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Source:The North Africa Journal
January 24, 2026 21:58 UTC
Tunisia floods kill five, disrupt transport, public services – The North Africa Post
Severe flooding across northern and eastern Tunisia has killed at least five people, left several others missing and damaged transport and public infrastructure after days of torrential rain, authorities said. Heavy rainfall that began late Monday triggered rapid flooding in several cities, submerging roads, paralyzing traffic and forcing the suspension of schools and public transport in wide parts of the country. Four of the deaths were recorded in Moknine, a coastal city in Monastir province, while a fifth person died in El Haouaria in neighbouring Nabeul province, according to official figures. Emergency teams are continuing search operations for four fishermen who went missing after their boat capsized off the Monastir coast. The flooding caused significant disruption to transport networks, including in the capital, Tunis, where waterlogged roads and tram lines led authorities to suspend public transport services in several districts.
Source:The North Africa Journal
January 24, 2026 18:54 UTC
Morocco Hosts 2026 Conference of African Ministers of Finance, Planning and Economic Development – The North Africa Post
Morocco and UN Economic Commission for Africa signed on Friday the Host Country Agreement for the organization of ECA’s 58th session and Conference of African Ministers of Finance, Planning and Economic Development (COM2026). ECA’s conference will be held in Tangiers from 28 March to 3 April under the theme: “Growth through innovation: harnessing data and frontier technologies for the economic transformation of Africa”. This year’s debates will focus on how African countries can leverage innovation, data and frontier technologies, including artificial intelligence, in support to economic transformation and job creation. “Hosting COM 2026 in the city of Tangier also positions Africa’s economic message at the intersection of regions, institutions, and markets, strengthening Africa’s voice in global economic governance,” he added. Its mandate is to promote the economic and social development of its member States, foster intra-regional integration, and promote international cooperation for Africa’s development.
Source:The North Africa Journal
January 24, 2026 14:54 UTC
Libya a “High Priority” to the Administration, Says U.S. Embassy
Libya has been designated a high priority for the current U.S. administration, according to senior officials from the U.S. Embassy. Speaking at the Libya Energy & Economic Summit 2026 in Tripoli, Mike LaRocque, Economic and Commercial Officer at the U.S. Embassy to Libya, said the country holds elevated strategic importance for the U.S., citing both the scale of American corporate activity on the ground and the level of attention Libya is receiving within the administration. “You can see that not just in the number of companies operating here, but in the high visibility within the current administration. “We have had great support from the authorities in Libya and I encourage U.S. companies to come in,” shared Dag Sanner, President and General Manager for Libya, ConocoPhillips. “Libya is a high priority to the administration – and that engagement is only going to deepen,” LaRocque concluded.
Source:The North Africa Journal
January 24, 2026 14:11 UTC
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Source:The North Africa Journal
January 24, 2026 13:03 UTC
Libya’s LCOGRE, Business France Sign MoU to Boost Bilateral Collaboration
The Libyan Council for Oil, Gas and Renewable Energy (LCOGRE) and Business France have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to deepen collaboration between French and Libyan companies. The agreement was signed by Philippe Garcia, Director for North Africa at Business France and Dr. Khaled Ben Othman, Chairman of LCOGRE, during a France-Libya Roundtable held at the Libya Energy & Economic Summit 2026. Sponsored by Business France, the roundtable brought together public and private-sector stakeholders to advance bilateral dialogue and identify new opportunities for cooperation in oil, gas and renewable energy. The agreement comes as bilateral trade between Libya and France continues to rise. Dr. Othman added, “I hope that in the future we will make renewable energy and gas projects in the Libyan market together.”
Source:The North Africa Journal
January 24, 2026 11:55 UTC
ICE immigration tactics are shocking more Americans as US-Mexico border operations move north
Historically, the country’s militarized immigration enforcement practices have played out closer to the U.S.-Mexico border. And for decades, agents with Customs and Border Protection have carried out most deportations near the border, not ICE. But Trump during his second presidency has greatly shifted immigration enforcement north into the interior of the U.S. And ICE has played a central role. The full impact of the deportationsThe Trump administration in early 2025 set a goal of deporting 1 million people during its first year. Roughly $67 billion goes toward immigration enforcement at the border, including border wall construction.
Source:The North Africa Journal
January 24, 2026 08:01 UTC
Would-be Trump ally Mnangagwa risks blowback after failing to pay white farmers
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Source:The North Africa Journal
January 24, 2026 06:02 UTC
South Africa’s Nedbank to acquire 66% stake in Kenya’s NCBA Group
South Africa’s Nedbank to acquire 66% stake in Kenya’s NCBA GroupNCBA Group (NSE:NCBA) has announced that it has received a strategic investment proposal from Nedbank, relating to the acquisition of approximately 66% of its share capital through a tender offer. If completed, the transaction would result in NCBA becoming a subsidiary of Nedbank, while the remaining 34% of the shares would continue to be listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange. Operating across several East and West African markets, NCBA has established itself as a leading banking group, serving more than 60 million customers through a network of 122 branches. To date, Nedbank has maintained only a representative office in the region, limiting operational integration complexities following the transaction. Completion of the transaction remains subject to regulatory approvals from the relevant authorities, including central banks across the jurisdictions involved.
