An encroaching desert threatens to swallow homes and history
An ancient trading post known for housing some of West Africa's most historically significant manuscripts could soon be ...
Fog harvesting could provide water for arid cities
Capturing water from fog - on a large scale - could provide some of the driest cities in the world with drinking water. This ...
Ryanair offers new Africa flights to seaside destination in middle of 'war zone'
The town is undergoing massive redevelopment, with buildings springing up left and right, as money pours in from investors.
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At least 10 soldiers in Niger are killed in an ambush, the army says
DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — Armed assailants in western Niger killed at least 10 soldiers in an ambush on a military unit that had been sent to hunt cattle rustlers in a border region near Burkina ...
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22 Gorgeous Moroccan Locations You Won’t Believe Exist—Until You See Them for Yourself
Morocco is quite literally one of the most beautiful places I’ve ever visited. The stark colors of the red cities, the sand dunes of the Sahara, the tiles and mosaics, the old kasbahs and camels, the ...
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«La Guerra Olvidada» : When the Moroccan Liberation Army nearly liberated the Sahara
In a little-known 1957 conflict, Moroccos Liberation Army staged a bold offensive against Spanish colonial rule in Ifni and Western Sahara, capturing key territories and besieging Spanish strongholds, ...
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Moroccan-Inspired 'Masterpiece' Hits the Market in California for $19 Million—and It's the Epitome of Desert Decadence
A stunning Moroccan-inspired desert sanctuary in California has hit the market for $19 million—offering a potential new owner an array of opulent amenities, including a soaking tub with a built ...
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Council accepts 2035 comp plan after final tweaks by committee
BAR HARBOR — More than three years of meetings culminated with a single vote by the members of the Comprehensive Planning Committee on Monday, Feb. 3, as they decided unanimously to release into the ...
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Globetrotting not in the genes
Painted lady butterflies are world travelers. The ones we encounter in Europe fly from Africa to Sweden, ultimately returning to areas north and south of the Sahara. But what determines whether some ...
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Wanderlust Not Genetic
Painted lady butterflies are world travelers. The ones we encounter in Europe fly from Africa to Sweden, ultimately returning to areas north and south ...
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Radioactive Plutonium In Sahara Dust Came From An Unexpected Source
Every now and again, the Sahara Desert in North Africa will kick up a storm and spread dust clouds across Europe and other parts of the world. Remarkably, the sand still carries traces of ...
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Republic of Yemen Reiterates Constant Position in Support of Moroccanness of Sahara
Rabat - The Republic of Yemen reiterated its historical and constant position in support of the territorial integrity of the Kingdom and the Moroccanness of the Sahara. Speaking during the 6th session ...