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Cost-of-living crisis: Africa faces new shock as war raises food and fuel costs

Hundreds of million of people all across Africa are facing the greatest cost of living crisis in a generation due to rising food and energy prices amid rapid inflation and increasing debt, leaving the most vulnerable consumers in a dire situation, the UN trade and development body, UNCTAD, has warned. „The ripple effects of the […]

Rabat backs Riyadh’s bid to host World Expo 2030

Morocco has announced its decision to support the candidacy of Saudi Arabia for hosting World Expo 2030, the largest international exhibition bringing together countries, the private sector, civil society and the general public around interactive shows, workshops, conferences… The supportive stand was voiced by Moroccan foreign ministry, saying this reflects the strong distinguished ties existing […]

Eleven killed in “M23 attacks” in DRC’s North Kivu province

At least 11 people were killed Sunday in Democratic Republic of Congo’s province of North Kivu, in the attacks attributed to rebel group M23. The local population told the media the incident occurred in Rutshuru territory, dozens of kilometers from Goma, the provincial capital. “I’m at the scene, and there are 11 civilian corpses in […]