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MENA: 90 PC of children live in areas suffering from water scarcity (UNICEF)

Nearly 9 out of 10 children in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region live in areas of high or extremely high water stress with serious consequences on their health, nutrition, cognitive development and future livelihoods, says the UNICEF. In its latest report titled: “Running Dry: the impact of water scarcity on children in […]

Mauritania Moves to Reduce Dependency on Tasiast Gold Mine as Artisanal Mining Gains Ground

Efforts by Mauritania to reduce its reliance on the Tasiast gold mine are expected to take time, given that mining development cycles—from exploration to production—typically span several years or even more than a decade. In the interim, attention is turning to artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) as a key support pillar for output. The sector […]

Morocco gears up for 12th All-African Games

Morocco’s Sports Minister Monday held a meeting with scores of African sports federations Presidents to discuss preparations for the 12th All-African Games to take place later this year in the North African country. Rachid Talbi Alami met in capital Rabat with the heads of federations who visited the kingdom to witness progress in buildup to […]