Water rushing between the sand dunes of southern Morocco left by the heavy rains that fell in August and September have given a different face to the Moroccan Sahara, better known for its frequent droughts. On average, the Sahara receives between zero and 3 inches of rain per year however, some parts of the desert in northern Africa have seen as much as 600 percent of the average precipitation over the past 50 days.
UN human rights experts have called for an independent investigation into the reported mass execution and disappearance of civilians in
France will extend its compensation scheme for Harkis—Algerians who fought alongside French forces during the 1954–62 Algerian War—
The Mauritanian government has distanced itself from the recent visit of Mohamed Al-Mukhtar, political and legal adviser to Sudan’s
Morocco is enhancing its appeal as an investment hub with tax incentives of up to 30% for foreign investors, Minister
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