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How reconstruction efforts in Libya's east are cementing the Haftar clan's ambitions

In-depth: Khalifa Haftar's sons are using huge billion-dollar reconstruction projects with murky funding to entrench their power in eastern Libya.

Can Lebanon's army replace Hezbollah along the southern border with Israel?

"The state hasn't been responsible for securing and protecting the borders, especially when it comes to Israel," an analyst remarked to The New Arab.

The rise of cybercrime in Africa: A growing threat

In recent years, cybercrime has skyrocketed globally, with the number of successful cyberattacks more than doubling in the past five years. This alarming trend is also evident in Africa. In 2023, the continent recorded the highest number of weekly cyberattacks per organization.

In Gaza, wearing a press vest has become a death sentence for journalists

Journalists in Gaza are being deliberately targeted and killed by Israeli forces while trying to report on the escalating conflict and humanitarian crisis

The Christian Palestinian family in Bethlehem fighting back against Israeli settlers

In-depth: The Kisiya family has been fighting for 12 years to stop Israeli settlers from seizing their land in Bethlehem's Makhrour valley.

After first confirmed polio case in 25 years, massive vaccination efforts kick off in Gaza

The emergency polio vaccination campaign in Gaza reached more children than expected, with 161,000 receiving their initial dose in the first two days.

The Survival of the City of the Dead in Cairo

Volunteers in Cairo are racing against time to preserve the city’s historical memory while bulldozers demolish parts of the City of the Dead to construct new highways

Los programas de adoctrinamiento hutíes, detrás del aumento de los asesinatos familiares en Yemen

La milicia fundamentalista promueve campamentos para niños y adolescentes y cursos de movilización con un fuerte componente ideológico. La oposición de los parientes desencadena los homicidios, más de 160 desde 2021, según datos de la Red Yemení por los Derechos y las Libertades

How Sisi's regime in Egypt silences dissent through denaturalisation

In-depth: Egypt has increasingly been using citizenship revocation as a tool to punish political opponents.

Under cover of Gaza war, Israel is seizing Palestinian land in the West Bank

In-depth: The Gaza war is serving as a cover for Israel to accelerate expansionist policies in the West Bank, with the ultimate aim of annexing the territory.

In southern Lebanon, a brave few hold firm against Israel's strikes

"I'm clinging to my land," Hussein Karim, a 58-year-old resident, told The New Arab. "Either I live on it, or die with it.

West Bank's Palestinian population, businesses suffer under an Israeli siege

"The recent events at the Allenby Bridge will lead to the imposition of strict security restrictions," noted economic expert Shady Hamad to The New Arab.

A massive loss to culture and history': How Sudan's ancient artefacts are falling victim to the civil war

As Sudan’s civil war worsens, looters are targeting the National Museum and other museums, putting priceless artefacts across the country in grave danger

Port Said: A Life Shaped by the Sea

For Bishoy Kamel Talaat, who works at the Suez Canal, it is more than a hub of global trade; it’s the place where he found a sense of belonging and purpose.

How I and Benghazi’s port grew up and changed together

Wissam Hassan Al-Kawafi works at the Marine Inspection Department at the Port of Benghazi since 2003. He has developed a deep connection with the port, where he is greeted each morning by familiar faces and the vibrant sounds of maritime life.

A personal story: The ebbs and flows of Aden’s Al-Maala Harbour

Kareem Hassan Mongys life for the bigger part has been associated with the Port of Al-Maala in Aden. Decades later, as the port faded with time, its memories remained vivid within him.

“Podemos ahogarnos mientras dormimos”: miles de desplazados en Gaza viven acorralados entre las bombas y la subida de la marea

Familias palestinas desplazadas en una zona costera en el sur de la Franja ven cómo sus tiendas de campaña se inundan por la oscilación del mar y temen que sus frágiles refugios no resistan al frío y a las lluvias del invierno

State of shock, disbelief in Lebanon following Israeli-linked pager blasts

The intelligence breach shown by the attack, and the scale of it, were unfathomable to a population grappling with crisis after crisis.

Worse than Ben Ali': Apathy and disengagement mark Tunisia's presidential election

In-depth: Once celebrated as the poster child of democracy in the region, there is now little hope for change in Kais Saied's Tunisia.

