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The latest news from North Africa, summarised in English country by country — Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya… — from the local press. 450 articles published.

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Map: Tunisia
🇹🇳 TunisiaHealth7 Aug 2026

Winds exceeding 70 km/h expected in Tunisia tonight

Tunisia will experience winds exceeding 70 kilometres per hour tonight, accompanied by thunderclouds. Night-time temperatures will range from 24 to 28 degrees in the north and highlands, and from 29 to 34 degrees elsewhere, according to the weather bulletin provided.

Source: Mosaïque FM

Moroccan MP denounces denial of COS’ONE services
🇲🇦 MoroccoPolitics7 Aug 2026

Moroccan MP denounces denial of COS’ONE services

A parliamentary question in Morocco reports complaints from members of the social welfare institution for electricity and water, who say they have been denied access to COS’ONE services. MP Nourredine M’dian raised the issue in the House of Representatives, according to the source text.

Source: Alalam

Map: Morocco
🇲🇦 MoroccoBusiness7 Aug 2026

Attijari forecasts bond rates will remain under pressure in 2026

Attijari Global Research believes the respite observed in the bond market in the second quarter of 2026 may not last. Pressure on rates is therefore expected to reappear in the second half, according to the latest analysis published by the Attijari group's research arm.

Source: Le Matin

FAF shortlist three candidates to coach Algeria
🇩🇿 AlgeriaSports6 Aug 2026

FAF shortlist three candidates to coach Algeria

The National Technical Directorate of the Algerian Football Federation (FAF) has shortlisted three names for the job of Algeria head coach. The list was drawn up on Thursday at an extraordinary meeting at the National Technical Centre, according to information published in the article, which does not identify the candidates.

Source: Algérie 360

Map: Morocco
🇲🇦 MoroccoTechnology6 Aug 2026

Partial solar eclipse expected in Morocco on 12 August

Morocco is expected to experience a partial solar eclipse on 12 August, according to information presented in the article. The electronic newspaper Al Alam says the phenomenon is due in the coming days, but the excerpt provided does not specify timings or viewing areas.

Source: Alalam

Map: Algeria
🇩🇿 AlgeriaPolitics6 Aug 2026

More Algerians are applying for Belgian visas in 2026

Algerians account for a growing share of visa statistics for Belgium in 2026, according to 2025–2026 figures updated by the Belgian Immigration Office. The data highlight several reasons for travel, the main ones of which are presented in the article on this trend.

Source: Algérie 360

Map: Morocco
🇲🇦 MoroccoBusiness5 Aug 2026

Moroccan transport operators threaten strike over unpaid subsidies

The National Coordination of Road Freight Transport Trade Unions is threatening to call a national strike in Morocco. It accuses Aziz Akhannouch’s government of failing to pay the June and July subsidies, despite announcing a new instalment covering the period from 16 to 31 July 2026, according to its statement.

Source: Alyaoum24

Map: Morocco
🇲🇦 MoroccoBusiness5 Aug 2026

Morocco’s growth reaches 4.9% in 2025, according to economic council

Morocco’s economic growth reached 4.9% in 2025, compared with 4.4% in 2024. The annual report of the Economic, Social and Environmental Council (CESE) also analyses social and environmental developments in the country, as well as its recommendations, according to the document published by the Council.

Source: Aujourd’hui le Maroc

Map: Morocco
🇲🇦 MoroccoPolitics5 Aug 2026

Istiqlal Party calls for review of migration incidents around Ceuta

Morocco’s Istiqlal Party is calling for a national assessment of the causes of irregular migration events around Ceuta and Melilla. It says the response should involve the state, political leaders, economic actors and civil society.

Source: Alyaoum24

Route 511 to connect Zayatine and Charguia in Tunis from 3 August
🇹🇳 TunisiaBusiness1 Aug 2026

Route 511 to connect Zayatine and Charguia in Tunis from 3 August

Tunis Transport Company will launch bus route No. 511 from Monday 3 August 2026. It will connect the Zayatine neighbourhood in El Omrane with the Charguia industrial zone to improve residents’ daily journeys.

Source: Kapitalis

Map: Tripoli, Libya
🇱🇾 LibyaPolitics1 Aug 2026

Protests over power cuts spread to Tripoli

Several cities in western Libya are seeing protests over power cuts. In Tripoli, residents have begun a civil disobedience movement and are demanding the government's resignation, increasing pressure on the authorities.

Source: Le Monde

Map: Morocco
🇲🇦 MoroccoPolitics31 Jul 2026

More than half of 60,000 migrants in Ceuta said to have returned

According to the Spanish authorities, 60,000 migrants reached Ceuta, a Spanish enclave in Morocco, within a few days, in an influx fuelled by viral rumours. Madrid says more than half have already returned, while Rabat is cooperating with repatriations; the Spanish toll mentions 60 deaths.

Source: France 24

Map: Libya
🇱🇾 LibyaBusiness30 Jul 2026

Construction advances on Libya’s eastern electronic gate

The National Development Agency (NDA) says work is progressing steadily on the eastern electronic gate of the International Highway. The infrastructure is located along the Sirte–Sokn route in Libya, but the available information does not specify the planned schedule or the next stages of construction.

Source: Libya Herald

Map: Libya
🇱🇾 LibyaHealth26 Jul 2026

Twenty-five Libyan doctors receive three weeks of training in China

Twenty-five Libyan doctors took part from 3 to 23 July in a three-week training course on paediatric techniques in China. China’s ambassador to Libya, Ma Xu liang, said the initiative had received support from the Chinese embassy in Libya.

Source: Libya Herald

Map: Algeria
🇩🇿 AlgeriaCulture24 Jul 2026

Algeria launches Mihan TV, first channel dedicated to vocational training

Algeria’s Ministry of Vocational Training and Education launched « Mihan TV » on Thursday evening, presented as the country’s first sector-specific media channel. The channel is intended to promote the vocational training system, as well as the trades and specialisations it offers.

Source: Algerie Eco

Map: Morocco
🇲🇦 MoroccoPolitics24 Jul 2026

Algerian singer Reda Taliani arrested in Morocco

Algerian singer Reda Taliani has been arrested in Morocco, according to information reported by ObservAlgérie. The available text does not specify the date of the arrest, the circumstances, or any possible legal proceedings.

Source: Observ'Algérie

Farrah El Dibany to portray Dalida in Cairo musical
🇪🇬 EgyptCulture23 Jul 2026

Farrah El Dibany to portray Dalida in Cairo musical

An Egyptian-French musical about Dalida’s life has been announced in Cairo to mark the 40th anniversary of the singer’s death. Egyptian mezzo-soprano Farrah El Dibany, French ambassador Éric Chevallier, director Khairy Beshara and writer Waleed Khairy took part in the press conference.

Source: Egypt Independent

Map: Egypt
🇪🇬 EgyptBusiness23 Jul 2026

Prolonged power cuts plunge several Egyptian governorates into darkness

Villages and towns in Qalyubia, the Red Sea, Port Said, Sharqia and Minya are experiencing prolonged power cuts, sometimes lasting several hours and occurring at irregular intervals. Occurring without warning, they are angering residents as temperatures and humidity remain high.

Source: Egypt Independent

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