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African economies struggle to recover from ongoing impact of Russia-Ukraine war

Three years after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, African economies continue to grapple with the long-term effects of the conflict, with many nations still feeling the sting of rising inflation, disrupted supply chains, and escalating debt risks. A new report from the Overseas Development Institute (ODI) highlights that while some regions, such as East Africa, have […]

Morocco-KSA: Pyramids FC posts Morocco’s map stripped of Sahara

The Egyptian club, Pyramids FC, which belongs to the Chairman of the Saudi General Entertainment Authority, has angered Morocco after the team posted on social media a map of the North African kingdom without the Sahara. Pyramids FC owned by Turki Al-Sheikh, is based in Cairo and plays in Egypt’s football top league. The 37-year […]

Mauritania records first rift valley fever death Since 2022

Mauritanian health authorities have confirmed the country’s first death from Rift Valley Fever (RVF) since the 2022 outbreak. According to a statement issued by the Ministry of Health on Sunday, September 28, the deceased was a citizen who had recently returned from a neighboring country and showed symptoms of hemorrhagic fever. Laboratory tests confirmed RVF […]