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- Algeria’s Northern Grain Farmers Push Back Against the Government’s Saharan Wheat StrategyF
- Mali’s Jihadist-Separatist Alliance Pushes Toward Anéfis as Fighting Enters Its Sixth DayF
- Morocco’s Labor Market Gaps Push Growing Numbers of Women Toward Seasonal Work in SpainF
- Libya: Washington’s Libya Plan Would Install Haftar’s Son as President. Libya’s Institutions Are Saying NoF
- Energy: Africa’s LNG surging to global leverageF
- Libya: Pakistan Steps In as Surprise Broker to Unify LibyaF
- Moroccan Lawyers Stage Open Sit‑In Over Draft Law Reshaping Their ProfessionF
- Middle East Descends Deeper into Chaos and New Flashpoints Emerge$
- Morocco Becomes Africa’s Top-Ranked Industrial Economy$
- Algerian Gas Exports to Europe Rise for Fourth Consecutive Month$
Libya: Washington’s Libya Plan Would Install Haftar’s Son as President. Libya’s Institutions Are Saying No
Washington’s power-sharing plan for Libya would install Saddam Haftar as president while Abdulhamid Dbeibah remains prime minister. But Libya’s High Council of State, Misrata’s leadership, and Grand Mufti Sadiq al-Gharyani have all rejected it, while the UN’s separate 4+4 committee is quietly producing the actual roadmap Washington’s plan still lacks.
Libya: Pakistan Steps In as Surprise Broker to Unify Libya
Pakistan has quietly begun mediating between Libya’s rival authorities in the east and west, pushing a three‑year power‑sharing transition backed by Saudi Arabia and coordinated with the United States in a bid to reunify the country’s fragmented institutions.
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Algeria’s Northern Grain Farmers Push Back Against the Government’s Saharan Wheat Strategy
Northern Algerian farmers are pushing back on the government’s Saharan wheat strategy after equipment shortages disrupted this summer’s record harvest, according to local media.
Energy: Africa’s LNG surging to global leverage
Africa is no longer just a fallback option in liquefied natural gas. With Nigeria boosting capacity, Algeria reinforcing its role as a core supplier to Europe, and Mozambique building one of the world’s biggest LNG hubs, the continent is turning into a strategic supplier for Europe and Asia, offering both new volumes and shorter, more flexible delivery routes.
Morocco Becomes Africa’s Top-Ranked Industrial Economy
Morocco has become Africa’s leading industrial economy, followed by South Africa and Egypt. The African Development Bank (AfDB) ranked Tunisia fourth, reinforcing North Africa’s position as one of the continent’s principal industrial regions. The AfDB’s 2025 Africa Industrialization Index placed Morocco ahead of South Africa as Africa’s highest-ranked industrial economy.
Algerian Gas Exports to Europe Rise for Fourth Consecutive Month
Algeria continued to expand natural gas exports to Europe during the first four months of 2026, benefiting from steady pipeline deliveries to key markets including Spain and Italy. While Europe’s gas market continues shifting toward LNG imports, Algeria has maintained its position as one of the continent’s leading pipeline suppliers through a combination of established infrastructure, long-term contracts, and growing LNG activity.
Egypt Cuts Nighttime Economy to Reduce Electricity Consumption
Egypt has imposed a nationwide 9 p.m. curfew on shops, restaurants, and entertainment venues to reduce electricity consumption amid rising energy costs and supply disruptions linked to the war in Iran.
ANALYSES & MAJOR EVENTS
MAGHREB
Algeria’s Northern Grain Farmers Push Back Against the Government’s Saharan Wheat Strategy
Algeria has spent the past several years betting a growing share of its food security on wheat grown deep in the Sahara desert. According to local...
Morocco’s Labor Market Gaps Push Growing Numbers of Women Toward Seasonal Work in Spain
Morocco's weak labor market and limited rural opportunities are pushing tens of thousands of citizens toward seasonal jobs in Europe. The government...
