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Donors at EU-UN virtual conference pledge $7.7B to tackle Syria humanitarian crisis

The European Union and dozens of donor nations have pledged a total of $7.7 billion to help tackle the humanitarian crisis deepening in Syria and neighboring countries hosting millions of Syrian refugees as the coronavirus pandemic and economic crises compound the misery of nearly a decade of civil war. EU Crisis Management Commissioner Janez Lenarcic […]

African Cup of Nations to generate $1.2 billion dirhams in Morocco

The Africa Cup of Nations 2025 is proving to be more than a sporting spectacle for Morocco, with projected economic benefits reaching 12 billion dirhams (about $1.2 billion), the tournament is acting as a powerful engine for growth, Moroccan media said. Between 600,000 and one million visitors have joined the host cities, driving unprecedented demand […]

EU raises mpox alert level, travelers to Africa urged to get vaccine

European health authorities have advised EU countries to issue travel warnings for regions in Africa witnessing an outbreak of the fast-spreading mpox virus and advised people traveling to these areas to get vaccinated. Following the detection of a new mpox variant in Sweden, the first case of this strain outside Africa, the European Centre for […]