Why the Best Luxury Morocco Tours are the Ultimate Way to Experience North Africa's Most Enchanting Kingdom
Why the Best Luxury Morocco Tours are the Ultimate Way to Experience North Africa's Most Enchanting KingdomForget everything you think you know about group travel. This is the Morocco that luxury Morocco tours can unlock. What Sets Luxury Morocco Tours ApartLet's be clear: luxury in Morocco isn't just about five-star hotels, though you'll certainly find those. The best luxury Morocco tours operate on a fundamentally different philosophy than mass-market tourism. Designing Your Perfect Luxury Morocco ExperienceThe beauty of private luxury Morocco tours is that no two journeys need look alike.
Source:The North Africa Journal
January 02, 2026 01:07 UTC
Young Palestinian boy drowns in muddy water flooding his Gaza tent camp, UN says
Health officials also reported the death of another 9 year-old boy in Gaza Thursday, but the circumstances were not clear. As 2026 begins, the shaky 12-week-old ceasefire between Israel and Hamas has largely ended large-scale Israeli bombardment of Gaza. At least three Israeli soldiers have died in Gaza since the ceasefire came down, killed by militant attacks or explosive detonations. UNICEF said Thursday that 7-year-old Ata Mai had drowned Saturday in severe flooding that engulfed his tent camp in Gaza City. The Israeli military says it fires warning shots if someone crosses the line and fires at anyone judged to be posing a threat to troops.
Source:The North Africa Journal
January 01, 2026 23:59 UTC
Kim Jong Un's Daughter Makes 1st Public Visit To State Mausoleum
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's daughter, Ju Ae, who is likely being prepared as his successor, accompanied her parents on her first public visit to the Kumsusan mausoleum to pay respects to former leaders, state media photos published on Friday showed. Ju Ae has been making increasingly prominent appearances in state media over the past three years, fuelling speculation by analysts and South Korea's intelligence agency that she may be in line to be the country's fourth-generation leader. Kim Ju Ae, who is believed to have been born in the early 2010s, attended this year's New Year celebrations, according to state media on Thursday. Kim visits Kumsusan to honour his grandfather and state founder, Kim Il Sung, and father Kim Jong Il on key dates and anniversaries in a gesture affirming the dynastic heritage of the nuclear-armed country. (Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is published from a syndicated feed.)
Source:The North Africa Journal
January 01, 2026 23:34 UTC
Morocco Elected Chair of UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning Governing Board – The North Africa Post
Morocco has been elected to the presidency of the Governing Board of the UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning (UIL) for the 2026–2028 term, in the person of Zohour Alaoui, the Kingdom’s Ambassador to Berlin. This unanimous election of Morocco by the members came at the conclusion of the 21st meeting of the UIL Governing Board, held recently in Hamburg. The meeting also saw the election of the former Vice President and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Costa Rica, Epsy Campbell Barr, as Vice President of the Governing Board of this UN institute. The election of Zohour Alaoui as President of the UIL Governing Board reflects international recognition of Morocco’s commitment, as well as the pioneering role of King Mohammed VI in promoting education as a fundamental pillar of peace and sustainable development. Fez, Agadir and Essaouira have also been part of this global network since 2023.
Source:The North Africa Journal
January 01, 2026 23:24 UTC
Global conflict hotspots in 2026
Global conflict hotspots in 2026 Aleksander Olech 01.01.2026 17:59 DrukujPDFPhoto. AI gen FacebookTwitterLinkedInCopy linkSend email Beyond the wars in Ukraine and Gaza/Israel, a number of other regions are emerging as potential flashpoints that may shape the global security environment in 2026 and directly affect European and transatlantic stability. Looking ahead to 2026, it is clear that instability will not be limited to the most visible theatres of war. Instead, a combination of great-power competition, proxy conflicts and structural fragility is likely to intensify tensions across several regions of strategic importance. In 2026, this dynamic is likely to generate intensified migration flows towards North Africa and Europe, increasing pressure on the southern flank of NATO and the EU.
