‘We’re Going to Stand Up’: Queer Literature is Booming in Africa
Even in countries where homophobia is pervasive and same-sex relationships are illegal, authors are pushing boundaries, finding an audience and winning awards.
Morocco
Orcas Keep Sinking Boats Off Iberia, Unnerving Sailors
Orcas caused enough damage to sink a yacht in the Strait of Gibraltar last week. A small pod has been slamming boats in recent years, worrying skippers chartering routes closer to shore.
Israel faces blame from regional allies over Gaza hospital deaths
Several Arab states condemn Israel for explosion, which it blames on failed rocket launch by Palestinian Islamic JihadIsrael and Hamas at war – live updatesIsrael is using media and diplomatic channels to try to convince leaders of Arab countries that …
Angry protests flare up across Middle East after Gaza hospital blast
Hezbollah calls for ‘day of rage’ as both sides trade blame for deadly explosion at al-Ahli al-Arab hospitalSee further coverage of the Israel-Hamas warAngry protests continued across the Middle East on Wednesday as thousands of people in different cou…
Food Aid Sustains Quake-Hit Villages in Morocco, for Now
The earthquake that struck Morocco on Sept. 8 killed about 3,000 people and disrupted food supplies for thousands in regions long subject to the vagaries of fickle seasons.
Yellen May Face Questions in Morocco Over U.S. Dysfunction
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen calls on Congress to authorize more economic support for Ukraine.
Yellen May Face Questions in Morocco Over U.S. Dysfunction
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen calls on Congress to authorize more economic support for Ukraine.
IMF clings to a hopeful agenda as crisis follows crisis
At the fund’s annual meeting this week in Morocco, ambitions for climate and debt relief may be overwhelmed by events – againLast week’s turmoil in the global bond markets will be playing on the minds of finance ministers and central bank governors whe…
Morocco earthquake impacted 2.8M people, minister says
The 6.8 magnitude earthquake that struck on Sept. 8 killed more than 2,900 people, most of them in hard-to-reach mountainous areas.
Morocco Earthquake Badly Damages Cultural Sites
Many historic buildings revered by Moroccans and tourists alike were lost or damaged in the earthquake.