Libya: Washington’s Libya Plan Would Install Haftar’s Son as President. Libya’s Institutions Are Saying No
U.S. diplomacy has been making moves in Libya these days. Washington's latest push in the troubled North African nation sits inside a crowded field...
Energy: Africa’s LNG surging to global leverage
Africa is moving from the margins to the center of the global liquefied natural gas (LNG) story. As Europe scrambles to replace Russian gas and...
Libya: Pakistan Steps In as Surprise Broker to Unify Libya
Energized by its mediation role between the United States and Iran, Pakistan has quietly opened a new diplomatic front in North Africa. It is now...
Moroccan Lawyers Stage Open Sit‑In Over Draft Law Reshaping Their Profession
Moroccan bar associations have opened a prolonged dispute with the Justice Ministry over a draft bill that would overhaul rules governing the legal...
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SAHEL
Mali’s Jihadist-Separatist Alliance Pushes Toward Anéfis as Fighting Enters Its Sixth Day
A jihadist-separatist alliance has opened a new front in northern Mali, ambushing a Malian-Russian convoy near Anéfis and pushing to seize the...
Mali: Bamako Under Siege
For years, Mali's conflict has been defined by territorial control, military offensives, and shifting alliances among jihadist groups, separatist...
German Think Tank Accuses the UAE of Destabilizing Africa
By Maïssata Koné-Dubois, Mondafrique: In an explosive report, the German think tank Stiftung Wissenschaft und Politik accuses Abu Dhabi of being a...
Mali: After Kidal, The War Comes to Bamako
Mali’s military government is facing one of its most serious crises since taking power. On April 25 and 26, fighters from the Front de libération de...
Mali: Russian-linked Forces Under Drone Pressure in Northern Mali
Russian-linked forces in Mali are increasingly coming under attack from armed groups that are adapting to the drone age. Two recent incidents in the...
Niger Turns to Local Self-Defense Units to Contain Growing Insecurity
Niamey's decision to formalize local self-defense units called Domol Leydi is the latest sign that Niger's security crisis has worsened, moving...
More on the Sahel
EGYPT
North African Countries Among World’s Cheapest for Gasoline, Lead Global Rankings
North African countries currently rank among the cheapest places in the world to buy gasoline, according to international price data published in...
Egypt Cuts Nighttime Economy to Reduce Electricity Consumption
Responding to a severe energy crisis amplified by the war in Iran, Egypt introduced a nationwide 9 p.m. closing time for shops, restaurants, cafés,...
Egypt Names New Defense Minister in Reshuffle Amid Regional Strain
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi approved a cabinet reshuffle this week that brought in a new defense minister and changed a range of...
Egypt and Turkey Test Pragmatic Rapprochement After Years of Estrangement
After more than a decade of strained relations, Egypt and Turkey are moving toward a pragmatic re-engagement shaped less by reconciliation than by...
Egypt Deepens Defense-Industrial Engagement With China
Egypt is expanding its defense-industrial partnerships with China, with recent developments pointing to a growing emphasis on localized production,...
Sudan Conflict: Egypt’s Military Escalation After the Fall of El‑Fasher
Egypt appears to have shifted from diplomatic broker to covert combatant in Sudan’s war, in what may be the center of a widening regional proxy...
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Middle East Descends Deeper into Chaos and New Flashpoints Emerge
The Middle East enters June 2026 facing a convergence of crises. Iran and the United States continue exchanging military strikes, Israeli forces are expanding operations in Lebanon and tensions surrounding Jerusalem’s holy sites are rising.
Morocco Becomes Africa’s Top-Ranked Industrial Economy
Morocco has become Africa’s leading industrial economy, followed by South Africa and Egypt. The African Development Bank (AfDB) ranked Tunisia fourth, reinforcing North Africa’s position as one of the continent’s principal industrial regions. The AfDB’s 2025 Africa Industrialization Index placed Morocco ahead of South Africa as Africa’s highest-ranked industrial economy.
