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North Africa

Morocco
Dislog selects CFG Bank to manage its IPO

The flotation of Moncef Belkhayat's logistics company on the Casablanca stock exchange should take place between now and 2026. A long time in the making, the operation will boost its international activities.

Subscribers only Finance, Business 26.05.2025

Algeria, Guinea-Bissau
Arezki family wins bid for new strategic project

The Senegalese company run by Algerian Tarek Arezki will be charged with the renovation of the RN2 road connecting Gandembel and Jegue, frontier posts with Guinea and Senegal respectively.

Subscribers only Infrastructure 26.05.2025

Inner circles | North Africa
Italian PM Meloni spins a business web from Rabat to Cairo

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni in Rome, on 8 June 2023. © Domenico Cippitelli/NurPhoto via AFP

Subscribers only Energy, Business, Diplomacy 23.05.2025

Algeria
Macron extends hand to Sétif in memorial gesture

While Paris and Algiers have had no contact for several weeks, parliamentary diplomacy is allowing the two countries to avoid completely cutting ties.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 23.05.2025

Morocco
The rising stars of France and Morocco's improved relations

France and Morocco are seeking to build on their recent rapprochement by renewing the personalities who will shape relations between the two countries. The UM6P university in Rabat and France's grandes écoles are providing a breeding ground for this new generation.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 22.05.2025

Tunisia
USAID: Development programmes interrupted by Donald Trump

The cessation of the US development agency's activities in the country signals the end for many support programs for the Tunisian government and businesses.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 22.05.2025

Morocco
In Paris and Rabat, agricultural industries go kaizen

On the sidelines of discreet diplomatic negotiations, professionals from both countries' agricultural sectors are forging closer ties in the hope of cushioning the consequences of the forthcoming cancellation of the Morocco-EU agricultural trade agreements.

Subscribers only Commodity traders, Diplomacy 21.05.2025

M'Brouka agricultural cooperative, Agadir, 1999.

Morocco
Bulgarian royal family tips scales against ambassador appointment

On chilly diplomatic terms with Sofia, Redouane Adghoghi has seen his nomination reversed as the Bulgarian royal family requests that Zakia el-Midaoui remain in her post as Morocco's ambassador to Bulgaria.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 21.05.2025

Algeria
Magazine Afrique-Asie makes an Algerian-angled comeback

An ecosystem of writers particularly sympathetic to Algiers is being built on the ruins of an anti-colonial publication.

Subscribers only Politics 20.05.2025

Morocco
MP delegation expected in Paris to talk football World Cup and Africa Cup of Nations

A Moroccan permanent delegation is expected in Paris from 25 to 28 May with a view to preparing for the Africa Cup of Nations in 2025 and the FIFA men's World Cup in 2030.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 20.05.2025

Morocco
Uber is back and preparing to launch its home delivery service

The ride-hailing services company has just launched a recruitment campaign to mark its return to the kingdom. At the same time, it is preparing to enter the highly coveted home delivery market with Uber Eats.

Subscribers only Business 19.05.2025

Libya
Who is to be appointed French ambassador to Tripoli?

Diplomat Thierry Vallat is due to head to the Libyan capital, having been appointed France's new ambassador. He will succeed Mostafa Mihraje, who is retiring.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 19.05.2025

Spotlight | Libya
Commander Hamza's deadly attack rocks Tripoli to the core

The head of the Brigade 444 has been leading assaults against militias in the capital, and although Hamza did gain an initial victory, his offensive has provoked fighting between factions for and against Prime Minister Abdelhamid Dabaiba.

Subscribers only Politics 16.05.2025

Libyan security forces at a checkpoint in Tripoli on 13 May 2025.

North Africa
Hakim el-Karoui enlists heavyweights for his new think tank

Two years after leaving the Institute Montaigne, the influential consultant of Tunisian origin has founded his own organisation, dedicated to migration issues and relations with the southern Mediterranean.

Subscribers only Politics 15.05.2025

French former banker and consultant Hakim el-Karoui in Paris, 27 August 2024.

North Africa
Crippled Union for the Mediterranean seeks resources

The only organisation capable of uniting all the countries of the Mediterranean basin is embarking on a vast reform programme by conducting an upward reassessment of its budget.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 15.05.2025

Morocco
From Paris to Casablanca, the Moroccan brain gain is underway

Crédit du Maroc, Bank of Africa, Managem... the kingdom's business giants are stepping up their efforts to attract the young Moroccan elite living in France. A new ad hoc structure has been set up to help them with the recruitment.