As Israel attacks, communities in Lebanon come together with blood and organs

Iraqi, Syrian, and Palestinian refugees have also been donating blood in response to appeals from hospitals, while others offered rooms in their homes.

Lebanon's sapped health sector faced immense strain after Israeli-linked pager, walkie blasts

"We've been doing 20-hour shifts to keep up. For the first time since this war began, it actually felt like we were at war," a nurse in Beirut told TNA.

‘We’re all next’: One year of covering Israel’s war in Gaza

‘We have come to understand that, in the eyes of the world, we are not people with a say or a voice. We do not have blond hair or blue eyes. Our lives are not valued.’

Israel's war on Gaza's economy a year on: Killing by other means

Israel's 12-month war on Gaza has left Palestinians relying on humanitarian aid to survive, as the country battles a 'full-blown economic catastrophe'

Meet the people setting up initiatives and collecting aid donations to help Lebanon's displaced community fleeing Israel's attacks

In response to Israel's ongoing missile strikes, volunteers have rallied to provide urgent aid to the thousands of Lebanese families displaced from their homes

Like Gaza, Lebanon's children and students now in a state of education limbo amid Israel's bombs and invasion

Hundreds of thousands of students in Lebanon due to start school this week are now left in a state of uncertainty and distress as Israel's horrific war rages on

After Hassan Nasrallah's assassination, what next for Hezbollah?

Analysis: Israel has dealt painful but not fatal blows to Hezbollah, with much depending on how it reorganises and responds to the ground invasion of Lebanon.

Así afronta Ruanda su primer brote de fiebre de Marburgo: control estricto y ensayos de vacunas en los hospitales, y vida casi normal fuera

15 personas han muerto por el virus desde que se confirmó el primer caso, el 27 de septiembre. El 70% de los infectados son sanitarios de dos centros, según el Gobierno ruandés, que asegura tener controlada la propagación de la enfermedad

Intensified Israeli attacks on Lebanon force chaotic exodus, but also nationwide solidarity

"If it weren't for the people of the south, there would be no Lebanon," said Maryam Haidar, a secondary school teacher at Tripoli's Al-Malaab School.

Lebanon's tripartite talks push for presidential elections against US pressures

The initiative is also seen as a push against Washington's pressures to capitalise on Hezbollah's vulnerability following these assassinations.

Syrian refugees among hundreds sheltering on Beirut's beaches as Israel's war rages on in Lebanon

As Israel's war on Lebanon escalates, hundreds of Syrian refugees are seeking shelter on Beirut's beaches, facing dire living conditions and uncertainty

“Los olivos son como nosotros: resistentes y con profundas raíces en esta tierra”: la cosecha de la aceituna entre las bombas en Gaza

Pese a los bombardeos israelíes y la falta de cuidados, hay árboles que han sobrevivido a este año de guerra. Los cultivos han quedado muy diezmados, pero los palestinos celebran que la vida se impone en una Franja devastada

Sudanese army denies UAE diplomatic post attack amid Khartoum offensive against RSF

As the conflict rages on, the diplomatic stand-off between Sudan and the UAE complicates an already devastating war.

Fear of a looming food and water crisis grips communities hosting thousands of IDPs in Lebanon as Israel's war rages on

As IDP numbers rise, local businesses struggle to meet the growing demand for essentials, leaving communities worried about shortages and economic stability

As Israel expands war and economic strain deepen, Syrians brace for uncertainty

"Syria is turning a new page, with the hope of Arab nations like Saudi Arabia and the UAE playing a crucial role in its recovery," one source told The New Arab.

Israel's strikes on Iran: A calculated message or prelude to a wider war?

Analysis: Israel's strikes on Iran avoided nuclear or oil facilities, targeting military sites instead. But are they a prelude to a more serious assault?

Why Yahya Sinwar's death won't change Israel's war strategy in Gaza

Analysis: Israel's ambitions in Gaza extend beyond Sinwar's death, with Netanyahu viewing military force as the only strategy for achieving his objectives.

Surrender or starve': What are Israel's plans for north Gaza?

Analysis: Israel is trying to depopulate the north to geographically reconfigure Gaza into disconnected enclaves and maintain indefinite control, analysts say.

