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ECOWAS urges urgent action to address escalating food crisis in West Africa

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has called for immediate action to combat a worsening food crisis affecting millions across West Africa and the Sahel. Speaking at the third meeting of the Regional Food Security Reserve Management Committee, which opened in Nigeria’s capital Abuja on Tuesday, ECOWAS officials warned that without proactive measures, […]

Tunisia: Government hints implementation of subsidy reduction

Reduction of subsidies for basic materials is underway in Tunisia although the government is being mindful to incite protests.  An economic dialogue has been organized to ease its implementation but some opposition parties have decided to boycott it. The government believes that cutting subsidies is necessary to reduce the budget deficit. Trade Minister Najla Harouch […]

UN “deeply concerned” Russia’s pullout of grain deal will escalate world food crisis

UN Secretary-General António Guterres has expressed deep concern at Russia’s decision to suspend its involvement in the Black Sea Grain Initiative, a deal set up to reintroduce vital food and fertilizer exports from Ukraine to the rest of the world. On Saturday, Russia announced that it was suspending its involvement in the deal, citing an […]