Water Scarcity in MENA region, FAO Rings Alarm Bell

The Food and Agriculture Agency of the UN (FAO) called for the adoption of immediate response to the dangers that may result from the rapidly depleting fresh water in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). The Head of the UN agency Jose Graziano da Silva said in a press release following a visit to […]

Morocco’s industrial activity rebounds in July, driven by agri-Food and metallurgy

Morocco’s industrial sector showed clear signs of recovery in July 2025, with production and sales improving across nearly all branches, according to the latest business survey conducted by Bank Al-Maghrib. The central bank’s findings, based on responses from 400 industrial firms, showed a broad-based rebound in activity, with the exception of the textile and leather […]

Mauritania: Media outlets press for release of reporter kidnapped after elections

A dozen of Mauritanian journalists Thursday gathered in front of the office of the Prime Minister to demand the release of one theirs reported abducted Thursday by intelligence forces, reports say. The protestors, Le360.ma reports, called for the release of Ahmedou Ould Wedia who is also member of the leading group in the Mauritanian parliament, […]