Algerian Gas Exports to Europe Rise for Fourth Consecutive Month
Algeria continued to expand natural gas exports to Europe during the first four months of 2026, benefiting from steady pipeline deliveries to key markets including Spain and Italy. While Europe’s gas market continues shifting toward LNG imports, Algeria has maintained its position as one of the continent’s leading pipeline suppliers through a combination of established infrastructure, long-term contracts, and growing LNG activity.
Mali: Bamako Under Siege
Bamako is facing mounting pressure as jihadist group JNIM expands its campaign beyond military operations and increasingly targets the economic lifelines connecting Mali’s capital to the rest of West Africa. Attacks on highways, freight traffic, and commercial transport corridors have disrupted trade, affected regional commerce, and raised concerns about the government’s ability to maintain security and economic stability.
German Think Tank Accuses the UAE of Destabilizing Africa
A report published by Germany’s Stiftung Wissenschaft und Politik accuses the United Arab Emirates of playing a destabilizing role in several African conflicts through support for armed groups, logistical networks, and regional interventions. The report focuses particularly on Sudan, Libya, the Horn of Africa, and Yemen, while also criticizing Western governments for avoiding direct public criticism of Abu Dhabi.
Tunisian Army Denies Rumors of a Power Grab
Tunisia’s military has publicly reaffirmed its neutrality amid growing political tensions and speculation about its role in the country’s future. The rare statement from the Ministry of Defense comes as Tunisia faces mounting economic, political, and institutional pressures, raising questions about the military’s relationship with President Kais Saied and its role in preserving state stability.
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German Think Tank Accuses the UAE of Destabilizing Africa
A report published by Germany’s Stiftung Wissenschaft und Politik accuses the United Arab Emirates of playing a destabilizing role in several African conflicts through support for armed groups, logistical networks, and regional interventions. The report focuses particularly on Sudan, Libya, the Horn of Africa, and Yemen, while also criticizing Western governments for avoiding direct public criticism of Abu Dhabi.
North African Countries Among World’s Cheapest for Gasoline, Lead Global Rankings
North African countries currently rank among the cheapest places in the world to buy gasoline, according to international price data published in late April 2026. The global average pump price for gasoline stood at around $1.49 per liter, while several North African producers were charging less than half that level. Libya, Algeria and Egypt all sit among the most affordable markets globally — though two non-African countries, Venezuela and Iran, rank between Libya and the rest of the African group in the worldwide table.
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POLITICS
Libya: Washington’s Libya Plan Would Install Haftar’s Son as President. Libya’s Institutions Are Saying No
Washington’s power-sharing plan for Libya would install Saddam Haftar as president while Abdulhamid Dbeibah remains prime minister. But Libya’s High Council of State, Misrata’s leadership, and Grand Mufti Sadiq al-Gharyani have all rejected it, while the UN’s separate 4+4 committee is quietly producing the actual roadmap Washington’s plan still lacks.
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Libya: Washington’s Libya Plan Would Install Haftar’s Son as President. Libya’s Institutions Are Saying No
U.S. diplomacy has been making moves in Libya these days. Washington's latest push in the troubled North African nation sits inside a crowded field...
Libya: Pakistan Steps In as Surprise Broker to Unify Libya
Energized by its mediation role between the United States and Iran, Pakistan has quietly opened a new diplomatic front in North Africa. It is now...
Middle East Descends Deeper into Chaos and New Flashpoints Emerge
As June 2026 begins, the Middle East finds itself trapped in an increasingly chaotic cycle of military escalation, regional confrontation, and...
German Think Tank Accuses the UAE of Destabilizing Africa
By Maïssata Koné-Dubois, Mondafrique: In an explosive report, the German think tank Stiftung Wissenschaft und Politik accuses Abu Dhabi of being a...
