Two mudslides in southern Ethiopia left at least 230 people dead, following heavy rain as chances thin to find survivors. Most deaths were caused by the first landslide, followed by a second that killed people who were trying to rescue survivors, local media reported. Landslides are common during Ethiopia’s rainy season, which started in July […]
Global hunger levels declined for the third consecutive year in 2024, but the United Nations has warned that food insecurity is worsening in Africa and the Middle East due to conflict, climate shocks, and economic instability. Approximately 673 million people- 8.2% of the global population- experienced hunger in 2024, down from 8.5% in 2023, according […]
Nador West Med port, to be operational by the fourth quarter this year, is positioned as a sequel to the Tanger Med success on the country’s Mediterranean coast that is poised to boost growth, jobs and attract investment. King Mohammed VI chaired a meeting on January 28 on the port and urged efforts to make […]
