North Africa
Middle East economy to shrink 2.1% in 2026, Gulf economies by 4.3%, World Bank forecasts
Despite grim forecasts, the World Bank projects regional economies could rebound by 7.8% in 2027 if the conflict ends this year, though the Hormuz blockade and inflation remain major threats.
America, beware: The battle over Israel’s identity could be coming for the US - opinion
At least 12 killed as wildfires rage across several Algerian provinces
Drone strike causes diesel tank fire at Libya's Zawiya oil depot - statement
A plan to achieve a development model in Morocco – opinion
Morocco’s development frustrations stem from insufficient training in participatory development among those responsible for facilitating community dialogue and actions.
MENA Countries Showing Effects of Rush to Jump-start Economies
'At the mid-point of the coronavirus, most Israelis expressed trust in Netanyahu. In the last month, you can see a pretty steep decline in this trust'
230,000 coronavirus cases reported throughout Middle East
Turkey is now the largest center of the pandemic in the Middle East with more than 90,000 cases
Turkey rapidly succeeds in taking over Libya conflict - analysis
Libya is in the midst of a civil war that pits Khalifa Haftar, a general controlling most of the country, against a weak government.
Egypt and allies seek to confront Turkish involvement in Libya
Turkey wants to send troops to Libya, giving it a foothold that will be difficult to reduce. The troops are likely part of a larger deal.
North African tolerance
“Why not build a memorial for the victims of the Israeli Holocaust against the children of Sabra, Shatila, Deir Yassin, Jenin, Gaza and Qana?”
French-language ideologies create conflict in Morocco
North African country’s parliament approves draft law to teach topics in French despite controversy within ruling party.
Two killed as Sudan forces try to disperse protesters-witnesses, TV
British ambassador 'extremely concerned' by heavy gunfire
Exhibition tells about Mossad's rescue of oppressed Jews around the world
An up-coming exhibition of the Israel Intelligence Heritage and Commemoration Center will tell the clandestine tale of the Mossad’s role in saving Jews under oppression in foreign lands.
Battle rages for Libya's capital, Tripoli's airport bombed
A spokesman for the Tripoli-based Health Ministry said fighting in the south of the capital had killed at least 25 people, including fighters and civilians, and wounded 80.
