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Rock art and tomb discoveries in Morocco reveal ancient connections to the wider world

When people think of ancient burials in North Africa, they often picture Egypt’s pyramids and monuments. But new discoveries show that north-western Africa also has a deep and fascinating prehistoric past.

The Conversation

Spain braces for late May heatwave with 40C forecast in south of country

High pressure and hot, dry air from north Africa to bring temperatures 5-10 degrees above normal for time of year

The Guardian - UK

Cats may have been domesticated much later than we thought — with earlier felines being eaten or made into clothes

Two studies of ancient felines find that cats were likely domesticated in Egypt or other regions in North Africa — and moved into Europe with humans much later than previously believed.

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UK Faces Flood of 'Hundreds of Millions' More Migrants – Here’s What Could Stop It

Former International Development Secretary Sir Andrew Mitchell has issued a stark warning that unless a major intervention is launched to transform North Africa.

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Middle East and North Africa's Catholics believe new pope will be crucial to Church's future

As cardinals meet to elect a new pontiff, Euronews spoke to senior Catholic figures from the region as they reflected on the late Pope Francis and pondered what is next for the Church.

Euronews

Greece and Egypt reaffirm their commitment to an undersea power cable

Greece and Egypt have reaffirmed their commitment to a major undersea electricity interconnection to deliver renewable energy from North Africa to Europe

The Independent UK

Tariffs, oil prices and other uncertainties weighing down Mideast economies, IMF says

The International Monetary Fund says that countries across the Middle East and North Africa face significant challenges to economic growth as the region faces economic uncertainty due to tariff measures, lower-than-recent oil prices and cuts to financial aid

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European hunter-gatherers boated to North Africa during Stone Age, ancient DNA suggests

DNA recovered from archaeological remains of ancient humans who lived in what is now Tunisia and northeastern Algeria reveals that European hunter-gatherers may have visited North Africa by boat around 8,500 years ago.

LiveScience

Ancient DNA reveals Maghreb communities preserved their culture and genes, even in a time of human migration

The Neolithic period began in southwest Asia around 12,000 years ago. It marked a major shift in human history as societies transitioned from hunting and gathering to farming. This sparked migrations across Europe and dramatically reshaped the continent’s gene pool.

The Conversation

Suspected drug-smuggling tunnel found linking Morocco with Spanish enclave

The tunnel plunges 39 feet and was hidden by a trapdoor

The Independent UK

Tunisia reclaims lost voices of WWI riflemen from German archives

Germany has returned hundreds of sound recordings of North African soldiers who were held as prisoners during World War I, helping to fill a major gap in Tunisia’s war archives.

Radio France Internationale

Giant horned dinosaur discovered in Egypt after fossils were destroyed in World War 2

Findings suggest dinosaurs were much more diverse in North Africa than previously thought

The Independent UK

How this Middle East rock climbing group is bringing more women into adventure sports

Anyone who has been rock climbing knows the gratification it can offer. Now, thanks to an incredible group’s hard work, women from the Middle East and North Africa are taking to the tough-but-rewarding rockface of the Egyptian valleys, writes Tamara Davison, building community, supporting each other and finding a footing…

The Independent UK

Gladiator II: a historian on the real north African kingdom of Numidia – and the men who ruled it

Gladiator II opens with a Roman fleet brutally laying siege to a city in the north African kingdom of Numidia. On the big screen we see ships set ablaze by pots of burning oil and defenders impaled by man-sized iron bolts. The so-called barbarian inhabitants are eventually enslaved and carted…

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Marrakech Film Festival opens in Morocco with 'The Order'

One of the Middle East and North Africa’s largest film festivals is openiong in Morocco, drawing actors and directors from throughout the world to present 70 features from 32 countries

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Deadly Flooding Hits Morocco And Algeria After Rare Deluge

Unprecedented storms in North Africa cause devastating flooding in Morocco and Algeria, resulting in loss of lives and significant damage.

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The Independent UK

Flooding kills more than a dozen people in Morocco and Algeria

Torrential downpours hit North Africa’s normally arid mountains and deserts over the weekend

The Independent UK

A bird species previously extinct in Europe is back – now humans must help

The bird moved from a ‘critically endangered’ classification to ‘endangered’

Medical Daily

Best Psyllium Supplements: Discover Digestive, Heart Health And Weight Loss Benefits

Psyllium is a soluble, bulk-forming laxative most commonly used to relieve constipation. It is a husk made from Plantago ovata, a plant native to Asia and the Mediterranean region of Europe and North Africa. Available in various forms like powder, granules, capsules, liquid, and wafers, psyllium offers a range of…

The Guardian - UK

Extreme ‘heat dome’ hitting Olympics ‘impossible’ without global heating

Scorching temperatures in Mediterranean countries and north Africa already causing increase in premature deaths

International Business Times

Endangered Gazelles Find Libyan 'Safe Haven'

Cocooned in white bags and nestled in the arms of volunteers, eight young rhim gazelles -- an endangered species native to North Africa -- have been transferred to an uninhabited Libyan island.

International Business Times

Insect Infestation Ravages North African Prickly Pear

Amor Nouira, a farmer in Tunisia's Chebika village, has lost hope of saving his prickly pear cacti, ravaged by the cochineal insect spreading across North Africa.

The Independent UK

Your money will go further in this sun-drenched North African holiday destination

The value of the pound has risen against 93 per cent of currencies in top travel destinations

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