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Drought is pushing North African economies to the brink and to social unrestF

Drought is wreaking havoc on North Africa’s water supply and on its agriculture. All countries in the region are facing a dangerous water outlook. For example, cash-strapped Tunisia is expected to import almost all its cereal needs. During his visit to Tunis at the...
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North Africa’s use of drones in the agricultural sectorF

By Aymen Jamli: A drone buzzed back and forth above rows of verdant orange trees planted near Nabeul, eastern Tunisia. The black unmanned aircraft, equipped with a multi-lens camera and sensors, has been enlisted by Tunisian farmers to help adapt to years of drought...
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Morocco: Managem denies hazardous levels of arsenic at Bou Azzer cobalt mineF

Moroccan mining company Managem, controlled by Morocco's royal family, has refuted allegations linking its mining activities to arsenic contamination in the local water supply. Associated Press says  Managem Group, a subsidiary of Al Mada Group, released a statement...
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Libya: Companies flock to Benghazi for reconstruction projectsF

More than 260 Libyan and international companies on Wednesday attended a forum in Benghazi organised by the country's eastern authorities with the hope of rebuilding the flood-ravaged city of Derna. On September 10, Storm Daniel hit the east coast of Libya, causing...
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