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Source:The North Africa Journal
February 08, 2026 20:35 UTC
beIN MEDIA GROUP SECURES RIGHTS TO 2026 QATAR AIRWAYS PREMIER PADEL TOUR EVENTS & 2026 FIP WORLD CUP IN 39 TERRITORIES
Premier Padel is the leading official professional padel tour worldwide, featuring the world’s best players in some of the most iconic locations across the globe. The 2026 season begins with the Riyadh Season P1 on 9 February 2026 and concludes with the Qatar Airways Premier Padel Finals in Barcelona, taking place between 7–13 December 2026. The season will feature 24 tournaments across 17 countries with inaugural tournaments in two new markets – UK (London) and South Africa (Pretoria). The deal also covers the FIP World Cup at the start of November.
Source:The North Africa Journal
February 08, 2026 20:12 UTC
Storm Marta kills at least 4 in Morocco as the country battles floods
Flash floods in northern Morocco have killed at least four people. Recent storms caused heavy rain and water releases from overfilled dams, leading to mass...RABAT, Morocco(AP) — Flash floods caused by a storm in northern Morocco killed at least four people as the country struggled with days of heavy rain and water releases from overfilled dams that forced mass evacuations, local authorities said Sunday. The flash floods were caused by a storm system known as Marta, which moved into Morocco over the weekend and dumped up to 92 millimeters (3.6 inches) of rain on some northern cities, Houssine Youabed of Morocco’s General Directorate of Meteorology told The Associated Press. Days earlier, another storm, Leonardo, hit northern Africa and the Iberian peninsula. In Morocco, it overfilled dams and rivers, damaging homes and crops, triggering minor landslides and forcing more than 150,000 people to evacuate.
Source:The North Africa Journal
February 08, 2026 20:10 UTC
The P&Q Interview: Africa’s Rabat Business School Looks To Seize The Moment Amid International Talent Shifts
Tell us a little bit about your academic background and how you came to Rabat Business School. That’s when the opportunity arose to join Rabat Business School, which is part of the International University of Rabat in Morocco. I did have a couple of opportunities to become dean at French business schools, but they were mostly smaller institutions. Now, we want to make sure Rabat Business School is clearly recognized as an African business school. DON’T MISS: UNIVERSITY OF VAASA’S MINNA MARTIKAINEN ON BUILDING A BUSINESS SCHOOL FOR THE ENERGY TRANSITION AND WHARTON’S JERRY WIND ON CREATIVITY, LEADERSHIP, AND THE AGE OF AIThe post The P&Q Interview: Africa’s Rabat Business School Looks To Seize The Moment Amid International Talent Shifts appeared first on Poets&Quants.
Source:The North Africa Journal
February 08, 2026 18:26 UTC
Bede partners with Ottu to advance digital wallet adoption in Kuwait
This collaboration enhances the country’s broader digital transformation and the increased adoption of digital wallets issued by Bede and other providers. Merchants using Ottu can activate Bede Wallet and services through configuration without additional development, supporting wider wallet acceptance across everyday payment use cases. Bede merchants also gain access to centralized orchestration capabilities designed to support enterprise-scale payment operations, while benefiting from improved resilience, visibility and operational efficiency. Bede aims to continually partner with leading digital solutions providers such as Ottu that equip customers with practical tools to grow. "The evolution of Kuwait’s payment ecosystem requires infrastructure that supports scale, flexibility and new digital payment behaviors,” said Talal Al-Awadhi, Chief Executive Officer of Ottu.
Source:The North Africa Journal
February 08, 2026 17:57 UTC
Algeria moves to terminate air services pact with UAE amid rising tensions
The move could have economic and commercial implications for air travel, tourism and cargo flows between the two countries. Algerian state radio said the North African country had initiated the formal process to terminate the agreement, which was ratified by presidential decree in December 2014. ADVERTISEMENTNo official reason was given for the move, and there was no immediate comment from the UAE, per Reuters. However, Algerian media outlets have in recent months sharply criticised the UAE, accusing it of attempting to sow regional discord. Analysts say a prolonged disruption could deter investment and commercial exchanges by increasing travel and logistics costs.
Source:The North Africa Journal
February 08, 2026 16:11 UTC
Morocco's flood-ravaged north hit by minor earthquakes amid ongoing crisis
Northern Morocco was shaken by two minor earthquakes on Saturday, compounding an already severe humanitarian crisis caused by prolonged flooding that has submerged villages and displaced tens of thousands. The seismic activity occurred as military and emergency teams continued relief operations in isolated, waterlocked communities. Officials confirmed that both events, along with dozens of minor aftershocks, resulted in no casualties or material damage. Ongoing Flood Disaster and ResponseThe earthquakes struck a region already overwhelmed by exceptional rainfall that began in late January. Severe flooding has cut off roads and encircled entire towns, particularly in the provinces of Larache, Kenitra, Sidi Kacem, and Sidi Slimane.
