Across North Africa, a tapestry of cultural pride, economic recalibration, educational debate, civic innovation, and financial modernization is unfolding — highlighting the complex yet dynamic nature of the region’s ongoing transformation.
In Morocco, the House of Poetry has received international recognition from the World Academy of Poetry, which awarded it the 2026 Prize to mark its fifteenth anniversary.
The accolade acknowledges its efforts in advocating for World Poetry Day at UNESCO and its ongoing support for the Moroccan poetry scene, according to Hespress.
Meanwhile, L’Opinion reports that Morocco is preparing to renegotiate its free trade agreement with Turkey, aiming to reduce a $3 billion trade deficit.
Secretary of State for Foreign Trade Omar Hejira is expected to travel to Ankara to explore ways of attracting Turkish investments to rebalance trade.
In Algeria, ObservAlgerie announces that several international energy companies, including TotalEnergies, have secured new exploration permits under the Algeria Bid Round 2024.
The move is seen as a strategic effort to rejuvenate investment in the country’s faltering energy sector.
But education is sparking controversy. According to Algérie360, a French baccalaureate exam featuring an excerpt by historian Benjamin Stora on colonization has ignited debate.
Critics argue the inclusion represents an imposition of French historical narratives into Algerian curricula, underscoring ongoing tensions over colonial memory.
In Tunisia, a new wave of entrepreneurs — particularly women and youth — are turning social margins into economic opportunity.
La Presse highlights grassroots initiatives in crafts and community projects that are reshaping Tunisia’s job market amid persistent unemployment.
Mosaique FM notes a small but symbolic step toward modernization with the launch of prepaid parking cards at Tunis-Carthage Airport, effective June 22, part of efforts to streamline public service delivery.
In Libya, UN Special Representative Hanna Tetteh has sounded the alarm over rising hate speech online.
LibyaObserver quotes her warning that such rhetoric is deepening regional and tribal rifts, further destabilizing an already fragile political environment.
At the same time, Lywitness reports on renewed efforts to tackle the housing crisis, as the Central Bank of Libya meets with public and private institutions to map out a national housing finance plan aimed at addressing chronic shortages.
In Egypt, financial innovation is in the spotlight. DailyNewsEgypt reveals the launch of Misr Green – ESG Fund by CI Capital, marking the country’s first sustainable investment vehicle.
The fund targets environmentally and socially responsible firms, signaling growing interest in ethical finance.
Finally, EgyptToday reports that Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly has declared Thursday, June 26, an official holiday in celebration of the Islamic New Year.
All public institutions will observe the holiday, though national exams will proceed as planned.
From literary honors in Rabat to investment strategies in Cairo, the region’s diverse headlines reflect a common undercurrent: a North Africa poised between tradition and transformation, seeking stability through innovation, inclusion, and cultural affirmation.
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