UNESCO: Morocco stands out on school accountability, but early learning gaps persist

Morocco is one of only two countries in the African sample, alongside Zimbabwe, where local education authorities work with clear, measurable learning goals and formal performance contracts with schools, according to a UNESCO education report. The report, relayed by Hespress news outlet, looks at how African countries are progressing on basic education completion and foundational […]

Egypt strengthens border controls amid regional cholera outbreak

The Egyptian Ministry of Health announced that it has significantly increased surveillance at all border crossings to detect any potential cases of cholera. This precautionary measure, announced on Wednesday August 28, comes in response to recent outbreaks of the disease in neighboring countries, although Egypt has not reported any confirmed cases, as cholera is not […]

Italy’s Premier in Benghazi as Haftar frees 18 Italian fishermen

The Italian Prime Minister, Giuseppe Conte, met Thursday in Benghazi with rebel Gen. Khalifa Haftar who has released 18 Italian fishermen detained for three months and charged with fishing illegally in Libyan waters.   Conte, accompanied by his Foreign Minister Luigi di Maio, discussed with the retired General the latest developments in Libya, including political, […]