Tunisia braces for a locust invasion coming from Libya, as the country experiences a rainy season auguring well for the farming season. The agriculture ministry confirmed that desert locusts have been found south in the region of Tataouine, taking advantage of favorable weather conditions. Desert locusts can consume vast amounts of crops and vegetation. A […]
Spanish security forces over the week-end arrested in Madrid and near Barcelona two Moroccans operating as recruiters for the Islamic State group (IS), reports say. The two men operating in separate cells were nabbed in Madrid and at Roda de Ter near Barcelona on Saturday, the interior ministry announced. The IS militants according to the […]
The euro surged to a new historic high on Algeria’s black market in November, trading at up to 27,450 dinars for a 100-euro note, marking a deepening pressure on the informal currency exchange system. Buyers are offering between 27,050 and 27,150 dinars, widening the gap between buying and selling rates, Algerian outlet Maghreb Emergent reported. […]
