Tunisia
Harissa festival celebrates Tunisia’s iconic chili paste
In Nabeul, Tunisia’s harissa festival draws locals and global visitors to celebrate the spicy, brick-red chili paste central to
Climate
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Opinion
Climate change will make drought and flooding for the Maghreb inevitable
2024 was the hottest year on record and most experts agree that this is a result of ongoing climate change.
Algeria
Algeria hits record temperatures in 2024 as global warming breaches 1.5C
European Union data shows that 2024 was the hottest year on record, with annual global temperatures breaching the internationally agreed
Morocco
Morocco ranks third in new quality of life assessment among African nations
A recent report by Business Insider Africa places Morocco in the third spot on its quality of life index among
Morocco
Morocco hit record-low water and vegetation levels in 2024
According to the 2024 Global Water Monitor Report, Morocco recorded alarming lows across several critical environmental indicators including declines in
Morocco
At least 69 migrants dead after boat sank off Morocco on Dec. 19, Mali says
At least 69 individuals perished, including 25 Malian nationals, when a boat en route from West Africa to Spain capsized
Sahel
Sahel juntas struggle to address climate crisis amid regional instability
Torrential rains in the Sahel from July to September caused devastating floods, displacing millions, and submerging vast croplands in countries
Opinion
2024 was the hottest year on record – what did that mean for the Maghreb?
Record-breaking temperatures across the Maghreb over this last year raised alarm bells among global meteorological agencies; the predictions unfortunately, all
Tunisia
Tunisian sun turns red algae into a sustainable food industry resource
In Tunisia's Bizerte lagoon, red algae is transformed into valuable food additives using sunlight, creating jobs and aiding
Africa
Drought hits food access for 26 million in southern Africa, says UN
A severe drought in southern Africa, intensified by the 2023-2024 El Niño, has left 26 million people facing acute food
Morocco
Morocco hit by record drought - faces water and crop supply shortage
Rainfall is Morocco is down by over 40 per cent compared to usual levels. In addition, water reserves have dropped
Morocco
Former Tesco CEO turns focus to climate change, advocates renewable energy from Morocco for UK homes
Sir Dave Lewis, the CEO who has been heralded for saving Tesco, has set his sights on tackling climate change.
Sudan
African displacement triples to 35m people in just 15 years
Driven by wars and climate change, a new report from the Internal Displacement Monitoring Center (IDMC), says the number of