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
Yellen, at former slave port, sees path of renewal for Africa and US
Morocco targets diplomatic goals after World Cup run
The country aims to turn admiration for its team and expanded ties with African football federations into diplomatic capital in the Western Sahara dispute.
The stories of MENA Jews are the stories of our people - opinion
To face immense challenges, we need the strongest roots. The roots of identity, history and culture of all Jews are essential to our national narrative, to give the fullest picture possible.
Tunisia is facing a mass exodus of youth
After the optimism of the Arab Spring, Tunisia’s youth are now trying to make the perilous journey across the Mediterranean to Europe for a better life.
Forgotten Arabian Jews recount lives of happiness and horror
A new book gives voice to some of the million or so Sephardi Jews who once lived harmoniously in the Mideast and North Africa, but who left everything behind after an explosion of antisemitism.
In Paris, Jewish childhood friends open restaurant serving Tunisian couscous
Alexandre David and Alexis Memmi channel their grandparents' Tunisian foods in Mabrouk, a kosher-style restaurant they opened in 2019.
Pascale’s Kitchen: Welcome to Mimouna!
Below, you will find four recipes for cookies that are perfect for serving at Mimouna celebrations. They include cookies made with marzipan, meringue, sesame and jam.
Six Israeli restaurants makes ‘Top 50’ in MENA region list
A handful of Israeli restaurants were chosen to be on the ranking of the top 50 restaurants in the MENA region.
Moroccan boy trapped in well dies before rescue
Rayan Awram, aged five, fell into the well at his village of Ighara in the hills near Chefchaouen on Tuesday.
Case of American detained in Libya shines spotlight on North African country
Libya has become synonymous with the kind of chaos that some countries sunk into after the 2011 Arab Spring.
