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Marseille museum showcases rich history of Mediterranean tattooing

The exhibition "Tattoo. Histories of the Mediterranean", held at the Vieille Charité museum in Marseille’s historic Panier district, invites visitors on a journey through the art and tradition of tattooing – from antiquity to the present day. Highlighting Marseille’s deep-rooted connection to tattoo culture, the exhibition also shows the rich…

Radio France Internationale · Jun 22, 2025

‘Brilliant role model’ and veteran ‘never imagined’ being honoured at 106

Norman Irwin served in North Africa in the Second World War and later set up a number of clubs in his home town of Coleraine.

The Independent UK · Jun 14, 2025

A convoy sets off for Gaza from North Africa to protest Israel's blockade

Pro-Palestinian activists in North Africa are rallying around a convoy heading overland toward Gaza

The Independent UK · Jun 9, 2025

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 · May 26, 2025

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 · May 26, 2025

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.

LiveScience · May 23, 2025

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.

The Fashion Central · May 13, 2025

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 · May 8, 2025

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 · May 7, 2025

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

The Independent UK · May 1, 2025