Algeria – water scarcity in Algiers

Algeria deepens economic isolation by anti-Moroccan ports measures

Following a meeting of its security council, Algeria took another self-defeating measure in a series of economic warfare measures against its western neighbout by banning its banks from engaging in financing any imports that engage in transit or transshipment in Moroccan ports. The hostile decision adds to the halt of the gas supply to Morocco […]

Tunisia risks inflationary spiral as president seeks Central Bank funding for state budget

Economists warned Tunisia could plunge into an inflationary spiral if the central bank accepts direct financing of the state budget. Inflation was already at 8.1% in December and is expected to further raise and take a monetary character if the central bank accepts direct funding of the government. Tunisia’s president Kais Saied has asked for […]

Morocco reports 3.2 million summer sea crossings in 2025

Morocco’s annual “Marhaba” operation, marking summer sea crossings, recorded over 3.2 million passengers and nearly 739,000 vehicles crossing through national ports between June 10 and September 15, transport minister Abdelssamad Qayouh said. The figures mark a 7% increase in passenger traffic and 6% in vehicles compared to 2024. Tangier Med remained the main hub, handling […]