Among the dozens of Wagner mercenaries presumed dead after a battle with Tuareg rebels in July were Russian war veterans who fought in Ukraine, Libya, and Syria are falling in ambushes, as revealed by interviews and social media data. The loss of these experienced fighters

Libya signs an Economic Partnership Agreement after its participation in the China-Africa Cooperation Forum (FOCAC 2024), marking a significant step in strengthening ties with China. Read more via LibyaHerald: libyaherald.com/2024/09/after-… #Libya #China #FOCAC2024

Eastern Libya signs MoU to construct its section of the Egypt – Libya – Chad Transit Road Project via LibyaHerald libyaherald.com/2024/09/easter… Hafed Al Ghwell - حافظ الغويل SAIS Foreign Policy Institute

The North Africa Initiative SAIS Foreign Policy Institute is pleased to announce the launch of a new monthly interview series, Eye on the Maghreb. Join Senior Fellow and Executive Director of the SAIS The North Africa Initiative, Hafed Al Ghwell - حافظ الغويل, and Johns Hopkins SAIS' students Sima Beitinjaneh and Jozie Gregg for in-depth

Amid Gaza talks, U.S. releases $1.3 billion in military aid to Egypt. The decision marks a reversal by the Biden administration, which previously withheld funding over human rights concerns. The Washington Post Hafed Al Ghwell - حافظ الغويل Johns Hopkins SAIS #Egypt #USForeignAid #HumanRights #MiddleEast

Egypt and Turkey are using their new-found friendship to try and resolve a power struggle in Libya and stop it spiraling into civil war bloomberg.com/news/articles/… via Bloomberg Politics Mirette Magdy ميريت مجدي Hafed Al Ghwell - حافظ الغويل SAIS Foreign Policy Institute

Egypt said Saudi Arabia’s crown prince has directed the kingdom’s sovereign wealth fund to invest an initial $5 billion in the North African country. bloomberg.com/news/articles/… via Bloomberg Politics Hafed Al Ghwell - حافظ الغويل SAIS Foreign Policy Institute

Top 5 African countries with the highest reserve military manpower: 🇪🇬 Egypt - 500K (North Africa) 🇩🇿 Algeria - 150K (North Africa) 🇲🇦 Morocco - 150K (North Africa) 🌍 Angola - 100K 🌍 South Africa - 81K North African nations lead the pack! #NorthAfrica #Military #Egypt #Algeria

📩 This week in North Africa: Libya Crisis: Oil Exports Plunge; Egypt: U.S. Releases $1.3 billion in Military Aid; Algeria: After Elections, What Comes Next? and more conta.cc/3zoamo3 Dive into the latest insights from The North Africa Initiative SAIS Foreign Policy Institute’ Maghreb

📩هذا الأسبوع في شمال إفريقيا: الأزمة الليبية: تراجع صادرات النفط؛ مصر: الولايات المتحدة تفرج عن 1.3 مليار دولار كمساعدات عسكرية؛ الجزائر: ماذا بعد الانتخابات؟ و المزيد : conta.cc/3zoamo3 اطلع على أحدث تحليلات من مبادرة شمال إفريقيا التابعة لمعهد سياسة الأمن الدولي

The brutal truth behind Italy’s migrant reduction: beatings and rape by EU-funded forces in Tunisia theguardian.com/global-develop… via The Guardian Hafed Al Ghwell - حافظ الغويل SAIS Foreign Policy Institute

يثير اتفاق الهجرة بين الاتحاد الأوروبي وتونس مخاوف جدية بشأنالانتهاكات المزعومة من قبل القوات التونسية الممولة بموجب الاتفاق. ومعالتقارير التي تتحدث عن سوء المعاملة والتهريب، ينبغي للمملكة المتحدة أنتدرس بعناية ما إذا كان اعتماد تكتيكات مماثلة هو النهج الصحيح.

A small Libyan private firm, Arkenu Oil, seems to have been granted an exemption from the ongoing oil blockade, as it prepares to export 1mn barrels of Sarir and Mesla crude to Italy. The Maran Poseidon tanker, chartered by Turkish trader BGN, is currently loading the cargo.

Tunisia signs solar deals with Norway & Japan to build 100MW plants in Sidi Bouzid & Tozeur. Part of a push to boost renewable energy to 35% by 2030 and cut CO2 emissions by 45%. Supported by a €52M World Bank guarantee 🌍 #RenewableEnergy #Tunisia #ClimateAction #SolarPower -

Egypt is in advanced talks to sell its 20% stake in Alex Bank to Italy's Intesa Sanpaolo, sources say bloomberg.com/news/articles/… via Bloomberg Economics Mirette Magdy ميريت مجدي Hafed Al Ghwell - حافظ الغويل SAIS Foreign Policy Institute

Egypt Boosts Ties with Somalia Amid Ethiopia Tensions Egypt is enhancing its relationship with Somalia, sending military aid and planning troop deployments as tensions rise with Ethiopia over the GERD. This defense pact aims to counter Ethiopian influence, especially following