Egypt: Cairo's City of the Dead Is More Than a Cemetery - It's a Living Neighbourhood At Risk

On religious festival mornings, Egyptians gather among tombs in Cairo's City of the Dead, a four-mile medieval necropolis at the foot of the Mokattam Hills. They're upholding a… Read more »

Morocco: Moroccan Dinosaur's Fearsome Tail Spikes Evolved Much Earlier Than We Thought - New Discovery

In the heart of the Middle Atlas Mountains in central Morocco, a global team of palaeontologists and geologists has discovered new remains of a very unusual dinosaur. It belonged… Read more »

Western Sahara: Climate Change Is Altering Saharan Dust - and Europe Is Downwind

In recent years, residents of Spain, France and the UK have looked up to see an eerie sight: deep orange sunrises and skies thick with a yellowish haze. These hazy skies often… Read more »

Tunisia: The Voice of Hind Rajab - Tunisian Director's Devastating Film About Palestine Is Up for an Oscar

The Voice of Hind Rajab made an immediate impact when it premiered at the Venice Film Festival in 2025, receiving a 23-minute standing ovation and seven awards. More were to follow… Read more »

Tunisia: Do Doctors Treat Poorer Patients Differently? Our Study in Tunisia Found They Do - in Subtle Ways

People with lower income and less education get sick more often, have worse access to care, and don't live as long. This is one of the most consistent findings in health research… Read more »

Morocco: Ancient Fossils Shed Light On a Key Period in Human Evolution

Could a Moroccan cave hold a crucial piece of the puzzle of human origins? Hominin fossils dating back 773,000 years discovered in the country are bringing new evidence to the… Read more »

Morocco: AFCON Drama - What Went Wrong and What Went Right At the Continent's Biggest Football Cup in Morocco

The 35th edition of the Africa Cup of Nations, hosted by Morocco, produced thrills and several story lines, some good and others not so good. It ended in a victory for Senegal -… Read more »

Egypt: Tutankhamun Was Decapitated 100 Years Ago - Why the Excavation Is a Great Shame Instead of a Triumph

November 2025 marks 100 years since archaeologists first examined Tutankhamun's mummified remains. What followed wasn't scientific triumph - it was destruction. Using hot knives… Read more »

Africa: Young People Around the World Are Leading Protests Against Their Governments

The spate of public demonstrations against unemployment, corruption and low quality of life around the world is striking because of who is leading them. Young people have used… Read more »

Egypt: Trump's Dip Into the Nile Waters Dispute Didn't Settle the Conflict - in Fact, It May Have Caused More Ripples

President Donald Trump chided the United Nations on Sept. 23, 2025, for failing to resolve dangerous international conflicts around the world. "All they seem to do," he groused… Read more »

Egypt: Refugee Protection in Egypt - What's Behind the Return Train to Sudan

A special train left the Egyptian capital of Cairo for Aswan, a town close to the border with southern neighbour Sudan, in July 2025. The train, publicised by the Egyptian… Read more »

Egypt: We Decoded the Oldest Genetic Data From an Egyptian, a Man Buried Around 4,500 Years Ago - What It Told Us

A group of scientists has sequenced the genome of a man who was buried in Egypt around 4,500 years ago. The study offers rare insight into the genetic ancestry of early Egyptians… Read more »

Egypt: Curious Kids - in Ancient Egypt, Did Pyramids Really Have Booby Traps? Why Was Treasure Hidden Inside?

In ancient Egypt, did pyramids really have booby traps? Why was treasure hidden inside? - Effie, age 8, New Plymouth, New Zealand. Read more »

Algeria: Western Sahara - Why Algeria Supports the Sahrawi's Right to Govern Themselves

Western Sahara is a disputed territory in north-west Africa. It lies south of Morocco, north-east of Mauritania, and west of Algeria. It was formerly known as Spanish Sahara, until… Read more »

Western Sahara: Morocco Using Economic Clout to Strengthen Grip On Disputed Western Sahara Territory

Christopher Nolan, known for directing blockbusters like Memento, Interstellar and Oppenheimer, is facing public backlash for filming scenes of his new film, The Odyssey, in part… Read more »

Morocco: Ahmed Faras Will Be Remembered As a Football Hero and Symbol of Morocco

Nicknamed Moul Lkoura, meaning the owner of the ball, Ahmed Faras achieved iconic status in Morocco. The footballer was a hero to the people, a source of pride and national unity. Read more »

Tunisia: Popular Tunisian Island's Cultural Heritage At Risk Due to Tourism, Neglect and Climate Change

Nestled in the southern Mediterranean, off the south-east coast of Tunisia, lies the island of Djerba. With a rich cultural and religious history, it has been a crossroad of many… Read more »

Egypt: Egypt Needs More Drinkable Water - How Windy Coastal Resorts Could Help

Egypt is facing a growing water crisis due to its arid climate, limited water resources, and rapidly increasing population. The country of 114 million people depends heavily on the… Read more »

Egypt: Toxic Fungus From King Tutankhamun's Tomb Yields Cancer-Fighting Compounds - New Study

In November 1922, archaeologist Howard Carter peered through a small hole into the sealed tomb of King Tutankhamun. When asked if he could see anything, he replied: "Yes, wonderful… Read more »

Egypt: Queen Hatshepsut's Statues Were Destroyed in Ancient Egypt - New Study Challenges the Revenge Theory

After the Egyptian pharaoh Hatshepsut died around 1458 BCE, many statues of her were destroyed. Archaeologists believed that they were targeted in an act of revenge by Thutmose… Read more »

Morocco: British Holidaymaker Dies From Rabies - What You Need to Know About the Disease and Getting the Jab If You're Going Abroad This Summer

The recent death of a British woman from rabies after a holiday in Morocco is a sobering reminder of the risks posed by this almost universally fatal disease, once symptoms begin. Read more »

Algeria: Mohamed Lakhdar-Hamina Put African Cinema On the Map With His Bold, Political Films About Algeria

Legendary Algerian film-maker Mohamed Lakhdar-Hamina has passed away at the age of 91. He is most commonly remembered as the first (and only) African to win the coveted Palme d'Or… Read more »

Morocco: Rock Art and Tomb Discoveries in Morocco Reveal Ancient Connections to the Wider World

When people think of ancient burials in North Africa, they often picture Egypt's pyramids and monuments. But new discoveries show that north-western Africa also has a deep and… Read more »

Egypt: TikTok in Egypt - Where Rich and Poor Meet - and the State Watches Everything

After being released from detention in 2011, Egyptian engineer and activist Wael Ghonim told the media: Read more »

West Africa: Discovery of 5,000-Year-Old Farming Society in Morocco Fills a Major Gap in History - North-West Africa Was a Central Player in Trade and Culture

A new discovery of an ancient farming society at Oued Beht in Morocco fills a centuries-old gap in history. It reveals that, 5,000 years ago, the Maghreb (north-west Africa) was… Read more »