IMF Upgrades Egypt’s Growth Outlook as Economy Shifts to Expansion
The IMF raised Egypt's 2026 growth projection to 4.6%, citing non-oil manufacturing and tourism. But state dominance still threatens durable,...
July 20, 2026Topic
North Africa
Algeria’s Record 2026 Budget: Massive Social Spending and Defence Build-Up
Algeria’s 2026 budget hits a record DZD 17.64 trillion with a $25B defence surge and $44.5B wage bill, despite a...
July 19, 2026
France and Morocco Cement Strategic Partnership Despite Pegasus Spyware Scandal
France and Morocco signed 14 cooperation agreements and are drafting an unprecedented friendship treaty, prioritising €10 billion in economic ties...
July 17, 2026 France and Morocco Prepare a Historic Friendship Treaty
France and Morocco prepare a first-of-its-kind friendship treaty, Paris's first with a non-European nation, backed by a €10B deal package...
July 16, 2026 Egypt Locks In a $4.69 Billion Abrams Tank Deal With the US
A $4.69B U.S. Foreign Military Sale will refurbish 555 Egyptian M1A1 Abrams tanks with new thermal sights, engines, and transmissions...
July 16, 2026
Egypt’s Parliament Formalises Powers of Military-Linked Future of Egypt Authority
Egypt’s parliament approved a law on 14 July 2026 granting the Future of Egypt Authority vast powers over food imports,...
July 15, 2026 Dislog IPO Wave: Morocco’s Consumer Giant Goes Public
The Dislog IPO opens a string of four or five Casablanca listings planned by Moncef Belkhayat, with the flagship float...
July 11, 2026
Sawiris Bets Another $10 Million on the Giza Pyramids
Giza pyramids upgrade grows: Naguib Sawiris adds $10 million for 30 electric tourist buses and a 15,000-seat pavilion, taking his...
July 10, 2026
Egypt’s Industrial Strategy Targets $100 Billion in Exports
Egypt's industrial strategy targets $100 billion in non-oil exports by 2030, naming seven priority industries from textiles to cars and...
July 7, 2026