Subscribers only Business, Diplomacy 14.05.2025

Spotlight | Morocco
Rabat and Paris lay the groundwork for Mohammed VI's state visit

Seven months after President Emmanuel Macron's Moroccan trip, the two countries are planning King Mohammed VI's upcoming official visit to France.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 13.05.2025

Moroccan King Mohammed VI at the Elysée Palace in Paris, 10 April 2018.

Libya
ICC targets Khalifa Haftar, following torture video

The case is a part of the International Criminal Court's investigation into the forced disappearances and torture in Libyan prisons. At issue is the Haftar clan's involvement.

Subscribers only Politics 13.05.2025

Algeria
PSG President Nasser Al-Khelaïfi covets Algerian tennis ace

The president of Paris Saint-Germain and Qatar Sports Investments is interested in young tennis player Djamel-Dine Bey, who represents Algeria. He is looking to make him one of Qatar's sports ambassadors.

Subscribers only Business 13.05.2025

Tunisia
BMICE seeks to relaunch Maghreb banking cooperation

Although the Arab Maghreb Union has become obsolete, the Maghreb Bank for Investment and Foreign Trade is trying to lay the groundwork for better integrated regional banking. But the results have been mixed.

Subscribers only Finance 12.05.2025

Morocco
Royal Air Maroc and Airbus locked in tense negotiations

The Moroccan airline and the European manufacturer have almost reached an agreement on the number of aircraft to be delivered from 2028 onwards. But related issues are slowing down discussions.

Subscribers only Business 12.05.2025

Morocco
Engie readies right-hand man for OCP megaproject

Rik de Buyserie, Engie's former Australia manager, has arrived in Casablanca and, although negotiations are in the works that are likely to see him appointed as regional director, he has already taken up the reins of its collaboration with OCP Group.

Subscribers only Energy 09.05.2025

Angola, Morocco
Moroccan Karim Bouhout pushing to realise oil ambitions in Angola

The businessman has been negotiating with Sonangol to buy a stake in the Lobito refinery project, and is also interested in two offshore exploration blocks.

Free access Energy, Southern Africa and islands 09.05.2025

Spotlight | Libya
Arkenu Oil: PM Dabaiba snarled in oil deal scandal

The Libyan prime minister is facing a public inquiry into a contract awarded to a local company called Arkenu Oil Co. The investigation focuses on a deal signed between the firm, state-owned National Oil Corp and involving the multinational SLB.

Subscribers only Energy, Business 08.05.2025

Abdelhamid Dabaiba during the opening of the Libyan-Tunisian exhibition in Misrata, 16 january 2023.

Morocco
Invest Hong Kong plans stop in Casablanca

Hong Kong's governmental department in charge of foreign investments set to be in Casablanca in mid-May.

Subscribers only Business 08.05.2025

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North Africa

Morocco
Dislog selects CFG Bank to manage its IPO

Algeria, Guinea-Bissau
Arezki family wins bid for new strategic project

Inner circles | North Africa
Italian PM Meloni spins a business web from Rabat to Cairo

Algeria
Macron extends hand to Sétif in memorial gesture

Morocco
The rising stars of France and Morocco's improved relations

Tunisia
USAID: Development programmes interrupted by Donald Trump

Morocco
In Paris and Rabat, agricultural industries go kaizen

Morocco
Bulgarian royal family tips scales against ambassador appointment

Algeria
Magazine Afrique-Asie makes an Algerian-angled comeback

Morocco
MP delegation expected in Paris to talk football World Cup and Africa Cup of Nations

Morocco
Uber is back and preparing to launch its home delivery service

Libya
Who is to be appointed French ambassador to Tripoli?