Egypt responds to calls to halt Cairo's City of the Dead demolitions

Demolitions in Cairo's City of the Dead, have sparked a backlash over the destruction of historic tombs, with calls for better protection of Egypt’s heritage

Rising displacement from Israel's war on Lebanon leads government to consider prefabricated housing solutions

The Lebanese government is considering prefabricated homes to shelter the growing number of displaced people, who lost their homes as a result of Israel's war

Does Israel have a regional strategy beyond endless war?

Analysis: Underpinned by military superiority, Israel's short-term tactical successes will never become strategic gains without a political endgame.

What's next for Hamas after Israel's killing of Yahya Sinwar?

Analysis: Hamas has weathered Israeli assassinations in the past but faces unprecedented challenges in deciding on both a new leadership and the group's future.

Libya's new hijab mandate sparks nationwide debate over freedom and tradition

The recent statements have sent shockwaves across Libyan society, polarising public opinion on tradition, individual freedoms, and the government's role.

No American president will bring us home': Displaced Lebanese reflect on US presidential election results

"All US presidents are primarily supportive of Israel's interests. America is like a compassionate mother of Israel," said one displaced Lebanese.

‘Israel will keep invading – with more ease’: Gaza dreads Trump presidency

Biden was terrible, say Palestinians, but fear a Trump administration would let Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu ‘get away with conquering Gaza’.

Despite advice to wait, elated families rapidly return to southern Lebanon after ceasefire

"There is nothing better than being back," she said. "Yes, our house is destroyed, but we are here together, with the resistance. We will not leave..."

Naim Qassem: What to expect from Hezbollah's new leader

Analysis: Part of the old guard, Naim Qassem's appointment signals continuity as Hezbollah attempts to address the colossal challenges it faces.

Buzz of Death: Israeli MK drone leaves lasting trauma in Lebanon

For two months, even post-ceasefire, the Israeli MK drone ('Umm Kamel') buzzed over Lebanon, a grim reminder of imminent airstrikes, leaving lasting trauma

We have no way to feed our children': Local charity efforts forced to close amid Israeli blockade as food shortage starves families in southern Gaza Strip

More than 1.8 million Palestinians in Gaza are facing 'extremely critical' hunger, with the approaching winter exacerbating an already dire situation

Why Israeli-linked ships are fuelling controversy for Egypt

In-depth: A German-flagged ship carrying explosives for Israel's army docked in Alexandria last month, while an Israeli warship sailed through the Suez Canal.

The Last Resort: So close to Fortress Europe’s African outposts, yet so far

Fnideq, like other Moroccan towns near the Spanish cities of Ceuta and Melilla, has become a beacon for Africans trying to head north.

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The Seagull and Turkey’s Recycling Illusion

A viral bird and a clever machine reveal how recycling can become theatre — while plastic waste keeps flowing into Turkey.

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The Continent issue 229

Why divorce rates are soaring in the West Bank

A spiraling economic crisis, shrinking job prospects, and Israeli movement restrictions are putting a strain on relationships and destabilizing families.

Thousands of 1948 Palestinians protest rising organised crime

Ayman Odeh, head of the Arab Democratic Change list and one of the few Arab members of Knesset, told TNA that there were 2,600 murders since 2000.

“Small Children Who Knew Nothing of Politics or Wars”

A scene of devastation in Minab, Iran, as parents waited to know the fate of their young daughters after the bombing of a girls' elementary school killed over 100.

Israel bars Palestinians from Al-Aqsa Mosque as Ramadan begins

With the arrival of Ramadan, Israel has barred more than 250 Palestinians from entering Al-Aqsa Mosque, turning a season of devotion into one of separation

‘Halal’ investment scams resurge in Egypt

Halal scam: yes, it’s a paradox. But these schemes are not what they seem.

Roofless Ramadan: Flood-displaced families in Morocco in limbo for holy month

For many families, the loss extends beyond appliances and furniture. It is the loss of privacy, hospitality, and dignity, values closely tied to Ramadan.

The PA’s new constitution: A roadmap to Palestinian statehood?

With Israel treating annexation of the West Bank as a fait accompli, what role will a new constitution play in bolstering Palestine’s bid for statehood?

War economy: Inside Israel s cigarette smuggling scandal in Gaza

Amid sweeping food and aid restrictions, dozens of Israelis, including the Shin Bet chief's brother, have been indicted over alleged cigarette smuggling in Gaza

How Starlink Broke Iran’s Internet Blackout

During Iran’s most comprehensive shutdown yet, thousands of illegal satellite terminals kept footage flowing — and exposed how fragile the regime’s “national internet” really is.

