Tunisia
Canadian firm to challenge ICC ruling on Tunisia claim
A Canadian energy company plans to appeal an International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) tribunal's decision dismissing its $130
Drought
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Tunisia
Tunisia's grain harvest jumps 75% from 2019 Levels
Tunisia has harvested 575,100 tonnes of grain by June 22, a 75% surge from 329,300 tonnes in the
Morocco
Morocco expands desalination to fight drought
Morocco is ramping up investment in desalination, dams, and water transfer projects to counter prolonged drought and protect its agricultural
Morocco
Report highlights ongoing water risks for Morocco’s agriculture despite recent rains
After years of severe drought, Morocco has recently experienced a surge in rainfall, offering temporary relief to its agricultural sector.
Opinion
Prolonged drought, flash flooding – the climate change contradictions impacting the Maghreb and Mediterranean
Short, heavy rainfall is typical across the Mediterranean, and to some degree the Maghreb too, but like many of the
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
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
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 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
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