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Algeria
Wide-ranging ambassador reshuffle encompasses Moscow, Ankara and Damas

The countries in question are of strategic importance to Algiers, not least Russia.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 03.04.2025

Libya
NOC under pressure to pay for fuel as barter system ends

Although fuel imports continued in March, the National Oil Corporation remains unable to pay these bills. The Libyan Central Bank is also alarmed at the fall in crude oil revenues.

Subscribers only Energy, Business 02.04.2025

Spotlight | Algeria, Morocco
Paris's diverging relations with Algiers and Rabat determine Danone's fate

Milk cartons in a shop in Algiers, 17 November 2021.© Ramzi Boudina/Reuters

Subscribers only Business 02.04.2025

Morocco
China's Wisdom Motor mulls factory to avoid Trump tariffs

The Hong Kong-based electric commercial vehicle manufacturer is considering launching operations in the kingdom in order to get round the US government's anti-China trade policy.

Subscribers only Business 01.04.2025

Morocco
France's energy representatives to head for talks in south of kingdom

Emmanuel Macron's special correspondent for France's energy partnership with Morocco Gérard Mestrallet, will head to Ouarzazate on 23 April, accompanied by Industry and Energy Minister Marc Ferracci.

Subscribers only Energy 01.04.2025

Egypt
The Egyptian military's ploy to secure their wheat purchases

The Banha grain silos, in Qalyubia Governorate, May 2024.© Khaled Elfiqi/Matrix Images/Reuters

Subscribers only Commodity Traders 31.03.2025

North Africa
Macron seeks new Mediterranean ambassador

After five years marked by successive crises with the Maghreb countries, Karim Amellal is preparing to step down as ambassador and interministerial delegate for the Mediterranean.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 31.03.2025

Inner Circle | Morocco
Moulay Hafid Elalamy makes his business comeback surrounded by trusted allies

With the acquisition of the Moroccan branch of Société Générale last year, the Saham founder confirmed his return to centre stage. To see through his new projects, this well-connected entrepreneur continues to rely on young protégés who are now established business figures in their own right.

Subscribers only Politics, Business 28.03.2025

Moulay Hafid Elalamy during the 68th FIFA Congress in Moscow, 13 June 2018.

Libya
NOC prevents three Swiss companies from seizing its shares in Mabruk Oil Operations

Libya's national oil company has won its legal battle against Jallouli Communications Group Easymedia, Sysmed Travel and Hôpital de la Tour, which had managed to seize its shares in the French subsidiary Mabruk Oil Operations.

Subscribers only Business 28.03.2025

Spotlight | Morocco
NEO Motors prospects for new business with Mohammed VI's backing

The manufacturer of 100% Moroccan vehicles, which began to roll off the production line in 2023, is taking advantage of its political connections and stepping up a gear.

Subscribers only Business 27.03.2025

Mohammed VI at the presentation of NEO Motors Moroccan-made vehicles in Rabat, 15 May 2023.

Libya
Sanctioned Belarusian carrier Rada Airlines resumes service in Libyan skies

The Minsk-Benghazi axis has been taking shape for several weeks now, with the exchange of high-level visits and regular flights by the notorious airline to eastern Libya.

Subscribers only Defence, Diplomacy 27.03.2025

Algeria
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot expected in Algiers

The head of French diplomacy Jean-Noël Barrot is planning a trip to Algiers in early April. An emissary from the Elysée Palace already discreetly visited the Algerian capital at the end of March.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 26.03.2025

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot in Jakarta, Indonesia, 26 March 2025.

Libya
Shipbuilder Penguin International sends a landing ship to Benghazi

A Penguin International landing craft was docked between mid-January and mid-March at the capital Cyrenaica's port.

Subscribers only Defence 26.03.2025

Morocco
Azura recruits headhunter Egon Zehnder

The French-Moroccan agricultural group is looking to recuit a chief financial officer and chief strategist to counter its recent setbacks with the European Union.

Subscribers only Business 25.03.2025

Morocco
French delegations to woo Morocco in April

From Francophone regions meeting in Laâyoune to the International Agricultural Show, next month will see a whole host of French officials visiting the kingdom.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 24.03.2025

Morocco
Islamabad, discreet supplier to the Royal Armed Forces

In recent years, Morocco and Pakistan have stepped up their military cooperation, notably through the sale of optical equipment for the armed forces.

