Morocco: “disastrous” drought dries up riverÂ
As Morocco’s Moulouya river dries up, the livelihood of farmers is threatened as they struggle to maintain their crops, reports...
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Morocco restricts hammam operations to fight drought
In an effort to conserve water and combat the severe drought sweeping over Morocco, cities across the country have mandated...
Tunisia: Cost of drinking water up 16% amid droughtÂ
The cost of drinking water has risen up to 16% in Tunisia, in repose to the ongoing 5-year drought that...
Tunisia: Thousands protest about economic blues
As living standards rapidly deteriorate for Tunisia’s citizens, thousands protest against President Saied’s government, according to AFP. On 2nd March,...
Morocco’s plan to tackle climate change
Morocco is adopting a new strategy targeted at strengthening the country’s ability to combat climate change, according to Reuters. To...
Morocco: “violent drought” leads to radical saviour plan
After six consecutive years of drought, Morocco comes up with a radical plan to build new waterways and dams according...
Morocco’s inflation finally decreases but for how long?
Morocco’s annual inflation has finally decreased, according to Middle East on Line and agencies, but economists fear that it will...
Tunisia extends water rationing measures in wake of drought
Tunisia is extending its March 2023 water rationing policy in an attempt to cope with the severe drought that has...
World Bank lends Morocco $350m for its water crisis
The World Bank has agreed to lend Morocco $350 million to enhance water security, MAP state news agency said on...
Informal sector and unemployment threaten Moroccan economy
A Moroccan statistics agency reported a worrying trend in the job market: two thirds of Moroccan jobs are now in...
Permaculture takes root in Tunisia
Permaculture techniques are taking root in Tunisia, as a way to confront global warming and manage its effects, according to...
Tunisia’s fragile finances amidst bread crisis
Rising temperatures and intensifying drought conditions in Tunisia have led to a significant decline in the country's wheat production, leading...
Morocco: Minister unveils plans to resolve water crisis
Morocco’s Minister of Water Nizar Baraka acknowledged on May 1st, the difficult situation the country is facing because of poor...
50 million have no drinking water in MENA region – report
Around 50 million people in the Arab world lack basic drinking water, and 390 million people in the region, or...
Tunisia braces itself for massive drought this summer
Tunisian authorities have started cutting off drinking water at night in areas of the capital and other cities, residents said,...
