North Korea warns of ‘terrible response’ over South Korean drone flights
Picture taken on January 27, 2026 shows North Korean leader Kim Jong Un inspecting a test firing of the renewed large-caliber rocket launcher system. North Korea on Friday threatened a "terrible response" if it detects any more drones buzzing across the border from the South. Kim Yo Jong, the powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, warned of severe repercussions if the drones did not stop. A UN Security Council committee recently approved exemptions allowing fresh flows of food and medicine into North Korea. North Korea is preparing to hold a landmark party congress at the end of February.
Source:The North Africa Journal
February 13, 2026 14:35 UTC
Are African ‘water wars’ on the horizon as AU puts the issue on its agenda?
“Water is life,” said Sanusha Naidu, a foreign policy analyst at the South African think tank, the Institute for Global Dialogue. “But it’s not just that water is life – water is becoming a commodity of corporatisation and access. For Dhesigen Naidoo, a senior water and climate researcher with African policy think tank, the Institute for Security Studies (ISS), climate change is now experienced first and foremost as a water crisis. Upstream-downstream Nile tensionsSome water tensions were drawn into the very borders that delineate the continent. Getting water right is a non-negotiable, “social, humanitarian, economic, and security” issue, Naidoo said.
Source:The North Africa Journal
February 13, 2026 14:32 UTC
Floods wreak havoc in Morocco farmlands after severe drought
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Source:The North Africa Journal
February 13, 2026 14:26 UTC
Marula Mining PLC (AQSE: MARU A2X: MAR) Further re Derdepoort Manganese Project
The Project forms part of the established Gopane-Derdepoort Manganese Field, a region historically known for manganese dioxide mineralisation suitable for chemical and specialist manganese markets. Ore Reserves were calculated applying modifying factors including mining method, stripping ratio (maximum 2.5:1), mining recovery (95%), and ore dilution (5%). Current mining and exploration have focused on less than 20% of the 25 km prospective strike length. This funding is proposed to cover the costs associated with the acquisition and commencement of mining and processing operations. Jason Brewer, CEO of Marula Mining Plc, said:“The acquisition of the Derdepoort Project, together with its fully operational and permitted processing plant, represents a strategically important step in consolidating our manganese operations in South Africa alongside the Tonto Tshipi Manganese Mine.
Source:The North Africa Journal
February 13, 2026 14:03 UTC
Pérez-Llorca advises Impag on Comindex acquisition
Pérez-Llorca has advised Impag Group on the acquisition of Spanish company Comindex. With this transaction, Impag Group continues its strategy of growth and targeted expansion across Europe. Comindex, based in Montornès del Vallès near Barcelona, is an independent distributor of specialty chemicals, active since its founding in 1959. Under the umbrella of Impag Group, Comindex will further strengthen its market position in Spain, Portugal, and North Africa, and will play a key role in the Material Science segment of Impag Group. Pictured, from left to right, Javier Carvajal, Isa Rodrigues and Francisco Soares de Sousa.
Source:The North Africa Journal
February 13, 2026 13:58 UTC
Iran’s Divided Opposition
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Source:The North Africa Journal
February 13, 2026 12:56 UTC
Iran’s Future Hinges on IRGC-Artesh Power-Sharing
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Source:The North Africa Journal
February 13, 2026 12:39 UTC
Silver prices in Egypt retreat on Thursday
Arab Finance: Silver prices in Egypt recorded a slight drop on Thursday, with the 999-karat at EGP 144.75 for buying and EGP 149.75 for selling, according to Isagha. By 2:43 pm, the 925-karat price fell to EGP 134.25 for purchase and EGP 138.75 for sale. Likewise, the 900-karat stood at EGP 130.50 for buying and EGP 135 for selling. The ounce price reached $82.75 on both buy and sell sides, compared to $84.42 for buying and $84.461 for selling a day earlier.