Released into exile, Palestinian prisoners navigate freedom on Israel's terms

Over 150 men who spent decades behind bars were deported to Egypt in the Gaza ceasefire deal, where they face a reality of ‘permanent alienation.’

As Sudan diplomatic push collapses, parties clash in Kordofan

The deadline passed on 1 February with no ceasefire. In the days that followed, both warring parties escalated drone warfare targeting populated areas.

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The Continent issue 227

Volver a una Gaza en ruinas: “Una tienda de campaña o una tumba en mi tierra son mejores que un palacio fuera de ella”

Algunos palestinos que salieron hace meses para recibir atención médica regresan a una Franja devastada para reunirse con sus familias, aunque eso pueda significar su muerte por la falta de tratamientos

How Black were the pharaohs?

Egyptian nationalists really want to know.

Report From Sudan: In Besieged City, Massive Numbers of Displaced Find Little Shelter or Food

"The security and living conditions have become unbearable.”

La hambruna en Sudán se cierne sobre los desplazados internos, con la ayuda mermada por los recortes y al borde del colapso

El Programa Mundial de Alimentos se ha visto obligado a reducir las raciones y habrán agotado los suministros en marzo si no llega nueva financiación para reemplazar el tijeretazo de EE UU a la peor crisis alimentaria del mundo

Robotics Build Path From Rural Kenya To World Stage

Jeremiah Kithinji had never touched a computer before he finished high school. A decade later, he is teaching robotics, and even took a team of rural Kenyans to the World Robotics Olympiad in Singapore.

From promise to paralysis: Lebanon’s new government one year on

One year after it formed, the new technocratic government faces mounting challenges as it struggles to disarm Hezbollah and implement economic reforms

What Happens to the Educators When the Schools Have Been Destroyed?

Hamada Abu Layla spent 22 years earning three degrees from Gaza universities. Now they mock him from a garbage dump.

Peace talks and arms deals: The paradox fuelling Sudan’s war

While international powers publicly call for de-escalation and humanitarian ceasefires, their regional allies are flooding Sudan’s battlefields with weapons

Economic collapse in Yemen drive many towards cryptocurrency

Yemen’s economic crisis, banking restrictions on money transfers, and growing digital financial literacy have fuelled the adoption of cryptocurrencies.

How bazaars shape power and politics across the Middle East

Whether in Aleppo, Tehran, or Istanbul, bazaars operate as parallel centres of power, able to negotiate with rulers - or bring governments down

Landslides come to Tunisia’s Sidi Bou Said after storm

Within 48 hours in January, the town recorded nearly 300 millimetres of rainfall, roughly three-quarters of its annual average.

10 years of Tunisia’s state of emergency with no end in sight

The measures were first introduced after a suicide bombing on 24 November 2015 that targeted a bus carrying members of the presidential guard remains in force.

Israeli chemical attacks devastates Lebanese, Syrian farms

Glyphosate is a non-selective, systemic herbicide that attacks plant roots, preventing regrowth for two to three years.

Prohibido importar juguetes: el bloqueo israelí condena a los niños de Gaza a jugar con palos y latas

Las familias gazatíes no pueden pagar los elevados precios de los pocos productos que quedan para la infancia en los mercados

When the world retreats: Volunteers are filling Sudan’s humanitarian void

Volunteers struggle to fill the gap left by declining international support in Sudan.

Southern Yemen gov’t in Aden holds first session under fire

It was the latest eruption of a conflict over power, identity, and competing regional agendas that has been building in Yemen’s south for years.

Creator behind AI ad of Iraqi poet receives death threats

The writer and director of the video, Ban al-Jumaili, defended the work. She told TNA, its message was "the unification of all sects and religions".

Families of Gaza’s missing search for answers

More than 11,000 people have disappeared during Israel’s military campaign. Their absence torments the families left behind.

Accused harasser in Cairo becomes TV star, victim gets threats

The case exposes a fault line running through Egyptian public life, between laws that exist on paper and a culture that struggles to enforce them.

Photos: In Syria, local Paralympic games bring hope and joy

More than 300 athletes with varying disabilities are set to compete in 14 different sports over the 10-day event.

