The discovery of the Larache footprints represents further evidence of the importance of North Africa, and the Moroccan region in particular, during hominin evolution. The western Atlantic coast between Rabat and Tangier, where the Larache footprints are located, was occupied in several places. From an ichnological point of view, the Larache footprints represent an important discovery. While Pleistocene Homo sapiens were hunter-gatherers, individuals likely left the Larache footprints while probably searching for resources. In this context, the preferential orientation of the Larache footprints towards the offshore could maybe indicate the search for marine resources.

Fairfax / Virginia: Winners in the fifth annual Middle East & North Africa Stevie® Awards, the only awards program to recognize innovation in the workplace throughout 18 nations in the Middle East and North Africa, have been announced. The 2024 Middle East & North Africa Stevie Awards have recognized winning organizations in 13 nations: Algeria, Bahrain, Egypt, Iran, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Turkey, and the United Arab Emirates. Winners of multiple Gold, Silver, or Bronze Stevie Awards include Abu Dhabi Sports Council, UAE; Acceligize, UAE; AXS - TECOM Group, UAE; Beyaz Kağıt San. “We are delighted to recognize the achievements of such a diverse group of organizations across the MENA region in the 2024 edition of the Middle East & North Africa Stevie Awards,” said Stevie Awards President Maggie Miller. “We look forward to celebrating Stevie winners during our gala event on 2 March in Ras Al Khaimah.

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That’s despite huge pressure on the country’s public finance, Finance Minister Sihem Boughdiri said on Monday, dispelling doubts about the possibility of a default. Tunisia will pay $4 billion of foreign debts in 2024, an increase of 40% compared with 2023, an official document showed amid a scarcity of external financing for the North African country that is struggling to fix its ailing public finances. Economists say Tunisia relied heavily on new internal loans to pay off its external debts, which significantly reduced liquidity and contributed to reducing banks’ financing of the economy. They believe that the situation will very difficult this year amid the rise in foreign debt and the difficulty of repeatedly resorting to the internal loans. SOURCE: REUTERS

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Storm Isha has caused severe disruption across Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland, with trees down and power cuts. Northern Ireland Electricity said the storm had caused widespread damage to the network. The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) said a number of roads across Northern Ireland remain impassable on Monday. Pictures show fallen trees at the iconic Dark Hedges in County Antrim, as well as damage caused to cars.

Africa Tech Summit Nairobi has announced the 10 African tech ventures that will showcase their solutions to an audience of industry experts, investors and fellow innovators on February 14-15. Africa Tech Summit Nairobi is a leading African tech event providing insight and networking with the African tech ecosystem, bringing together tech leaders, MNOs, banks, international investors, entrepreneurs, governments, trade bodies, media and leading ventures to drive investment and business in African tech. The annual Investment Showcase is a cornerstone of Africa Tech Summit, allowing selected ventures to showcase their products and services to a diverse audience of local and international investors and tech leadersMore than 250 entries were received from various countries across Africa, with 10 startups eventually selected, spanning fintech, agri-tech, e-commerce, Web3, and climate-tech. We look forward to welcoming over 1,000 delegates to the summit to catalyse collaborative efforts and propel investments to further fuel innovation and growth throughout the continent,” said Henry Umunnakwe, ecosystems and sales manager of Africa Tech Summit. Register for passes to Africa Tech Summit Nairobi, February 14-15, here.

The divisions between EU member states over Israel’s war on Gaza contrast with near unity on the Russia-Ukraine war. European Union foreign ministers have met to discuss the Red Sea crisis, the Gaza war and Ukraine. There’s unity on some issues – but sharp division on others. Is it possible for the bloc of 27 states to have a shared or meaningful foreign policy? Presenter:Nastasya TayGuests:Suzanne Lynch – chief Brussels correspondent, PoliticoJulien Barnes-Dacey – director of the Middle East and North Africa programme of the European Council on Foreign RelationsBen Aris – founder and editor-in-chief of bne IntelliNews, a business media company focusing on emerging markets

The Demoiselle crane (Grus virgo) holds the distinction of being the smallest among crane species, boasting a graceful demeanor that has inspired comparisons to the elegance of beautiful women. Distinguished by its slightly smaller size in comparison to the Common crane, the Demoiselle crane shares a similar plumage, featuring a lengthy white neck stripe and a black foreneck extending down over the chest in a distinctive plume. The head of the Demoiselle crane is adorned with feathers, lacking the bare red patches of skin commonly observed in other Gruidae species. Breeding in Central Eurasia, spanning from the Black Sea to North East China and Mongolia, the Demoiselle crane migrates to wintering grounds in the Indian subcontinent and sub-Saharan Africa. During the winter, the Demoiselle crane utilizes cultivated areas in India and roosts in nearby wetlands.

