Analysis North Africa’s rail race spurred by World Cup, trade and bullet trains Algeria, Egypt, Morocco and Tunisia are betting on high-speed rail, long-distance routes and expanded networks to improve their economic outlook and project power. By Samuel Wendel In Washington, DC, reporting on regional business and tech
In photos: Muslims kick off Eid al-Adha across the Middle East The holiday’s arrival cast a spotlight on deepening humanitarian crises, leadership transitions and shifting regional dynamics. Saudi Arabia
Morocco’s agricultural, fishing sectors plunge in 2024 amid drought, climate strain Agriculture is a pillar of the Moroccan economy, and in 2023, it amounted to more than 11% of the country’s gross domestic product. Morocco
Algeria-France crisis peaks as Algiers expels 12 diplomats: What we know A rift between Algeria and France has heated up on Monday as Algiers ordered a dozen French diplomats out of the country. Algeria
Analysis Growing arms race tests Morocco’s military tech edge, Israel ties By Samuel Wendel In Washington, DC, reporting on regional business and tech
Analysis Relations between France, Algeria grow cooler over Morocco ties The latest trip of French President Emmanuel Macron to Rabat was the last straw in the already shaky relations between Paris and Algiers. By Rina Bassist In Paris, reporting on Israeli politics and European affairs
As floods ravage Spain, Morocco utilizes disaster diplomacy, offers help Relations between Morocco and Spain are warming after years of tensions, and a railway linkage project is gaining momentum. Morocco
Middle East businesses lack clear climate guidelines, WEF report warns Middle Eastern and North African companies face increasing pressure from investors, regulators and global markets to strengthen transparency and adopt more sustainable business models. Morocco
France, Morocco ink over $10B in deals during Macron visit King Mohammed VI welcomed Macron to Morocco as part of a three-day visit by the French president in which around 20 deals were agreed upon. Morocco
Analysis In Morocco, France's Macron dangles Western Sahara concessions to mend ties After years of diplomatic disputes, French President Emmanuel Macron is adamant on repairing ties with Morocco. By Rina Bassist In Paris, reporting on Israeli politics and European affairs
Analysis What's behind China's deepening engagement with Morocco? Morocco is becoming increasingly attractive to Chinese investors for a variety of reasons. By Sabena Siddiqui In Karachi, reporting on South Asia, Middle East, Iran
At Africa summit, China elevates ties with Libya, invests $14M in Egypt The Sino-Libyan pact was announced Wednesday by Chinese President Xi Jinping and President of the Libyan Presidency Council Mohamed al-Menfi at the FOCAC summit in Beijing. Libya
Analysis How Morocco-UAE economic agreement could usher in new era of bilateral trade With its CEPA program, Abu Dhabi is not only expanding its network of trade and investment partners; it is getting closer to achieving its strategic goal of increasing its non-oil foreign trade. By Sabena Siddiqui In Karachi, reporting on South Asia, Middle East, Iran
Morocco turns to Turkey for weapons imports as Israel ties strain over Gaza Francisco Serrano In Lisbon, reporting on North Africa business
Analysis As Mali’s junta pokes at Algeria, what’s at stake for North Africa and Sahel? Three years after severing its ties with Morocco, Algeria faces challenges in its relations with Mali and other Sahel countries. By Rina Bassist In Paris, reporting on Israeli politics and European affairs
Analysis Can France restore Morocco ties without shifting on Western Sahara? On a visit to Rabat, French Foreign minister Stephane Sejourne acknowledged for the first time the importance of the Western Sahara issue for Moroccan diplomacy, but did not commit to any movement by Paris on the issue. By Rina Bassist In Paris, reporting on Israeli politics and European affairs
Morocco-Spain thaw continues with investment pledge, aerospace deal Spain and Morocco have historically been at odds over Western Sahara, migration and territorial disputes. Morocco