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
Drought
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Tunisia
Tunisia’s religious council reluctant to cancel Eid Al-Adha
An ongoing drought and falling livestock numbers has prompted the Tunisian National Chamber of Butchers to ask the Diwan al-Iftaa
Morocco
Morocco calls for suspension of Eid sheep slaughter amid drought
Morocco’s King Mohammed VI has urged citizens to forgo the traditional slaughter of sheep or goats for Eid al-Adha
Morocco
Morocco's livestock decrease amid consecutive droughts, agriculture minister says
Morocco's agriculture minister, Ahmed El Bouari, announced a 38% decrease in cattle and sheep populations compared to nine
Morocco
Morocco’s unemployment rate rises to 13.3% in 2024 amid persistent drought
Morocco’s unemployment rate increased slightly in 2024, reaching 13.3% compared to 13% the previous year, according to data
Africa
Drought hits food access for 26 million in southern Africa, says UN
A severe drought in southern Africa, intensified by the 2023-2024 El Niño, has left 26 million people facing acute food
Morocco
Morocco hit by record drought - faces water and crop supply shortage
Rainfall is Morocco is down by over 40 per cent compared to usual levels. In addition, water reserves have dropped