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Sudan: Conflict drives massive displacement from Al Fasher

The humanitarian landscape in Sudan continues to deteriorate, with fresh data revealing that more than 100,000 civilians have fled Al Fasher in the aftermath of the Rapid Support Forces’ capture of the city. The International Organization for Migration reported on Monday, November 17, that over 100,500 people have dispersed across 23 localities in nine States, […]

Benin debunks rumors of closure of border with Togo

Benin has branded rubbish rumors of closure of its border with Togo, triggered by a queue of trucks lining up on the Beninese side, at the northern border town of Ouake. Wilfried Léandre Houngbédji, spokesman for President Patrice Talon’s Administration said Tuesday October 31 that the long queue of trailers is due to the installation […]

IMF Slightly Upgrades Growth Forecast for MENA Region

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) raised its 2016 growth forecast for the Middle East and North Africa on the backdrop of a slight increase in oil prices, but maintained its cautious outlook for Saudi Arabia. The Washington-based Fund said in its July 2016 World Economic Update report that the Middle East, along with Pakistan and […]