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All the latest news from the Maghreb: politics, economy, society, culture, and geopolitics. A regional section covering Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia, Libya, and Mauritania.
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Libya: the NOC declares a state of emergency after drone attacks on the Zawiya refinery.
The Libyan National Oil Company (NOC) declared a state of emergency at the Zawiya refinery in the west of the country following several drone attacks targeting energy infrastructure… -
Egypt: Jasan Group launches a textile project worth 117 million dollars
The Chinese group Jasan Group plans to invest $117 million in a complex dedicated to textiles and clothing in Egypt. Located in the Qantara West industrial zone, within… -
Libya: the chief of military intelligence of Haftar’s army killed in an attack
Major General Fawzi Al-Mansouri, head of military intelligence in eastern Libya, was killed on Monday, August 10, in Benghazi by an explosive device placed under his vehicle. Authorities… -
Morocco: 43% of young graduates hold a job below their qualification level.
A World Bank report highlights the growing gap between the education of young Moroccans and the jobs they hold. Among higher education graduates aged 25 to 34, 43%… -
Trabzonspor: John Obi Mikel warns Mohamed Salah about the expectations of the supporters.
As Mohamed Salah is about to experience the vibrant atmosphere of Trabzonspor, John Obi Mikel has warned him about what awaits in Turkey. The former Nigerian midfielder promises… -
Niger: A former German hostage kidnapped in Niger has been rescued by Algerian authorities.
The Algerian Ministry of Defense announced on August 8 the rescue of Ulumaskan Sinan, a German national kidnapped in Niger more than two weeks earlier. He was recovered… -
CAN Women 2026: the semi-final posters
The final four of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations is now known. Cameroon and Malawi, who defeated Nigeria and Ghana respectively, have joined Morocco and Algeria… -
Ceuta: the AMDH reports at least 141 deaths during the migration crisis.
The Moroccan Association for Human Rights (AMDH) states that at least 141 people have died while trying to reach Ceuta, a Spanish enclave located on the Moroccan coast.… -
Spain: the situation of unaccompanied minors deemed “untenable” in Ceuta
The situation of unaccompanied foreign minors in Ceuta has become “untenable,” warned the president of the Spanish enclave, Juan Jesus Vivas, on Thursday. More than a thousand young… -
Gianni Infantino accused of promising the 2030 World Cup final to Morocco.
The FIFA president, Gianni Infantino, gathered several high-ranking officials from the world governing body of football on Wednesday in Morocco. The meeting, held behind closed doors near Rabat,… -
Morocco: FIFA apologizes after its private investment project and reaffirms its support for Infantino.
The leadership of the International Football Federation acknowledged on Wednesday that “errors” were made in managing its project to open up to private investors. Meeting urgently at the… -
Morocco: Aziz Akhannouch’s absence during the migration crisis in Ceuta sparks controversy
The private trip of Moroccan Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch, at a time when Ceuta was facing unprecedented migrant arrivals, has sparked criticism in Morocco. Several media outlets claim… -
CAN Women 2026: against Nigeria, Egypt wants to exit the competition with dignity.
Already eliminated after two defeats in the group stage, Egypt wants to end its Women’s Africa Cup of Nations 2026 on a positive note. Before facing Nigeria, the… -
Morocco claims to have warned Spain about the risks in Ceuta before the migration crisis.
Morocco claims to have alerted Spain at the end of July about the risk of an increase in migratory pressure on Ceuta. A high-ranking Moroccan official, speaking on… -
Morocco will host Africa’s first waste-to-energy power plant.
The city of Casablanca has entrusted a consortium that includes Nareva, Kanadevia Inova, and I-Environment Investments with the task of constructing a large waste treatment and recovery center… -
Ceuta Crisis: The Hypothesis of Moroccan Instrumentalization
Since the end of July 2026, the Spanish enclave of Ceuta in North Africa has been experiencing the most significant wave of migratory arrivals ever recorded at its… -
Morocco: families are searching for their missing relatives after perilous crossings to Ceuta.
The illegal crossing of migrants from Morocco to the Spanish enclave of Ceuta has resulted in at least 11 deaths, according to the Moroccan Ministry of the Interior.… -
Mauritania intensifies its aerial sowing to combat desertification.
Mauritania has recently launched a new aerial seeding campaign aimed at restoring its vegetation cover. About three tons of tree seeds have been scattered across areas in nine… -
Feminine CAN 2026: Cameroon, Morocco, and Algeria qualify for the quarter-finals
The group phase of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations has delivered its first verdicts. Cameroon, Morocco, and Algeria are the first teams to secure their places… -
FIFA Ranking July 2026: Morocco still leads, Benin stays put, the top 20 African teams
FIFA revealed its new world ranking on Monday, published the day after the 2026 World Cup. On the African front, Morocco maintains its status as the top nation… -
Tunisia: Moein Chaâbani appointed coach of the Carthage Eagles
The Tunisian Football Federation has found a successor for Hervé Renard. After several weeks of uncertainty, Moein Chaâbani is leaving RS Berkane to take the reins of the… -
CDM 2026: “He’s not here by chance,” Didier Deschamps praises Morocco ahead of the quarter-final against France.
Just hours before the quarter-final of the 2026 World Cup between France and Morocco, Didier Deschamps was particularly complimentary about the Atlas Lions. The coach of the Blues… -
World Cup 2026: Ismaël Saibari ruled out for the clash Morocco – France
Morocco will have to do without Ismaël Saibari for their quarter-final match against France this Thursday in the 2026 World Cup. Injured in the previous round against Canada,… -
2026 World Cup: the complete schedule of the quarter-finals
The quarterfinals of the 2026 World Cup are now established. The eight last nations still in the race will face off starting Thursday to secure a spot in… -
World Cup 2026: Egypt cries foul after the Pharaohs’ elimination
Egypt came very close to a stunning feat against Argentina before bowing out in the last minutes of the Round of 16 at the 2026 World Cup. After… -
World Cup 2026: Mostafa Ziko denounces “unjust” officiating after Egypt’s elimination
The elimination of Egypt against Argentina (3-2) in the round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup leaves a bitter taste for the Pharaohs. Very upset after the… -
World Cup 2026: the official line-ups of Argentina – Egypt
Argentina and Egypt are vying for a place in the quarter-finals of the 2026 World Cup this Tuesday. Both coaches have revealed their starting elevens for this match,… -
World Cup 2026: the complete schedule of the Round of 16
With victories for Argentina against Cape Verde (3-2) and Colombia against Ghana (1-0), we now know the 16 teams qualified for the knockout stage of the 2026 World… -
World Cup 2026: Riyad Mahrez announces his international retirement after Algeria’s elimination
The adventure of Riyad Mahrez with the Fennecs has come to an end. After Algeria’s elimination against Switzerland (2-0) in the Round of 16 of the 2026 World… -
Official: Moroccan Saïbari signs with Bayern Munich until 2031
Bayern Munich has officially announced the arrival of Ismaël Saïbari, an attacking midfielder from PSV Eindhoven, who has signed a long-term deal with the German giant. An ambitious…
