as energy revenues falter and the budget deficit widens beyond 10 percent of GDP.
Tunisia's offshore banks abandon local lending as profits and purpose fade
Tunisia's non-resident banks, once intended to channel foreign capital into the domestic economy, now account for just 3.5% of sector assets and are shifting their focus abroad, with declining profits and minimal impact on local financing.
Algeria launches tender to connect 3000 remote areas to mobile networks
Algeria's telecom regulator has opened a national tender to extend mobile wireless coverage to 3000 underserved areas, aiming to close the digital gap and enable internet access for isolated communities long left behind by infrastructure investment.
Libya seeks Chinese partnership for reconstruction and technology investment
Libya is actively courting Chinese investment and technical know-how to drive its reconstruction and development agenda, with a focus on water resources and artificial intelligence. High-level talks in Tripoli signal a push for deeper bilateral cooperation and concrete project delivery.
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