E-commerce revolutionizes the buying and selling of goods and services online, leveraging websites, apps, and social media platforms. Automation tools like email marketing, chatbots, and order fulfillment enhance operational efficiency, providing a seamless customer experience3. Retailers leverage data and analytics to track performance, identify popular items, and strategically showcase them on their websites, product pages, or email campaigns. Retailers employ data and artificial intelligence to gather and analyze customer information, including browsing and purchase history. Personalization tools like email marketing and loyalty programs further engage and reward customers5.

FILE - A Spanish civil guard waits for migrants to arrive at the Spanish enclave of Ceuta, near the border of Morocco and Spain, Wednesday, May 19, 2021. Spain's Supreme Court has ruled that Spanish authorities acted illegally when they sent unaccompanied child migrants back to Morocco in 2021. (AP Photo/Bernat Armangue, File)MADRID – Spain’s Supreme Court ruled Monday that authorities acted illegally when they sent unaccompanied child migrants back to Morocco after thousands of people forced their way from the North African country onto Spanish soil in 2021. Spain’s Interior Ministry defended sending the unaccompanied children back across the border, arguing that they wanted to go home. The Supreme Court judges rejected arguments that the 2007 agreement superseded Spanish law and said the mass return contravened the European Convention on Human Rights.

Spain’s Supreme Court has ruled that Spanish authorities acted illegally when they sent unaccompanied child migrants back to Morocco in 2021FILE - Unaccompanied minors who crossed into Spain are gathered outside a warehouse used as temporary shelter at the Spanish enclave of Ceuta, near the border of Morocco and Spain, Wednesday, May 19, 2021. Spain's Supreme Court has ruled that Spanish authorities acted illegally when they sent unaccompanied child migrants back to Morocco in 2021. Spain's Supreme Court has ruled that Spanish authorities acted illegally when they sent unaccompanied child migrants back to Morocco in 2021. Spain's Supreme Court has ruled that Spanish authorities acted illegally when they sent unaccompanied child migrants back to Morocco in 2021. Spain's Supreme Court has ruled that Spanish authorities acted illegally when they sent unaccompanied child migrants back to Morocco in 2021.

The workshop provided participants with a better understanding of the economic potential of electric mobility value chains on growth, job creation and market opportunities. “Our main objective was to contribute to the knowledge of senior policy makers in Morocco, the DRC and Zambia about the steps necessary for development of Regional Value Chains (RVCs) in electric mobility. The global energy transition and exponential growth of the electric car sector (about US$8 trillion by 2025, US$46 trillion by 2050) are providing African countries with an opportunity to develop regional electric mobility value chains while speeding up the continent’s economic integration. North Africa could capitalise on the availability of materials needed for the development of an electric mobility value chain in Africa (Cobalt, Lithium, Nickel, Manganese and Graphite). Distributed by APO Group on behalf of United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA).

Türkiye may play a role in Libya's efforts to diversify its energy mix by adding more clean energy resources at a time when the country seeks to expand renewable energy resources and its economy is beginning to recover from the wounds of yearslong political unrest. In a significant shift in the North African country's energy sector, traditionally dominated by hydrocarbons, the focus is now placed on including renewable energy, driven by increasing energy security concerns and rising demand. This ambitious plan, set to change the energy dynamics in the North African region, targets a 20% renewable energy mix in Libya's energy sector by 2035. The renewable energy mix will prominently feature solar, wind and concentrated solar power (CSP), Elansari said. He also emphasized the importance of international cooperation in achieving Libya's renewable energy target.

Cape Town, January 22 (IANS) The Indian men's hockey team kicked off its South Africa tour on Monday with a stunning 4-0 win against the hosts of Paris Olympics Games France here. India's first goal came in the 13th minute through Harmanpreet Singh's exceptional drag-flick. He added to his team's scoreline in the 26th minute via PC, improving on his drag flick to score past the French goalie. The week-long tournament features France, the Netherlands, India and hosts South Africa. On January 24, India will face France in their second match, followed by a match against hosts South Africa on Jan 26 and will take on the Netherlands on the 28th.