Egypt
Funding crisis forces UNHCR to halt refugee aid in Egypt
The UN refugee agency (UNHCR) has suspended critical medical aid for refugees in Egypt due to a funding shortfall, AFP
A severe drought in southern Africa, intensified by the 2023-2024 El Niño, has left 26 million people facing acute food insecurity, the UN World Food Programme (WFP) warned Wednesday. The crisis is expected to persist until the next harvests in March or April. WFP regional director Eric Perdison highlighted Angola, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Zambia, and Zimbabwe as the hardest-hit nations, urging immediate funding to address the escalating food emergency.
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Egypt
Funding crisis forces UNHCR to halt refugee aid in Egypt
The UN refugee agency (UNHCR) has suspended critical medical aid for refugees in Egypt due to a funding shortfall, AFP
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Sahel militants expand drone warfare capabilities
Militants across the Sahel are increasingly deploying armed drones, transforming regional insurgencies, AFP reports. In Mali, Tuareg separatists used drones
Mauritania
French Development Agency commits €64 million for power infrastructure enhancement in Mauritania
The French Development Agency is investing 64 million euros to expand Mauritania's power infrastructure, supporting the construction of
Morocco
British companies are free to do business in Morocco’s Western Sahara, says UK
The UK government is allowing businesses to independently choose whether to trade or invest in Morocco’s southern provinces in