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    • Thursday, 9 February, 2023
      FT SeriesRussia in Africa
      How Russia’s propaganda machine is reshaping the African narrative

      Moscow taps into continent’s frustrations and historic solidarity with Soviet Union to spread its version of events

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    • Wednesday, 8 February, 2023
      News in-depthCommodities
      Ukraine war fallout benefits one of world’s biggest fertiliser groups

      Morocco’s OCP had record earnings last year after European rivals were hit by soaring energy costs

    • Monday, 23 January, 2023
      Yezid Sayigh
      Sisi cannot ignore the Egyptian military’s economic role forever

      Cairo’s agreement with the IMF commits it to reducing the presence of the state in numerous sectors

    • Sunday, 22 January, 2023
      Middle Eastern politics & society
      Egypt releases prominent businessmen detained on terrorism charges

      Safwan and Seif el-Din Thabet had been held for about two years without charge

    • Tuesday, 17 January, 2023
      The FT ViewThe editorial board
      Egypt’s deepening economic crisis

      Sisi needs to shrink the role of the state and military-owned companies

    • Wednesday, 11 January, 2023
      Egypt
      Egypt’s pound plunges to new low as authorities try to stem currency crisis

      Country has shifted to more flexible exchange rate as part of $3bn IMF rescue deal

    • Wednesday, 11 January, 2023
      News in-depthBribery and corruption
      EU corruption probe explores Morocco links

      Investigators believe Pier Antonio Panzeri, the former MEP at the centre of Qatargate, also received bribes from Rabat

    • Tuesday, 10 January, 2023
      Egypt
      Egypt vows to cut military’s outsized role in economy under IMF bailout

      Al-Sisi regime agrees to reforms over state ownership in the face of financial crisis

    • Thursday, 5 January, 2023
      Europe Express
      Borrell heads to Morocco as EU graft allegations swirl Premium content

      Also in today’s newsletter: why is Norway’s government so strikingly unpopular?

    • Wednesday, 4 January, 2023
      Egypt
      Egypt’s pound sinks to new low in biggest fall since October devaluation

      North African country agreed to let its currency fluctuate as part of $3bn IMF deal

    • Sunday, 1 January, 2023
      News in-depthEgypt
      ‘There are no dollars’: foreign currency crunch hits Egypt’s economy

      Cairo says banks will soon be able to help importers clear backlog of goods at ports worth $9.5bn

    • Monday, 26 December, 2022
      Algeria
      Prominent Algerian journalist Ihsane El-Kadi arrested

      Authorities shut Radio M internet station, viewed as the country’s last remaining media outlet for free speech

    • Sunday, 18 December, 2022
      Tunisia
      Tunisian election turnout sinks after Kais Saied’s power grab

      Opposition calls on president to step down after just 9% of eligible voters headed to the polls

    • Sunday, 18 December, 2022
      Travelista
      Five beach houses for summer dreamers

      It’s always hot somewhere, so get booked in whether your seaside fantasy is in New Zealand or Norfolk

    • Friday, 16 December, 2022
      News in-depthTunisia
      Tunisia to elect new parliament in vote widely decried as a sham

      Analysts and politicians say new assembly will be ‘window dressing’ for Kais Saied’s decisions

    • Wednesday, 14 December, 2022
      FIFA World Cup
      France reach World Cup final again after beating Morocco

      Reigning champions hope to become first team in 60 years to win back-to-back titles

    • Tuesday, 13 December, 2022
      FIFA World Cup
      World Cup success gives Moroccan diaspora chance to celebrate cultural roots

      Atlas Lions’ run sparks widespread excitement as fans cheer first African team to reach semi-finals

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      Former Libyan intelligence officer to face court 34 years after attack over Scotland killed 270 people

    • Tuesday, 6 December, 2022
      FIFA World Cup
      World Cup briefing: wingers will decide who wins in Qatar

      Plus, penalty heartbreak for Japan, Morocco’s stars blur borders

    • Monday, 5 December, 2022
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      Morocco blur borders and win Arab hearts with World Cup campaign

      Mission to woo talents from north African country’s large European diaspora has paid off

    • Sunday, 4 December, 2022
      Ruchir Sharma
      The easy money era is over but world leaders have not got the memo

      Free-spending governments are being punished if they don’t abandon unorthodox policy

    • Monday, 28 November, 2022
      FIFA World Cup
      World Cup briefing: Morocco win further boosts hopes of a region

      Plus, the last hurrah of two ageing stars, Messi revives Argentina

    • Saturday, 26 November, 2022
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      COP27 delegates rubbed shoulders with energy executives ready to cut deals

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    • Friday, 18 November, 2022
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      Hill+Knowlton Strategies draws ire from scientists for ‘incompatible’ representations

    • Wednesday, 16 November, 2022
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      Pungent compound could be an unlikely decarbonisation hero

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