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
Book review: Gorenberg demythologizes the ‘Desert Fox’
While the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is not the central theme of this book, it is always lurking in the background because of the threat posed by Rommel and his military ambition.
Ancient synagogue in Libya turned into Islamic center, Jewish group says
Libya once had about 40,000 Jews, who left following the establishment of the State of Israel.
Arab countries that started off strong against pandemic struggle today
Hospitals in Morocco, Tunisia and Jordan packed far beyond capacity.
One historian saves North African Jewish musical heritage
Silver has amassed a collection of rare phonograph records from the era of Jewish musical stardom in North Africa, a period roughly corresponding with the first half of the twentieth century.
Remembering the the Jews of MENA on Holocaust Remembrance Day
On this Yom Ha’Shoah / International Holocaust Commemoration Day on January 27, we should contemplate what the fate of MENA Jewry would have been had German general Rommel won the Desert Campaign.
UNESCO announces couscous a world cultural heritage
This new prestigious status of couscous reflects the cultural cooperation and deep connection between the four countries that share its heritage: Algeria, Mauritania, Morocco and Tunisia.
Jewish women's organizations celebrate "Id Al Banat," Girl's Day
The women are mainly celebrating the history behind Book of Judith.
Israelis of Moroccan origin can ‘bridge’ and strengthen ties with Rabat
"It is not a coincidence that in Morocco there was no Reform, Conservative, or Orthodox [communities]. It is because the leadership said ‘we accepted everyone,'" said Shimon Ohayon.
Organizations to recite mass prayers for Jews buried in Arab countries
Thus far, over 100 organizations and communities have signed up at www.KaddishInitiative.com, including the Israeli umbrella organization for Jews from Arab countries.
Pascale's Kitchen: Traditional North-African couscous
The process of preparing couscous might be a bit complicated, but it does have the advantage of all being cooked together at the same time with the soup, at the end of which you have an entire meal.