Subscribers only Defence, Business 24.03.2025

Morocco
Sugar producer Cosumar and trader Wilmar struggle to finalise separation

Cosumar has been trying for nearly two years to sell its shares to Wilmar in what was their joint venture in Casablanca. The Singaporean trader has reservations, as well as an issue over some land.

Subscribers only Commodity Traders 21.03.2025

Tunisia
Judges investigate Makram Jelassi, ex-Justice Minister adviser

Longtime confidant of Leïla Jaffel, the magistrate is suspected of setting up an extortion scheme to help prominent figures flee the country.

Subscribers only Politics 21.03.2025

Libya
General Hassan al-Zadma crystallises tribal tensions in Fezzan

The conflict between the head of the 128 Brigade, Hassan al-Zadma, and the Haftar clan is creating hostility among the Toubous and the Ouled Suleiman. This could compromise General Khalifa Haftar's alliances, including with Niger.

Free access Defence, Politics, Diplomacy 20.03.2025

Morocco
The Left pressures European Parliament president over Western Sahara

By promoting Morocco's agricultural interests, lobbying firm Rud Pedersen has attracted criticism from left-wing MEPs. Having called for a boycott this month, the latter have now sent a letter to Roberta Metsola.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 20.03.2025

European Parliament President Roberta Metsola in Strasbourg, France, on 11 March 2025.

Spotlight | Libya
Arkenu Oil central to Abdelhamid Dabaiba and Khalifa Haftar pact

The management of the local junior, the only private Libyan oil company authorised by the national oil company to produce and export petroleum, includes people close to Prime Minister Dabaiba as well as members of the Haftar clan.

Subscribers only Energy, Politics 19.03.2025

Egypt
Washington to reduce military aid to Cairo

The United States has announced a reduction in its military funding to Egypt. This unprecedented decision could be the first step towards a wider review of their cooperation.

Subscribers only Defence, Diplomacy 19.03.2025

Abdel Fattah al-Sisi in Washington, DC on 14 December 2022.

Morocco
Mohammed VI installs Benchaâboun at Maroc Telecom to please Abu Dhabi

Maroc Telecom, majority-owned by Abu Dhabi, has a new boss, former economy minister Mohamed Benchaâboun.

Subscribers only Business, Diplomacy 19.03.2025

Algeria
Algiers threatens to evict French ambassadors from their historic home

Will French ambassadors no longer be able to admire the view of the bay from their long-term home, the Villa des Oliviers? The Algerian authorities are considering repossessing the building and removing the current residents.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 18.03.2025

Stéphane Romatet, French ambassador to Algeria, in Paris, 3 March 2022.

Tunisia
Construction group SNC-Lavalin completes withdrawal from North Africa

AtkinsRéalis (formerly SNC-Lavalin) is ending its activities in the Maghreb. The Canadian group has been hit by a number of corruption scandals, particularly in Tunisia and Libya.

Subscribers only Business 18.03.2025

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North Africa

Algeria
Wide-ranging ambassador reshuffle encompasses Moscow, Ankara and Damas

Libya
NOC under pressure to pay for fuel as barter system ends

Spotlight | Algeria, Morocco
Paris's diverging relations with Algiers and Rabat determine Danone's fate

Morocco
China's Wisdom Motor mulls factory to avoid Trump tariffs

Morocco
France's energy representatives to head for talks in south of kingdom

Egypt
The Egyptian military's ploy to secure their wheat purchases

North Africa
Macron seeks new Mediterranean ambassador

Inner Circle | Morocco
Moulay Hafid Elalamy makes his business comeback surrounded by trusted allies

Libya
NOC prevents three Swiss companies from seizing its shares in Mabruk Oil Operations

Spotlight | Morocco
NEO Motors prospects for new business with Mohammed VI's backing

Libya
Sanctioned Belarusian carrier Rada Airlines resumes service in Libyan skies

Algeria
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot expected in Algiers

Libya
Shipbuilder Penguin International sends a landing ship to Benghazi

Morocco
Azura recruits headhunter Egon Zehnder

Morocco
French delegations to woo Morocco in April

Morocco
Islamabad, discreet supplier to the Royal Armed Forces

Morocco
Sugar producer Cosumar and trader Wilmar struggle to finalise separation

Tunisia
Judges investigate Makram Jelassi, ex-Justice Minister adviser

Libya
General Hassan al-Zadma crystallises tribal tensions in Fezzan

Morocco
The Left pressures European Parliament president over Western Sahara

Spotlight | Libya
Arkenu Oil central to Abdelhamid Dabaiba and Khalifa Haftar pact

