He recently published series of new papers reporting alarming changes in ports cities in North Africa and the Middle East. Heggy cautions that the problems coastal cities face in arid areas are happening much sooner than expected. The published paper explains how filling in waterways reduces coastal cities’ ability to mitigate climate extremes. These developments in port cities like Alexandria accelerate coastal degradation and increases the risks associated with climate extremes. “Soil erosion and hydroclimatic hazards in major African port cities: the case study of Tangier “Published on September 18th, 2023

Likewise, Aviation Week Network’s Tracked Aircraft Utilization tool shows that African flown hours are now 6% up on August 2019. In absolute numbers, regional jet flown hours have increased from just under 4,000 to over 12,000 hr. However, the one category that has seen a decrease in August flown utilization was widebodies, which dropped 13% to 49,000 hr. Smaller regional aircraft, like the ERJ family and ATRs, each account for around 3% of weekly seat capacity. Top 10 aircraft being used on intra-regional African routes by weekly share.

Amid the domestic and EU political jockeying, Meloni resurrected campaign calls for a naval blockade of North Africa to prevent human traffickers from launching their smuggling boats into the Mediterranean. Meloni visited Lampedusa on Sunday with Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, who took a hard line cheered by Meloni's supporters. Not the smugglers," Von der Leyen said as she laid out a 10-point plan that included a pledge of support to prevent departures of smuggling boats by establishing "operational partnerships on anti-smuggling" with countries of origins and transit. Under the deal von der Leyen signed with Tunisia, the EU pledged to provide funds for equipment, training and technical support "to further improve the management of Tunisia's borders." Some member countries have objected to the way von der Leyen pushed the Tunisia plan through and complain that they were not properly consulted.

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[1/5] An Italian Coast Guard vessel carrying migrants rescued at sea passes between tourist boats, on Sicilian island of Lampedusa, Italy. Well over 10,000 migrants reached the Italian island - whose permanent population is about 6,000 - last week. Lampedusa sits in the Mediterranean between Tunisia, Malta and the larger Italian island of Sicily and is a first port of call for many migrants seeking to reach the EU. In 2020, it was discontinued as other EU nations balked at Italian requests to have them redistributed around the bloc. Other EU states have not commented publicly on the idea of a naval blockade, which Italy says would also need the consent of North African states.

A lavish Arabic-language film titled “Sukkar,” that draws inspiration from U.S. writer Jean Webster’s epistolary novel “Daddy-Long-Legs” and is being touted as the Arab world’s first musical movie in the Western canon, is set to release in cinemas across the Middle East and North Africa. Produced by Saudi-owned broadcasting powerhouse MBC Group, which claims it is a first, “Sukkar” is conceived by Kuwaiti writer Heba Mishari Hamada and directed by Egypt’s Tamer Mahdy. It will subsequently play on MBC’s premium Shahid streaming service. It will be interesting to see how it performs at the MENA box office. The film’s lead producer is Samar Akrouk, who is group director of production at MBC Group, along with MBC executive producer Lara Ghazal Nassif and MBC producer Alaa Awada, plus executive producer Tamer Mortada and producer Mostafa Al Awadi from Egypt’s Aroma Productions.

Morocco, whose King Mohammed VI chairs the Al-Quds Committee, condemns the storming of the Al Aqsa Mosque by a group of extremists, a source at the ministry of Foreign Affairs said. These acts of escalation are likely to stir up feelings and undermine appeasement efforts in the occupied Palestinian territories, the same source pointed out. Morocco underlines the need to put an end to all unilateral actions and forms of escalation in the occupied Palestinian territories, and to preserve the legal and historical status of the Holy City and the Al Aqsa Mosque. The Kingdom considers that the dialogue and negotiation approach is the only way to achieve a comprehensive and lasting solution to the Palestinian cause, based on the resolutions of international legitimacy and the principle of the two-State solution adopted by the international community, the same source noted.

