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UNICEF sounds the alarm over rampant child abuse in east DRC amid spiraling conflict

UNICEF has sounded the alarm over escalating child rights violations in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), where armed groups are reportedly perpetrating widespread sexual violence and recruiting child soldiers. “In the North and South Kivu provinces, we are receiving horrific reports of grave violations against children by parties to the conflict, including rape […]

Italy threatens Tunisia to suspend cooperation fund over illegal immigration

Italy has conditioned release of cooperation funds to Tunisia to efforts by the North African country to stem illegal migration from its coasts, Webdo Tunis reports. Foreign Minister Luigi Di Maio Tuesday told media that Italy has not reported any arrival of migrants from Tunisia since his last trip to the North African country. “There […]

Mauritania: Gas production in Banda field May Start in Late 2014

Gas production in the Mauritanian Banda field may start in late 2014 or early 2015, it was announced in Nouakchott earlier this week. The construction of a gas pipeline for the Banda gas field, whose reserves are estimated at 500 billion cubic feet, may be entrusted to U.K.-based explorer Tullow Oil Plc (TLW). Construction works […]