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Rainfall trends during autumn and winter will be closely monitored in Morocco for the 2026-2027 agricultural season, following several years of drought and water stress. The El Niño phenomenon adds uncertainty to the climate outlook, according to the analysis presented in the source article.
Source: Le Matin
The jury of the 2026 Assia Djebar Grand Prize has unveiled its selection of novels in Arabic, French and Tamazight after four months of reading and deliberations. The members met at ANEP headquarters in Algiers, according to an article published by TSA.
Source: TSA
Moroccan minors remain in Ceuta, the Spanish enclave on the North African coast, awaiting a solution for their future. France 24 describes their living conditions, marked by cold, fear and uncertainty, after their arrival in the Spanish territory, according to its report.
Source: France 24
Moroccan minister Ouahbi sent Madrid firm messages on Ceuta, Melilla and Moroccan minors, while reaffirming Morocco’s attachment to the territories. The article comes amid discussions on the future of Moroccan-Spanish relations, according to Moroccan media outlet Al Alam.
Source: Alalam
The Arab League announced the death of Diab al-Louh, Palestine’s ambassador to Egypt and former permanent representative to the organisation. In a tribute published on Sunday, it expressed deep sadness but gave no information about the circumstances or date of his death, according to Al-Youm al-Sabea.
Source: Youm7
Algeria’s women’s team beat Ivory Coast and are continuing their campaign in the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. The summary describes this victory as remarkable, without specifying the score, the date of the match or the opponent expected in the next round.
Source: El Khabar
The governor of Azilal Province held a meeting on investment opportunities for Moroccans living abroad on 10 August 2026. The meeting took place at the provincial administration headquarters and focused on the route linking Ouzoud to Afourar, according to the report published by the Moroccan media outlet.
Source: Alalam
Morocco’s Directorate General of Taxes sets 1 September 2026 as the deadline for several tax declarations and payments. The deadline applies in particular to public or private legal entities and individuals covered by the actual net income regime, as well as other taxpayers concerned, according to the DGI.
Source: Aujourd’hui le Maroc
Algeria’s Ministry of Industry is asking goods producers to declare their activity and submit reports via the “National Production” digital platform by 31 August 2026. It warns the operators concerned that they must meet this legal deadline, according to the ministry as cited by Ennahar Online.
Source: Ennahar
The World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) forecasts a rapid strengthening of El Niño in the coming months, with a potentially strong level. The phenomenon could exacerbate high temperatures and alter rainfall patterns in several regions, including Tunisia, according to the organisation's latest forecasts.
Source: Webdo
Tunisia’s Ministry of Family is preparing a field study to develop a multisectoral plan to tackle child begging. However, a parliamentary response published on 7 August gave no figures on the number of children affected, according to Webdo.
Source: Webdo
On Friday in Santiago, Morocco’s National Office for Food Safety and Chile’s Agricultural and Livestock Service (SAG) signed a cooperation protocol. The agreement covers quarantine, phytosanitary protection and animal health, according to the article published by La Vie éco.
Source: Lavieeco
The director of the Sidi Abdelhamid desalination plant project in Sousse categorically denies reports circulating in recent days about the construction site. Moncef Ammara rejects the claims being shared about the Tunisian project, although the source does not specify their exact content.
Source: Mosaïque FM
Tunisia will experience winds exceeding 70 kilometres per hour tonight, accompanied by thunderclouds. Night-time temperatures will range from 24 to 28 degrees in the north and highlands, and from 29 to 34 degrees elsewhere, according to the weather bulletin provided.
Source: Mosaïque FM
A parliamentary question in Morocco reports complaints from members of the social welfare institution for electricity and water, who say they have been denied access to COS’ONE services. MP Nourredine M’dian raised the issue in the House of Representatives, according to the source text.
Source: Alalam
Attijari Global Research believes the respite observed in the bond market in the second quarter of 2026 may not last. Pressure on rates is therefore expected to reappear in the second half, according to the latest analysis published by the Attijari group's research arm.
Source: Le Matin
The National Technical Directorate of the Algerian Football Federation (FAF) has shortlisted three names for the job of Algeria head coach. The list was drawn up on Thursday at an extraordinary meeting at the National Technical Centre, according to information published in the article, which does not identify the candidates.
Source: Algérie 360
Morocco is expected to experience a partial solar eclipse on 12 August, according to information presented in the article. The electronic newspaper Al Alam says the phenomenon is due in the coming days, but the excerpt provided does not specify timings or viewing areas.
Source: Alalam
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