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Morocco underground factory flood kills at least 24: Media
At least 24 people died after heavy rain caused a flood in an illegal underground textile workshop in a private house in Morocco, the state news ... North Africa -
'We had to get our land back': Tunisian date farm proves to be quite fruitful
As revolution swept Tunisia 10 years ago, the people of Jemna saw their chance to settle a colonial-era score - seizing a 185-hectare (460-acre) date ... North Africa -
Coronavirus impact could kill over 50,000 children in MENA region: UN
UN agencies warned Monday that the coronavirus pandemic could lead to the deaths of an additional 51,000 under-fives in the Middle East and North ... Coronavirus -
Libya intercepts nearly 200 Europe-bound migrants at sea
Libya’s coast guard says it has intercepted Europe-bound vessels carrying nearly 200 migrants, including women, off the country’s ... North Africa -
Saving the date palm from the Red Weevil
Deeply rooted in the economies and cultures of the people of the Near East and North Africa, the date palm is under severe threat and with it the ... Middle East -
Migrant recalls ‘daily beatings, starvation and suffocation’ by Libyan forces
While he dreamed of having a decent life in Europe, Osama Murad traveled from Palestine to Libya, but he found himself in a “slave center” ... Features -
Tunisia tourism revenues jump with record number of visitors
Tunisia's tourism revenues jumped in 2018 to $1.36 billion as the country saw the arrival of a record 8.3 million visitors, a strong recovery ... Economy -
Algeria’s energy earnings in first seven months of year halve trade deficit
Algeria’s energy earnings rose 15.23 percent in the first seven months of this year from the same period in 2017, reducing the trade deficit by ... North Africa -
Algeria confirms second cholera death amid fears of outbreak
Algerian authorities announced on Saturday a second case of cholera death and an increase of the disease to 139 cases, including 97 that are still ... North Africa -
Following his recovery, Saudi student in Washington tells why he was assaulted
Saudi student Majid al-Muzaini was discharged from George Washington University’s Hospital, where he was being put in an induced comma following ... Variety -
Official figures: 11 percent of Libya’s population is mostly African immigrants
The number of migrants in Libya stands at 679,386 immigrants from 42 nationalities, most of them from African countries, according to figures released ... Features -
Tunisia PM says changing the government now will hurt the economy
Tunisian Prime Minister Youssef Chahed said on Tuesday a change of government would put the economy at risk and shake the confidence of international ... Economy -
Morocco’s annual inflation rises to 2.7 pct yr/yr in April
Morocco’s annual consumer price inflation rate rose to 2.7 percent in April from 2.5 percent in March, mainly due to higher food prices, the ... Economy -
How Iran is extending its ‘Shiite crescent’ to Africa
The war against ISIS in Iraq was won by a combination of Iraqi Shiite militias, Iraqi Kurdish militias and Iranian forces and logistical support. As a ... Middle East -
Doctors’ strike across Mauritania brings hospitals to near standstill
Doctors across Mauritania on Monday launched a two-day nationwide strike with several demands including the improvement of hospital services and ... North Africa -
Could a plate of couscous warm up ties between North Africa nations?
Could a plate of couscous warm up relations between wary North African nations? A drive to win coveted UNESCO status for the dish could at least get ... Art and culture -
Morocco tops 11-million mark in record tourism year
Morocco recorded a bumper year for tourist arrivals in 2017, breaking through the 11-million barrier for the first time, the tourism ministry ... Travel and Tourism -
Libyan coast guard rescues more than 250 migrants trying to reach Italy
Libya’s coastal guard has rescued more than 250 illegal migrants trying to leave the North African country in small boats bound for Italy, ... News -
Moroccan youth give Berber twist to Game of Thrones theme song
A YouTube clip showing Moroccan youth giving a Berber twist to the famous opening title song of Game of Thrones is gaining traction online. The video ... Variety -
Biker groups flourish in post-Qaddafi Libya
Donning leather and helmets (sometimes), they roar along Libya’s hair-raising, potholed roads on carefully polished Harley Davidsons and ... Features -
YouTuber honors ‘angry Algerian’ homeless man years after his death
Rani Zaafan used to roam the streets shouting “I am angry”, which eventually became his catch phrase among those who came across him in ... Digital -
Algerian foreign minister says region under threat after ISIS defeats
Algerian Foreign Minister Abdelkader Messahel said Wednesday that North Africa is under threat from foreign fighters escaping ISIS defeats in Iraq and ... North Africa -
Tunisair uniform row leaves passengers stranded
Tunisair passengers were stranded for hours Thursday after the airline was forced to suspend flights following a row between pilots and maintenance ... Aviation & Transport -
A brave policeman heroically foils suicide attack in Algeria
A policeman managed to foil an attempted suicide attack in eastern Algeria on Sunday, opening fire on the bomber and triggering the explosives belt he ... North Africa -
Coach quits as Algeria dumped out of African Nations Cup
Algeria failed to win a game in Group A, finishing with a 2-2 draw against Senegal in Franceville on Monday for only a second point from three matches Sports -
UK govt spokesman lauds Saudi role in combating terror
He said the Riyadh international conference on combating ISIS was yet more evidence that Saudi Arabia and the world were prepared to dismantle ISIS’ capabilities Gulf -
In Pictures: Dubai to build MENA’s largest marina
Dubai said the new project will include a 135-metre (443-foot) lighthouse featuring a hotel and observation deck Property -
Libya’s NOC: Western pipelines reopened, expects 270,000 bpd boost in 3 months
Libya’s National Oil Corporation said on Tuesday that pipelines leading from the western fields of Sharara and El Feel had been reopened Energy -
Traditional beauty secrets of North African Berber women
It is no secret that Berber women have an age-old tradition of using natural beauty remedies Fashion and beauty -
EU calls for investment in Tunisia
EU foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini on Tuesday called for more investment to revive the economy of Tunisia Economy