6-year drought in Morocco causes 159,000 agricultural job losses.

6-year drought in Morocco is causing a severe shortage of farm jobs, with an estimated 159,000 agricultural workers losing their jobs since early last year. The European Drought Observatory reports that large areas of the Mediterranean, including Morocco, Algeria, and Tunisia, are under "alert drought conditions." The lack of water threatens the viability of Morocco's crucial agriculture sector.

July 13, 2024
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