Sep 28, 2025

Extraction Without Value: Mali’s Role in the Global Lithium Rush$

Analysis by The North Africa Journal

Mali’s first lithium mine shows how global demand for critical minerals can leave local communities behind. While China secures the raw materials it needs, Mali risks missing the chance to build jobs, industries, and real value at home.

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Morocco: Rights Group Says it Documented 130 Deaths Among Would-Be Migrants in Morocco-Spain Border Breach Disaster$

by The North Africa Journal | Aug 3, 2026 | Immigration, 1PREMIUM, Maghreb, International politics, Immigration, politics upfront, Shield and Alert: Maghreb, Briefs, Human Rights, Morocco, Repression, Politics, International, Social & Human Affairs, Unrest, 1shorts, 111

The official death toll from a mass border crossing into the Spanish North African enclave of Ceuta has risen to at least 72, but a rights group says it knows of 130 deaths and so many others missing. Morocco and Spain are facing growing pressure to explain how tens of thousands of people managed to force their way into European territory in a matter of days.

Spies, Lies, and a Border Overrun: Morocco’s Bad Week$

by The North Africa Journal | Jul 31, 2026 | Criminality and Corruption, Briefs, International, Morocco, 111, Politics, 1PREMIUM, 1shorts, Maghreb, International politics, Immigration, Politics, Security, politics upfront

Morocco is facing scrutiny on two fronts this summer: a corroborated investigation alleging systematic use of Pegasus spyware against journalists and foreign officials, and a fresh migrant surge into Ceuta that echoes the 2021 border crisis. Both developments draw scrutiny of Morocco from European governments and beyond, each for different reasons — one a question of covert surveillance, the other of border management under pressure.

Egypt’s Summer Blackouts Return as Energy Stress Reappears$

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

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.

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