In DRC’s Ituri, uncertainty for coffee farmers amid conflict, climate woes

Local cooperatives are stepping in to support vulnerable farmers, mostly women, struggling in conflict-ridden east DRC.

‘Too terrified to leave the house’: Internet trolls in Libya target women

From death threats to smear campaigns, Libyan women working for change are being silenced online.

Israel war on Gaza updates: No deal means captives in ‘coffins’, says Hamas

These were the updates on Israel’s war on Gaza for Monday, September 2.

A Nigerian developer’s app joins efforts to fight sexual crimes

Helpio allows victims to report cases and seek help amid fear of stigma and soaring sexual assault figures.

Israelis protest, union calls strike after six more captives killed in Gaza

Angry demonstrators stage mass protests as Israel’s largest trade union calls for a general strike on Monday.

Strike raises pressure on Israeli PM as US prepares ‘final’ ceasefire deal

The pressure on Benjamin Netanyahu to agree a ceasefire deal and bring home surviving captives from Gaza is rising.

Healing with music: A Moroccan NGO revives the spiritual practice

A unique initiative relieves sick children from the coldness of hospitals and clutches of pain through music lessons.

Alaa al-Dali: The Gaza para-cycling star fighting for a shot at glory

The Gaza Sunbirds para-cycling group have overcome war and personal adversity for a chance to compete internationally.

Winning the mental game: Football as a fix in Africa’s largest refugee camp

Kenya's Dadaab refugee camp has rapidly expanded in its 34 years, and now sport is one of the inhabitants' best hopes.

In South Sudan, hunger complicates plans to end wildlife poaching

Conservationists urge the protection of wildlife, but in absence of food, many communities say they are forced to hunt.

‘It’s finding the strength to live’: A gym bro’s guide to surviving Gaza

Exercising in Gaza presents unique challenges, but one resident copes by working out whenever and wherever he can.

Syria war updates: Opposition takes Damascus, al-Assad flees

These were the updates on Syria's war for Sunday, December 8.

Muslims in Gaza mark Eid amid mourning and destruction

As Israeli attacks continue, Muslims in Gaza mark another Eid al-Adha with prayers among ruins.

Photos: Nepal’s first Paralympic medallist returns home to hero’s welcome

Cheering crowds greet taekwondo player Palesha Goverdhan, whose podium finish brought Nepal its first Paralympic medal.

From obscurity to prime time: Women’s football hits the TV screen in Egypt

TV matches, institutional investment and shifting perceptions fuel unprecedented interest in the women’s game in Egypt.

Yemen’s Al-Qahira Castle Survived Centuries of War and Neglect. Can It Survive Its Own Restoration?

With funding for preserving the historic site in jeopardy, local officials are wondering what will come next for the 800-year-old structure

Africa's Oldest Mummy Is a Toddler Who Died 5,400 Years Ago, Nearly a Millennium Before the Egyptians Started Mummifying Their Dead

Libya's civil war has placed the Uan Muhuggiag mummy at risk. But negotiations are underway to transport the rare artifact from Libya to Rome, where it will undergo restoration and scientific analysis

Nigerian refugees return to ruined homes in the face of armed group threats

We must live, we must hope', say returnees who were displaced for a decade from homes in Malam Fatori, Borno State.

Tanzania’s digital battlefield heats up ahead of election

Amid crackdowns on dissent, a high-stakes struggle between government supporters and critics is under way.

‘We are starving’: Bread becomes a distant dream for Palestinians in Gaza

Desperate parents in Gaza struggle to feed their children as famine unfolds due to an Israeli blockade.

ChatGPT therapy: The Lebanese turning to AI for mental health support

Some Lebanese turn to AI tools for help dealing with psychological problems brought on by war and economic crises.

A grassroots initiative opens digital pathways for nomadic Kashmiri children

Since mid-2024, urban young people across India have been connecting tribal Bakarwal kids to training in digital animation, coding, and web design.

Without water, how do you fight wildfires? Algeria leans on AI, drones, and trucks.

Rural Algerian firefighters are pioneering new ways to combat wildfires fed by Algeria’s hot, dry climate. With artificial intelligence and new laws, the government is streamlining faster responses and saving lives.

Boko Haram made them child soldiers. Will their communities take them back?

As former child soldiers flee Boko Haram in Nigeria, their communities are grappling with how to deal with their return.