Source:The North Africa Journal
January 01, 2026 21:24 UTC
Year 2025: Morocco Makes Unprecedented Breakthroughs in Governance of International Organizations – The North Africa Post
In 2025, Moroccan diplomacy stood out as one of the most committed to the governance of the multilateral system. These results reflect the international community’s renewed trust in Morocco’s credibility and the relevance of its contributions to major global issues. These unmatched breakthroughs strengthened Morocco’s international influence and illustrated the growing impact of Moroccan leadership within international bodies. Another distinctive feature of Morocco’s 2025 candidacy is the emphasis placed on Moroccan expertise in emerging issues on the international agenda. Within the United Nations, it has acted as co-facilitator on major global processes.
Source:The North Africa Journal
January 01, 2026 15:41 UTC
Column: Spending 12 days with our neighbors to the north
CountryUnited States of America US Virgin Islands United States Minor Outlying Islands Canada Mexico, United Mexican States Bahamas, Commonwealth of the Cuba, Republic of Dominican Republic Haiti, Republic of Jamaica Afghanistan Albania, People's Socialist Republic of Algeria, People's Democratic Republic of American Samoa Andorra, Principality of Angola, Republic of Anguilla Antarctica (the territory South of 60 deg S) Antigua and Barbuda Argentina, Argentine Republic Armenia Aruba Australia, Commonwealth of Austria, Republic of Azerbaijan, Republic of Bahrain, Kingdom of Bangladesh, People's Republic of Barbados Belarus Belgium, Kingdom of Belize Benin, People's Republic of Bermuda Bhutan, Kingdom of Bolivia, Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina Botswana, Republic of Bouvet Island (Bouvetoya) Brazil, Federative Republic of British Indian Ocean Territory (Chagos Archipelago) British Virgin Islands Brunei Darussalam Bulgaria, People's Republic of Burkina Faso Burundi, Republic of Cambodia, Kingdom of Cameroon, United Republic of Cape Verde, Republic of Cayman Islands Central African Republic Chad, Republic of Chile, Republic of China, People's Republic of Christmas Island Cocos (Keeling) Islands Colombia, Republic of Comoros, Union of the Congo, Democratic Republic of Congo, People's Republic of Cook Islands Costa Rica, Republic of Cote D'Ivoire, Ivory Coast, Republic of the Cyprus, Republic of Czech Republic Denmark, Kingdom of Djibouti, Republic of Dominica, Commonwealth of Ecuador, Republic of Egypt, Arab Republic of El Salvador, Republic of Equatorial Guinea, Republic of Eritrea Estonia Ethiopia Faeroe Islands Falkland Islands (Malvinas) Fiji, Republic of the Fiji Islands Finland, Republic of France, French Republic French Guiana French Polynesia French Southern Territories Gabon, Gabonese Republic Gambia, Republic of the Georgia Germany Ghana, Republic of Gibraltar Greece, Hellenic Republic Greenland Grenada Guadaloupe Guam Guatemala, Republic of Guinea, Revolutionary People's Rep'c of Guinea-Bissau, Republic of Guyana, Republic of Heard and McDonald Islands Holy See (Vatican City State) Honduras, Republic of Hong Kong, Special Administrative Region of China Hrvatska (Croatia) Hungary, Hungarian People's Republic Iceland, Republic of India, Republic of Indonesia, Republic of Iran, Islamic Republic of Iraq, Republic of Ireland Israel, State of Italy, Italian Republic Japan Jordan, Hashemite Kingdom of Kazakhstan, Republic of Kenya, Republic of Kiribati, Republic of Korea, Democratic People's Republic of Korea, Republic of Kuwait, State of Kyrgyz Republic Lao People's Democratic Republic Latvia Lebanon, Lebanese Republic Lesotho, Kingdom of Liberia, Republic of Libyan Arab Jamahiriya