Tunisian Army Denies Rumors of a Power Grab
By Selim Jaziri, Mondafrique: In a brief statement published on May 21, the Ministry of Defense reaffirmed that the army remains neutral and...
Jabaroot, the Telegram Account That Has the Moroccan State on Edge
By Mondafrique - This is a modest Telegram account with no official newsroom, no headquarters, and no spokesperson. Yet every time "Jabaroot"...
Mali: After Kidal, The War Comes to Bamako
Mali’s military government is facing one of its most serious crises since taking power. On April 25 and 26, fighters from the Front de libération de...
Gulf War Escalates as Energy Markets Reel and Regional Fronts Multiply
The war involving Iran, Israel, and the United States continues to intensify across multiple fronts, raising concerns about energy supply...
Trump Sends Controversial Envoy to South Africa at a Diplomatic Low Point
The arrival of Leo Brent Bozell III as the new U.S. ambassador to South Africa comes at a moment of visible diplomatic tension between Washington...
Algeria and Niger Relaunch Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline After Diplomatic Freeze
Algeria and Niger have formally reset strained bilateral relations and announced the operational relaunch of the long-delayed Trans-Saharan Gas...
Tunisia: Arrest of Opposition Figure Olfa Hamdi Raises Concerns
A Tunisian civil liberties organization has publicly challenged the Tunisian authorities over the reported detention of opposition politician Olfa...
Algeria and Niger Restore Ties, Signaling a Shift in Sahel Diplomacy
After nearly a year of tensions, Algeria and Niger have formally reset their relationship. On February 12, 2026, both governments announced the...
French Interior Minister Renews Dialogue with Algeria
By Mondafrique: Initially scheduled for December 2025 and postponed a second time in January, the long-awaited visit of the French Interior...
Egypt Names New Defense Minister in Reshuffle Amid Regional Strain
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi approved a cabinet reshuffle this week that brought in a new defense minister and changed a range of...
SECURITY, DEFENSE & TERRORISM
Mali’s Jihadist-Separatist Alliance Pushes Toward Anéfis as Fighting Enters Its Sixth Day
Mali’s JNIM-FLA alliance has pushed into its sixth day of fighting for Anéfis after ambushing a Malian-Russian convoy near Tabrichat and downing a helicopter, as a second relief convoy heads toward the besieged garrison.
Mali’s Jihadist-Separatist Alliance Pushes Toward Anéfis as Fighting Enters Its Sixth Day
A jihadist-separatist alliance has opened a new front in northern Mali, ambushing a Malian-Russian convoy near Anéfis and pushing to seize the...
Libya: Pakistan Steps In as Surprise Broker to Unify Libya
Energized by its mediation role between the United States and Iran, Pakistan has quietly opened a new diplomatic front in North Africa. It is now...
German Think Tank Accuses the UAE of Destabilizing Africa
By Maïssata Koné-Dubois, Mondafrique: In an explosive report, the German think tank Stiftung Wissenschaft und Politik accuses Abu Dhabi of being a...
Tunisian Army Denies Rumors of a Power Grab
By Selim Jaziri, Mondafrique: In a brief statement published on May 21, the Ministry of Defense reaffirmed that the army remains neutral and...
Mali: After Kidal, The War Comes to Bamako
Mali’s military government is facing one of its most serious crises since taking power. On April 25 and 26, fighters from the Front de libération de...
Mali: Russian-linked Forces Under Drone Pressure in Northern Mali
Russian-linked forces in Mali are increasingly coming under attack from armed groups that are adapting to the drone age. Two recent incidents in the...
Niger Turns to Local Self-Defense Units to Contain Growing Insecurity
Niamey's decision to formalize local self-defense units called Domol Leydi is the latest sign that Niger's security crisis has worsened, moving...
Iran War: How Tehran and Washington Stepped Back From the Brink
Officials in the U.S. learned Monday that Iran’s new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, had instructed his negotiators to move toward a deal for the...
