Morocco
Spain dismantles Morocco-Romania migrant smuggling network
Spanish police have dismantled a trafficking ring that smuggled up to 2,500 Moroccan migrants into Spain via Romania, arresting
Environment
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Morocco
Morocco’s “water highway” a short-term success but experts warn of future risks
In August 2023, Morocco launched a $728 million “water highway” to address its growing water crisis. The project diverts surplus
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
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’
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
BP, Mauritania report gas leak at offshore West African gas project
A gas leak at the Greater Tortue Ahmeyim gas project, operated by BP offshore Senegal and Mauritania, has been detected,
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
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
Tunisia
Tunisian startup tackles E-waste crisis
Tunisian entrepreneur Sabri Cheriha is addressing the country’s growing electronic waste problem through his startup, WeFix, AFP reports. Offering
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
Morocco
Morocco experiences 5.2-magnitude earthquake- no reported damage or casualties
According to Morocco's National Institute of Geophysics, the official MAP news agency, the earthquake struck the northwestern province