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After nearly a decade of diplomatic deadlock, face-to-face peace talks have resumed on one of North Africa's longest conflicts. The UN envoy says growing international support for Morocco's autonomy proposal has created an unprecedented opportunity for resolution.
Algeria just became the 29th country in the world to eliminate trachoma, a painful bacterial infection that blinds nearly 2 million people globally. After a century of dedicated work, this North African nation proved that persistent public health efforts can wipe out diseases that steal people's sight.
Rabat welcomes Paralympic champions from 57 nations this week for its first-ever World Para Athletics event. The North African capital joins a growing list of cities celebrating elite athletes with disabilities on the world stage.
Tunisia is inviting private companies to build solar power plants totaling 200 megawatts across the country, bringing the nation closer to clean energy goals. The move marks the sixth round of licensing that's already helped Tunisia reach nearly 1 gigawatt of solar capacity.
Morocco just secured a half-billion dollar investment to create hundreds of thousands of jobs while supercharging its clean energy future. The World Bank deal targets youth unemployment, women's workforce participation, and breakthrough renewable projects that could reshape North Africa's economy.
Two North African neighbors are strengthening ties through a historic partnership. Egypt and Morocco just launched their first joint committee to boost cooperation across multiple sectors.
A groundbreaking research center in Egypt has discovered new dinosaur species and ancient creatures in the Western Desert, rewriting what scientists thought they knew about prehistoric life in Africa. The finds prove North Africa was once a thriving habitat for dinosaurs, giant crocodiles, and ancient apes.
Tunisia just approved sweeping healthcare reforms to end nationwide medicine shortages and build a strategic drug stockpile. The plan includes immediate funding, local production, and full digital tracking across the entire pharmaceutical system.
Ancient stalagmites in Morocco and DNA from mummified herders prove the Sahara Desert was once a lush, rainy landscape supporting human life for thousands of years. This discovery rewrites what we know about North African history and shows how dramatically climates can shift.
A burned-out British couple ditched their corporate jobs and $1,800 monthly rent to live full-time in a motorhome. Nearly a decade later, they're spending less money while exploring 30 countries across Europe and North Africa.
A 17-million-year-old ape jawbone discovered in Egypt is rewriting the story of where modern apes, including humans, first evolved. The find suggests our ancient ancestors may have originated in North Africa or the Middle East, not East Africa as scientists long believed.
Scientists in Egypt discovered 17-million-year-old ape fossils that suggest our earliest ancestors evolved in North Africa, not East Africa as researchers believed for decades. The breakthrough changes what we know about where humans, gorillas, chimps, and other apes came from.
Egyptian scientists discovered an 18-million-year-old ape jaw that suggests our ancestors may have originated in North Africa, not East Africa as long believed. The find opens exciting new chapters in understanding where humans came from.
Scientists in Egypt discovered fossils of a 17 million year old ape that could be the closest ancestor to all living apes, including humans. The find suggests our evolutionary story began in North Africa, not East Africa as researchers believed for decades.
A new UNESCO report celebrates Morocco's dramatic success in getting more children into classrooms, marking a major education milestone for the North African nation. The progress represents years of targeted reforms to ensure every child has access to learning.
Egypt just took a major step toward sustainable agriculture by partnering with global research leaders to bring cutting-edge farming solutions to millions. The collaboration targets climate resilience and food security across the Middle East and North Africa.
Morocco's tourism sector now employs 894,000 people, exceeding its 2026 employment target a year ahead of schedule. The country also welcomed nearly 20 million visitors in 2025, crushing its original goal of 17.5 million.
Morocco's travelers just got a golden ticket to explore Egypt's ancient wonders and Red Sea beaches with a new five-year multiple-entry visa. The move strengthens ties between the North African neighbors while making Egypt's booming tourism scene more accessible.
Morocco just earned a major leadership role in global plant health, recognized for its work protecting crops and advancing food security worldwide. The North African nation will take over full presidency in 2027.
Tunisia is building one of North Africa's largest solar farms with massive battery storage, taking a major leap toward clean energy independence. The project could power hundreds of thousands of homes while cutting carbon emissions.
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