Reopening of the borders between Niger and Algeria, Burkina Faso, Libya, Mali and Chad by military leaders
The military leaders who orchestrated the recent coup in Niger have announced the reopening of the country's land and air...
August 2, 2023Section
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Russia pledges to strengthen Algeria’s military potential and improve stability in North Africa
The Defense Minister of Russia, Serguéi Shoigú, expressed willingness to strengthen the military capacity of Algeria during a meeting with...
August 1, 2023
Italy and Libya resume direct air service after a decade
The governments of Italy and Libya revealed today that their respective capitals, Rome and Tripoli, will soon have a reinstated...
July 25, 2023
Egyptian NGOs report increasing rights violations over the past decade
Seven non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in Egypt have reported a significant increase in human rights abuses during the past decade, particularly...
July 24, 2023
China plans US$36 billion investment in various sectors in Algeria
On his official visit to China, Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune announced Beijing's intention to invest US$36 billion in different sectors...
July 20, 2023
Sahrawi authorities reject Israeli recognition of Moroccan sovereignty over Western Sahara
The Saharawi Ministry of Information rejected the recent recognition by Israel of Morocco's sovereignty over Western Sahara, stating it holds...
July 19, 2023
Almost 90% of Moroccan households report a deterioration in living standards within one year
In a recent survey, the High Commission for Planning (HCP) reported that a substantial 87.3% of Moroccan households had experienced...
July 17, 2023
Tunisia forges economic and migration agreement with the European Union
On July 16, Tunisia and the European Union (EU) entered a strategic partnership agreement valued at €1.1 (US$1.21) billion. The...
July 17, 2023
Will Morocco become a focus country for Chinese investment in electric batteries
Several Chinese companies have expressed their intention to establish electric battery factories in Morocco, signaling potential opportunities for the country....
July 13, 2023