Gulf War Escalates as Energy Markets Reel and Regional Fronts Multiply
The war involving Iran, Israel, and the United States continues to intensify across multiple fronts, raising concerns about energy supply...
West Africa: Jihadist Attacks Intensify in Northern Benin Amid Cross-Border Insurgency Pressure
Armed attacks attributed to Sahel-based jihadist groups have intensified in northern Benin in recent weeks, highlighting the continued spread of...
Niger: Armed Attacks Target Military Bases in Tahoua
In the early hours of March 9, 2026, armed militants launched coordinated assaults on military facilities in Tahoua, a city in northwestern Niger...
Algeria and Niger Relaunch Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline After Diplomatic Freeze
Algeria and Niger have formally reset strained bilateral relations and announced the operational relaunch of the long-delayed Trans-Saharan Gas...
Algeria and Niger Restore Ties, Signaling a Shift in Sahel Diplomacy
After nearly a year of tensions, Algeria and Niger have formally reset their relationship. On February 12, 2026, both governments announced the...
Nigeria: More than 160 people killed in Muslim communities in Kwara State
Nigeria’s Woro massacre in early February 2026 was a large‑scale attack on two mainly Muslim farming communities that left Muslim and Christian...
SOCIAL, LABOR & THE ENVIRONMENT
Morocco’s Labor Market Gaps Push Growing Numbers of Women Toward Seasonal Work in Spain
Morocco sends 14,000–18,000 women to Spain’s farms each year under a growing seasonal work program, even as domestic training and wage gaps persist.
Morocco’s Labor Market Gaps Push Growing Numbers of Women Toward Seasonal Work in Spain
Morocco's weak labor market and limited rural opportunities are pushing tens of thousands of citizens toward seasonal jobs in Europe. The government...
Moroccan Lawyers Stage Open Sit‑In Over Draft Law Reshaping Their Profession
Moroccan bar associations have opened a prolonged dispute with the Justice Ministry over a draft bill that would overhaul rules governing the legal...
Morocco Steps Up Tangier Crackdown on Undocumented Migrants
Moroccan authorities are tightening their grip on irregular migration in and around the northern city of Tangier, stepping up raids and mass arrests...
Libya: A drifting Russian gas tanker threatens the Mediterranean
By the Mondafrique: Since March 3, 2026, the Russian LNG tanker Arctic Metagaz, 277 meters long, has been drifting off the Libyan coast. Loaded...
Morocco Detains Civic Activist Amid Online Speech Concerns
Authorities in Morocco have detained another young activist in what appears to be a developing pattern involving members of the youth movement...
Tunisian Women’s Rights Group Warns Early Retirement Proposal Could Undermine Female Labor Participation
A new legislative proposal in Tunisia has triggered strong opposition from women’s rights advocates, who argue that the measure risks reinforcing...
Morocco: Employment Gains Concentrate in Urban Centers as Rural Areas Fall Behind
Recent employment data released by High Commission for Planning points to a marked acceleration in job creation in Morocco during 2025. On paper,...
Cyclone Harry’s Hidden Toll: NGOs Fear Up to 1,000 Migrants Lost at Sea
Humanitarian groups say the death toll from January’s Central Mediterranean storms may be far higher than official figures, warning that Cyclone...
French Law Eases Path to Nuclear Test Compensation for Algerian and Polynesian Victims
France’s National Assembly has unanimously approved a landmark reform that makes it easier for people harmed by its nuclear tests in Polynesia and...
Flashpoints: In Southern Chad, A Local Clash Reveals Deeper Fragility
Clashes in southern Chad between government forces and a little‑known rebel movement offer a window into how local conflicts feed into the...
Flashpoints: In Southern Chad, A Local Clash Reveals Deeper Fragility
Clashes in southern Chad between government forces and a little‑known rebel movement offer a window into how local conflicts feed into the...
