Lufthansa Cargo expands focus on automotive logistics solutions
Since 2024, Automotive has been established as a strategic focus industry at Lufthansa Cargo, with dedicated efforts to develop industry-specific solutions. In February, Lufthansa Cargo operated eleven A321F charter flights from Casablanca for Mercedes-Benz within eleven days. Automotive logistics also involves the transport of highly valuable assets. “In close coordination with our operational units, we translate individual customer requirements into feasible and tailor-made transport solutions,” said Massaoudi. With these capabilities, Lufthansa Cargo positions itself as a strong partner for manufacturers, suppliers and logistics partners across the global automotive industry as it continues to pursue its mission of enabling global business.
Source:The North Africa Journal
March 09, 2026 15:24 UTC
Bybit Appoints Derek Dai as MENA Country Manager, Reinforcing Long-Term Commitment to the UAE
Bybit , the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, today announced the appointment of Derek Dai as Country Manager for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), reinforcing the company’s long-term commitment to the United Arab Emirates as a strategic hub for digital asset innovation. “The UAE gave Bybit a home. You do not abandon your home when the storm comes — you stand in the doorway,” said Helen Liu, co-CEO of Bybit. “Bybit’s commitment to the UAE was made for the long term — through growth and through adversity,” said Helen. The UAE’s vision to become the world’s leading digital asset hub is not diminished by this crisis.
Source:The North Africa Journal
March 09, 2026 14:40 UTC
GeeSpace Expands Space Footprint in Africa Through Satellite Partnerships in Algeria and Morocco
GeeSpace Expands Space Footprint in Africa Through Satellite Partnerships in Algeria and Morocco | In In News | By By Samuel NyangiChinese satellite operator Geespace, a subsidiary of Geely Holding Group, continues to expand its footprint in the African satellite market by signing agreements with Algeria and Morocco. These partnerships aim to strengthen Algeria’s domestic satellite capabilities and support Morocco’s development of satellite services and applications, underscoring Geespace’s broader push to deploy low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellite technology for commercial and institutional purposes. Expanding Geespace’s Presence in North AfricaIn December 2025, Geespace signed a cooperation agreement with Algerian entities to advance Algeria’s capabilities in satellite IoT services, low-Earth orbit satellite production, and broader technological self-reliance. These initiatives align with Algeria’s broader ambitions to strengthen its domestic space capabilities and develop greater technological self-reliance in satellite technologies. Expanding Satellite Applications in MoroccoIn 2025 Geespace signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Morocco’s Soremar Group in Casablanca to advance the deployment of GEESATCOM satellite communication services across Morocco and the wider North African region.
Source:The North Africa Journal
March 09, 2026 14:30 UTC
Middle East Tensions Put Africa’s Oil and Gas Back on the Global Radar
The ongoing conflict involving Iran, the United States and Israel has sent shockwaves through global energy markets. Attacks on oil infrastructure and partial closures of the Strait of Hormuz – a chokepoint historically carrying roughly 20% of global oil flows – have pushed crude briefly above $115 per barrel and injected fresh volatility into global markets. For African producers, this creates a structural advantage. These measures could allow African producers to capture a durable share of global flows amid Middle Eastern uncertainty. But these factors are reshaping the continent’s energy landscape, redirecting capital toward African oil and gas projects and creating a window for longer-term upstream and LNG development that strengthens both domestic and global energy security.
Source:The North Africa Journal
March 09, 2026 13:58 UTC
Europe's low-carbon fuel bet: Pipelines could reshape costs from Spain to North Africa
Editors have highlighted the following attributes while ensuring the content's credibility:Global hydrogen production and transport cost analysis with optimal delivery pathways to Europe. DOI: 10.1039/d5ee05591aIn a new study, researchers at the Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI) compare the production costs of 21 different low-carbon fuel technologies across the globe. The team presents a comprehensive techno-economic assessment of twenty-one low-carbon fuel production technologies. New infrastructure could boost European productionThe cost of transporting low-carbon fuels also contributes to their viability. The PSI study aims to assess the future technological and economic feasibility of low-carbon fuels.
Source:The North Africa Journal
March 09, 2026 13:47 UTC
The true cost of supply chain disruption in Sub‑Saharan Africa
In Sub‑Saharan Africa, disruption is no longer measured in days – it’s measured in months and millions. As port congestion, border bottlenecks, and infrastructure breakdowns become routine, firms in Sub‑Saharan Africa are absorbing the highest disruption burden globally – both in time and in cost. A small group of stressed corridors in the Global South – Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), Gulf Countries (GCC) and the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) – carry more of the strain,” mentioned in research. In the Gulf, 47 percent of firms report disruption costs of one million dollars or more per year. Despite carrying the highest disruption burden, Sub‑Saharan Africa is not standing still.
