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Queer film in Africa is rising – even in countries with the harshest anti-LGBTIQ+ laws

A recent book, Queer Bodies in African Films, studies the growing LGBTIQ+ output from film-makers around the continent, from Morocco to South Africa. In the process it analyses what queerness is and means within the context of African countries. Its author, Gibson Ncube, is a lecturer and scholar who focuses…

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The 8 best last-minute winter sun holiday destinations just a short flight from the UK

From Morocco to Gambia, here are the best sun-soaked shores to beat winter blues that are a medium-haul flight away

The Independent UK

Mother caught in Morocco earthquake that killed 3,000 gives birth in tent among the ruins

Nezha gave birth to her third child, Anas, after the devastating tremor hit while she was nine months pregnant

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Giant sea lizards: fossils in Morocco reveal the astounding diversity of marine life 66 million years ago, just before the asteroid hit

Sixty-six million years ago, the Cretaceous period ended. Dinosaurs disappeared, along with around 90% of all species on Earth. The patterns and causes of this extinction have been debated since palaeontology began. Was it a slow, inevitable decline, or did the end come quickly, driven by a sudden, unpredictable disaster?

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Analysis: Libya and Morocco’s twin tragedies highlight differences

Libya and Morocco experienced tragedies in the same week, but there are clear differences in how they played out.

Al Jazeera

In Morocco's Atlas Mountains, locals mourn their dead after earthquake

After its devastating earthquake on September 8, Morocco accepted aid from four nations: the United Kingdom, Spain, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates. Teams from each country were quick to arrive and set up rescue operations at the base of the Atlas Mountains, where remote villages were badly affected by…

France 24

Morocco to spend $11.7bn on post-earthquake reconstruction plan

The five-year plan would target 4.2 million people in the worst-hit provinces and covers rehousing and emergency aid.

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Tinmel – Morocco's medieval shrine and mosque – is one of the historic casualties of the earthquake

The damage from the earthquake that struck Morocco on Sept. 8, 2023, is still being assessed. Moroccans are grappling not just with the loss of thousands of lives, but also with the widespread destruction of their cultural heritage and historical sites.

The Conversation

Morocco's earthquake and Libya's floods highlight obstacles to relief efforts, from botched disaster diplomacy to destroyed infrastructure

A 6.8 magnitude earthquake struck southern Morocco on Sept. 8, 2023, causing widespread damage in mountain villages. Three days later, an unusually severe Mediterranean storm caused two poorly maintained Libyan dams to collapse, resulting in massive floods in and around the port city of Derna.

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In Morocco's Atlas Mountains, survivors of the quake take stock of all they've lost

Survivors of the Sept. 8 earthquake return to devastated villages. "This was our paradise," says a 74-year-old woman. "Everyone in this village is like family to me, and our family is now shattered."

WEKU

From Rif to Atlas: Youth-led NGO crosses Morocco to support rural tribes

Following the earthquake, a group of young Riffians cross the country to help Amazigh rural tribes in Atlas mountains.

Al Jazeera

Morocco's earthquake crumbled much of this adobe village nestled in the mountain

Morocco's earthquake last week hit thousands of people who live in traditional villages in the Atlas Mountains. NPR followed rescuers and saw just how hard it was getting to people in need.

WEKU

Earthquakes and other natural hazards are a risk everywhere – here's how people are preparing in the US and around the world

Disasters can happen anywhere.

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Israeli Aid Team In Morocco Saves Lives

Israeli United Hatzalah volunteers working in earthquake-stricken Morocco have pivoted from search and rescue to treating victims

Al Jazeera

Moroccan girls at risk of sexual assault, forced marriage after earthquake

Concerns are rife about trafficking, menstrual hygiene and securing safe childbirth.

Al Jazeera

Where do Morocco and Sudan relations stand with Israel?

After agreeing to normalise relations with Israel in 2020, Rabat and Khartoum have had varying degrees of progress.

France 24

International teams search for earthquake victims in Morocco’s Atlas Mountains

Morocco accepted aid from four nations – the UK, Spain, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates – after a powerful earthquake hit the country on September 8. International rescue teams arrived quickly to set up search operations at the base of the Atlas Mountains, where the epicentre of the quake…

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Bopanna shines on his farewell Davis Cup contest as India trumps Morocco 4-1

India secure Davis Cup World Group I playoffs spot with 4-1 victory over Morocco. Rohan Bopanna and Yuki Bhambri combined to win decisive doubles match, while Sumit Nagal and Digvijay Pratap Singh secured singles wins. Bopanna's 50th and last Davis Cup match marked with heartwarming scenes. India's big-serving ace-less duo…

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Ashwa Morocco claims the Chief Minister’s Cup

Hyderabad, 17 Sept: Trainer G. Shashikanth's Ashwa Morocco (Ajay Kumar up) won Chief Minister's Cup. S. Sreekant saddled three winners. Green Haven Plate: Star Cruise; Chaitanya Chakram Plate: Decoy; Mancherial Plate (Div. II): Its On; Director General of Police Cup (Div. I): Nightmare; Chief Minister's Cup: Ashwa Morocco; Mancherial Plate…

The Hindu

Bopanna ends Davis Cup career on a high, India wins 3-1 against Morocco

Rohan Bopanna ends Davis Cup career with win; India 2-1 up vs Morocco. Bopanna, 43, and Bhambri win 6-2, 6-1 in 1 hr 11 mins. Bopanna acknowledged fans' appreciation and blew kisses.

The Independent UK

AP PHOTOS: Moroccan earthquake shattered thousands of lives

With their arms around each other, three boys walked through the streets of their town at the foot of Morocco’s Atlas Mountains.

The Guardian - UK

‘We need to start again’: Morocco’s earthquake puts girls’ education at risk

Charity that runs boarding houses to help girls in remote Atlas mountains get to school scrambles to find out what facilities remain

The Hindu

Morocco gets ready to take on India with a silent prayer on its lips

Morocco's tennis players take to the court in India with a heavy heart, in solidarity with those affected by a devastating earthquake back home. Despite the tragedy, they remain determined to do their best and represent their country. Adam Moundir and Yassine Dlimi, two of the players, hope to perform…

The Hindu

Ranking and Bopanna give India the advantage over Morocco

India hopes to avoid further slip in Davis Cup, faces Morocco in World Group II. India looks better on paper with Mukund and Nagal ranked 365 and 156 respectively. Morocco's leading singles player, Benchetrit, is not match-fit. India has Rohan Bopanna in doubles, who is playing his 50th and last…

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