North Africa
Latest news and analyses on the countries located in the region encompassing the northern portion of the African continent.
Algeria to send troops to Niger in first foreign deployment since 1973
Algeria's parliament approved a resolution on Sunday authorising the deployment of army units to Niger, a parliamentary statement said, in...
Read moreDetailsThe global panel on inequality needs African evidence: here’s how it could work
The launch was held immediately after a meeting of the African Union and South Africa African Expert Panel. Having the...
Read moreDetails10 Most Powerful African Passport Rankings 2026
The Africa Passport Power Rankings for 2026, according to Henley & Partners, publishes the Henley Passport Index — a focus...
Read moreDetailsAfrica’s mineral strength is wasted if countries don’t work together – new report
Green technologies are mineral-intensive: electric vehicles, batteries, solar panels, wind turbines and grids need cobalt, lithium, copper, manganese, graphite and...
Read moreDetailsAfrican FDI Trend Inflows in 2025
The latest figures from UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) show that Africa attracted more than $100bn in foreign direct investment...
Read moreDetailsUS Senate votes to extend AGOA trade programme for 32 African nations
The United States Senate has approved a two-year extension of the African Growth and Opportunity Act, maintaining duty-free access on...
Read moreDetailsWhy African countries must rethink how they grow their economies
The prolonged disruption of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz has exposed how vulnerable Africa’s economies are to geopolitical shocks. Fuel prices...
Read moreDetailsInfantino finds a friend in Africa as CAF backs FIFA president
The Confederation of African Football’s Executive Committee unanimously confirmed its support for beleaguered FIFA president Gianni Infantino on Thursday, at...
Read moreDetails30 African countries included in permanent visa bond scheme
Nationals from 50 countries, including 30 in Africa, will face security deposits of up to 20,000 U.S. dollars when applying...
Read moreDetailsAI could lift Sub-Saharan Africa economy 4% if power, internet improve, IMF says
Artificial intelligence could boost Sub-Saharan Africa's economy by about 4% over the next decade with better electricity supply, internet access...
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