U.S. Trade Policy Is Accelerating ChinaโNorth Africa Economic and Defense Engagement
U.S. trade tariffs are accelerating Chinaโs push into developing economies, with North Africa emerging as a key frontier.
U.S. Trade Policy Is Accelerating ChinaโNorth Africa Economic and Defense Engagement
U.S. trade tariffs are accelerating Chinaโs push into developing economies, with North Africa emerging as a key frontier. From a $265 million phosphate plant in Egypt to multi-billion-dollar industrial agreements in Algeria and renewed commercial diplomacy in Libya,...
ANALYSES & MAJOR EVENTS
MAGHREB
U.S. Trade Policy Is Accelerating ChinaโNorth Africa Economic and Defense Engagement
U.S. trade tariffs are accelerating Chinaโs push into developing economies, with North Africa emerging as a key frontier. From a $265 million...
Libyaโs Oil Ambitions Undermined by Governance Gridlock
Libyaโs energy sector is experiencing renewed interest, with billions in foreign investment and key infrastructure projects now underway....
Libya: Eni Leads Charge in Libyaโs Energy Revival
The energy sector appears to be the only bright spot in the Libyan economy. The sector is experiencing significant developments, with substantial...
The Maghrebโs Response to U.S. Tariffs and Rising Chinese Influence
U.S. tariffs have not yet affected consumer spending in the Maghreb, but as the tariffs are sending shockwaves through global tradeโNorth Africa is...
Algeria-France Business Ties Hit by Diplomatic Rift
The ongoing diplomatic tensions between Algeria and France are now affecting economic relations, which had so far remained relatively stable....
North Africa Defense: Morocco Gets Surface-to-Air Missiles, Algeria-Mauritania Sign Defense Pact
April 2025 has seen a notable series of military developments across North Africa, where rivalries and competition for influence are adding more...
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SAHEL
Mauritania and Senegal Launch LNG Exports with First Cargo from Grand Tortue Ahmeyim Project
The first shipment of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from the Grand Tortue Ahmeyim (GTA) project, located offshore between Mauritania and Senegal, has...
West Africa: ECOWAS in turmoil
West Africa's economic grouping, ECOWAS, faces a new crisis as former chairman and Guinea-Bissau President Umaro Sissoco Embalo refuses to step down...
Sahel: Terror Groups Gain Ground as Armies Struggle to Contain Them
Al-Qaedaโs Sahel branch, Jamaโat Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM or GNIM in French) is now emerging as the regionโs dominant jihadist force. Even...
Brief: Fifteen Migrants Found Dead in a Boat off the Coast of Nouadhibou, Mauritania
Fifteen undocumented migrants, including one Mauritanian, have died off the coast of Nouadhibou, according to a Sahara Media. Authorities in...
Mali Keeps Pressuring Algeria, Accusing it of Interference
Mali has accused Algeria of interference and supporting terrorist groups after top Algerian diplomat criticized its counter-terrorism strategy....
Sahel: Mali and Canadian mining firm Barrick are talking again
Maliโs junta and Canadian gold mining firm Barrick Gold went back to the negotiating table to find a compromise in their ongoing feud. The two...
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EGYPT
U.S. Trade Policy Is Accelerating ChinaโNorth Africa Economic and Defense Engagement
U.S. trade tariffs are accelerating Chinaโs push into developing economies, with North Africa emerging as a key frontier. From a $265 million...
Syriaโs New Ruler Faces Jihadist Rebellion and Internal Strife
Ahmed Al-Charaa, once a top jihadist leader, now rules Syria after toppling Bashar al-Assad. But his grip on power is fragile. While rebranding...
Could Syria Avoid a Repeat of the Libyan Disaster: Opinion by Arezki Daoud
By Arezki Daoud: What is happening in Syria cannot leave us insensitive to the plight of the Syrian people, who have endured decades of abuse from...
Egypt: Efforts at a National Dialogue Undermined by an Unhinged Political Police
Egypt is sending mix signals on its human rights records. Some in Cairoโs political system are trying hard to project the image of an Egypt...
Egypt Gets Massive Injections of Cash, but Outlook is Still Shaky
By Arezki Daoud | LinkedIn | Egypt has many powerful allies, including those in the global financial sector. No one wants to see it collapse, so...
