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UN appeals for $6 Billion to cope with Sudan’s severe hunger crisis

The United Nations has launched on Monday February 17 an urgent appeal for $6 billion in humanitarian aid to alleviate what it has described as the world’s worst-ever hunger crisis in Sudan, exacerbated by ongoing civil conflict. This plea comes amid a mass displacement of people and widespread food insecurity, following 22 months of brutal […]

Côte d’Ivoire: Trial opens for 18 accused in 2016 beach resort attack

The trial of 18 people arrested in connection with the deadly 2016 Islamic extremist attack that killed 19 people at a beach resort in Grand-Bassam, Côte d’Ivoire, opened on Wednesday (30 November) in the country’s main city, Abidjan. Four of the defendants appeared to face murder and terrorism charges for the Grand-Bassam killings, which were […]

Fitch Ratings: Morocco has Buffers against Pressure on its Finances due to Covid-19

Pressure exerted on Morocco’s current account deficit (CAD) and external finances have increased significantly due to the COVID-19 pandemic global shock, Fitch Ratings says. However, the North African country has buffers to manage increased pressures, including recently displayed willingness to adjust the flexibility of the exchange rate regime, adds the international rating agency. Disruptions to […]