Source:The North Africa Journal
March 09, 2026 13:35 UTC
China’s Geely Expands Into African Space With Algeria, Morocco Satellite Deals
Zhejiang Geely Holding Group, better known as the parent of one of China’s largest automakers, is expanding deep into Africa’s nascent space industry, striking satellite agreements with Algeria and Morocco that double as a study in diplomatic tightrope-walking. Geely’s Aerospace Arm Leads the ExpansionThe projects are being developed through Geely’s aerospace arm, Time Space Daoyu Technology Co., Ltd., which recently signed agreements with both Algeria and Morocco, expanding into Africa’s emerging space industry. Morocco Focuses on Satellite Connectivity ServicesMorocco’s collaboration with Geely is taking a different path. The company has grown into a sprawling technology group with interests stretching from automobiles to aerospace and digital services. Algeria and Morocco have long been bitter rivals and severed diplomatic relations in 2021.
Source:The North Africa Journal
March 09, 2026 11:23 UTC
In Iran, Airpower Has Its Limits
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March 09, 2026 10:45 UTC
Egypt's commodity, vegetable prices varied on March 8
Arab Finance: The Information and Decision Support Center (IDSC) showed fluctuations in the prices of basic commodities and vegetables in the Egyptian market on March 8th. The price of packaged rice increased by 2% to EGP 33.8 per kilogram, although it declined by 1.5% on a monthly basis. A package of flour was priced at EGP 28.5 per kilogram, marking a daily and a monthly growth of 10.2% and 15.6%, respectively. As for the vegetable market, tomato prices hiked by 15.1% day-on-day to EGP 20.4 per kilogram. The onions' price registered EGP 15.5 per kilogram, while the potato prices reached EGP 12.9 per kilogram.
Source:The North Africa Journal
March 09, 2026 10:06 UTC
What’s Behind North Africa’s Digital Generation? Tunisia.
Tunisia is establishing itself as a leader in North Africa’s digital transformation, propelled by government initiatives, private innovation, and a rising generation of tech-savvy entrepreneurs. Under the leadership of Nizar Ben Neji, Tunisia’s Digital Strategy 2021–2025 has translated vision into delivery. Fintech Becomes the North StarTunisia’s connectivity gains have fueled rapid growth in digital payments and fintech. This surge in digital payments signals a deeper social and economic shift. By positioning itself as a North African pioneer of digital transformation, Tunisia is cultivating a generation capable of building, leading, and scaling digital solutions that resonate nationally and across the region.
Source:The North Africa Journal
March 09, 2026 08:23 UTC
Airline shares battered, airfares surge as Iran war pushes oil above $100
“If crude is rising 20%, jet fuel is rising several times more as it is even more scarce, adding significant cost to operations together with crew resources, which are stretched due to longer flying times when airspace is closed,” said Subhas Menon, head of the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines.
Source:The North Africa Journal
March 09, 2026 07:52 UTC
“Es Colombia, es Ucrania, y es…”: The Global Export of Colombian Mercenaries
Others work for private security firms. Networks built during Plan Colombia and early recruitment drives by firms such as Blackwater normalized overseas contracting. Battlefield Skills, Criminal DemandUkraine’s war has expanded Colombian résumés into high-intensity conventional combat, including drone operations and trench warfare. Mexican cartels seeking tactical innovation have recruited veterans of Ukraine, accelerating the diffusion of armed drone tactics in the Western Hemisphere. The result is a more fluid and less regulated marketplace for violence, with Colombian veterans at its center.
Source:The North Africa Journal
March 09, 2026 06:09 UTC
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March 08, 2026 17:59 UTC
“AI Needs Diversity to Be Ethical”: Women in AI Morocco Founder on Inclusion and Innovation – The North Africa Post
“Useful innovation is innovation that genuinely improves existing systems and responds to real societal needs,” she explained in her interview, applying that same lens to AI. The experience revealed the transformative power of organized community, visible role models, and structured networks — none of which Ghacham felt were sufficiently present for women entering AI in Morocco. Her message to young Moroccan women considering AI is direct: set no limits. “Integrating women fully into this ecosystem is not just a matter of equality,” she says. “It is an essential condition for building technologies that are fairer, more inclusive, and more representative of society.”
Source:The North Africa Journal
March 08, 2026 16:58 UTC
UAE consolidates its position as global hub for cross-border e-commerce
Specialised international reports indicate that the UAE is among the world’s most prepared markets for digital trade. A report by Standard Chartered showed that the country ranks among the leading global markets in terms of readiness for digital trade, thanks to the strength of its digital ecosystem, the clarity of its regulatory environment, and the rapid adoption of modern technologies by businesses—factors that are reshaping global trade routes.
Source:The North Africa Journal
March 08, 2026 15:11 UTC