Egyptโs Demographic Time Bomb
This month of June 2024, the Egyptian population reached the record number 106.4 million people. Egyptians added 126,000 babies in just one month....
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EU Report Accuses Tunisia of Migrant Trafficking to Libya
A report presented to the European Parliament accuses Tunisia of deporting sub-Saharan migrants and selling them to Libyan armed groups.
Sahel: Terror Groups Gain Ground as Armies Struggle to Contain Them
Al-Qaedaโs Sahel branch (GSIM) is now emerging as the regionโs dominant jihadist force. Even the brutal Islamic State has been largely unable to contain SGIMโs expansion, which has been expanding its control across Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger.
Syriaโs New Ruler Faces Jihadist Rebellion and Internal Strife
Ahmed Al-Charaa, once a top jihadist leader, now rules Syria after toppling Bashar al-Assad. But his grip on power is fragile. While rebranding himself as a moderate, he faces opposition from the Islamic State
Franco-Algerian Diplomatic Relations in Turmoil
The Franco-Algerian diplomatic relations are going through a turbulent period. The latest signs of discord between them stem from multiple sources that include the change in Franceโs recognition of Moroccoโs plan on the Western Sahara
Burkina Faso Junta Faces Governance Challenges Amid Controversies and Rumors
The military junta in Burkina Faso is not governing at ease. The country is struggling with repressive actions from the junta, with opposition figures, lawyers and activities feeling the brunt of the regime.
Sahel: French company Orano loses operating license of key uranium site in Niger
The Nigerien government revoked the operating permit for the Imouraren uranium mine from the French company Orano to assert sovereignty over its resources.
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Franceโs Far-Right Pushes to End 1968 Franco-Algerian Treaty, Escalating Diplomatic Tensions
Franceโs far-right movement has been escalating diplomatic tensions with Algeria by calling to revoke the 1968 Franco-Algerian Treaty. On February 26, 2025, members of the French government threatened unilateral termination of the treaty unless Algeria accepted the return of undocumented migrants.
Franco-Algerian relations set to worsen over planned military maneuvers in Morocco
Algeria summoned the French Ambassador to protest the planned โChergui 2025โ Franco-Moroccan military exercises scheduled for September near the Algerian border. Tensions between the nations have escalated following Franceโs support for Moroccoโs position on Western Sahara.
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Mali: The Failing Campaign of Wagner in Mali Presages Trouble for the Junta in Bamako
There have been more chatter and speculations about the activities of Russiaโs mercenaries, formerly known as the Wagner Group, now reportedly called the Afrika Corps in the Sahel. It is unclear if the name "Afrika Corps" is official, but if so, it certainly confirms...
FOCAL POINTS
Sahel: The demise of the ancient city of Timbuktu
When jihadists in Mali announced they would blockade the ancient city of Timbuktu, residents thought it was just another intimidation tactic. But a month and a half later, the tens of thousands of inhabitants remain almost completely cut off from the world with the...
Libya: Ancient Greco-Roman city of Cyrene faces risk of collapse
Floods that killed thousands in the Libyan city of Derna also inundated one of the country's premier ancient sites, threatening its UNESCO-listed monuments with collapse, a recent visitor and a leading archaeologist said. The immediate damage to the monuments of...
Tunisian island of Djerba gets added to UNESCO World Heritage list
UNESCO announced Monday it was adding the Tunisian resort island of Djerba to its list of World Heritage Sites because of its ancient ruins, whitewashed villages, mosques, churches and synagogues. The United Nations cultural organisation took the decision in Saudi...
Libya: What is the storm that destroyed NE Libya? Meet Daniel
The flash flood that has killed thousands of people in Libya this week followed a "medicane", a rare but destructive weather phenomenon that scientists believe will intensify in a warming world. The term is an amalgamation of the words Mediterranean and hurricane....
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AlgeriaโFrance Diplomatic Crisis Intensifies
In April 2025, tensions between France and Algeria flared after the arrest of an Algerian consular agent in France, triggering mutual expulsions, political backlash, and fears of long-term diplomatic fallout. This analysis explores the roots, reactions, and possible outcomes of one of the most serious rifts between the two nations in decades.
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North Africa Defense: Morocco Gets Surface-to-Air Missiles, Algeria-Mauritania Sign Defense Pact
April 2025 has seen a notable series of military developments across North Africa, where rivalries and competition for influence are adding more...
