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North Africa

Algeria
General Athmane Tartag moved to house arrest

The ailing former security chief will serve the rest of his prison sentence under house arrest in Oran in western Algeria.

Subscribers only Politics 20.09.2024

Libya
Foreign vessels make beeline for eastern Libya despite oil blockages

The port and oil installations of Marsa el-Brega in eastern Libya on 24 September 2020. © AFP

Subscribers only Energy 19.09.2024

Egypt
EU to finance new wastewater treatment plant in northern Egypt

The European Investment Bank is to co-finance the construction of a wastewater treatment plant in Kafr el-Sheik, in the north of the country. The project is expected to cost €23m.

Subscribers only Business 18.09.2024

Algeria
Ambassador Saïd Moussi posted to Lisbon after Paris withdrawal

The seasoned Algerian diplomat, who left France in July after being recalled from the embassy following Emmanuel Macron's approval of Morocco's autonomy plan for the Western Sahara, is set to be appointed ambassador to Portugal.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 17.09.2024

Morocco
As retail crisis ensues, Salwa Akhannouch launches new business

The wife of Morocco's prime minister has just created a new business within holding firm Aksal, the country's leader in retail and co-owner of the Morocco Mall in Casablanca.

Subscribers only Business 16.09.2024

Morocco
Rabat and Abidjan to make military cooperation official

After months of negotiations, Morocco and Ivory Coast are about to sign a military deal that will increase synergy between their two armed forces.

Subscribers only Defence 16.09.2024

Inner circles | Morocco
Fouzi Lekjâa, a skilful player in football and state finance

Head of Morocco's football and with no political affiliation, Lekjâa is a shrewd negotiator who also leads the ministry responsible for the budget. He has a reputation for pugnacity and can count on the unfailing support of his early allies.

Subscribers only Politics, Business 13.09.2024

Fouzi Lekjâa receives the Best Team Award at the 2023 CAF Awards in Marrakesh, Morocco, 11 December 2023.

Libya
Libyan national oil company boss takes distance amid political crisis

The head of the National Oil Corp, Farhat Omar Bengdara, is now in the US, having been absent from the domestic scene since the ousting of the central bank's governor. That event has led to the suspension of oil production at some fields.

Subscribers only Finance, Energy 13.09.2024

Farhat Omar Bengdara (centre), chair of the NOC, in Tripoli, Libya, 14 July 2022.

Algeria, Mauritania
Algerian Union Bank's rocky start in Nouakchott

The Algerian Union Bank's Mauritanian branch is struggling to achieve its targets a year after its arrival. Despite President Abdelmadjid Tebboune's support, business with Algerian firms wanting to move into the country has been slow.

Subscribers only Finance 12.09.2024

Morocco
Rabat rolls out red carpet for Russian wheat

Under pressure from millers, Moroccan authorities have resumed imports of Russian wheat after a two-year virtual absence. Moscow is now the country's second-largest supplier.

Subscribers only Commodity traders 11.09.2024

Grains are loaded onto a ship at the Russian port of Rostov-on-Don on 26 July 2022

Morocco
Western Sahara: MEPs challenge Josep Borrell

In a letter sent to the head of European foreign affairs on 10 September, a dozen MEPs condemned the change in policy on Western Sahara brought about in July by Emmanuel Macron.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 11.09.2024

North Africa
Union for the Mediterranean frozen in run-up to election of secretary general

The cards have been reshuffled in the race to become UfM's secretary general after the front-runner, Jordanian national Yousef Bataineh, was appointed ambassador to the EU in August.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 10.09.2024

Libya
UN Libya envoy looks to High State Council to resolve central bank crisis

The head of the UN support mission in Libya, Stephanie Koury, is trying to agree a new central bank governor but must obtain the agreement of the High State Council's president, itself a deadlocked position following a disputed 6 August election.

Subscribers only Finance, Politics 09.09.2024

Morocco
One year after earthquakes, Rabat maintains firm control over Al Haouz reconstruction

Morocco prefers to use the special fund created in the immediate aftermath of the natural disaster and budget reallocations to rebuild damaged areas. It is limiting its reliance on international aid to local grassroots initiatives and NGOs.

Subscribers only Infrastructure, Finance 09.09.2024

Algeria
In run-up to the presidential election, Tebboune's lacklustre diplomatic record under scrutiny

The Algerian president's foreign policy record is unlikely to win him many votes as he runs for a second term in tomorrow's election, not least because of Algiers' souring relations with its neighbours.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 06.09.2024

Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune at the G7 summit in Borgo Egnazia, Puglia, Italy, 14 June 2024.