Source:The North Africa Journal
February 13, 2026 12:23 UTC
Chevron Secures Onshore Exploration Block in Libya’s 2025 Bid Round, Expands North Africa Footprint
(3 Minutes Read)Chevron Corporation has formally entered the Libyan energy market through its subsidiary, Chevron Business Development EMEA, after being named a winning bidder in Libya’s 2025 Bid Round. On February 11, 2026, Chevron was awarded Contract Area 106, an onshore block located in the prolific Sirte Basin, as part of Libya’s competitive 2025 licensing round. Prior to the award, Chevron had signed a separate MoU with the NOC on January 24, 2026, in Tripoli. “Chevron is excited to enter Libya with the award of onshore Contract Area 106, which underscores our focus on North Africa and the Eastern Mediterranean region,” he said. In addition, Chevron signed an MoU in Syria in February, further reinforcing its strategic push to expand its regional footprint.
Source:The North Africa Journal
February 12, 2026 21:22 UTC
Italy passes bill allowing government to impose ‘naval blockades’ on migrant vessels
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Source:The North Africa Journal
February 12, 2026 19:27 UTC
Crypto Isn’t a Bet in Tunisia. It’s Infrastructure.
Crypto, here, is not an investment thesis or a speculative bet; it is infrastructure. In that grey zone, informal infrastructure has thrived. Since international exchanges demand foreign bank cards or residency abroad, most users rely on OTC traders, individuals acting as human liquidity pools. In a legal grey zone, most users don’t buy crypto through formal exchanges. Many platforms require foreign bank cards, overseas residency, or compliance steps that are difficult to meet locally.
Source:The North Africa Journal
February 12, 2026 19:22 UTC
EU touts ‘big interest’ in Algeria’s gas and green hydrogen
Algeria’s natural gas accounts for about 20 percent of it budget revenues and 40 percent of export earnings. According to fossil fuels major BP, the country owns the 1oth-largest proved natural gas reserves in the world. At the heart of EU-Algeria energy relations is the Southern Gas Corridor: a major EU natural gas supply diversification project, which is expected to deliver only 10 bcm/y to the EU by 2020. While Spain and Portugal would be the main customers for Algerian gas, Germany is the main EU investor in green hydrogen. “Algeria is a strategic and reliable partner for the EU’s natural gas supply,” said the commission in a statement on Thursday.
Source:The North Africa Journal
February 12, 2026 16:39 UTC
Daily Memo: US Piles More Pressure on Iran, Russian Oil Production Falls Short
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Source:The North Africa Journal
February 12, 2026 15:49 UTC
Egypt's commodity, vegetable prices varied on February 11th
Arab Finance: The Information and Decision Support Center (IDSC) unveiled the Egyptian market’s movements in the prices of basic commodities and vegetables on Wednesday, February 11th. Packaged rice was priced at EGP 34.6 per kilogram, reflecting a daily drop of 4% and a monthly rise of 0.5%. This represents a monthly decline of 3.2%. In the vegetable market, tomato prices recorded EGP 12.9 per kilogram, higher 3% daily and 10.3% monthly. Onions were priced at EGP 14 per kilogram, reflecting a daily fall of 1.8% as well as a monthly decline of 3%.
Source:The North Africa Journal
February 12, 2026 14:54 UTC
Has Algeria begun preparing its public opinion for a policy reversal on the Sahara Issue? – The North Africa Post
The recent US-facilitated talks in Madrid mark a significant development in the long-standing Sahara dispute. Its relations with key regional actors, including France, Spain, and the Sahel’s AES bloc, are tense or deteriorating. Outside of Tunisia, whose foreign policy has increasingly aligned with Algiers under severe financial dependence, Algeria today finds itself diplomatically isolated both in the Mediterranean and across Africa. Domestically, these diplomatic reversals intersect with Algeria’s deepening economic pressures, including declining hydrocarbon revenues and mounting fiscal constraints. All signs suggest that the foundations of Algeria’s Sahara policy are being quietly but unmistakably re-evaluated.
Source:The North Africa Journal
February 12, 2026 12:00 UTC