The American University of Beirut is offering scholarship opportunities to students from North Africa and the Middle East to study Graduate courses in Health Sciences for the Fall academic session. Type: Master’s taughtSelection Criteria: Prospective students will be evaluated based on the following criteria:Commitment to service in public health in the region. Local need for public health graduates in the country of the applicant. Duration of Scholarship: Duration of programmeHow to Apply for the American University of Beirut Scholarship: The scholarship application form is part of the AUB online graduate application. Visit Scholarship Webpage for detailsAward Provider: American University of Beirut

The National Council for Persons with Disabilities (NCPD) in partnership with the Clarens Village Conservancy have built an accessible hiking trail in Clarens, Free State province to accommodate persons living with disabilities. This comes after a growing demand for wheelchair-friendly trails in South Africa subsequent to the love of the great outdoors by South Africans. The Clarens Village Conservancy, Hiking and wheelchair-friendly trail will give equal access to the environment for individuals with disabilities so that they too, get to enjoy the beauty and splendour of nature. It is well known that travel enthusiasts from all around the world love South Africa for its breathtaking natural landscapes. Visitors at the Clarens Village Conservancy will get the opportunity to explore the popular Kloof and Titanic trails which are among the 12 hiking trails that have stunning views in the area.

For example, it is helping to pay for the refurbishment of 17 vessels belonging to Tunisian authorities. "We will speed up the supply of equipment to the Tunisian coast guard," von der Leyen said in Lampedusa.The latest influx is challenging unity within the EU, its member states and also in Meloni's far-right-led government, especially with European elections looming. Darmanin said before he left that France would help Italy maintain its border to prevent people from arriving but is not prepared to take in migrants who have arrived in Lampedusa in recent days. ''Things are getting very difficult in Lampedusa. But there should not be a message given to people coming on our soil that they are welcomed in our countries no matter what," he said on France's Europe-1 radio.

Rescued migrants sit in a boat of the Italian Finance Police before disembarking at the port of the Sicilian island of Lampedusa, southern Italy, Monday, Sept. 18, 2023. (Cecilia Fabiano/LaPresse via AP)Rescued migrants sit in a boat of the Italian Finance Police before disembarking at the port of the Sicilian island of Lampedusa, southern Italy, Monday, Sept. 18, 2023. (Cecilia Fabiano/LaPresse via AP)Rescued migrants sit in a boat of the Italian Finance Police before disembarking at the port of the Sicilian island of Lampedusa, southern Italy, Monday, Sept. 18, 2023. (Cecilia Fabiano/LaPresse via AP)Rescued migrants sit in a boat of the Italian Finance Police before disembarking at the port of the Sicilian island of Lampedusa, southern Italy, Monday, Sept. 18, 2023. Amid the domestic and EU political jockeying, Meloni resurrected campaign calls for a naval blockade of North Africa to prevent human traffickers from launching their smuggling boats into the Mediterranean.

By Associated PressJOHANNESBURG: A head-on collision between a truck and a bus ferrying workers to a mine in South Africa’s northern Limpopo province left 20 people dead, authorities said Monday. The workers were reportedly going to work on an underground project at a mine owned by mining giant De Beers. Traffic officials were still on the scene of the accident on Monday to investigate the cause. JOHANNESBURG: A head-on collision between a truck and a bus ferrying workers to a mine in South Africa’s northern Limpopo province left 20 people dead, authorities said Monday. Traffic officials were still on the scene of the accident on Monday to investigate the cause.

U.S. President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. reached out to King Mohammed VI of Morocco on Monday, extending his heartfelt condolences for the tragic loss of life resulting from the devastating earthquake that struck the North African nation on September 8. President Biden expressed his sympathy for the victims and their families, emphasizing the United States’ solidarity with Morocco during this challenging period. One of the key topics of discussion during the call was the United States’ commitment to supporting Morocco’s disaster response efforts. President Biden informed King Mohammed VI that the U.S. government had allocated $1 million in funding to aid relief activities in the earthquake-affected areas. Throughout their conversation, President Biden and King Mohammed VI expressed their shared determination to stand together during this crisis and beyond.

The Obuntu Foundation has announced the second class of its fellowship of Africa-focused emerging venture investors. The Obuntu Foundation, in an effort to foster innovation and economic growth in Africa, has established the Obuntu Launchpad Fellowship, which is co-designed with and delivered by African and global leaders in VC. The newest 15 fellows are based in South Africa, Nigeria, Senegal, Egypt, Kenya, Zambia, Mauritius, and the US. At the Obuntu Foundation we believe that now is exactly the time to ramp up commitment to trailblazers that will define the future of VC in Africa,” said Asta Diabaté, co-founder of Obuntu Foundation. The Obuntu Foundation champions diversity and founder experience, to not only create a more equitable ecosystem but also pave the way for more informed, impactful, and sustainable investments,” said Aaron Fu, co-founder of Obuntu Foundation.