Libya
Dabaiba gets interior minister to oust Tripoli's militias

In the face of renewed political instability, the Libyan prime minister is further empowering Imad Trabelsi, who has been tasked with replacing the armed groups in Tripoli with forces under his control.

Free access Defence, Politics 05.09.2024

Libyan Interior Minister Imad Trabelsi on 2 July 2024 in Tripoli.

Africa
Saudi Arabia restructures African diplomatic corps

Saudi Arabia's minister of foreign affairs wants to minimise the number of decision makers on Africa in order to centralise power and maintain a firmer hand on major issues.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 04.09.2024

Morocco
Construction group Delta Holding lands Rif highway contract

The Fahim family, owners of the Delta Holding group and its subsidiary Grands Chantiers Routiers, is set to be involved in the major road project along the Mediterranean coast.

Subscribers only Business 03.09.2024

Libya
Ousted central bank governor flees with the keys

Having been fired by President Mohamed Al Menfi, Sadiq Al Kabir took the banking system's access codes with him when he left. His successor is already being challenged from all sides.

Subscribers only Finance 02.09.2024

CBL Governor Al Seddik Omar al-Kabir (left) and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Istanbul, Turkey, 27 April 2024.

Morocco
Aziz Akhannouch off to Beijing to talk future business

Moroccan Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch will head to Beijing for the China-Africa summit on 4 to 6 September.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 02.09.2024

Morocco
Rabat prepares grand return of Marrakech Air Show

The trade show is expecting an increased presence of military equipment exhibitors from Western Europe and North America for its first edition since 2018.

Subscribers only Defence 30.08.2024

Tunisia
Gulf princes cash in on Tunisian tennis star Ons Jabeur's image

Dubbed the 'minister of happiness', Ons Jabeur is probably the world's most popular Arab sportswoman, a status which has turned her into a precious symbol in the region. The Gulf states are keen to reap the benefits of this 'bankable' champion's aura.

Subscribers only Business 29.08.2024

Tunisian Ons Jabeur at the Canada tournament, in Toronto, 7 August 2024.

Morocco
From Kigali to Santo Domingo, Western Sahara serves as compass for Rabat's representation at investiture ceremonies

Rabat has been choosing who will attend various presidential inaugurations in Africa and Latin America according to those countries' level of recognition of its sovereignty over Western Sahara.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 28.08.2024

Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita in Berlin on 28 June 2024.

Tunisia
Former Marzouki security chief returns to the fore

Taoufik Gasmi has returned to the spotlight after eight years away as the new head of security for the ministry of foreign affairs as of 1 August.

Subscribers only Defence 27.08.2024

Mauritania, Morocco
Nouakchott surprised by Paris's Western Sahara policy change

The French government announced its change of position on the disputed Western Sahara without giving prior notice to Mauritanian President Mohamed Ould Ghazouani.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 26.08.2024

Mohamed Ould Ghazouani and Emmanuel Macron at the Élysée Palace on 29 May 2024.

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Africa
Massad Boulos, a free agent of Donald Trump's African diplomacy under close watch

DRC
The Tshisekedi clan's dangerous ties with cobalt looting "cartels"

North Africa

Algeria
General Athmane Tartag moved to house arrest

Libya
Foreign vessels make beeline for eastern Libya despite oil blockages

Egypt
EU to finance new wastewater treatment plant in northern Egypt

Algeria
Ambassador Saïd Moussi posted to Lisbon after Paris withdrawal

Morocco
As retail crisis ensues, Salwa Akhannouch launches new business

Morocco
Rabat and Abidjan to make military cooperation official

Inner circles | Morocco
Fouzi Lekjâa, a skilful player in football and state finance

Libya
Libyan national oil company boss takes distance amid political crisis

Algeria, Mauritania
Algerian Union Bank's rocky start in Nouakchott

Morocco
Rabat rolls out red carpet for Russian wheat

Morocco
Western Sahara: MEPs challenge Josep Borrell

North Africa
Union for the Mediterranean frozen in run-up to election of secretary general

Libya
UN Libya envoy looks to High State Council to resolve central bank crisis

Morocco
One year after earthquakes, Rabat maintains firm control over Al Haouz reconstruction

Algeria
In run-up to the presidential election, Tebboune's lacklustre diplomatic record under scrutiny

Libya
Dabaiba gets interior minister to oust Tripoli's militias

Africa
Saudi Arabia restructures African diplomatic corps

Morocco
Construction group Delta Holding lands Rif highway contract

Libya
Ousted central bank governor flees with the keys

Morocco
Aziz Akhannouch off to Beijing to talk future business

Morocco
Rabat prepares grand return of Marrakech Air Show

Tunisia
Gulf princes cash in on Tunisian tennis star Ons Jabeur's image

Morocco
From Kigali to Santo Domingo, Western Sahara serves as compass for Rabat's representation at investiture ceremonies

