Feb 18, 2026

Trump Sends Controversial Envoy to South Africa at a Diplomatic Low Point$

Analysis by The North Africa Journal

Leo Brent Bozell III has arrived in Pretoria as the new U.S. ambassador to South Africa, stepping into one of the most strained periods in bilateral relations in recent years. His appointment, amid disputes over Israel, Afrikaner rights allegations, and diplomatic expulsions, reflects a politically charged moment that could redefine the trajectory of U.S.–South Africa ties.

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Egypt’s Summer Blackouts Return as Energy Stress Reappears$

by The North Africa Journal | Jul 27, 2026 | Egypt Environment, Environment, Shield and Alert: Egypt, Environment, 1PREMIUM, 1-BLUE-LEFT-SECTION-Special-Focus-Free, Briefs, Egypt, Social & Human Affairs, 1shorts

Egypt is facing another round of summer power disruptions, with prolonged outages reported across several governorates. The latest blackouts revive questions about grid resilience, official readiness, and the country’s recurring energy crisis.

Algeria is Experiencing a Severe Wildfire Crisis$

by The North Africa Journal | Jul 27, 2026 | Environment, Shield and Alert: Maghreb, Environment, Environment, 1PREMIUM, 1-BLUE-LEFT-SECTION-Special-Focus-Free, Algeria, Briefs, Social & Human Affairs, 1shorts, Maghreb

Algeria has recorded 1,619 fires since a heat wave began July 8, including 538 forest fires and six deaths, with 53 blazes still active as of July 22. Officials are calling the outbreaks “sixth-generation” fires — fast-moving and unusually difficult to control.

Summer in North Africa: Heat, Fire, and Failing Power Grids$

by The North Africa Journal | Jul 27, 2026 | Shield and Alert: Maghreb, Algeria, Shield and Alert: Egypt, Briefs, Environment, Egypt, 1PREMIUM, Libya, 1-BLUE-LEFT-SECTION-Special-Focus-Free, Morocco, Tunisia, 1shorts, Maghreb, Egypt Environment, Environment

Extreme heat is gripping Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Egypt, and Libya at once, with wildfires spreading across Algeria and power grids buckling under demand in Egypt. Regional meteorologists say the pattern reflects a longer-term warming trend rather than a single bad summer.

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