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
North African tourism hinges on stability in Europe and at home in 2023 PRO: Will tourism revenues make a comeback in North Africa in 2023? Here's what we're expecting. (access with one-week free trial) Francisco Serrano In Lisbon, reporting on North Africa business
Why Tunisian InstaDeep’s $682m exit may not mark Maghreb's turning point While mega exits have historically upturned ecosystems across the world, Tunisia and the Maghreb region contain hurdles that make such shifts less likely. North Africa
Even after the 'visa war,' the bad and the ugly lingers between EU, Global South Continuing immigration pressures complicate relations for both aging Europe and the nations to the south and east with booming populations. North Africa
Tunisia jails all-women jihadist group Tunisian authorities jailed a group of women believed to have plotted to assassinate a former minister. North Africa
CIA director Bill Burns arrives in Libya on surprise visit Burns visit is most senior for a US official to Libya since President Joe Biden took office in January 2021. North Africa
Algeria, Sonatrach banking on high energy prices for 2023 Francisco Serrano In Lisbon, reporting on North Africa business
Oil pollution threatens Libyan oases The populated areas near the oil fields in northeast Libya are suffering from pollution resulting from oil-related operations, in the absence of any action from authorities. North Africa
Morocco, Tunisia to face bloated energy costs over 2023-2024 Francisco Serrano In Lisbon, reporting on North Africa business
French foreign minister in Morocco ahead of Macron visit French Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna is in Rabat to prepare for next month's visit by French President Emmanuel Macron. North Africa
Culture Morocco loses to France, exits World Cup after heroic performance Morocco became the first Arabic-speaking and African nation ever to reach the World Cup semifinals and has won over millions of fans across the world. North Africa
Biden rebooting relations with Africa at summit, ahead of 2023 visit Countries in the region have received little attention from US officials in the run-up to the meeting, as Washington neglected the continent and is lagging in its influence compared to Russia and China. Egypt