AlgeriaโFrance Diplomatic Crisis Intensifies
By Arezki Daoud: I was in Algeria last week and it was difficult to ignore the escalating diplomatic tension between France and Algeria. Both sides...
West Africa: ECOWAS in turmoil
West Africa's economic grouping, ECOWAS, faces a new crisis as former chairman and Guinea-Bissau President Umaro Sissoco Embalo refuses to step down...
Franceโs Far-Right Pushes to End 1968 Franco-Algerian Treaty, Escalating Diplomatic Tensions
[Photo: French Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau] Franceโs far-right movement has been escalating diplomatic tensions with Algeria by calling to...
Franco-Algerian relations set to worsen over planned military maneuvers in Morocco
On 6 March 2025, Algeria summoned French Ambassador Stรฉphane Romatet to convey its opposition to the planned Franco-Moroccan military maneuvers...
Building a Road to Nowhere? Moroccoโs Unfinished Push to Mauritania
Morocco road project, Es-Semara road, Morocco Mauritania border, road to nowhere, Sahel connectivity, Morocco Algeria rivalry, Mauritania...
Libya Refutes โBest Optionโ Claim for Gaza Displacement
Libya has been in the news lately in relation to the crisis in Gaza. Reports have been suggesting that Libya may be a potential destination for...
Tunisiaโs Opposition Faces Mounting Legal Pressure
Government actions against opposition figures continue to dominate the political landscape in Tunisia. This week and after accusing the Organization...
Tunisia: Opposition Politicians and Journalists Sentenced to Lengthy Prison Terms
Tunisian president Kais Saied continues to crack down on the opposition and has been active in imprisoning...
Syriaโs New Ruler Faces Jihadist Rebellion and Internal Strife
Ahmed Al-Charaa, once a top jihadist leader, now rules Syria after toppling Bashar al-Assad. But his grip on power is fragile. While rebranding...
Franco-Algerian Diplomatic Relations in Turmoil
The Franco-Algerian diplomatic relations are going through a turbulent period. The latest signs of discord between them stem from multiple sources...
Sahel: Mali and Canadian mining firm Barrick are talking again
Maliโs junta and Canadian gold mining firm Barrick Gold went back to the negotiating table to find a compromise in their ongoing feud. The two...
Franceโs decades-long military presence in Africa is winding down
Franceโs decades-long military presence in Africa is winding down as countries like Senegal and Cรดte dโIvoire announce the closure of foreign bases,...
While the Sahel Faces Worsening Security Climate, Juntas Leverage Regional Integration to Consolidate Power
The demise of the Bachar Al-Assad regime in Syria is giving the Sahelian juntas of Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso second thoughts on how much they can...
PODCASTS
Mali: The Failing Campaign of Wagner in Mali Presages Trouble for the Junta in Bamako
There have been more chatter and speculations about the activities of Russiaโs mercenaries, formerly known as the Wagner Group, now reportedly called the Afrika Corps in the Sahel. It is unclear if the name "Afrika Corps" is official, but if so, it certainly confirms...
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Podcast: Sahel and North Africa week in review 7 Jan 2023
Greetings to our second episode of Week in Review and a quick summary of what we are tracking in the Sahel and in North Africa. Today is Saturday, the 7th of January 2023. This past week was somewhat subdued in the region largely due to the year-end holiday season and...
Covid-19: Ban on entry into Morocco for travelers from China takes effect on 3 January
Morocco said Saturday it will ban entry to all travellers from China, where cases of Covid-19 have exploded. Other nations, including France, Britain and Morocco's cross-strait neighbour Spain, have said they will require negative Covid tests for all travellers from...
Covid-19: First case of Omicron in Tunisia comes from Turkey
Tunisia recorded its first confirmed case of the Omicron variant of the coronavirus in a Congolese man who arrived from Istanbul, the health minister said Friday. Ali Mrabet said the 23-year-old man tested positive and all fellow travellers on his flight from Turkey...
SECURITY, DEFENSE & TERRORISM
North Africa Defense: Morocco Gets Surface-to-Air Missiles, Algeria-Mauritania Sign Defense Pact
April 2025 has seen a notable series of military developments across North Africa, where rivalries and competition for influence are adding more stress.From U.S. missile sales to Morocco to new defense agreements between Algeria and Mauritania, the regional defense landscape is worrying but geopolitical competition will likely continue to exacerbate tensions.
