Africa has significant reserves of key critical minerals required for national and energy security, and China is the biggest off-taker. The U.S.-led Minerals Security Partnership should partner with...

The controversial meeting between Libyan Foreign Minister Najla al-Mangoush and her Israeli counterpart was intended to be a preamble to an encounter between Libyan and Israeli Prime Ministers -...

A clandestine meeting between the foreign ministers of Libya and Israel, Najla Al-Mangoush and Eli Cohen, respectively, opened a Pandora’s box, revealing yet again the convoluted maze that is

As the world busies itself with ever-newer crises and conflagrations, the UN continues to stumble through its bargain-making efforts in Libya, having foregone any serious attempt at actually striving

Some 1,500 US military personnel are taking part in this year’s Bright Star exercise in Egypt as the Biden administration faces renewed pressure from Congress to withhold a portion of Cairo’s...

Egypt’s National Railways has announced a plan to modernise the 125km rail corridor that runs along the east bank of the Nile between Cairo, Giza and the city of Beni Suef.

Egypt fears that a prolonged conflict in Sudan, a major market for its exports, will add to its economic hardships.

For thousands of years, the Mediterranean Sea has been synonymous with human mobility and progress. But now its illustrious history is being tainted by the silent human tragedy that is unfolding

Egypt’s government has been demolishing ancient tombs for three years as part of a controversial project that tore apart a renowned cemetery in Cairo, even as researchers and activists fight to stop...

Morocco’s agricultural sector faces a daunting conundrum that mirrors a broader crisis unfolding across the Global South. As the world grapples with the escalating effects of climate change, nations

In the muddled mess that is contemporary geopolitics, the once-dominant paradigm of a world neatly divided between a collective “West” and some indeterminate “Rest” is slowly unraveling. The West,

Preview the latest news & views around the Maghreb. Tuesday, April 04, 2023 View in browser. Headlines Can The UN’s New Plan For Libya Overcome The ‘Chicken or Egg’ Paradox? [As] successive UN special

Some 150 signatories call for the release of opposition leader Ghannouchi, saying his arrest is part of a ‘witch hunt’.

MoU signed with Saudi Arabia's Ajlan & Bros and Morocco's Gaia Energy

Speakers-Othman Belbeisi, Regional Director for MENA of the International Organization for Migration. Mr Othman BELBEISI is the Regional Director for Middle ...

Niger’s military leaders have accepted an offer from Algeria to mediate following the July 26 coup that ousted President Mohamed Bazoum, though warned they will ultimately decide on a timeline for a...

Egypt signed a local-currency swap agreement worth around $1.4 billion with the United Arab Emirates, as the North African nation seeks ways to ease an economic crisis.

The rapprochement between Turkiye and Egypt, after years of frigid relations, heralds a new era of regional diplomacy, with consequential ripples across the Eastern Mediterranean and North Africa.

The spate of controversies surrounding Europe’s migration policies toward North African countries — chiefly Tunisia, the principal sea departure point for refugees and migrants seeking to cross the

March 22 was World Water Day. The theme this year was “Water for Peace,” emphasizing the critically important role of water diplomacy in efforts to foster cooperation and avert conflicts related to

As the UN approaches the end of another year of trying to resolve the problems in the complex political landscape of Libya, it is apparent that the road to stability does not, and never did, follow a

West Africa and the Sahel are experiencing a disturbing trend of political instability, coups, and the rise of violent extremist groups. The region is plagued by serious challenges, including weak

Russia and the controversial military contractor Wagner Group have longstanding interests in Libya’s oil, but instability has hurt the ability of Russian oil companies to operate in the North African...

In mid-March, a delegation of prominent Libyans traveled to Washington carrying an important message: a new U.N. initiative focused on holding elections is welcome but it must be part of a bigger,...

Egypt’s top producer Eni saw its net Egypt gas output rebound 4% from Q4’s two-year low to 1.373bn cfd for Q1 2023. This despite continued water production issues at the firm’s key 21.5tcf Zohr gas...

Libya is aiming to boost oil production by about 8% by December, a level that would catapult it to the highest in a over a decade.

The president, Kais Saied, is using refugees and opposition figures as scapegoats to distract from a struggling economy and his rolling power grab

Italy’s Eni credits increased spending on fast-track near-field developments for its rising Algeria output. But, for now at least, the key boosts are coming from asset purchases from BHP for 2022 and...

*Algeria’s piped gas exports to Italy surged to 2.96bn cfd (2.52bcm) for April, the highest April figure on record and the highest for any month since February 2012.

Egypt is hoping nuclear energy will help meet its substantial power needs as Russia eyes a greater nuclear foothold in the region.

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Spot analysis from Carnegie scholars on events relating to the Middle East and North Africa.

Addressing the regional conundrum requires transcending the traditional boundaries of geopolitical competition.

Observers say there is no political will for reconciliation among Libya's political actors, who are benefiting from the turmoil

Chassés du pays et repoussés plusieurs fois par des soldats algériens en plein désert, Alpha Oumar et Ibrahima n’aspirent qu’à une seule chose : rentrer chez eux, en Guinée.

With Egypt sidling up to Sudan’s army and the UAE holding some sway over RSF, what will the regional implications be?

The deal, which includes cooperation against terrorism, comes as tensions in the Horn of Africa over a controversial deal between Ethiopia and the breakaway region of Somaliland continue to simmer.

A Tunisian court jailed for defamation a reporter who’s one of President Kais Saied’s most prominent critics, renewing concerns of dwindling press freedoms ahead of this year’s elections.

Mavis Owusu-Gyamfi explores the role of gender equality in Africa’s economic development.

Russia is working to strengthen ties to North Africa and spread its narrative about Ukraine and Gaza as the United States’ popularity throughout the Arab World diminishes.

What was it about trade that may have discouraged women in the labor force while informality was falling?

The Long Road to Inclusive Institutions in Libya: A Sourcebook of Challenges and Needs is a rich compilation of analytical work on Libya’s sector dynamics and reform choices.

Several campaigners, bloggers and journalists have faced similar charges in recent months

The lead smugglers behind the Pylos shipwreck are closely linked to General Khalifa Haftar, the Libyan warlord who EU leaders are partnering with to curb migration

Catastrophic flooding in Libya highlights the worldwide risk posed when record-breaking rainfall meets inadequate water infrastructure.

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Mahmoud Mohieldin, Bogolo Kenewendo and Reuben Wambui propose five ways to channel investment to the countries most vulnerable to the effects of global warming.

A recent meeting in Rome between the Libyan and Israeli foreign ministers has resulted in protests in Libya and political pressure on Prime Minister Abdulhamid Dbeibah.

After years of diplomatic isolation, Ankara and Cairo have announced full normalization.

Western nations fear an economic collapse in Tunisia could trigger even greater migrant flows to Europe and have offered financial assistance. Yet prospects of Tunisia's sealing the biggest deal of...

The US and Europe, working with multilateral institutions, could help the two countries capitalize on mutual economic and security interests.

Algerian leaders remain reluctant to switch away from oil and gas. EU decision-makers should provide Algeria with financing and new incentives to develop renewable energy…