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An Egyptian report presents the BRICS’ main partners in trade with Egypt and the goods concerned. The document, published on 12 September 2026 by Egypt’s public information body, details bilateral economic relations, according to daily newspaper Youm7.
Source: Youm7
Statements attributed to Israel recognise Spanish sovereignty over Ceuta and Melilla, two territories at the heart of relations with Morocco. The position, presented as a political shock for Rabat, concerns the territorial status of the two cities, according to the source text provided.
Source: El Khabar
The gold pound traded at 50,200 Egyptian pounds on the local market on Sunday 13 September 2026. Prices for different gold categories also showed relative stability, according to an update of prices published by the Egyptian daily Al-Youm al-Sabaa.
Source: Youm7
Egyptian MP Farag Fathi Farag believes that the country’s participation in the BRICS group could open up new prospects for economic cooperation. He specifically mentioned President Abdel Fattah al-Sissi’s attendance at the group’s 18th summit, held in New Delhi, according to Egyptian daily Al-Youm al-Sabea.
Source: Youm7
Egyptian MP Ramadan Bati’a sees President Abdel Fattah al-Sissi’s participation in the 18th BRICS summit as confirmation of active economic diplomacy. He believes this presence reflects Egypt’s desire to diversify its international partnerships, according to Egyptian daily Al-Youm al-Sabea.
Source: Youm7
Egyptian club Zamalek has postponed talks on renewing left-back Ahmed Fattouh’s contract, which expires at the end of the season. The player is demanding payment of his outstanding dues and financial compensation before deciding his future, reports Egyptian daily Al-Youm Al-Sabea.
Source: Youm7
The Spanish government says more than 5,300 migrants who remained in Ceuta after July’s influx have returned to Morocco within a month. The figure comes as Spanish authorities face pressure to restore calm in the enclave, which is experiencing growing tensions, according to official figures.
Source: Alyaoum24
Drug seizures are increasing in Tunisia, while the authorities stress international cooperation to combat trafficking networks. Mohamed Ali Chaïbi, head of the anti-drug unit of the El Gorjani judicial police, notably cites coordination with neighbouring countries, according to his statements.
Source: Mosaïque FM
In Agadir, Istiqlal’s Moroccan candidates stepped up their mobilisation ahead of the 23 September election. Jamal Diouani presented his record and commitments, Kenza Ghiouh mobilised women in the audience, while Said Azkar conveyed the expectations of seafarers and residents of Agadir Ida-Outanane, according to Alalam.
Source: Alalam
Tunisian authorities are considering revising the law on narcotics, in force since 1992, to strengthen efforts to combat trafficking. The bill is intended in particular to help dismantle organised crime networks, whose activity is said to be growing, according to Mosaïque FM.
Source: Mosaïque FM
Moroccan Nawal El Moutawakel has been elected vice-president of the Islamic Solidarity Sports Federation for the 2026-2029 term. The former champion will represent Africa and Latin America in the new leadership, chosen at the organisation’s general assembly held in Taif, Saudi Arabia, according to Alyaoum24.
Source: Alyaoum24
Moroccan champions Maghreb de Fès have qualified for the second round of the Champions League after their two-legged tie against Rahimo FC. The Moroccan club had a three-goal lead before the return match, which they approached with an advantage, according to the source article.
Source: Le Matin
Two fires broke out at two tourist units in Djerba, Tunisia, currently closed. Tunisian civil protection teams intervened at the scene for two consecutive days to bring the flames under control, according to Mosaïque FM.
Source: Mosaïque FM
The National Rally of Independents (RNI), the Istiqlal Party, the Authenticity and Modernity Party (PAM), the Socialist Union of Popular Forces (USFP) and the Party of Progress and Socialism (PPS) have drawn up programmes for Morocco’s legislative elections on 23 September. La Vie éco provides an institutional, economic and social analysis.
Source: Lavieeco
Egyptian Minister of Planning and Economic Development Ahmed Rostom says growth reached 5.1% in the 2025-2026 fiscal year, compared with 4.4% a year earlier. According to his remarks, the result exceeds forecasts by several major international institutions, despite regional and global difficulties.
Source: Egypt Independent
Tunisia plans to renovate 90.5 kilometres of railway between Tunis and Bizerte at a cost of 945 million dinars, with completion targeted by 2031. Financed by the European Investment Bank and the African Development Bank, the project is to raise train speeds from 50 to 140 kilometres per hour, then to 160, according to Kapitalis.
Source: Kapitalis
Tunisia launched, on 11 September 2026, the implementation plan for the “transition to zero waste” project in Tunis governorate, Tunisia, to combat pollution. The initiative marks the beginning of the national scheme dedicated to this environmental transition, according to Mosaïque FM.
Source: Mosaïque FM
For Morocco’s 23 September 2026 legislative elections, the Union of Socialist Popular Forces is promising to create 250,000 industrial jobs and bring unemployment below 8%. Employment, purchasing power and reducing inequalities are the main pillars of its electoral platform, according to the source article.
Source: Le Matin
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