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Luxury tourism in Africa fails to benefit local communities, University of Manchester Study Finds

Luxury tourism in Africa is often promoted as a high-value, low-impact development model, while its actual benefits to local communities are minimal, a new study from the University of Manchester found. The study, published in the African Studies Review, raises serious concerns about the long-term sustainability and equity of luxury tourism strategies across Africa. In […]

Morocco, Priority Country for USDA Program in FY 2026

Morocco is among the priority countries for the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food for Progress program in FY 2026, aimed at bolstering agricultural productivity and trade. For FY 2026, Food for Progress anticipates awarding up to $226 million in new cooperative agreements for up to five-year projects ranging from $28 to $35 million each. […]

Egypt: US military aid continuity linked to more progress in democracy

After President Obama gave warning signals to Egypt during his speech at the UN General Assembly about its “inconsistent with inclusive democracy,” he has decided to take actions. The US has reduced its military aid to the country and linked its continuity to “Egypt’s progress in pursuing a more democratic path.” Cairo has not officially […]