Liberia’s government wants to ban FGM. Many of its women don’t.

Activists in Liberia want to end female genital mutilation there. But first, they need to get the buy-in of those who practice it.

A journalist recounts his daughter’s miraculous birth in war-torn Sudan

A journalist recounts the experience of his daughter’s birth in Sudan amid the country’s brutal civil war.

She fled war in Sudan. Now she grapples with returning.

Sudan’s civil war has generated one of the world’s worst displacement crises. Here’s what that’s like for one family living through it.

How football is helping Yemenis cope with the prolonged war

Unofficial tournaments and street football are where many Yemenis are finding solace amid continuing conflict.

Africa 54: Uganda’s energy minister sits down with VOA, talks oil reserves, and more

"On Africa 54: Uganda’s Minister of Energy and Mineral Development speaks with VOA about the East African nation’s oil reserves and the logistics of getting it to the world market. Plus, analysts speak on how U.S. presidential debates impact the outcome of who would occupy the White House following the elections in November. This and more news-related updates on today’s Africa 54!"

Niger’s first Para taekwondo athlete's road to Paris 2024 Paralympic Games

"24-year-old Ide Oumarou Jabirou says he always dreamt of one day carving out his path to the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, and his amputated left arm was not an obstacle. VOA Africa Reporter Boureima Balima has the young athlete’s story from Niamey, Niger, narrated by Omary Kaseko. Camera: Luc Oga. In collaboration with Egab.co."

While Egypt Grapples with Fuel Shortages and Power Cuts, One Village Never Goes Dark

On the sweltering summer nights when Egypt struggled with power cuts, a small village nestled in the Nile Delta remained alight. In June, reeling from a shortfall of foreign reserves and a natural gas shortage, Egypt introduced new measures to cope with a relentless summer heatwave that has strained

The Middle East Has a ‘Sextortion’ Problem

The region’s social stigmas are deterring women from reporting online sexual abuse.

Army barrel bombs spark exodus as South Sudan peace deal crumbles

Civilians face brutal attacks and dire straits in displacement camps.

Escaping Gaza’s war, Palestinians find little solace in Egypt

The lack of aid and official recognition means escape from the most immediate horror has simply been replaced by a new struggle to get by.

Displacement and upheaval in southern Lebanon as Israel intensifies airstrikes

Thousands of affected families had already been displaced. Many are now asking: When nowhere feels safe, where do you go?

Iran uses Israeli bombings to speed up Afghan expulsions

Iran has been deporting hundreds of thousands of Afghans for years but is now ramping up xenophobic sentiment to quicken the exodus.

In the West Bank, Tulkarm reels from Israel’s new military campaign

From widespread destruction of homes and infrastructure to severe movement restrictions, Israel’s largest military operation in the West Bank in years is taking its toll.

‘If we survive’: Palestinians in Rafah on fears of an imminent Israeli invasion

Around 1.5 million Paletinians are bracing for catastrophe if Israel invades Gaza’s last refuge amid the daily struggle to find enough food to eat.

Inside Gaza’s supposed ‘safe zone’, where displaced Palestinians struggle for survival

Israel told Palestinians to flee to al-Mawasi, but it lacks basic infrastructure, is still attacked, and is hard for aid groups to reach.

Soaring number of migrants trapped in Yemen face abuse and starvation, say NGOs

Urgent funding needed to help people return home as humanitarian crisis reaches critical levels, according to migration organisation

Journalist and aid worker: How Israel’s starvation of Gaza forced me to be both

Israel’s restriction of food – even after the ceasefire – has forced Mohamed al-Astal to take on a dual role as someone who both reports and helps.

From exile, I watched El Fasher fall – and my family fight to survive

A Darfuri journalist recounts his family’s harrowing ordeal after the RSF seized their city last week.

