Rapprochement with Morocco, wariness of Algeria, disinterest in Tunisia, avoidance of Libya and support for Mauritania look likely as trade leads the 'America first' agenda of the returning president

Canadian exports to its southerly neighbour reached $440bn last year so talk of the United States slapping customs duty on those goods has triggered a tête-à-tête

Cairo's move to localise the production of electric vehicles has several benefits, including boosting employment and reducing pollution. And it is well-positioned to overcome any challenges.

Lots to shout about, say the government. Not enough for the ordinary Moroccan, say the opposition. Let's wait and see what happens on the world markets, say the economists

America's president-elect wants to reshape trade, capital and labour flows

There are positives within the latest review of Cairo's progress toward a further $1.3bn financial lifeline, but they come amid deepening economic problems at home, where the cost of living is rising

Once Europe's economic powerhouse, Germany faces a perfect storm of stalled growth, industrial decline, and structural hurdles. What should it do?

The world needed to agree on how much rich nations would pay poorer nations for climate financing. After a walkout in Baku, delegates agreed on a figure that was cheered by some and derided by others.

In an interview with Al Majalla, the fund's director says he is working to increase private sector investment while trying to lay the groundwork for a more educated population

The ruling has unnerved tenants, but it won't go into effect until June of next year, giving time for the state to come up with alternative safety measures for society's most vulnerable