Tunisia’s Djerba island at risk as climate crisis, over-tourism and poor governance collide
Djerba, a historic island off Tunisia’s southeast coast, has long drawn visitors to its ancient ruins left by Phoenicians,
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a €100 million ($116.4 million) loan to Morocco to boost sustainable agriculture, focusing on women and youth empowerment, it said on Monday. The funds aim to enhance food security and climate resilience for small-scale farmers. The loan extends the AfDB’s 50-year partnership with Morocco, totaling €15 billion across 180 projects. In 2023, the bank committed €254 million to support Morocco’s green transition and digital goals. Agriculture contributes 12% to GDP but remains vulnerable to climate risks, per World Bank data.
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