Egypt
Funding crisis forces UNHCR to halt refugee aid in Egypt
The UN refugee agency (UNHCR) has suspended critical medical aid for refugees in Egypt due to a funding shortfall, AFP
Climate
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Maghreb
Maghreb Insider Turns One!
One year of covering the Maghreb’s economic and geopolitical shifts, delivering in-depth analysis, key trends, and expert perspectives. Here’
Tunisia
Tunisia’s religious council reluctant to cancel Eid Al-Adha
An ongoing drought and falling livestock numbers has prompted the Tunisian National Chamber of Butchers to ask the Diwan al-Iftaa
Libya
Libyan farms threatened by locusts
Libya’s farms face devastation as desert locust swarms spread across the south, threatening crops and pastures, the Libya Observer
Mauritania
NASA satellite reveals dramatic dust plumes over Mauritania
Dramatic images from NASA’s Aqua satellite captured dust plumes sweeping over Mauritania and the Atlantic Ocean on February 25,
Morocco
Fitch: Morocco’s economy set to grow 5% in 2025- despite challenges
According to a new study by Fitch Solutions, Morocco’s economy could grow by 5% in 2025, up from 3.
Morocco
Morocco calls for suspension of Eid sheep slaughter amid drought
Morocco’s King Mohammed VI has urged citizens to forgo the traditional slaughter of sheep or goats for Eid al-Adha
Morocco
First flight using sustainable fuel launched between Morocco and Europe
Vivo Energy Morocco and Royal Air Maroc (RAM) have launched the first flight between Morocco and Europe using sustainable aviation
Morocco
Morocco's livestock decrease amid consecutive droughts, agriculture minister says
Morocco's agriculture minister, Ahmed El Bouari, announced a 38% decrease in cattle and sheep populations compared to nine
Morocco
Morocco’s meteorite boom: from gold rush to legacy
Once dubbed the “Saharan Gold Rush,” Morocco was a prime destination for meteorite hunters seeking pieces of asteroids that had
Tunisia
Tunisia foils attempt to smuggle protected flamingos
Tunisian customs foiled an attempt to smuggle ten protected pink flamingos near the Algerian border, officials said Monday. The birds
Morocco
Morocco thwarts 78,685 migrant attempts to enter Europe in 2024
In 2024, Morocco intercepted 78,685 migrants attempting to enter the European Union, marking a 4.6% increase from the
Morocco
Morocco’s unemployment rate rises to 13.3% in 2024 amid persistent drought
Morocco’s unemployment rate increased slightly in 2024, reaching 13.3% compared to 13% the previous year, according to data