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
In what is seen a significant diplomatic move, Ghana President John Dramani Mahama has appointed a former national security chief as envoy to a new alliance formed by Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso, signaling his administration's intention to mend ties with the three military-led nations. The Alliance of Sahel States was created in September 2023.
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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
Sahel
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