Liechtenstein, Principality of Lithuania Luxembourg, Grand Duchy of Macao, Special Administrative Region of China Macedonia, the former Yugoslav Republic of Madagascar, Republic of Malawi, Republic of Malaysia Maldives, Republic of Mali, Republic of Malta, Republic of Marshall Islands Martinique Mauritania, Islamic Republic of Mauritius Mayotte Micronesia, Federated States of Moldova, Republic of Monaco, Principality of Mongolia, Mongolian People's Republic Montserrat Morocco, Kingdom of Mozambique, People's Republic of Myanmar Namibia Nauru, Republic of Nepal, Kingdom of Netherlands Antilles Netherlands, Kingdom of the New Caledonia New Zealand Nicaragua, Republic of Niger, Republic of the Nigeria, Federal Republic of Niue, Republic of Norfolk Island Northern Mariana Islands Norway, Kingdom of Oman, Sultanate of Pakistan, Islamic Republic of Palau Palestinian Territory, Occupied Panama, Republic of Papua New Guinea Paraguay, Republic of Peru, Republic of Philippines, Republic of the Pitcairn Island Poland, Polish People's Republic Portugal, Portuguese Republic Puerto Rico Qatar, State of Reunion Romania, Socialist Republic of Russian Federation Rwanda, Rwandese Republic Samoa, Independent State of San Marino, Republic of Sao Tome and Principe, Democratic Republic of Saudi Arabia, Kingdom of Senegal, Republic of Serbia and Montenegro Seychelles, Republic of Sierra Leone, Republic of Singapore, Republic of Slovakia (Slovak Republic) Slovenia Solomon Islands Somalia, Somali Republic South Africa, Republic of South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands Spain, Spanish State Sri Lanka, Democratic Socialist Republic of St. Helena St. Kitts and Nevis St. Lucia St. Pierre and Miquelon St. Vincent and the Grenadines Sudan, Democratic Republic of the Suriname, Republic of Svalbard & Jan Mayen Islands Swaziland, Kingdom of Sweden, Kingdom of Switzerland, Swiss Confederation Syrian Arab Republic Taiwan, Province of China Tajikistan Tanzania, United Republic of Thailand, Kingdom of Timor-Leste, Democratic Republic of Togo, Togolese Republic Tokelau (Tokelau Islands) Tonga, Kingdom of Trinidad and Tobago, Republic of Tunisia, Republic of Turkey, Republic of Turkmenistan Turks and Caicos Islands Tuvalu Uganda, Republic of Ukraine United Ara
Source:The North Africa Journal
January 01, 2026 15:34 UTC
Lions roar and Eagles fly: All the 24 teams' nicknames at the Africa Cup of Nations
(AP Photo/Mosa'ab Elshamy)RABAT, Morocco -- The Indomitable Lions, Bafana Bafana and the Super Eagles have all been competing at the 35th edition of the Africa Cup of Nations. Cameroon, South Africa and Nigeria are just three of the 24 teams taking part in the four-week tournament in Morocco. The barbary lions that used to prowl the mountains of north Africa live on only through the Africa Cup’s home team. Cameroon faces a showdown against South Africa in the round of 16. ___AP at the Africa Cup: https://apnews.com/hub/africa-cup-of-nations
Source:The North Africa Journal
January 01, 2026 11:45 UTC
5 One-of-a-Kind Small Towns in North Carolina
Cutest Small Towns In North CarolinaFrom mountain ridges to quiet coastal inlets, North Carolina’s smaller towns offer a slower rhythm that balances history, craft, and natural beauty. New BernAerial view of the Tyron Palace in New Bern, North Carolina. The most prominent is St. Thomas Episcopal Church, completed in 1734 and recognized as the oldest standing church in North Carolina. The North Carolina Pottery Center documents the history of the craft and its influence on the region. Distinctive Towns Across North CarolinaThese towns show how specific conditions shaped places in North Carolina into destinations that stand apart nationally.
