Gnawa Music: Morocco’s Asmâa Hamzaoui Takes Centre-Stage
Gnawa music is a Moroccan spiritual musical tradition developed by descendants of enslaved people from sub-Saharan Africa. Combining ritual poetry...
Entertainment
Algerian Family in Oran Preserves Tradition of ‘Créponné’ Ice Cream
Algerian family in Oran preserves tradition of 'créponné' ice cream. It's a "medicinal", "affordable", and "refreshing" treat sold by Mohammed...
Master Musicians of Joujouka: The Moroccan band who wowed Glastonbury
For hundreds of years the Master Musicians of Joujouka have performed in their local village of the same name in...
Morocco, Spain discuss regional food security
Morocco’s role in regional food security was the focus of talks between Minister of Agriculture, Mohamed Sadiki, and his Spanish...
Gladiator Sequel Crew Members Injured in Stunt Sequence on Set
Several crew members filming the Gladiator sequel in Morocco have been injured in a stunt accident on set. The film's...
Egypt Bans Dutch Archaeologists Over Exhibition Linking Beyonce and Rihanna to Queen Nefertiti
A Dutch museum says its archaeologists have been banned from carrying out excavations at a key Egyptian site over an...
Egyptians Complain Over Netflix Depiction of Cleopatra as Black
A Netflix docudrama series that depicts Queen Cleopatra VII as a black African has sparked controversy in Egypt. A lawyer...
What Chicken Feet Tell Us About Daily Life in Egypt
"Oh God, don't let us get to the point of having to eat chicken feet," says a man begging alongside...
Fespaco: Tunisia Thriller Ashkal Takes Top Film Prize
A first-time solo feature film director has won one of cinema's top awards. A representative for Youssef Chebbi, 38, said...
Pregnant Ferne McCann Fans Convinced She’s Dropped Hint Over Baby’s Gender on Morocco Trip
Ferne McCann has dropped a huge hint on her unborn baby's gender while on holiday in Morocco. The reality TV star,...