Local Conflicts: State-Imposed Land Pact Struggles to Calm Tensions in Brakna, Mauritania
Authorities in Mauritania’s Brakna region have brokered a fragile peace deal aimed at ending a violent land dispute between neighboring farming...
Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON 2025) in Morocco: Strong Hosting, Weak Crisis Management
Morocco delivered a technically strong Africa Cup of Nations in 2025. Stadiums were modern, logistics mostly worked, and the tournament ran without...
Climate: Severe Winter Rains Shut Down Schools in Northern Morocco This Week
Classes have been suspended across Ksar El Kébir from Monday, February 2 through Saturday, February 7, 2026, after heavy rainfall caused flooding...
BUSINESS & THE ECONOMY
Energy: Africa’s LNG surging to global leverage
Africa is no longer just a fallback option in liquefied natural gas. With Nigeria boosting capacity, Algeria reinforcing its role as a core supplier to Europe, and Mozambique building one of the world’s biggest LNG hubs, the continent is turning into a strategic supplier for Europe and Asia, offering both new volumes and shorter, more flexible delivery routes.
Algeria’s Northern Grain Farmers Push Back Against the Government’s Saharan Wheat Strategy
Algeria has spent the past several years betting a growing share of its food security on wheat grown deep in the Sahara desert. According to local...
Energy: Africa’s LNG surging to global leverage
Africa is moving from the margins to the center of the global liquefied natural gas (LNG) story. As Europe scrambles to replace Russian gas and...
Morocco Becomes Africa’s Top-Ranked Industrial Economy
Morocco has become Africa's leading industrial economy, followed by South Africa and Egypt. The African Development Bank (AfDB) ranked Tunisia...
Algerian Gas Exports to Europe Rise for Fourth Consecutive Month
Algeria increased natural gas exports to Europe during the first four months of 2026, reinforcing its position as one of the continent's leading...
Egypt Cuts Nighttime Economy to Reduce Electricity Consumption
Responding to a severe energy crisis amplified by the war in Iran, Egypt introduced a nationwide 9 p.m. closing time for shops, restaurants, cafés,...
Energy Markets Are Reacting to Iran, But Not Panicking Yet
By Arezki Daoud: This morning, I spent a little more money on gasoline at the pump in Miami, but I admit I expected to pay much more. And so as I...
Morocco’s Deficit Widens in Trade With Turkey
Economic ties between Turkey and Morocco are expanding at an unprecedented pace. Over the past two years, trade flows have accelerated sharply,...
Moroccan pharmacy unions push back against proposed ownership reforms
Morocco’s debate over whether to open pharmacy ownership to outside investors has sharpened after the Competition Council scheduled a new meeting...
Agriculture: Drought‑Hit 2025 Season Leaves Morocco More Dependent on Cereal Imports, According to FAO
Morocco is heading into 2026 with a mixed outlook for its cereal sector, as favorable early-season conditions contrast with an expected drop in...
Algeria’s 2,000‑Kilometer Mining Corridor: Rail, Iron Ore, and the Road to the Mediterranean
Algeria has officially opened a new rail line that links the remote southwest to the Mediterranean, a move with important implications for economic...
Algeria’s 2,000‑Kilometer Mining Corridor: Rail, Iron Ore, and the Road to the Mediterranean
Algeria has officially opened a new rail line that links the remote southwest to the Mediterranean, a move with important implications for economic...
Algeria Expands Core Infrastructure Investment Across Core Sectors
Algeria is continuing a broad, state-led investment drive focused on basic infrastructure, spanning roads, railways, water systems, energy, mining,...
Morocco’s Lawyers Push Back Against Proposed Changes to Bar Governance
A standoff is emerging between Morocco’s legal profession and the Ministry of Justice over a draft law governing the organization of lawyers,...
Burkina Faso: Deep Supply Weaknesses in Ouagadougou Amid Seasonal Butane Shortages
Gas shortages in Ouagadougou, the capital of Burkina Faso, have become a recurring issue at the end of each year. The problem now appears regularly...