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Tripoli has been announced on Thursday, September 18, as the host city for the 2025 Libya–Africa International Gas Forum, scheduled for December 6-7. The event is organized by Libya’s Ministry of Oil and Gas under the Government of National Unity. The forum aims to gather a significant cohort of energy leaders, including representatives from the […]
Sudan’s principal civilian political blocs are deeply divided over whether to participate in an African Union-mediated dialogue scheduled for early October in Addis Ababa. The talks aim to establish a roadmap for a comprehensive political process and a transition to civilian governance. While the “Somoud” coalition, headed by former Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok, has conditionally […]
Tunisia’s industrial sector experienced a significant widening of its trade deficit during the first half of 2025. According to data from Tunisia’s Agency for the Promotion of Industry and Innovation (APII), while the country’s exports showed modest growth of 1.9%, reaching 29.48 billion dinars, imports surged by 8% to 32.03 billion dinars. This imbalance caused […]
Algeria’s political and security establishment is reeling from the reported escape of Nacer El Djinn, the former head of the country’s internal intelligence agency (DGSI), amid escalating internal rivalries and a broader crisis of governance. El Djinn, dismissed in May, is believed to have fled the country aboard a clandestine patera bound for Spain, accompanied […]
The Casablanca shipyard, inaugurated Thursday by King Mohammed VI, marks a significant milestone in Morocco’s efforts to strengthen its position in the global maritime industry. With an investment of approximately 2.5 billion dirhams, the shipyard includes a 240-meter-long dry dock capable of accommodating vessels up to 220 meters in length and 32 meters in width. […]
US senior presidential advisor Massad Boulos has discussed the Sahara issue with Head of the African Union Commission Mahmoud Youssouf at the AU HQ in Addis Ababa. In a post published on his X account, M. Boulos said he discussed with AUC chief “our shared commitment to advancing peace, conflict resolution, and humanitarian aid across […]
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) said on Friday that Mali’s application to launch proceedings against Algeria over the downing of a Malian military drone can only move forward if Algeria consents to the court’s jurisdiction. The case stems from an incident between March 31 and April 1, when Mali accused Algeria of deliberately shooting […]
Morocco’s agency for nuclear, radiological safety and security (AMSSNuR) and U.S. National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) have agreed to enhance cooperation in nuclear security, said Thursday the U.S. embassy in a post on its X account. The two parties pledged to foster cooperation in training and capacity building for safe handling of radioactive materials, emergency, […]
Royal Air Maroc (RAM) has officially inaugurated its new direct route between Casablanca and N’Djamena, Chad’s capital, further strengthening its strategic presence across the African continent. The inaugural flight departed from Mohammed V International Airport in Casablanca at 11:40 p.m. local time and landed at N’Djamena International Airport at 5:05 a.m. local time, RAM said […]
French and Spanish agricultural lobbies have launched a coordinated campaign to restrict imports of Moroccan cherry tomatoes, intensifying pressure on EU institutions. At the heart of the dispute is the European Court of Justice’s October 2024 ruling, which annulled EU-Morocco agreements on agriculture and fisheries. While the agricultural deal was temporarily extended for 12 months […]