Germany and Algeria Cement Hydrogen Corridor, Betting on a North Africa–Europe Pipeline
Germany and Algeria are deepening their energy partnership, targeting a 3,300-km hydrogen corridor capable of carrying 4 million tonnes a...
July 20, 2026Section
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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, 2026
Tunisia’s Power and Water Crisis Fuels Public Anger
Tunisia power water crisis deepens as STEG debt hits 7.36B dinars and night water cuts last 7 hours. Price hikes...
July 20, 2026
Algeria’s Record 2026 Budget: Massive Social Spending and Defence Build-Up
Algeria's 2026 budget is a record $135.6B — defence spending surges to ~$25B while social programs hit all-time highs. Full...
July 19, 2026
Morocco’s AFCON 2025 Becomes the Biggest Commercial Success in African Football
AFCON 2025 in Morocco generated over USD 192 million for CAF and injected more than €1 billion into the national...
July 18, 2026
Sudan UAE Lawsuits Over Rebel Backing in Civil War
Sudan is preparing US lawsuits against the UAE over alleged RSF backing, citing gold-for-arms networks and a severed diplomatic relationship...
July 18, 2026
Algeria Gas Exports Jump as Europe Leans on Fiscally Stretched Algiers
Algeria's gas exports are rising as Europe leans on Algiers for supply, even as Sonatrach's budget stays exposed to a...
July 17, 2026
Egypt’s $4.69 Billion Abrams Tank Upgrade Alarms Israel
Egypt and the US are working on a $4.69 billion programme to upgrade 555 M1A1 Abrams tanks, a move alarming...
July 17, 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