From digital upgrades in Algeria to Egypt’s renewed global engagements and Libya’s economic diplomacy, North Africa’s political and economic landscape is undergoing rapid transformation, according to regional media coverage on July 8.
In Morocco, Le Matin reports that the National Road Safety Agency (NARSA) has rolled out its 2025 summer campaign aimed at reducing road accidents through intensified public awareness efforts. Meanwhile, on the political stage, the Party of Progress and Socialism (PPS) has taken aim at the government’s handling of Morocco’s 2030 World Cup preparations and the electoral calendar, raising concerns over transparency and governance.
Economically, Hespress notes that the Casablanca Stock Exchange gained 1.19%, buoyed by a rally in industrial stocks.
In Algeria, digital transformation takes center stage. El Watan highlights that over half of Algeria Telecom’s customers now benefit from fibre-optic internet, reflecting a significant leap in connectivity. At the governmental level, Algérie360 details President Abdelmadjid Tebboune’s directives targeting money laundering, automotive regulation, and cybersecurity.
These are part of broader state efforts to reinforce transparency and industry oversight. TSA adds that new frameworks are being introduced to better manage the importation and assembly of vehicles domestically.
Tunisia grapples with a pressing intellectual exodus. According to Mosaïque FM, the migration of PhD holders was discussed in parliament amid growing concern over national brain drain. Efforts to counter this include the inaugural meeting of the National Council for Technical Cooperation, led by the Minister of Economy, as reported by Tunisie Numérique. Meanwhile, Kapitalis notes a leadership reshuffle at Tunisair, currently undergoing corporate restructuring.
In Egypt, environmental sustainability is now a financial mandate. Daily News Egypt reports that the Central Bank has urged financial institutions to support exporters in meeting global environmental compliance. Diplomatically, Egypt Independent confirms that Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly represented President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi at the BRICS summit in Brazil, while Daily News Egypt also covered his strategic discussions in New Alamein with Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on terrorism and regional cooperation.
Meanwhile, in Libya, LANA reports preparations for a Libyan-Spanish economic forum. A recent meeting between Libya’s Economy Minister and the President of the Chamber of Commerce signals a drive to deepen international partnerships and diversify economic alliances.
Together, these developments underscore a North Africa in flux—modernizing infrastructure, redefining diplomacy, and repositioning itself on the global stage.
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