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North Africa
Location RegionNorth Africa: China's energy crisis response, migrant deaths, and Saharan dust impact
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North Africa is a region of strategic importance due to its oil reserves and Mediterranean location. China's growing presence in the region is a response to the energy crisis caused by the war in Iran and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Migrant deaths in the Mediterranean are mounting, with over 1,000 reported since the start of 2026. Saharan dust is affecting various parts of the world, including Europe and North Africa, causing orange sunsets and air quality issues. The region's relevance is also highlighted by Christian Zionism and Israel's claims to wider territories in West Asia and North Africa.
Last updated: August 22, 2026
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News from North Africa
Spanish intelligence warned of Ceuta mass crossing plans before surge
Sexual assaults happening almost every day in Ceuta, prosecutors say
Antigovernment protesters take to Tunisia’s streets for second month
UK relies on heat-stressed countries for fruit and veg it could grow itself – report
In Spain’s Ceuta, migrant women tell of sexual harassment: ‘it’s really bad’
Spanish journalist says Ceuta residents believe government isn't doing enough to prevent another migrant rush
Russia’s role in Middle East politics endures, shifts to being ‘secondary power’
Mount Etna eruption and volcanic ash shut Sicily’s busiest airport
