Category: North Africa
Algeria Scandal in the African Union: suspicious briefcases filled with cash have been circulating in the hotel corridors hosting heads of african delegations.
Africa Eye Editorial Board . A bomb exploded within the African Union after journalistic sources revealed Algeria’s return to “briefcase diplomacy”. “The reports revealed a desperate attempt to buy influence and manipulate key decisions within the African Union. Since President Tebboune’s arrival in Addis Ababa, suspicious briefcases filled with cash have been circulating in the […]
Egypt Calls for Emergency Arab Summit to Counter U.S. Gaza Plan
Arab countries have unanimously rejected U.S. President Donald Trump’s plan to place Gaza under American control and expel its population to Egypt and Jordan. This decision was confirmed by Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty during a meeting with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on February 10, 2025. In response, Egypt announced an emergency Arab […]
Algeria and Niger Expand Energy Cooperation
Algeria has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Niger in the construction of an oil refinery with a minimum capacity of 100,000 barrels per day, along with a petrochemical plant in the Dosso region. This initiative aims to strengthen Niger’s petroleum industry and train specialists in the energy sector. During a meeting in Algiers on February […]
Libya Takes a Major Step Towards National Reconciliation
In a significant move towards ending years of political deadlock, the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) has announced the establishment of a consultative committee. This newly formed body is tasked with drafting proposals for the organization of national elections, a crucial step towards restoring political stability and fostering national reconciliation. The committee comprises […]
President Tebboune undertakes a major ministerial reshuffle in the Algerian government.
Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune announced a partial reshuffle of his government on Sunday February 1st 2025. Two ministers have been replaced: Laaziz Faid, Minister of Finance, and Fouad Hadji, Minister Delegate for Pharmaceutical Production in the Ministry of Industry. These decisions were made official in a press release issued by the Presidency. Abdelkrim Bouzred has […]
Morocco: Terrorist Cell Dismantled While Planning Attacks
Editorial : Africa Eye Based on accurate intelligence provided by the General Directorate for Territorial Surveillance (DGTS), the Central Bureau of Judicial Investigation (CBI) managed to foil an imminent terrorist plot in the early hours of Sunday morning, as the suspects were in the final stages of preparing to carry out explosive operations. According to […]
EU Welcomes the Appointment of Hanna Tetteh as New UN Envoy to Libya
The Head of the European Union Delegation to Libya, Nicola Orlando, welcomed the appointment of Hanna Serwaa Tetteh as the new Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL), In a post on his X account, Orlando reaffirmed the EU’s commitment to supporting UN mediation efforts […]
2025 CAF Champions League Quarter-Final Draw Approaches: Predictions and Possible Opponents
Football fans across Africa eagerly await the draw for the 2024-2025 CAF Champions League quarter-finals, one of the most prestigious continental competitions in recent years. The group stage saw the elimination of two major teams, while Egyptian clubs Al Ahly and Pyramids FC successfully advanced to the next round. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) […]
Search for Missing Truckers: Morocco, Burkina Faso, and Niger Cooperate
The fate of four Moroccan truck drivers who went missing between Burkina Faso and Niger last Saturday remains unclear. According to sources familiar with the matter, a crisis unit within the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation, and Moroccans Living Abroad is currently working alongside Morocco’s embassies in Burkina Faso and Niger, in close coordination […]
Tunisia at the 2025 World Economic Forum in Davos
Tunisia is participating in the World Economic Forum, which will be held in Davos, Switzerland, from January 20 to 23, 2025. The Tunisian delegation is headed by Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration, and Tunisians Abroad, Mohamed Ali Nafti, and Minister of Economy and Planning, Samir Abdel Hafidh. On the sidelines of the forum, the Minister […]
Egypt Calls for Applying Senegal River Basin Model to the Nile
Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdel Aty praised yesterday, Saturday, the successful cooperation among Senegal River Basin countries in managing their shared water resources. Speaking at a joint press conference in Cairo with his Senegalese counterpart, Yassine Fall, he described it as a model to be emulated, expressing hope that similar principles of consensus, partnership, and […]
Casablanca :Wholesale Market Achieves Record Performance in 2024
Editorial: Africa Eye The Casablanca Wholesale Market for Fruits and Vegetables recorded exceptional performance in 2024, with a record supply of 1,600,000 tons of goods and revenues reaching 177 million dirhams, marking a 10% increase compared to the previous year. These results highlight the market’s resilience and strong governance despite climatic challenges. The modernization of […]
Strong Growth in Domestic Demand in Morocco: 5.4% Increase in Q4 2024
Editorial: Africa Eye Domestic demand in Morocco experienced a notable rise of 5.4% in the fourth quarter of 2024, according to the High Commission for Planning (HCP), significantly supporting the country’s economic activity. This increase boosted the contribution of domestic demand to overall economic growth by 6.2 points. The HCP reported that household consumption continued […]
Guterres Calls for Urgent Climate Action to Avoid Catastrophic Climate Disasters
Editorial: Africa Eye Amid record-breaking temperatures in 2024, António Guterres, the UN Secretary-General, urged governments worldwide to present new national climate action plans this year to limit the global temperature rise to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels. Guterres emphasized the importance of supporting the most vulnerable populations to the impacts of climate change, warning that time […]
Mauritania begins liquefied natural gas production
Mauritania officially launched the production of liquefied natural gas (LNG) on Tuesday, starting from the Grand Tortue Ahmeyim offshore platform, a strategic project located between Mauritania and Senegal. Mohamed Ould Malainine Ould Khaled, Mauritania’s Minister of Energy and Petroleum, announced that the first drop of LNG was produced at 5:00 PM local time, marking an […]