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South Sudan: Kidnappings of aid workers double amid escalating violence

The number of aid workers kidnapped in South Sudan has more than doubled in 2025, raising fears that abductions for ransom are becoming a new tactic in the conflict-torn nation. Over 30 aid workers have been abducted so far this year, compared with fewer than half that figure in 2024, according to humanitarian officials. Some […]

IMF: Morocco gets $5 Bln credit line to enhance its economic resilience & external buffers

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) decided on Monday to provide a $5 billion precautionary flexible credit line (FCL) to Morocco to enhance the country’s external buffers, and support its economic resilience and structural reforms. Ms. Antoinette Sayeh, IMF Deputy Managing Director, said : “Morocco’s very strong macroeconomic policies and institutional framework have allowed its economy […]

UN Secretary-General “outraged” by attack on Malian village; calls for dialogue

The UN Secretary-General said he was “outraged” by the “barbaric” attack on Sobanou-Kou village in central Mali that killed at least 95 civilians, including women and children, and injured many others.   Antonio Guterres also “strongly” condemned the attack and called on the Malian authorities “to investigate this tragedy”, according to a statement issued by […]