North Africa Defense: Morocco Gets Surface-to-Air Missiles, Algeria-Mauritania Sign Defense Pact
April 2025 has seen a notable series of military developments across North Africa, where rivalries and competition for influence are adding more...
Franco-Algerian relations set to worsen over planned military maneuvers in Morocco
On 6 March 2025, Algeria summoned French Ambassador Stรฉphane Romatet to convey its opposition to the planned Franco-Moroccan military maneuvers...
Morocco Busts โLions of the Caliphateโ Terror Cell After Yearlong Probe
The Moroccan security services say the arrested a dozen operatives of an unknown โterrorist groupโ it named the โLions of the Caliphate in the...
Sahel: France Concludes Military Presence in Chad
France has officially ended its military presence in Chad, returning the Kossei base to the Chadian government. This marks the end of a...
Franceโs decades-long military presence in Africa is winding down
Franceโs decades-long military presence in Africa is winding down as countries like Senegal and Cรดte dโIvoire announce the closure of foreign bases,...
Could Syria Avoid a Repeat of the Libyan Disaster: Opinion by Arezki Daoud
By Arezki Daoud: What is happening in Syria cannot leave us insensitive to the plight of the Syrian people, who have endured decades of abuse from...
Sahel: Inside Chadโs Risky Alliance in Sudanโs Conflict
Chadian President Mahamat Dรฉbyโs support for Sudanโs Hemedti amid the Sudanese conflict has sparked tension at home, risking political instability...
The US Africa Policy: Donโt Expect Anything New
Africa has been a low priority for virtually all US administrations, be they republicans or democrats. It is true that Donald Trump has been more...
Algeria boosts defense budget to tackle cross-border threats
Algeriaโs draft Finance Law for the year 2025 earmarks record spending for its military and defense. The Ministry of Defense, which oversees the...
Libyaโs fragmented military and competition for its control
While the world is focused on the crises in the Middle East and Ukraine, a power struggle continues to destabilize Libya, with protagonists...
Mali: Wagner and Junta leaders in tough spot with series of embarrassing defeats and decisions to make
(Photo from unconfirmed video showing an insurgent burning the presidential plane in Bamako. The person filming the attack speaks in Peul or Fulani...
Mali: The Failing Campaign of Wagner in Mali Presages Trouble for the Junta in Bamako
There have been more chatter and speculations about the activities of Russiaโs mercenaries, formerly known as the Wagner Group, now reportedly...
Sahel: Wagner Lost Men in Tinzouatin, but Russia Sees Real ROI in the Sahel. It May Now Make a Move on Nigeria
Russia is seeing a good "return on its investment" in the Sahel. Both Mali and Niger have cut their ties with Ukraine after Kievโs intelligence...
Sahel: Ukraine invites itself in the Sahel crisis
Ukraine has a good reason to sabotage Russiaโs operations around the world. They are at war. And so it is no surprise that they both undermine each...
SOCIAL, LABOR & THE ENVIRONMENT
Egyptโs Demographic Time Bomb
This month of June 2024, the Egyptian population reached the record number 106.4 million people. Egyptians added 126,000 babies in just one month. Dividing this by 30 days, fetches 4,200 babies per day.
Morocco: Two children killed in floods
Struggling with a debilitating drought, Morocco is now experiencing heavy rainfall resulting in floods that have been causing destruction and...
Tunisiaโs Opposition Faces Mounting Legal Pressure
Government actions against opposition figures continue to dominate the political landscape in Tunisia. This week and after accusing the Organization...
EU Report Accuses Tunisia of Migrant Trafficking to Libya
A report, presented to the European Parliament on January 29 by a group of researchers, accuses Tunisia of deporting sub-Saharan migrants and...
Morocco is confronting a measles outbreak
Morocco is experiencing a measles outbreak which appears to have caused the death of five people on 3,631 measles cases reported in the first three...
Morocco Reports Blocking Thousands of Migration Attempts in 2024, Suggesting Far Greater Total Numbers
In 2024, Moroccan authorities reported blocking 78,685 irregular migration attempts, according to data from the Ministry of the Interior. These...
Morocco: First Mpox case reported in Marrakech, health authorities activate emergency protocols
With dense ties to West Africa, Morocco now has its first Mpox case, identified in the tourism city of Marrakech. This marks the first case in North...
