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Al-Shabab Jihadists force thousands to flee northern Mozambique

Thousands of civilians have been forced to flee northern Mozambique due to a surge in Al Shabab jihadist attacks, further worsening the humanitarian and the refugee crisis in the country. The UN refugee agency UNHCR said it was “deeply concerned about the escalating humanitarian crisis in Cabo Delgado,” which pushed thousands to seek a shelter […]

Morocco Hosts 52nd Session of UN Economic Commission for Africa

The 52nd session of the UN Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) is convening in Marrakech from March 20 to 26 under the theme: “fiscal policy, trade and the private sector in the digital era: a strategy for Africa”. The event is an opportunity for African ministers to discuss the fiscal policies necessary for the implementation […]

Egypt: Sisi hails transition to democratic rule, critics denounce freedoms restrictions

In his first address to the Egyptian parliament Saturday, President Abdel Fattah Sisi hailed the projects achieved by his government and affirmed that the transition to democratic rule was completed, acknowledging however that terrorism continues to be a challenge. “From this place, under parliament’s dome, the Egyptian people declare to the entire world that they […]