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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.

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.

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.

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.