Source:The North Africa Journal
January 01, 2026 11:43 UTC
Northern New Mexico sports year in review
State Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware Florida Georgia Hawaii Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Virginia Washington Washington D.C. West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming Puerto Rico US Virgin Islands Armed Forces Americas Armed Forces Pacific Armed Forces Europe Northern Mariana Islands Marshall Islands American Samoa Federated States of Micronesia Guam Palau Alberta, Canada British Columbia, Canada Manitoba, Canada New Brunswick, Canada Newfoundland, Canada Nova Scotia, Canada Northwest Territories, Canada Nunavut, Canada Ontario, Canada Prince Edward Island, Canada Quebec, Canada Saskatchewan, Canada Yukon Territory, CanadaZip Code
Source:The North Africa Journal
January 01, 2026 07:51 UTC
Meigs North Elementary receives donation for new awning
State Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware Florida Georgia Hawaii Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Virginia Washington Washington D.C. West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming Puerto Rico US Virgin Islands Armed Forces Americas Armed Forces Pacific Armed Forces Europe Northern Mariana Islands Marshall Islands American Samoa Federated States of Micronesia Guam Palau Alberta, Canada British Columbia, Canada Manitoba, Canada New Brunswick, Canada Newfoundland, Canada Nova Scotia, Canada Northwest Territories, Canada Nunavut, Canada Ontario, Canada Prince Edward Island, Canada Quebec, Canada Saskatchewan, Canada Yukon Territory, CanadaZip Code
Source:The North Africa Journal
January 01, 2026 03:11 UTC
Israel’s Somaliland Recognition Puts It at Odds with Egypt
Israel’s recognition of the Somaliland region as an independent state has now stirred what had been relatively still waters, prompting a flurry of diplomatic contacts among several countries in the Middle East and North Africa, foremost among them Egypt. Cairo further called for an emergency meeting of the African Union’s Peace and Security Council to discuss the implications of the recognition. He stressed Somalia’s firm rejection of what he described as Israel’s reckless decision, citing its “serious repercussions that could draw external hostility and conflicts into Somalia’s interior.”Egyptian ConcernsFor Egypt, Israel’s recognition of Somaliland is expected to carry several long-term consequences. Hassan Sheikh Ali Noor, a professor of security studies at the Higher Institute for Security Studies in Mogadishu, told Alhurra that the timing of Israel’s recognition appears to be little more than an attempt to export Israel’s domestic crises abroad. Joint CooperationIn August 2024, Egypt and Somalia signed a military cooperation protocol.
Source:The North Africa Journal
January 01, 2026 01:03 UTC
8 Unpretentious Towns To Visit In North Carolina
Together, these eight towns offer a quieter, more intimate way to experience North Carolina beyond the usual tourist destinations. Aerial view of Hot Springs, North Carolina, from the Appalachian Trail. A natural first stop is the North Carolina Pottery Center, where rotating exhibits trace the state’s ceramic traditions and offer maps to dozens of nearby studios you can visit in person. Explore North CarolinaThe Best Small Towns in North Carolina to Chill OutWhen you’re traveling, some of the most memorable moments come from small, unassuming places where history, craft, and community intersect. These eight North Carolina communities reward attention to detail, offering encounters that feel personal and grounded rather than staged.
Source:The North Africa Journal
January 01, 2026 00:32 UTC
US air strikes in northern Nigeria: possible windfalls, as well as dangers
This was due to the alleged killing of Christians by terrorist groups in the country. I have been researching conflicts, terrorism and the formation of insurgent groups in Nigeria and the Sahel for over a decade. Immediate gainsFirst, the recent cooperation between the US and Nigerian military would help Nigeria with enhanced surveillance and intelligence gathering. The Nigerian military needs to take advantage of the impact of the strikes. But the Nigerian military needs to keep a close eye on the terror group splintering as a result of success against its military bases.
Source:The North Africa Journal
January 01, 2026 00:29 UTC
Nine Events That Defined Business Travel In 2025
If you’re a South African business traveller reading this as we close out 2025, chances are you’ve got stories. For South African business travellers on 14-hour flights to London, this initially felt like a productivity nightmare. According to industry data, 90% of business travel managers were using AI by year-end, though many struggled to scale their efforts effectively. It’s not about replacing human expertise – it’s about making that expertise more powerful and responsive.”Business travel boomedDespite all the chaos, South African business travel hit remarkable heights in 2025. “2025 was the year we learned that business travel isn’t just about getting from A to B anymore,” reflects Mafojane.
Source:The North Africa Journal
December 31, 2025 21:18 UTC