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Mike Tyson’s Benghazi Appearance Ignites Boxing Revival In North Africa

Tyson's historic visit marks a milestone for Libyan sports, showcasing the nation's resurgence post-Gaddafi and highlighting its potential amid a boxing comeback.

Zenger

Relief as Italian court says rescued refugees cannot be sent back to Libya

Italy’s highest court has ruled that the country’s vessels cannot return rescued refugees to the North African country.

Al Jazeera

Under new general, Russia’s Wagner makes deeper inroads into Libya

Using a new avatar of the paramilitary group, Putin is strengthening Russia’s presence in the North African country.

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Middle East and North Africa to see City of God release

Discover the exciting news of the international rerelease of City of God in the MENA region, bringing this cult crime drama to the big screen for the first...

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Russia's foreign minister tours North Africa as anger toward the West swells across the region

Russia is working to strengthen ties to North Africa and spread its narrative about Ukraine and Gaza as the United States’ popularity throughout the Arab World diminishes

The Independent UK

‘Many think football is not a game for women’: why Egypt is falling behind

This week’s newsletter looks at the struggles facing the women’s national team in the most populous country in north Africa

The Guardian - UK

Cruel summer ahead – why is Australia so unprepared?

2023 has shattered climate records, accompanied by extreme weather that has left a trail of devastation and despair, according to the World Meteorological Organization at COP 28. Some of the most significant extreme heat events were in southern Europe and North Africa, especially in the second half of July. Temperatures…

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IMF To Revise Regional Outlook Over Israel-Hamas Conflict

The IMF announced Friday that it will revise its economic outlook for the Middle East and North Africa region due to the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict.

International Business Times

Swap beaches for ancient history in Tunisia, the North African destination with more ruins than Rome

Forget Europe; from the ruins of Carthage to the El Jem amphitheatre, Tunisia’s restoration efforts show off its storied past. Richard Collett takes a deep dive into the country’s fascinating history

The Independent UK

Solar-powered off-road car finishes 620-mile test drive across north Africa

The Stella Terra was designed by students at Eindhoven University of Technology and completed trip without recharging

The Guardian - UK

2030 FIFA World Cup to be held in 6 countries across 3 continents

FIFA and global football leaders have agreed to a six-country, three-continent 2030 World Cup to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the tournament in Uruguay. Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay will host kickoff matches, with Morocco the first North African nation to host the event. Saudi Arabia is the primary candidate for…

The Hindu

Fearing ostracism or worse, many nonbelievers hide their views in the Middle East and North Africa

In the Middle East and North Africa, where religion is often ingrained in daily life’s very fabric, rejecting faith can come with consequences

The Independent UK

Gasoline Engines and Sex Changes for Kids

Plus: Minimum wage laws, space exploration, that time when North Africa was less dysfunctional than California, and more...

Reason

Was the freak 'medicane' storm that devastated Libya a glimpse of North Africa's future?

Storm Daniel landed on the Libyan coastal town of Toukrah in the early hours of September 10 and started moving east. Soon the wind was rising and heavy rain falling, forcing people to stay indoors. By afternoon the rain was clearly out of the ordinary.

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Italy cracks down on migrants as Meloni calls for a naval blockade off North Africa

The measures approved by the Cabinet focused on migrants who don't qualify for asylum and are slated to be repatriated to their home countries.

The Conversation

Desert dust storms carry human-made toxic pollutants, and the health risk extends indoors

Humans have contended with dust storms for thousands of years, ever since early civilizations appeared in the Middle East and North Africa. But modern desert dust storms are different from their preindustrial counterparts.

Al Jazeera

Analysis: Concerns raised in Brussels over EU-Tunisia migration pact

European aid is increasingly being used to prop up autocratic leaders who restrict their citizens’ rights, analysts say.

Al Jazeera

Middle East Roundup: Disaster in North Africa – Morocco quake, Libya floods

Morocco’s deadly quake, Libya’s deadly floods, 30 years since Oslo Accords – here’s the Middle East this week.

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Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 Astro Edition is a beautiful smartwatch most people won't be able to buy

The “first of several limited-edition collections of watches” is limited to the Middle East and North Africa.

The Independent UK

Is it safe to travel to Tunisia? Your rights amid ongoing conflict in Middle East

The latest advice on travel to Tunisia following the Israel-Iran ceasefire

The National (Scotland)

House of Bruar boss defends 'disturbing' sale of 'North African attendants' statues

The boss of House of Bruar has defended the sale of a pair of statues described as “North African attendants”.

The Independent UK

11 of the best things to do in Morocco

From magnificent beaches to lively cities, here’s how to make the most of this North African marvel

Evening Standard

OPINION - As Europe burns, why is nobody nailing the climate deniers for being so wrong?

As swathes of southern Europe were ablaze, parts of North Africa approached 50C and Antarctic sea ice fell to record lows, a thought crossed my mind — where have all the climate deniers gone? So many of the things they dismissively said would never come to pass are not only…

The Week

EU-Tunisia agreement: a ‘dangerous’ deal to curb migration?

With irregular migration to Europe at a seven-year high, exacerbating a problem that is destabilising the bloc, Brussels is renewing its efforts to close off the sea route from North Africa, said Vivian Yee in The New York Times.

Evening Standard

OPINION - Vladimir Putin’s war on grain could blow up into an international fight

The attacks on the Black Sea ports of Ukraine are a crude bid to shut down grain and maize exports, a mainstay of the Ukrainian economy and a mainstay of food aid to Egypt, north Africa and beyond. The blitz followed Russia’s withdrawal from the international agreement to ship Ukrainian…

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