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Burundi government kills at least 22 in pre-election violence

The Burundian government said on Tuesday it had killed at least 22 “wrongdoers” in what it described as violence linked to upcoming presidential election scheduled for May. “Wrongdoers took advantage of this electoral period thinking people are distracted,” police spokesman Pierre Nkurikiye said on the state broadcaster RTNB. “The population should remain calm because security […]

Tourism Makes up 7% of Morocco’s GDP- Minister

Tourism contribution to Morocco’s GDP stood at 7% with a turnover of 115 billion dirhams in 2016, tourism and air traffic minister Mohamed Sajid said. Speaking at the weekly government meeting, the Minister said that the tourism sector is among the key drivers of employment in Morocco offering 2.5 million direct and indirect jobs. In […]

EU grants Egypt $40 million to enhance food security

The European Union (EU) has granted Egypt $40 million earn-marked for the improvement of food security in the North African country, Egypt’s International Cooperation Ministry said in a statement. The EU will provide the funds through the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS). Per the deal, the AICS will partner with the Egyptian Ministry of […]