Tunisia
Tunisian lawyer gets extra sentence for migrant remarks
A Tunisian court has sentenced lawyer and political commentator Sonia Dahmani to an additional two years in prison for remarks
Morocco's tourism industry is seeing a substantial revival, with tourist arrivals exceeding 5.9 million by the end of May 2024, according to the Ministry of Tourism. This represents a 15% increase compared to the same period last year. The growth is not just limited to year-over-year comparisons; May saw an impressive influx, with over 1.3 million visitors.
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Syria
Report: Syrian party urges president to designate Polisario as terrorist group
For years, Syria supported the Polisario Front—a Sahrawi nationalist movement seeking independence in Western Sahara—and reportedly relied on
Morocco
Morocco bakes as heatwave smashes records
Record-breaking temperatures scorched Morocco over the weekend, exceeding seasonal norms by as much as 20°C, the national meteorological office
Egypt
Egypt launches region’s first shark tracking program
Egypt has launched the Red Sea’s first satellite shark tracking program, according the Daily News Egypt. Led by the
Morocco
Moroccan novelist wins Henri de Régnier Prize
“Souviens-toi des abeilles” wins French Academy prize Moroccan writer Zineb Mekouar has won the French Academy’s Henri de Régnier