Source:The North Africa Journal
February 08, 2026 15:38 UTC
Morocco’s OCP Partners with IAEA to Advance Fertilizer Efficiency with Nuclear Techniques for Global Food Security – The North Africa Post
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and Moroccan OCP Group, a global leader in plant nutrition solutions, have sealed a five-year strategic partnership to advance scientific research for sustainable agriculture and resilient food systems. “This partnership with OCP represents an important advancement in how strategic collaboration can amplify the impact of our Atoms4Food initiative”, IAEA Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi said. “OCP’s significant commitment and on-the-ground expertise, combined with the IAEA’s unique expertise in nuclear techniques, will translate advanced science into practical solutions for farmers. “This collaboration marks a strategic milestone for OCP Group and a major step forward in our mission to strengthen global food security”, said Meriem El Asraoui, Chief Global Affairs Officer of OCP Group. The “Atoms4Food” initiative was launched in 2023 by the IAEA and FAO, focusing on the use of nuclear technology to enhance global food security, improve nutrition, and combat hunger.
Source:The North Africa Journal
February 08, 2026 12:59 UTC
“I was sold for $300″: Human trafficking continues to escalate in Africa
As Catholics mark the Feast of St. Josephine Bakhita on February 8, harrowing testimonies from survivors of human trafficking across Africa are shedding light on the horrendous treatment they endure. Across Africa, traffickers are using the desperation of young people searching for a better life to cash in, trafficking them under false pretenses within and across borders. The data suggest that children make up more than half of all trafficking victims, subjected to horrific abuse, including sexual exploitation and forced labor. “Human traffickers increasingly use social media and digital platforms to deceive, recruit, and exploit vulnerable people, especially young people seeking work, education, or a better life,” Katunge told Crux. The patron Saint of Sudan and victims of human trafficking remains an inspiration to all survivors of human trafficking, having shown remarkable resilience as a victim herself.
Source:The North Africa Journal
February 08, 2026 12:16 UTC
Marist Catholic tops cold-shooting North Bend girls
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February 08, 2026 11:11 UTC
Report: North Dakota State in talks with Mountain West
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Source:The North Africa Journal
February 08, 2026 06:05 UTC
Bengal men fall at home to Northern Colorado
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Source:The North Africa Journal
February 08, 2026 03:40 UTC
Thousands Pay Homage to Late Gaddafi’s Son
(3 Minutes Read)Saif al-Islam, once seen by some as his father’s heir apparent, was shot dead by unidentified gunmen at his home in the north-western city of Zintan on Tuesday. Thousands of people descended on the small town of Bani Walid on Friday to attend the funeral of a son of former Libyan dictator, the late Muamar Gaddafi. Saif al-Islam, once seen by some as his father’s heir apparent, was shot dead by unidentified gunmen at his home in the north-western city of Zintan on Tuesday. He ruled Libya with an iron fist until being ousted and killed during the rebellion. Read Also:https://trendsnafrica.com/gaddafis-son-to-run-for-elections/On Thursday, Prime Minister Abdelhamid Dbeibah’s UN-backed administration condemned the killing of Saif al-Islam saying “assassinations never provided stability… but rather deepen division”.
Source:The North Africa Journal
February 08, 2026 03:37 UTC
Morocco Unveils SR500 Program to Accelerate Commercial Solar Self-Production Through Carbon Finance – The North Africa Post
Morocco launched in Casablanca this week Solar Rooftop 500 (SR500), marking a decisive energy transition milestone through the first concrete implementation of Paris Agreement Article 6.2 in the Kingdom. SR500 targets rooftop or canopy solar self-production projects up to three megawatts per installation for internal enterprise consumption, with or without batteries. The official launch gathered approximately 300 participants from public institutions, financial sector, solar industry, and Moroccan enterprises. The program leverages modernized regulatory frameworks including Law 82-21 on self-production and origin certificates ensuring renewable electricity traceability, opening pathways for massive rooftop solar adoption by enterprises. Beyond decarbonization, SR500 provides project holders financial visibility while reinforcing productive fabric competitiveness, confirming Morocco’s reference actor status in energy transition and international carbon finance.
Source:The North Africa Journal
February 08, 2026 02:35 UTC
Kim expected to issue major policy goals at North Korea party congress in late February
North Korea’s official Korean Central News Agency said the party’s political bureau met under Kim’s supervision and decided the congress would be held in late February. Relations derailed in 2019 after his second summit with U.S. President Donald Trump due to disagreements over sanctions against his nuclear weapons program. Kim has rejected Trump’s overtures for dialogue since the U.S. president began his second term in January 2025. Kim insists Washington abandon demands for the North to surrender its nuclear weapons as a precondition for future talks. Kim also has pursued closer ties with China, traditionally the North’s primary ally and economic lifeline.
Source:The North Africa Journal
February 08, 2026 01:30 UTC