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Automotive giant Stellantis has inaugurated a major expansion of its Kenitra manufacturing facility, investing 1.2 billion euros to double production capacity and achieve 75 percent local integration by 2030, reinforcing Morocco’s position as Africa’s leading automotive hub. Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch, who officiated the July 16 ceremony, emphasized that the project embodies Morocco’s New Investment […]
The cities of Casablanca and Toulouse have officially renewed their cooperation agreement, marking a significant milestone in Moroccan-French relations as both nations deepen bilateral ties across multiple sectors including sustainable development, education, and climate action. The partnership renewal was formalized on July 7, 2025, during a high-level meeting between Casablanca Mayor Nabila Rmili and Toulouse […]
North Africa’s wheat import landscape has undergone a dramatic transformation, with Black Sea suppliers now controlling 75 percent of the market as European Union share plummets to 25 percent, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s latest analysis. The region, comprising Egypt, Libya, Tunisia, Algeria, and Morocco, represents 15 percent of global wheat imports. During […]
Egypt’s Ministry of Tourism has unveiled a sweeping initiative to revitalise non-traditional tourism by spotlighting its vast desert landscapes and unique natural heritage. Key attractions such as Al-Gara Cave and Umm Al-Sughair Oasis are now at the heart of new desert tourism routes, while popular one-day trips to the Siwa Oasis and nearby sites like […]
On Wednesday, July 16, 2025, Tunisia’s Minister of Employment and Vocational Training, Riadh Chaoued, has announced the launch of a new interest-free loan scheme, underpinned by a 5-million-dinar allocation from the 2025 Finance Law, to support employment for persons with disabilities. Beginning 17 July 2025, a new registration platform will be open for applicants eligible […]
UN envoy Hanna Tetteh has reiterated the urgent need for the formation of a unified Libyan Government as a prerequisite for holding fair, inclusive, and credible elections. During an online engagement with Libyan activists, Tetteh underscored on July 16 that the ongoing fragmentation of administrative bodies and the presence of parallel institutions continue to undermine […]
A recent U.S. deportation of five convicted foreign nationals to the African kingdom of Eswatini has ignited outrage among human rights groups and African leaders. The individuals — originally from Vietnam, Jamaica, Cuba, Yemen, and Laos — were expelled after their home countries refused to accept them. All five have serious criminal convictions, including murder […]
Tunisia’s food trade balance registered a surplus of 824.1 million dinars by the end of June 2025, marking a sharp decline from the 1,833.9 million dinars recorded during the same period in 2024, according to data released on Tuesday, July 16, by the National Agricultural Observatory. This downturn was largely attributed to the significant drop […]
The Prime Minister of Libya’s Government of National Unity, Abdul Hamid Dbeibah, on Tuesday, July 15, hosted Greece’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Georgios Gerapetritis, in a diplomatic engagement aimed at deepening bilateral cooperation. The high-level meeting focused on strengthening ties between Libya and Greece, particularly in the economic and public service sectors, with both parties […]
G20 member States, under the leadership of South Africa’s 2025 presidency, are convening in Durban with the hope of reaching a consensus on urgent global financial reforms. The finance and Central bank deputies gathered on Monday and Tuesday to address pressing issues such as debt relief, development financing, and the restructuring of multilateral financial institutions. […]