In the 1700s, American statesman Thomas Jefferson purchased a copy of the Quran. Historical records suggest that the third President of the US bought the book as a law student while others say he studied it to better understand his Muslim enemies in North Africa.
In June alone, Spain recorded over 54,000 instances of hate speech online, with 81% targeting North Africans. The detected content is linked to recent socio-political and sporting events, according to a report by the Spanish Ministry of Inclusion, Social Security, and Migration.
More British tourists are choosing Morocco over traditional European destinations such as Spain, Italy, and Portugal. This shift is driven by Morocco’s affordability, proximity, and diverse landscapes, as well as growing anti-tourism sentiment in parts of Europe.
A study published in Nature uncovers a previously unknown North African genetic lineage from the African wet period, around 7,000 years ago. By analyzing ancient genomes from Taforalt (Morocco) and Takarkori (Libya), the researchers reveal unexpected connections between prehistoric populations in the Sahara and the Maghreb, offering fresh insights into human migrations and cultural exchanges across the region.
Archaeological data shed light on the transition of ancient North African populations from hunter-gatherers to producers, between 20,000 and 4,000 years ago. Following the sequencing of a genome in Morocco, findings from sites in Algeria and Tunisia raise questions about the movements between Asia, Europe, and the Maghreb during the development of the local production culture.
Morocco once again leads North Africa in economic freedom, according to the 2025 Index. With a score of 60.3, it has improved from last year, while its MENA region neighbors, such as Algeria and Tunisia, continue to lag far behind. Analysis.
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