Egypt
Washington to reduce military aid to Cairo

Morocco
Mohammed VI installs Benchaâboun at Maroc Telecom to please Abu Dhabi

Algeria
Algiers threatens to evict French ambassadors from their historic home

Tunisia
Construction group SNC-Lavalin completes withdrawal from North Africa

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North Africa

Algeria Wide-ranging ambassador reshuffle encompasses Moscow, Ankara and Damas

Libya NOC under pressure to pay for fuel as barter system ends

Spotlight | Algeria, Morocco Paris's diverging relations with Algiers and Rabat determine Danone's fate

Morocco China's Wisdom Motor mulls factory to avoid Trump tariffs

Morocco France's energy representatives to head for talks in south of kingdom

Egypt The Egyptian military's ploy to secure their wheat purchases

North Africa Macron seeks new Mediterranean ambassador

Inner Circle | Morocco Moulay Hafid Elalamy makes his business comeback surrounded by trusted allies

Libya NOC prevents three Swiss companies from seizing its shares in Mabruk Oil Operations

Spotlight | Morocco NEO Motors prospects for new business with Mohammed VI's backing

Libya Sanctioned Belarusian carrier Rada Airlines resumes service in Libyan skies

Algeria French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot expected in Algiers

Libya Shipbuilder Penguin International sends a landing ship to Benghazi

Morocco Azura recruits headhunter Egon Zehnder

Morocco French delegations to woo Morocco in April

Morocco Islamabad, discreet supplier to the Royal Armed Forces

Morocco Sugar producer Cosumar and trader Wilmar struggle to finalise separation

Tunisia Judges investigate Makram Jelassi, ex-Justice Minister adviser

Libya General Hassan al-Zadma crystallises tribal tensions in Fezzan

Morocco The Left pressures European Parliament president over Western Sahara

Spotlight | Libya Arkenu Oil central to Abdelhamid Dabaiba and Khalifa Haftar pact

Egypt Washington to reduce military aid to Cairo

Morocco Mohammed VI installs Benchaâboun at Maroc Telecom to please Abu Dhabi

Algeria Algiers threatens to evict French ambassadors from their historic home

Tunisia Construction group SNC-Lavalin completes withdrawal from North Africa

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Algeria
Wide-ranging ambassador reshuffle encompasses Moscow, Ankara and Damas

Libya
NOC under pressure to pay for fuel as barter system ends

Spotlight | Algeria, Morocco
Paris's diverging relations with Algiers and Rabat determine Danone's fate

Morocco
China's Wisdom Motor mulls factory to avoid Trump tariffs

Morocco
France's energy representatives to head for talks in south of kingdom

Egypt
The Egyptian military's ploy to secure their wheat purchases

North Africa
Macron seeks new Mediterranean ambassador

Inner Circle | Morocco
Moulay Hafid Elalamy makes his business comeback surrounded by trusted allies

Libya
NOC prevents three Swiss companies from seizing its shares in Mabruk Oil Operations

Spotlight | Morocco
NEO Motors prospects for new business with Mohammed VI's backing

Libya
Sanctioned Belarusian carrier Rada Airlines resumes service in Libyan skies

Algeria
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot expected in Algiers

Libya
Shipbuilder Penguin International sends a landing ship to Benghazi

Morocco
Azura recruits headhunter Egon Zehnder

Morocco
French delegations to woo Morocco in April

Morocco
Islamabad, discreet supplier to the Royal Armed Forces

Morocco
Sugar producer Cosumar and trader Wilmar struggle to finalise separation

Tunisia
Judges investigate Makram Jelassi, ex-Justice Minister adviser

Libya
General Hassan al-Zadma crystallises tribal tensions in Fezzan

Morocco
The Left pressures European Parliament president over Western Sahara

Spotlight | Libya
Arkenu Oil central to Abdelhamid Dabaiba and Khalifa Haftar pact

Egypt
Washington to reduce military aid to Cairo

Morocco
Mohammed VI installs Benchaâboun at Maroc Telecom to please Abu Dhabi

Algeria
Algiers threatens to evict French ambassadors from their historic home

Tunisia
Construction group SNC-Lavalin completes withdrawal from North Africa