Egypt’s economic woes lure digital nomads – but cast others out to sea

While the Red Sea resort of Dahab draws those who earn dollars and can work anywhere, a third of Egyptians live in poverty and see a perilous voyage to Europe as their only hope

Kenyan police officer fights youth crime with soccer

Security personnel and residents like Austin Otieno say that Ominde’s soccer initiative, which kicked off four years ago, has impacted youth behavior, crime rates, and incidents of police violence

The pharmacist who sells onions: Palestinians go hydroponic in Jordan’s ‘Gaza camp’

In crowded Jerash refugee camp, hydroponic horticulture allows residents to grow their own crops efficiently in an arid country – and provides a stateless people with an income

Drones are saving snakebite victims in Ghana – but only when the mobile signal works

A US logistics company has completed 8 million deliveries across six distribution centres, but mobile connectivity gaps are still a problem

7/24: A Scorching Southern Med, Early Damask Rose Harvest, Lebanon’s Heat-Resistant Bees

This month, we are bringing you a special issue of Lapilli in partnership with Egab, an Egypt-based initiative aiming to empower local journalists across the Middle East and Africa. Thus, in this edition, we focus especially on the southern and eastern portions of the Mediterranean basin. We’ll do so

Egypt slashed child deaths. Now an exodus of doctors threatens progress

School insurance scheme transformed survival rates, yet economic crisis and physician flight put decades of gains at risk

The Middle East Has a ‘Sextortion’ Problem

The region’s social stigmas are deterring women from reporting online sexual abuse.

Why Egypt’s plans for solar power are left in the shade

The government is keen on rooftop panels. Its citizens are not | Middle East & Africa

A Dispatch From the Border of Gaza and Egypt - The Doe

A man in Gaza struggles to find hope during war living on the border with Egypt, as his family is displaced and constantly in danger.

As Egypt’s economy dips, sustainable fashion soars

Ensia is a solutions-focused nonprofit media outlet reporting on our changing planet. Published by the Institute on the Environment.

Amidst Ongoing Conflict, Efforts To Save This Endemic Tree Are Threatened

On Yemen’s Socotra island, poverty and political disruption hinder efforts to give its prized dragon’s blood tree a future. A local journalist explores efforts to preserve it despite all odds.

In war-torn Syria, efforts to save a river refuse to die

Ensia is a solutions-focused nonprofit media outlet reporting on our changing planet. Published by the Institute on the Environment.

Amidst ongoing conflict, efforts to save this endemic tree are threatened

Ensia is a solutions-focused nonprofit media outlet reporting on our changing planet. Published by the Institute on the Environment.

How the Gulf’s lifeline for Egypt is worrying Cairo’s residents

Plans to redevelop downtown Cairo in Dubai’s image are drawing sharp criticism from Egyptians who are worried about the loss of heritage and autonomy.

How a popular hunting destination in Egypt is looking to become an ecotourism hot spot

Ensia is a solutions-focused nonprofit media outlet reporting on our changing planet. Published by the Institute on the Environment.

In Libya, one person’s garbage is another person’s gain

Ensia is a solutions-focused nonprofit media outlet reporting on our changing planet. Published by the Institute on the Environment.

Rising From the Ashes—Again

Lebanon’s Souq al-Khamis is more than a market—it’s a living archive. After more Israeli bombardment, another round of rebuilding begins.

Abandoned for the crime of getting sick

When Rabab Adel was diagnosed with hepatitis C, her husband left. He abandoned Adel, a 49-year-old teacher from Egypt’s Fayoum province, along with their two children, claiming he needed to protect himself. He also stopped supporting his family financially.

The Youth-Led Container Garden Movement Tackling Child Hunger in Uganda

The Kanyanya Youth Urban Oasis initiative provides nutrient-dense food to schools in need by bringing the farm to them.

A Refugee-Led Cooperative Supported Thousands of Syrians in Greece. Now, They’re Bringing Organic Farming Home.

With the civil war over, an organic farming cooperative that supported more than 13,000 Syrian refugees in Greece has returned to help rural communities rebuild.

How Palestinian folk music carries the Nakba’s memory 77 years later

Khadra Abu Sariya’s voice trembles and her eyes well up as she recalls a song etched into memory by pain.

In Egypt, prospect of Trump win raises fears over school funding | Context by TRF

Ahead of the U.S. vote, there are fears that U.S. funding for technical schools in Egypt could be reduced or stopped if Trump wins

A Wall of Trees is Reversing Desertification and Empowering Communities in Nigeria

For years, the Sahara Desert has crept steadily toward communities in Kano State, Nigeria, drying up farmland and threatening livelihoods. Makoda village is holding it back with a wall of trees.

How Moroccan Paralympian Kassioui beat cerebral palsy and society

Parkinson’s, cerebral palsy, and taunts from society failed to deter Paralympian who bagged silver at Tokyo Paralympics.

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