North Africa
News and analysis from North Africa — covering Egypt, Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya, and Sudan. The region sits at the crossroads of Africa, Europe, and the Middle East, with growing energy sectors, significant infrastructure investment, and deep trade ties across the Mediterranean. Africaspoint tracks the economic and political forces shaping North Africa.
Pesalink and PAPSS Link Up to Cut the Cost of Cross-Border Payments Across Africa
Kenya's instant payment network Pesalink has partnered with PAPSS to enable 24/7 cross-border transfers settled in local currencies, connecting over…
Despite the Hardship, African Youth Are the World’s Most Mentally Resilient
A major new global study finds that the top five countries for youth mental health are all African — Ghana,…
Algeria and Niger restore ties, clearing the way for the $13 billion trans-Saharan gas pipeline to break ground
Algeria and Niger have restored diplomatic relations, clearing the path for construction to begin on the trans-Saharan gas pipeline, a…
Morocco’s Yakeey raises $15 million to expand its property technology platform across North Africa
Moroccan property technology startup Yakeey has raised $15 million in a Series A funding round, making it one of the…