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World Refugee Day 2023: AU highlights African refugees facing perilous journeys

As the world commemorates the World Refugee Day this June 20, the African Union (AU) has reminded that the refugee problem continues to be a persistent challenge on the African continent due to complex factors, perhaps most notably conflicts and political instability affecting parts of Africa. Countries in the Middle East and North Africa region […]

Dakhla Atlantic mega project to foster Morocco’s role as continental, international economic crossroads – Jeune Afrique

With the Dakhla Atlantic “mega project”, Morocco is pursuing its port construction policy in order to “foster its role as a continental and international economic crossroads”, writes the pan-African magazine “Jeune Afrique” on Saturday. On its Atlantic coast, Morocco, after the ports of Mohammedia, Casablanca, Jorf Lasfar and the new port of Safi, among others, […]

Egypt rejects reports about seeking $15b loan from IMF

Egypt’s Finance Minister Mohamed Maait has denied reports that the Arab Republic is seeking a $15 billion-loan from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to shore up its finances. Goldman Sachs Group Inc. in a July report indicated that Egypt may need to secure $15 billion from the IMF to meet its funding requirements over the […]