Tunisia
Former Marzouki security chief returns to the fore

Mauritania, Morocco
Nouakchott surprised by Paris's Western Sahara policy change

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Indigo Publications' websites

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Africa Massad Boulos, a free agent of Donald Trump's African diplomacy under close watch

DRC The Tshisekedi clan's dangerous ties with cobalt looting "cartels"

Simandou, Nimba and Zogota: the long and difficult road to the start of iron ore production

Cabo Delgado: a gas Eldorado and security nightmare

The Renaissance Dam – a national symbol but a regional quandary

Andry Rajoelina

African Development Bank

Paul Biya

Erik Prince

AFRICOM

North Africa

Algeria General Athmane Tartag moved to house arrest

Libya Foreign vessels make beeline for eastern Libya despite oil blockages

Egypt EU to finance new wastewater treatment plant in northern Egypt

Algeria Ambassador Saïd Moussi posted to Lisbon after Paris withdrawal

Morocco As retail crisis ensues, Salwa Akhannouch launches new business

Morocco Rabat and Abidjan to make military cooperation official

Inner circles | Morocco Fouzi Lekjâa, a skilful player in football and state finance

Libya Libyan national oil company boss takes distance amid political crisis

Algeria, Mauritania Algerian Union Bank's rocky start in Nouakchott

Morocco Rabat rolls out red carpet for Russian wheat

Morocco Western Sahara: MEPs challenge Josep Borrell

North Africa Union for the Mediterranean frozen in run-up to election of secretary general

Libya UN Libya envoy looks to High State Council to resolve central bank crisis

Morocco One year after earthquakes, Rabat maintains firm control over Al Haouz reconstruction

Algeria In run-up to the presidential election, Tebboune's lacklustre diplomatic record under scrutiny

Libya Dabaiba gets interior minister to oust Tripoli's militias

Africa Saudi Arabia restructures African diplomatic corps

Morocco Construction group Delta Holding lands Rif highway contract

Libya Ousted central bank governor flees with the keys

Morocco Aziz Akhannouch off to Beijing to talk future business

Morocco Rabat prepares grand return of Marrakech Air Show

Tunisia Gulf princes cash in on Tunisian tennis star Ons Jabeur's image

Morocco From Kigali to Santo Domingo, Western Sahara serves as compass for Rabat's representation at investiture ceremonies

Tunisia Former Marzouki security chief returns to the fore

Mauritania, Morocco Nouakchott surprised by Paris's Western Sahara policy change

The weekly summary

About Africa Intelligence

Subscription

Africa Intelligence on social media

Indigo Publications' websites

Africa
Massad Boulos, a free agent of Donald Trump's African diplomacy under close watch

DRC
The Tshisekedi clan's dangerous ties with cobalt looting "cartels"

Algeria
General Athmane Tartag moved to house arrest

Libya
Foreign vessels make beeline for eastern Libya despite oil blockages

Egypt
EU to finance new wastewater treatment plant in northern Egypt

Algeria
Ambassador Saïd Moussi posted to Lisbon after Paris withdrawal

Morocco
As retail crisis ensues, Salwa Akhannouch launches new business

Morocco
Rabat and Abidjan to make military cooperation official

Inner circles | Morocco
Fouzi Lekjâa, a skilful player in football and state finance

Libya
Libyan national oil company boss takes distance amid political crisis

Algeria, Mauritania
Algerian Union Bank's rocky start in Nouakchott

Morocco
Rabat rolls out red carpet for Russian wheat

Morocco
Western Sahara: MEPs challenge Josep Borrell

North Africa
Union for the Mediterranean frozen in run-up to election of secretary general

Libya
UN Libya envoy looks to High State Council to resolve central bank crisis

Morocco
One year after earthquakes, Rabat maintains firm control over Al Haouz reconstruction

Algeria
In run-up to the presidential election, Tebboune's lacklustre diplomatic record under scrutiny

Libya
Dabaiba gets interior minister to oust Tripoli's militias

Africa
Saudi Arabia restructures African diplomatic corps

Morocco
Construction group Delta Holding lands Rif highway contract

Libya
Ousted central bank governor flees with the keys

Morocco
Aziz Akhannouch off to Beijing to talk future business

Morocco
Rabat prepares grand return of Marrakech Air Show

Tunisia
Gulf princes cash in on Tunisian tennis star Ons Jabeur's image

Morocco
From Kigali to Santo Domingo, Western Sahara serves as compass for Rabat's representation at investiture ceremonies

Tunisia
Former Marzouki security chief returns to the fore

Mauritania, Morocco
Nouakchott surprised by Paris's Western Sahara policy change