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Allies’ successful first invasion but a ‘botched’ job: Operation Torch, 80 years on

On November 8, 1942, the Western Allies launched Operation Torch, landing in Vichy-controlled Morocco and Algeria to open up a second front in World War II. Torch was a paradoxical operation: The Allies won in just over a week, but losses were relatively high as the operation provided harsh lessons…

France 24

Tunisian woman on bringing a little bit of home to Moira restaurant

Sabeh opened Carthago a year ago as a way to share authentic North African food

Belfast Live

International: Biden to visit Egypt, Cambodia and Indonesia for COP27, Nov summits

US President Joe Biden, as part of his North Africa and Asia visit, will attend the UN Climate Change Conference COP27 in Egypt and other November summits in Cambodia and Indonesia. Read more on Dynamite News:

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Adidas Confirms Moroccan Art Inspired Algerian Football Jersey

Adidas acknowledged on Friday that the design for its new jersey collection for Algeria's national football team was inspired by Morocco’s zellige mosaic pattern, resolving a dispute with the Moroccan government that had accused the sport apparel company of “cultural appropriation” of its heritage. Morocco’s Ministry of Youth, Culture and…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Lebanon: Aoun Hopes a New President Gets Elected Within Constitutional Limit

Lebanon’s President Michel Aoun voiced hopes on Tuesday that a new president is elected within the constitutional deadline to succeed him when his term ends on October 31. Aoun said he “hopes the presidential elections are held within the constitutional timeframe,” in order for him to hand the post to…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Morocco Fumes over Adidas Design of Algerian Football Jersey

The Moroccan government called on sports apparel company Adidas to pull off the market its new jersey collection for Algeria’s national football team, alleging that the featured mosaic pattern amounted to “cultural appropriation” of Moroccan heritage. Morocco’s Ministry of Youth, Culture and Communication said in a statement that the design…

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Victoria Cross awarded to heroic SAS para-dog in World War Two put up for sale

The animal version of the Victoria Cross was given to Rob the para-dog, who made 20 parachute jumps during World War Two, and is tipped to sell for more than £30,000

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AD Ports Completes Acquisition of Majority Stake in Transmar, Transcargo International

Abu Dhabi Ports Group said on Wednesday it completed the acquisition of a 70 percent equity stake in Egypt’s Transmar International Shipping Company (Transmar) and Transcargo International (TCI), with a total value of the deal amounting to $140 million. The acquisition of the two Egypt-based maritime companies is the first…

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Saudi Arabia Boosts its Food Security

Saudi Arabia is boosting its food security by allocating industrial land of more than 25,000 square meters in the second industrial city in Jeddah to the largest international meat company. The Saudi Authority for Industrial Cities and Technology Zones (Modon) signed a privatization contract with Seara Arabian for Food Industries,…

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TICAD seeks to finance African development under global rules

TUNIS -- The 8th Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD8), held in Tunisia, North Africa, to discuss Japan-led support for African development, concluded Sunday with the adoption of the Tunis Declaration. With China in mind, the declaration confirms the importance of financing development in compliance with international standards.

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France's Macron addresses visa issue during Algeria trip

French President Emmanuel Macron says he has agreed with his Algerian counterpart to work to combat illegal immigration while ensuring more flexible ways for the North African country’s nationals to legally come to France

The Independent UK

France’s Macron Heads to Algeria in Bid to Heal Wounds

French President Emmanuel Macron arrived in Algeria on Thursday for a three-day official visit aimed at addressing two major challenges: boosting future economic relations and healing colonial-era wounds. The visit comes less than a year after a monthslong diplomatic crisis between the two countries stirred up tensions 60 years after…

Asharq Al-Awsat

France-Algeria: Tense Relations since Independence

France has made several attempts over the years to heal the wounds with former colony Algeria, but it refuses to "apologize or repent" for the 132 years of often brutal rule that ended in 1962. With President Emmanuel Macron set to arrive in Algeria to meet his counterpart Abdelmadjid Tebboune,…

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High Expectations for Growth of Saudi Telecom Market

Saudi Arabia ranked third as the fastest growing economy among the G20 countries, and first in the world in the 5G average download speed. Some economists have raised expectations for the growth of the Saudi telecom market - the largest market in the Middle East and North Africa. Saudi Arabia…

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Abu Dhabi Art Fair Reveals Details of its 14th Edition

Abu Dhabi Art has announced its 14th edition which will feature a record-breaking 78 galleries from 27 countries, including Italy, Colombia, South Korea, Denmark and India. The annual November art fair is the culmination of Abu Dhabi Art’s year-round visual arts program. This year’s sector guest curators and collaborators for…

Reuters

Biden will announce $1 billion for food security during Arab summit

President Joe Biden will announce on Saturday during an Arab summit that the United States has committed $1 billion in new near and long term food security assistance for the Middle East and North Africa region, a senior administration official said.

The Guardian - UK

Thousands evacuated as heat causes wildfires in Europe and north Africa

Portugal declares ‘state of contingency’ as France, Spain and Morocco also battle fires, while record heat hits China

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Dublin weather: Heatwave could end with 'thunderstorms' and 'heavy showers' early next week

The hot plume of air heading our way from North Africa is the reason for the hot spell

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Company of Heroes 3 Interview: Gameplay Evolution in North Africa

Company of Heroes 3 has big shoes to fill when it releases this November.

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Company of Heroes 3 Campaign Interview: The Myth of North Africa

We had a chat with Company of Heroes 3’s devs about the upcoming game's second single-player campaign.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Spain Swelters as Temperatures Reach 43C in Second Heatwave

Spaniards stayed in the shade in parks, headed for the beach or sipped iced drinks to tackle stifling temperatures as high as 43C (110F), as the country experiences its second heatwave this year. Warm summer sunshine combined with a hot air front from North Africa have sent temperatures soaring, state…

Reuters

Biden sending more weapons to Ukraine as NATO prepares for long fight

President Joe Biden said on Thursday the United States will provide another $800 million in weapons and military aid to Ukraine, hailing the courage of Ukrainians since Russia invaded in February.

The Independent UK

Live updates | NATO leaders mull North Africa, Middle East

NATO leaders are arriving at a conference center in Madrid for the third and final day of their annual summit

Reuters

Presence of Russia in North Africa is increasing, Spanish Foreign Minister says

The presence of Russia in countries of North Africa is increasing, Spanish Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares said on Tuesday.

Al Jazeera

The fallout of Russia’s grain blockade

A long blockade will worsen food shortages in the Middle East and North Africa, sparking a migration crisis.

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