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DRC violence pushes internally displaced people to record 6.9 million — UN

The United Nations has cautioned that the escalating violence has pushed the number of internally displaced people within the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to a record 6.9 million, many of whom are in desperate need of assistance to meet their basic needs. “The IOM is intensifying its efforts to address the complex and persistent […]

Mozambique power utility loses $100M annually

The Mozambican power company, EDM, has recorded an annual loss of $100 million, due to illegal connections to the national power grid. According to Mozambican newspaper O Pais, which quoted the company’s new chairman, Ale Sicola, “smart” electricity meters will be introduced on the market to minimize the problem. The company chairman also said that […]

Tunisia: Detention of Environment Minister in connection with waste scandal

A Tunisian court Monday ordered the arrest of Local Affairs and Environment Minister and scores of other officials accused of corruption in connection with the importation of tons of highly dangerous waste from Italy. Mustapha Laroui was dismissed from the cabinet as result of the arrest warrant issued by the ministry of justice. Nineteen other […]