Keywords: North Africa


Bayer Crop Science North Africa drives growth through innovation and sustainability

Bayer Crop Science North Africa held its 2026 annual convention in Marrakech. The event outlined the company's vision, priorities, and commitments to innovation and sustainability for regional agriculture. Leaders addressed challenges like climate change, regulations, and shifting markets.​ Amina......

Morocco's dams at decade-high levels as El Niño threat looms over water security

Morocco's dam reservoirs stood at 72.1% capacity as of March 21, 2026, a level not seen in nearly a decade, following what has been the wettest winter since 1981. After seven consecutive years of drought, the exceptional rainfall has provided welcome relief. However, international meteorological......

France and Morocco prepare major bilateral treaty

France plans to elevate its ties with Morocco through a landmark bilateral treaty, mirroring pacts it holds with key European capitals. This move follows President Emmanuel Macron's recent state visit and signals a strong commitment to the Maghreb and Europe alike. The agreement marks a promising......

Fava bean cultivation expands across Arab countries

Fava beans are a key staple crop widely grown across North Africa, particularly in Sudan, Egypt, Tunisia, Algeria, and Morocco. Valued for their high protein content and versatility in local diets, these beans contribute significantly to food security in the region. The cultivation of fava beans has......

Hezbollah visit to Tindouf stirs new fears over Iranian influence in North Africa

A recent visit by a Hezbollah-linked delegation to the Polisario-controlled Tindouf camps in southern Algeria has reignited concerns about Iran’s growing interference in North Africa. Analysts argue that the visit underscores Tehran’s deepening ties with the separatist Polisario Front, raising......

Morocco faces mounting pressures from organized crime networks

Morocco ranks 79th globally and 26th in Africa in the 2025 Global Organized Crime Index, published by the Geneva-based Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime. The study highlights significant concerns about human trafficking, drug transit, and governance challenges that hinder effective......

Massad Boulos announces upcoming U.S.-Hosted talks on the Sahara conflict

Washington, November 4, 2025 — Following the adoption of UN Security Council Resolution 2797 on the Sahara, the United States is set to take a new step in supporting the resolution of the conflict. Massad Boulos, Special Adviser to President Donald Trump for Africa,......

UN Security Council poised for decisive vote on Sahara resolution

The United Nations Security Council is preparing to vote on a new resolution concerning the Sahara dispute, marking a pivotal moment in a conflict that has spanned decades. From colonial claims to questions of self-determination, the legal and diplomatic dimensions of this issue have evolved to increasingly......

Tesla begins recruitment in Morocco, signaling regional expansion plans

Tesla has officially commenced recruitment efforts in Morocco, marking a significant step in its African expansion strategy. The electric vehicle giant is seeking a Country Sales & Delivery Leader to spearhead its operations in the country, signaling the start of commercial activities in Morocco. The......