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Egypt has resumed electricity exports to Libya after the Libyan government paid about $100 million in outstanding bills accumulated since 2023. The initial supply has been restored at a capacity of 70 megawatts, following an agreement between the two countries to settle the remaining $41 million debt by the end of 2026. The resumption of […]
King Mohammed VI has addressed a message of congratulations to Nabil Fahmy following his election as Secretary General of the League of Arab States. In the congratulations message, the Monarch commended the confidence that member states have placed in Nabil Fahmy in recognition of the competence and managerial acuity he has demonstrated across the various […]
Egyptian security Forces have detained hundreds of people, including foreigners, along the country’s border with Sudan in a sweeping operation targeting illegal gold mining and smuggling activities, according to a military statement. Authorities said the detainees included 87 Egyptians and 136 foreign nationals, though their countries of origin were not disclosed. The operation also led […]
Moroccan Hussein Amouta has been reportedly named new Head coach of Egyptian club AlAhly. The Moroccan coach is expected to rebuild the club’s tactical balance and pursue domestic and continental honors after recent transitional seasons. Amouta, 57, is known for his tactical adaptability, youth development, winning mentality, regional experience, ability to unite mixed squads of […]
The U-17 Africa Cup of Nations 2026, currently held in Morocco, has reached its decisive last-four stage scheduled for May 28. The Atlas Cubs, Defending Champions, will play against Senegal, while Egypt will face Tanzania. The two semi-final matches will be played at Moulay El Hassan Stadium, Rabat. All four semi-finalists had already secured qualification […]
Egypt has lost $10 billion in revenues from the Suez Canal due to ongoing attacks on shipping in the Bab al-Mandab Strait, President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi said on Monday, May 4, during a meeting in Cairo with Mathias Cormann, 6th Secretary-General of OECD. The attacks, which began in November 2023, have significantly reduced vessel traffic […]
The government of Egypt has reiterated firm support for Morocco’s territorial integrity and UN Security Council resolution 2797 endorsing Autonomy plan in the Sahara under the Kingdom’s sovereignty as the most feasible solution to the decades-long conflict. The supportive stand comes in a joint statement issued Monday in Cairo after the 1st meeting of Morocco-Egypt […]
Egypt is moving to secure alternative energy supplies by negotiating imports of Libyan crude, as disruptions in Gulf shipments strain its refining capacity. Officials said, on Sunday March 29, Egypt is seeking to import at least one million barrels of oil per month from Libya, with talks underway between the National Oil Corporation and the […]
Morocco has cemented its position among the continent’s three largest sovereign debt issuers in 2026, alongside Egypt and South Africa, according to the latest S&P Global Ratings report. The ranking reflects growing market confidence in the Kingdom’s financial management and the tangible results of a sustained reform agenda pursued over recent years. The backdrop is […]
Morocco and Egypt have emerged as the primary African recipients of European Investment Bank financing in 2025, as the EU’s financial arm deployed a record €3.1 billion across the continent through its international development branch, EIB Global — representing one third of the institution’s total disbursements outside the European Union. The investment drive, aligned with […]