Spotlight | Libya
Commander Hamza's deadly attack rocks Tripoli to the core

North Africa
Hakim el-Karoui enlists heavyweights for his new think tank

North Africa
Crippled Union for the Mediterranean seeks resources

Morocco
From Paris to Casablanca, the Moroccan brain gain is underway

Spotlight | Morocco
Rabat and Paris lay the groundwork for Mohammed VI's state visit

Libya
ICC targets Khalifa Haftar, following torture video

Algeria
PSG President Nasser Al-Khelaïfi covets Algerian tennis ace

Tunisia
BMICE seeks to relaunch Maghreb banking cooperation

Morocco
Royal Air Maroc and Airbus locked in tense negotiations

Morocco
Engie readies right-hand man for OCP megaproject

Angola, Morocco
Moroccan Karim Bouhout pushing to realise oil ambitions in Angola

Spotlight | Libya
Arkenu Oil: PM Dabaiba snarled in oil deal scandal

Morocco
Invest Hong Kong plans stop in Casablanca

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North Africa

Morocco Dislog selects CFG Bank to manage its IPO

Algeria, Guinea-Bissau Arezki family wins bid for new strategic project

Inner circles | North Africa Italian PM Meloni spins a business web from Rabat to Cairo

Algeria Macron extends hand to Sétif in memorial gesture

Morocco The rising stars of France and Morocco's improved relations

Tunisia USAID: Development programmes interrupted by Donald Trump

Morocco In Paris and Rabat, agricultural industries go kaizen

Morocco Bulgarian royal family tips scales against ambassador appointment

Algeria Magazine Afrique-Asie makes an Algerian-angled comeback

Morocco MP delegation expected in Paris to talk football World Cup and Africa Cup of Nations

Morocco Uber is back and preparing to launch its home delivery service

Libya Who is to be appointed French ambassador to Tripoli?

Spotlight | Libya Commander Hamza's deadly attack rocks Tripoli to the core

North Africa Hakim el-Karoui enlists heavyweights for his new think tank

North Africa Crippled Union for the Mediterranean seeks resources

Morocco From Paris to Casablanca, the Moroccan brain gain is underway

Spotlight | Morocco Rabat and Paris lay the groundwork for Mohammed VI's state visit

Libya ICC targets Khalifa Haftar, following torture video

Algeria PSG President Nasser Al-Khelaïfi covets Algerian tennis ace

Tunisia BMICE seeks to relaunch Maghreb banking cooperation

Morocco Royal Air Maroc and Airbus locked in tense negotiations

Morocco Engie readies right-hand man for OCP megaproject

Angola, Morocco Moroccan Karim Bouhout pushing to realise oil ambitions in Angola

Spotlight | Libya Arkenu Oil: PM Dabaiba snarled in oil deal scandal

Morocco Invest Hong Kong plans stop in Casablanca

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DRC
Washington deal: intricacies behind Tshisekedi's poker move

Namibia
Namibia oil utopia hangs on TotalEnergies' final investment decision

Morocco
Dislog selects CFG Bank to manage its IPO

Algeria, Guinea-Bissau
Arezki family wins bid for new strategic project

Inner circles | North Africa
Italian PM Meloni spins a business web from Rabat to Cairo

Algeria
Macron extends hand to Sétif in memorial gesture

Morocco
The rising stars of France and Morocco's improved relations

Tunisia
USAID: Development programmes interrupted by Donald Trump

Morocco
In Paris and Rabat, agricultural industries go kaizen

Morocco
Bulgarian royal family tips scales against ambassador appointment

Algeria
Magazine Afrique-Asie makes an Algerian-angled comeback

Morocco
MP delegation expected in Paris to talk football World Cup and Africa Cup of Nations

Morocco
Uber is back and preparing to launch its home delivery service

Libya
Who is to be appointed French ambassador to Tripoli?

Spotlight | Libya
Commander Hamza's deadly attack rocks Tripoli to the core

North Africa
Hakim el-Karoui enlists heavyweights for his new think tank

North Africa
Crippled Union for the Mediterranean seeks resources

Morocco
From Paris to Casablanca, the Moroccan brain gain is underway

Spotlight | Morocco
Rabat and Paris lay the groundwork for Mohammed VI's state visit

Libya
ICC targets Khalifa Haftar, following torture video

Algeria
PSG President Nasser Al-Khelaïfi covets Algerian tennis ace

Tunisia
BMICE seeks to relaunch Maghreb banking cooperation

Morocco
Royal Air Maroc and Airbus locked in tense negotiations

Morocco
Engie readies right-hand man for OCP megaproject

Angola, Morocco
Moroccan Karim Bouhout pushing to realise oil ambitions in Angola

Spotlight | Libya
Arkenu Oil: PM Dabaiba snarled in oil deal scandal

Morocco
Invest Hong Kong plans stop in Casablanca