Air pollution has been top of mind in many parts of the world this summer as out-of-control wildfires raged from Canada, the US West, and Hawaii to North Africa, Greece and Spain.

Source: https://www.independent.co.uk/climate-change/news/air-pollution-fires-babies-impact-b2409472.html

“All flights that go to the Middle East or North Africa, like Egypt, Ethiopia, and others, pass through Maiduguri every day, and we only hear the noise, but we don’t see them touching ground.

Source: https://www.informationng.com/2023/10/boko-haram-is-lesser-issue-than-ipob-kidnappinng-cultism-banditry-ndume.html

Archaeologists believe the statue’s smiling features may belong to the Roman emperor Claudius, who extended Rome’s rule into North Africa between 41 and 54 A.D., the ministry said.

Source: https://krdo.com/news/2023/03/06/archaeologists-in-egypt-unearth-sphinx-like-roman-era-statue/

Arnaud notes that the bulk of cocaine which makes its way into Europe comes from South America, West Asia and North Africa.

Source: https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/record-amount-cocaine-seized-police-last-year-drug-grows-popularity.1012476

As we’ve been reporting here, the Italian island of Lampedusa has in the last couple of weeks had so many illegals coming in from North Africa they now outnumber the island’s Italian population by more than three to one.

Source: https://vdare.com/articles/john-derbyshire-preventable-evils-lawfare-crippling-european-and-u-s-immigration-patriots

By 2026, the games market in the Middle East and North Africa is expected to grow by 56% to $2.79 billion (R52 billion).

Source: https://mybroadband.co.za/news/gaming/497475-saudi-arabia-to-invest-r709-billion-to-become-a-gaming-hub.html

By the time it was over, the intricate domes and graceful arches, first built by the dynasty that conquered parts of Spain as well as North Africa in the 12th century, had crumbled.

Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/16/world/middleeast/morocco-earthquake-heritage.html

Canon Central and North Africa (), in collaboration with BSS (Broadcast System Solutions) in Egypt, proudly announces the inauguration of the new showroom.

Source: https://www.africanews.it/english/canon-in-partnership-with-broadcast-system-solutions-bss-unveil-exclusive-showcase-for-pro-imaging-portfolio-a-new-destination-for-canons-cutting-edge-products-and-solutions/

Emirates NBD (DFM: Emirates NBD) is a leading banking group in the MENAT (Middle East, North Africa and Turkey) region with a presence in 13 countries, serving over 17 million customers.

Source: https://mid-east.info/in-the-presence-of-h-h-sheikh-ahmed-bin-saeed-al-maktoum-emirates-nbd-board-of-directors-recognizes-its-icaew-qualified-uae-national-chartered-accountant-employees/

Fifteen (15) Participants from 10 countries across 3 African Regions, namely North Africa (Morocco, Tunisia and Libya), West Africa (The Gambia, Ghana and Benin) and East Africa (Somaliland, Uganda, Mozambique and Malawi) gathered to attend the workshop.

Source: https://www.africanews.it/english/training-of-trainers-tot-programme-on-conflict-management-united-cities-and-local-governments-of-africa-uclg-africa-and-african-centre-for-the-constructive-resolution-of-disputes-accord-officia/

For example in North Africa, the youth unemployment rate is estimated at but is even greater in countries like Botswana, the Republic of the Congo, Senegal and South Africa, among many others.

Source: https://mg.co.za/thoughtleader/opinion/2023-06-27-green-economy-a-solution-to-africas-youth-unemployment/

For the summer season, Vueling has a network of 278 short and medium-haul routes in Europe, North Africa and the Middle East, offering up to 17 weekly frequencies from London Gatwick to Paris Orly during the summer season.

Source: https://metro.co.uk/2023/08/21/i-havent-been-to-disneyland-paris-in-27-years-has-it-got-better-19343780/

Her recordings, including her most recent (What’s New), are a mixture of adaptations of texts from the times Jews thrived in Spain, arrangements of older Ladino songs from Turkey, Europe and North Africa, and original songs by Vazana.

Source: https://blogcritics.org/interview-nani-vazana-ladino-songstress-part-one/

’ Hugh Lovatt, a senior policy fellow with the Middle East and North Africa Programme at the European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR), said that, while Hamas still works through consensus, the military leadership is the dominant voice.

Source: https://foreignpolicy.com/2023/11/28/hamas-gaza-qatar-leaders-negotiations-hostages-ceasefire-war-israel/

In other executive moves, Assembly promoted Asia-Pacific Managing Director Richard Brosgill to APAC CEO and Middle East & North Africa Managing Director Faisal Dean to MENA CEO.

Source: https://adage.com/article/agency-brief/agency-news-you-need-know-april-14-2023/2487186

“I think it’s a 50/50 chance for 30C heat during the first 10 days of June, but it is all down to us receiving the necessary sustained airflow from North Africa.”

Source: https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/black-country/uk-set-25c-african-weather-26956565

Its job was to shuttle men and supplies between Allied ports in North Africa and Italy.

Source: https://www.mcall.com/2023/11/30/tale-of-a-wwii-merchant-mariner-family-pieces-together-tragedy-of-easton-cadet-frank-tone-who-was-killed-in-little-pearl-harbor/

Moving to North Africa, the Kaftan is a staple garment, particularly in Morocco.

Source: https://www.ghanamma.com/ng/2023/08/17/ladies-here-are-outstanding-outfits-worn-in-different-part-of-africa-that-you-can-recreate/

Neptune reported a slight increase in output and steady operating profits in the first six months of 2023 from assets spanning the Europe, North Africa, Indonesia and Australia.

Source: https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/23714445.neptune-sees-material-increase-oil-gas-production/?ref=rss

“Now is the time to examine the impact of land issues that loom large in many public policy decisions but aren’t always explicitly acknowledged,” said Ferid Belhaj, the World Bank Vice President for the Middle East and North Africa.

Source: https://www.africanews.it/english/weak-governance-in-middle-east-and-north-africa-mena-region-worsens-deepening-land-crisis/