North Africa continues to present a complex mosaic of political, economic, and social developments, underscoring the region’s dynamic and often contrasting realities.
From Morocco’s energy challenges to Libya’s migrant crisis, and Egypt’s economic initiatives, the latest regional press offers a revealing snapshot of Wednesday, July 16, 2025.
In Morocco, the Kingdom reaffirmed its steadfast support for the Palestinian cause. Ahmad Said Ahmad Al-Tamimi, president of the human rights and civil society department of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO), praised Morocco’s unwavering commitment under King Mohammed VI, who also chairs the Al-Quds Committee, during his visit to Rabat on Tuesday, as reported by Hespress.
Meanwhile, Morocco grappled with record electricity demand amid a scorching heatwave. Le360 highlighted that consumption peaked at 7.9 gigawatts at the end of June—an increase of 5% compared to last year. Leila Benali, Morocco’s Minister of Energy Transition and Sustainable Development, warned of mounting pressure on the national grid as temperatures are expected to rise further.
In Algeria, the capital hosted the 44th General Assembly of the Shelter Afrique Bank, attracting African Union officials and ministers to discuss housing sector sovereignty, according to APS. Concurrently, Algeria360 revealed the Ministry of Foreign Trade’s new directive on submitting forecasted import plans for the second half of the year, aiming to boost transparency and bolster local production.
Tunisia’s aviation sector saw positive news with Nouvelair’s announcement of a twice-weekly Tunis-Jeddah route starting December 21, per Tunisienumerique. However, BusinessNews sounded alarms over threats to freedom of expression faced by lawyers, reflecting ongoing internal tensions.
Libya marked a bittersweet moment with the release of 104 migrants rescued from human trafficking networks in Ajdabiya, as Libyaobserver reported. On the cultural front, LibyaHerald covered the signing of a cooperation agreement between the Libyan government and the British Council to enhance English language education.
Egypt’s economic ambitions remain clear. Dailynewsegypt detailed plans for a 5 billion Egyptian pound (approximately €98.4 million) allocation in the 2025/2026 budget to support small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Meanwhile, al-Waqa’i’ al-Masryia noted that MP Gihane Zaki was awarded the French Legion of Honour by President Emmanuel Macron, highlighting growing Franco-Egyptian ties.
Together, these snapshots reveal a region balancing diplomatic efforts, economic development, and social challenges, with each country navigating its own unique trajectory amidst a shifting North African landscape.
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