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EU announces new emergency humanitarian assistance to Libya

The European Commission announced on Monday a €2 million emergency humanitarian assistance to the scores of Libyans who have been forced to flee their homes because of worsening violence in the country, as the approaching winter will increase their need for warm clothing, heaters and insulated shelter. “The funding will provide essential humanitarian assistance and […]

Tunisia’s health system crumbles under coronavirus

Tunisia’s health system “has collapsed” due to the surge in coronavirus cases, thus health ministry described the dire situation in his country. The pandemic has had a “disastrous” impact on the country, the spokesperson for the health ministry Nissaf Ben Alya said as hospitals are submerged by Covid-19 patients and morgues hit maximum capacity. Abhorrent […]

Bouteflika Flies to Switzerland for Medical Check-up as Cholera Spreads in Algeria

Algeria’s ailing President Abdelaziz Bouteflika flew to Switzerland for medical treatment in a context where cholera cases were found in the country. The medical trip has been described by angry Algerians on social media as an indication of a lack of trust in Algerian hospitals, which are struggling to contain the outbreak of cholera after […]