Sahel/Sahara: Unprecedented Summer Flooding Devastates Numerous Regions
Every summer, the Sahara and Sahel regions experience floodings that cause deaths and damage. This year, however, the magnitude of the destruction...
Africa CDC Declares Mpox a Public Health Emergency
By MondAfrique: The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has declared monkeypox, also known as Mpox, a "public health...
Migrations: The heartbreaking death of African migrants in the Atlantic, nearly 4,000 miles away
I like the Dominican Republic. It is a joyful country with wonderful people, and well... it is the Caribbeans, after all. I make frequent visits...
Egypt: Efforts at a National Dialogue Undermined by an Unhinged Political Police
Egypt is sending mix signals on its human rights records. Some in Cairoโs political system are trying hard to project the image of an Egypt...
Egypt: Efforts at a National Dialogue Undermined by an Unhinged Political Police
Egypt is sending mix signals on its human rights records. Some in Cairoโs political system are trying hard to project the image of an Egypt...
Tunisia: Harsh Conditions for Migrants in North Africa as they Seek Path to Italy
Italian Prime Minister, Giorgia Meloni, has been active seeking the participation of North African nations to stop the flow of undocumented migrants...
How to MEGA or โMake Europe Great Againโ
By Arezki Daoud | LinkedIn | โMake France Great Againโ -MFGA- that does not sound as an effective slogan as MAGA. How about โMEGAโ, or โMake Europe...
Egyptโs Demographic Time Bomb
This month of June 2024, the Egyptian population reached the record number 106.4 million people. Egyptians added 126,000 babies in just one month....
BUSINESS & THE ECONOMY
Libyaโs Oil Ambitions Undermined by Governance Gridlock
Libyaโs energy sector is booming with foreign investment, but political fragmentation and economic instability threaten to derail long-term progress.
Libyaโs Oil Ambitions Undermined by Governance Gridlock
Libyaโs energy sector is experiencing renewed interest, with billions in foreign investment and key infrastructure projects now underway....
Libya: Eni Leads Charge in Libyaโs Energy Revival
The energy sector appears to be the only bright spot in the Libyan economy. The sector is experiencing significant developments, with substantial...
The Maghrebโs Response to U.S. Tariffs and Rising Chinese Influence
U.S. tariffs have not yet affected consumer spending in the Maghreb, but as the tariffs are sending shockwaves through global tradeโNorth Africa is...
Algeria-France Business Ties Hit by Diplomatic Rift
The ongoing diplomatic tensions between Algeria and France are now affecting economic relations, which had so far remained relatively stable....
Mauritania and Senegal Launch LNG Exports with First Cargo from Grand Tortue Ahmeyim Project
The first shipment of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from the Grand Tortue Ahmeyim (GTA) project, located offshore between Mauritania and Senegal, has...
Algeria Opens First of Five Seawater Desalination Plants to Combat Water Shortages
On Thursday, February 20, 2025, Algeria opened the first of five planned seawater desalination stations, located in Cap-Blanc, Oran, in the...
Sahel: Mali and Canadian mining firm Barrick are talking again
Maliโs junta and Canadian gold mining firm Barrick Gold went back to the negotiating table to find a compromise in their ongoing feud. The two...
French energy firm TotalEnergies Exits Mali, Sells Operations to Bรฉnin Petro-Backed Firm
TotalEnergies has exited Mali, finalizing the sale of its operations to Coly Energy Mali, backed by Bรฉnin Petro. While no official explanation was...
Tunisia: Stranded Oil Platform off Bizerte: Investigations and Removal Plans Underway
A stranded oil platform off the coast of Bizerte, Tunisia, has prompted investigations and rescue operations involving accredited experts and...
Sahel: Senegal-Mauritania Gas Production Officially Launches
BP has officially launched gas production at the Grand Tortue Ahmeyim (GTA) field, a major cross-border energy project between Senegal and...
Sahel: Senegal-Mauritania Gas Production Officially Launches
BP has officially launched gas production at the Grand Tortue Ahmeyim (GTA) field, a major cross-border energy project between Senegal and...
Mining Standoffs in the Sahel: Two Companies in the Midst of a Foreign Investor Crisis
By Arezki Daoud - Foreign mining companies in the #Sahel are experiencing a nightmare scenario. Escalating tensions in the region are being...
