The Canary Islands archipelago is a string of seven islands, closer to Morocco than to their mother country Spain. The islands are home to more than 2 million people, and their main trade is tourism.

Short-wave frequencies for North Africa cover Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, the Canary Islands and Madeira. Try frequencies for West Africa as well. BBC World Service (European schedule) is available ...

Where has been affected as islands remain under ‘pre-alert’ for rain? - Major flooding burst reservoir banks in Tenerife and ...