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UN appeal for funds to save 30 million malnourished children

The United Nations on Thursday launched an appeal for funds to come to the aid “before it is too late” of 30 million children suffering from acute malnutrition in countries affected by the food crisis. “More than 30 million children in the 15 most seriously affected countries suffer from wasting – or acute malnutrition – […]

Foresight Africa: Brookings report outlines top priorities for the continent in 2023

With numerous external and internal headwinds, it is easy to be pessimistic about Africa’s prospects, yet, time and time again Africa has proved resilient and hence also in 2023 many African countries will continue to fare well, despite the odds, says an annual report launched by Brookings Institute launched on Monday (30 January). Since the […]

Egypt to present alternative Gaza reconstruction plan, Palestinians’ forced displacement rejected by all Arab nations

Egypt has announced on Wednesday February 12 that it is working on a comprehensive plan for the reconstruction of Gaza that ensures Palestinians can remain on their land, rejecting a controversial proposal put forward by US President Donald Trump that no Arab nation supports. Egyptian Foreign minister Abdelatty Badr expressed his country’s intention to cooperate […]