Book: Lafarge Group and the Islamic State
Lafargeโs indictment for financing terrorism reveals corporate entanglements with ISIS to maintain operations in Syria. In Personne morale, Justine...
Sahel: Foreign Mining Firms Face Growing Risks as Juntas Assert Control Over Resources
Mining companies that have been operating in the Sahel for a long time are now experiencing a tectonic shift in their industryโs landscape in the...
INTERNATIONAL
Nigerian army drone hits village in Kaduna State, kills civilians
By Aminu Abubakar with Laurie Churchman in Abuja: An army drone strike accidentally hit a village in northwestern Nigeria killing dozens of civilians celebrating a Muslim festival, local authorities, the military and residents said on Monday. Nigeria's armed forces often rely on air strikes in their battle against so-called bandit militias in the northwest and northeast of the country where...
NIGERIA
Nigerian army drone hits village in Kaduna State, kills civilians
By Aminu Abubakar with Laurie Churchman in Abuja: An army drone strike accidentally hit a village in northwestern Nigeria killing dozens of...
Nigeria: Two dead after fire sweeps though displaced camp of Muna Alamdari in Borno
At least two children died when fire swept through an informal camp for displaced people in northeast Nigeria, destroying more than a thousand...
Nigeriaโs election runner-up, Atiku Abubakar, files appeal over election challenge
The runner-up in Nigeria's presidential election in February on Tuesday filed an appeal to the Supreme Court to overturn a ruling rejecting a...
Sahel: Boko Haram strikes in Konduga, Nigeria, killing 13
Suspected Boko Haram jihadists have killed 13 people including three soldiers in two separate attacks in northeast Nigeria, local militias told AFP...
Nigeria: Adamawa state imposes curfew to curtail looting
Authorities in Nigeria's northeastern Adamawa state on Sunday imposed a statewide round-the-clock curfew to stop widespread looting of food stores...
TURKEY
Turkeyโs inflation ticks up to 62%
Turkey's annual inflation rate ticked up slightly in November, the state statistics agency said on Monday, showing further signs of levelling off...
Turkeyโs opposition fractures ahead of March polls
By Dmitry Zaks: Turkey's main opposition party lost a crucial ally Monday in its bid to form a united front against President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's...
Turkish leader issues strong rebuke of Israel as death toll in Gaza rises
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Wednesday called Israel a "terror state", stepping up his condemnation of the spiralling civilian toll of...
Turkey welcomes Palestinian cancer patients after they entered Egypt
More than two dozen Palestinian cancer patients, who had crossed from Gaza into Egypt, arrived in Turkey for treatment in the early hours of...
Ukraine circumvents Russiaโs blockade, ships grains via NATO countries
The first grain ship to sail from Ukraine since Russia reimposed its Black Sea blockade in July reached Istanbul on Thursday, marine traffic...
MOZAMBIQUE
Russia-Africa: From weapon sales to economic ties
By Arezki Daoud: Has the war in Ukraine deter Russia from engagement in Africa? Certainly not! We know on the security front, a growing number of...
Africa: Mozambique, Tanzania pen deals to fight terrorism
Leaders of Mozambique and Tanzania said on Wednesday they had signed defence and security deals aimed at fighting terrorism and crime along their...
Mozambique calls on energy giants to resume gas works
Mozambican President Filipe Nyusi on Wednesday called on energy giants to resume work on gas projects in the country's restive north, which has been...
Mozambique: IMF team approves additional funds for Mozambique
The IMF on Monday said it was satisfied with fiscal progress Mozambique, ranked among the world's poorest countries, has made and paved the way for...
Mozambique: Finance minister blames predecessor in debt scandal
Mozambican Finance Minister Adriano Maleiane told a court Friday that his predecessor had covered up $2 billion in debts that plunged the nation...
DISCOVERY NORTH AFRICA: VIDEOS
Video: Morocco quake, aftermath
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Morocco earthquake: How residents are coping with the earthquake
Podcast: South Africa today: achievements and challenges
In this podcast, Arezki Daoud of MEA Risk and of The North Africa Journal, reports on his thoughts on South Africa, after a 10-day visit in April 2023. Audio only podcast: Youtube video presentation:
Moroccan nomadsโ way of life threatened by climate change
By France 24: In the blistering desert of Morocco, the country's last Berber nomads, the Amazigh, say their ancient lifestyle is under threat as climate change brings ever more intense droughts.