Source:The North Africa Journal
January 23, 2026 22:47 UTC
How long will Muslims fast during Ramadan 2026 and where will the days be shortest and longest?
In previous Ramadans, Muslims living in parts of northern Russia, Greenland and Iceland have faced unique challenges, with fasting times stretching well beyond 16 hours or, in rare cases, shortening dramatically due to polar day or night. In such circumstances, many follow religious guidance to fast according to the nearest moderate city or the timings of Mecca.
Source:The North Africa Journal
January 23, 2026 17:45 UTC
Pharmaceuticals lead Greece’s industrial exports in 3Q 2025
Pharmaceuticals topped Greece’s industrial exports in the third quarter of 2025, with 78% destined for European countries, the Foundation for Economic and Industrial Research (IOBE) reported. Exports of pharmaceuticals, including medicines and consumables, reached €675 million, up 6.3% from the same period last year. Canned fruits and vegetables exports totaled €470 million, and oils and fats reached €263 million. Pharmaceutical exports in 2024 totaled €2.8 billion, stable compared with 2023 but slightly below 2021 levels of €2.9 billion, when exports surged during the pandemic. Imports of pharmaceuticals fell 1.8% to €4.3 billion in 2024, keeping the trade deficit at €1.5 billion, down from €1.6 billion the previous year.
Source:The North Africa Journal
January 23, 2026 17:07 UTC
Galp and Moeve Merger to Reshape Iberian Downstream
This configuration supports compliance with European fuel standards but leaves the system structurally exposed to transportation fuel demand trends. Contrary to expectations of a steady contraction, gasoline demand across the Iberian Peninsula has not been declining. Based on data from January-November 2025, this year’s annual rate of growth in Spanish gasoline demand jumped to 8%. Across Europe, stricter climate policy targets are becoming a central determinant of downstream strategy, pressing refiners to adapt even if near-term fuel demand remains resilient. For Moeve, the transaction consolidates control over a more diversified Iberian downstream system and provides access to a stable crude supply through Galp’s overseas portfolio.
Source:The North Africa Journal
January 23, 2026 16:44 UTC
Inetum to Install EES Border Equipment at Algeciras and Tarifa Ports
Inetum Espana has been selected to deliver Entry/Exit System (EES) infrastructure for passenger terminals at the ports of Algeciras and Tarifa, according to local reporting tied to the Autoridad Portuaria de la Bahia de Algeciras. The deployment supports the European Union’s EES program for non-EU travelers and will equip the ports with biometric capture and verification workflows linked to Spain’s national border control systems. Reports note that the procurement includes auxiliary staff training and operational support to help border officers manage the new equipment during the transition. Inetum’s role reinforces its position as a systems integrator in European biometric border initiatives, which include broader efforts around biometric enrollment and coordinated modernization across member states. The reports expect the new controls to be operational before the summer 2026 travel season, adding two high-volume ports to Spain’s network of EES-ready border points.
Source:The North Africa Journal
January 23, 2026 16:15 UTC
The Doctor Entrepreneur: MENA’s New Healthcare Innovators
A Golden Moment With ConstraintsDuring this transformative time for health tech in MENA, countries across the income spectrum are seeking cost-effective, sustainable solutions to long-term healthcare challenges. In health tech, safety and reliability must always take priority over rapid traction. Initially motivated by clinical impact, founders soon find that the majority of their time is consumed by marketing, finances, hiring, business development, and constant pitching. Design for heterogeneous systems: MENA healthcare systems span public, private, and out-of-pocket dominant models. Raghda Rashad, MBBS, MSc, is an Egyptian physician and the founder of Nawara Health, a health tech startup advancing women’s health literacy across the MENA region.
Source:The North Africa Journal
January 23, 2026 15:52 UTC
Africa is funding a digital empire it does not control – Intelligent CIO Africa
The global data centre map tells a blunt and uncomfortable story. Compute power is concentrated in the Global North while Africa sits at the edge of a digital world it increasingly depends on. More than 70% of global data centre capacity is concentrated in North America Europe and East Asia. As a result, most African data is stored processed and governed outside the continent. Who owns African data who sets the rules for its use and who benefits from the intelligence derived from it?
Source:The North Africa Journal
January 23, 2026 15:31 UTC