US to withdraw troops from Niger by September Washington intends to maintain its diplomatic presence at the embassy in Niamey to salvage its foothold of influence in the Sahel as well as limit Russia's military inroads in Africa. North Africa
Pentagon confirms talks to withdraw US troops from Niger Washington failed to reach a compromise with junta leaders in Niamey, as Russia continues to make gains across the Sahel. North Africa
What Niger-US rupture says about Russia and West's shaky future in Sahel Niger’s decision to suspend military cooperation with the United States follows rising anti-Western sentiment in the region. North Africa
US aims to keep troops in Niger despite junta decision on ending counterterrorism ties Niger’s ruling military junta announced Saturday it was cutting ties with US special operations forces, threatening to undermine a key point of US influence as Russia expands its military foothold across Central Africa. North Africa
Breaking Last Updated: December 6, 2023, 4:28 pm US says Sudanese armed forces, RSF rebels committed war crimes North Africa
Junior energy firms to continue to lead hydrocarbons exploration in Morocco Morocco is hopeful that more gas discoveries will help mitigate its costly oil imports, but it will have to continue to rely on smaller energy firms for exploration efforts. Francisco Serrano In Lisbon, reporting on North Africa business
West looks away as Tunisia’s Saeid 'dismantles' democracy Along with expanding his presidential powers, President Kais Saied has nearly picked apart Tunisia's once-fledgling democracy; Western countries have barely responded. North Africa
Libyan artists turn to black comedy to show youth exploitation A play dubbed “Chocolate Egg” uses black comedy to show the exploitation of young Libyans by officials to lure them into military formations. North Africa
Is Italy pursuing a 'rebalancing' in North Africa? Algeria is set to double liquified natural gas exports to Europe as Algeria finesses ties with Italy. North Africa
Libya’s oil production unlikely to reach 2 million barrels per day ever again Pro: Libya hopes to increase oil production to over 2 million barrels per day in the medium term. Here's why that is unlikely to happen. (subscriber only, access with free trial) Gerald Kepes In Washington, DC, reporting on regional energy trends
Israel's foreign minister flies to Sudan ahead of signing Abraham Accords Israeli Foreign Minister Eli Cohen has returned from Sudan's capital Khartoum, ahead of signing the Abraham Accords with the country's military leaders. Israel
Tunisia's elections at 11% turnout, further shakes Kais Saeid's credibility Tunisian voters headed back to the polls to elect a new parliament after an unsuccessful first roundup, confirming predominant indifference to politics and concerns over their economic and social situation amid a soaring cost-of-living crisis. North Africa
Tunisia's migrants face new roadblock in popular smuggling route to Europe Thousands of Tunisians have taken the "Balkan Route" to Europe, but new visa restrictions in Serbia — a central stop in their path — are making the clandestine journey more arduous. North Africa
Tunisia’s food crisis will worsen without an IMF deal Francisco Serrano In Lisbon, reporting on North Africa business
Algeria-Italy energy ties strengthen with emission reduction deal Italy’s Eni and Algeria’s Sonatrach pledged to work together on carbon capture, green hydrogen and more during Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s official visit to Algeria. The North African country is exporting more gas to Europe in response to the Ukraine war. North Africa
Large Arab boycott of Libya conference as Italy's FM visits Egypt On the sidelines of a heavily boycotted Arab League consultative meeting, Egyptian officials met Italy's foreign minister to discuss illegal immigration from Libya, among other issues. Egypt
