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UNHCR: Sahel violence displaces more than 700,000 in Burkina Faso

In 12 months, Sahel violence has displaced more than 700,000 in Burkina Faso, UN Refugee Agency, UNHCR reported. In Burkina Faso, the latest attacks by militants on civilians and local authorities have been forcing a daily average of more than 4,000 people to flee their homes and search for safety since January 1. So far, […]

Energizing Africa: AI can help achieve universal energy access on the continent

Artificial Intelligence (AI) can accelerate energy access in Africa, which is critical to reduce poverty, enhance productivity, and build resilience against climate change on the continent, says a recent report published by the London School of Economics (LSE). AI has the potential to significantly transform energy access in Africa by improving equitable energy access, fostering […]

EU Seeks Renewal of Fisheries Agreement with Morocco

The European Commission seems set to renew the fisheries agreement with Morocco, which will expire in July 2018. The Commission has asked the European Council for a mandate to start negotiations with Morocco on the deal, which enabled, since 2013, 120 vessels from 11 EU countries to fish off Moroccan coasts. In 2017, both EU […]