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
Morocco’s national railway operator, ONCF, announced plans to purchase 168 trains from France's Alstom, Spain's Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles (CAF), and South Korea's Hyundai Rotem for $2.9 billion. The expansion aims to enhance its high-speed and urban rail networks before co-hosting the 2030 FIFA World Cup with Spain and Portugal. Under the agreement, Alstom will supply 18 high-speed trains, and CAF will provide 40 intercity trains, according to ONCF.
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Egypt
Funding crisis forces UNHCR to halt refugee aid in Egypt
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Sahel militants expand drone warfare capabilities
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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