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The United Nations has sounded the alarm over what it calls an “unfolding catastrophe” in El Fasher, North Darfur, following the city’s capture by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) reported on Tuesday, October 28 that health services have collapsed entirely, while food and water supplies […]
Two major Africa-focused events — Global Africa Forum 2025 (GAF) and GABI 2025: Unstoppable Africa — held during the recent UN General Assembly in New York, showcased a bold shift in Africa’s global posture: from aid dependence to self-driven growth, investment, and innovation. At GAF 2025, convened by the Africa Prosperity Network, leaders rallied behind […]
Morocco has earmarked 11 billion dirhams ($ 1.22 billion) to support small farmers in a bid to rebuild the country’s livestock herd through 2026, agriculture minister Ahmed El Bouari said. Speaking at a joint press conference with the government spokesperson, El Bouari explained that under the program financial aid will be provided for the purchase […]
Libyan Prime Minister Faiez Serraj, head of the UN-backed unity government in Tripoli, called for help from the EU to stem the flow of migrants, warning that some illegal migrants may pose a terrorist threat when they reach Europe. He warned that would-be terrorists were among the tens of thousands of people able to pass […]
The European Parliament on Wednesday approved a plan to lend Tunisia €500 million on favorable terms to help it reduce its external debt and consolidate its democratic mechanisms. The plan was backed by 561 votes to 76, with 42 abstentions. Rapporteur of the debate Marielle De Sarnez (ALDE,FR) emphasized that it is “a loan which […]
The European Union has agreed to extend Egypt nearly €5 billion economic and political assistance to help the country cope with the transition phase it is going through. The decision was made on Wednesday during the EU-Egypt Task Force, the largest-ever meeting between the European Union and Egypt. The economic and political assistance package will […]