Egypt

Gaza blockade causes ‘near ten-fold increase’ in food dependency, says UN agency

At a time when Muslims globally are observing the holy month of Ramadan, more than half the population in Gaza depends on the international community for food aid, the director of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) said on Monday, citing a “near ten-fold increase” in […]

Oil Conocophillips to assess Morocco’s hydrocarbons potential in northern region

Morocco has granted to the oil company Conocophillips-Morocco Ventures Ltd, a subsidiary of American energy corporation, a two-year permit to carry out onshore exploration works and studies in “Mesorif” area located in the north of the country. The reconnaissance contract was signed lately via videoconference by Amina Benkhadra, General Manager of hydrocarbons Office, and Melissa […]

El Nino-hit Southern Africa appeals for $5.5 bln in relief

Southern African countries hit by extreme El Nino weather phenomenon made an appeal for $5.5 billion to assist some 61 million affected people. The call was made by the Southern African Development Community, which brings together 16 members. Some countries in the region such as Zambia, Zimbabwe and Malawi saw their crops sapped by extreme […]