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Iran's Stark Warning to Israel: End 'Crimes' or Prepare for Consequences The simmering tensions in the Middle East have flared anew, with Iran issuing a resolute message aimed squarely at Israel. Amidst ongoing clashes and geopolitical upheavals, Iranian officials have underscored the necessity for Israel to halt its actions, which they label as 'crimes'. Failure to comply, they assert, will inevitably lead to a significant response. According to Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, “The occupiers of…

A prominent humanitarian leader in Beirut has issued a stark warning: a prospective ground invasion by Israeli forces into Lebanon could inflict further trauma on an already suffering displaced population. According to the United Nations, over 90,000 individuals have been forced from their homes in Lebanon since the beginning of the week. Dr. Luna Hammad, the Medical Coordinator for Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) in Lebanon, conveyed her concerns during an interview with RTÉ's Morning Ireland. She highlighted that Beirut…

The research falls into two segments: "The Cost of Inaction: Impacts of WFP Assistance Shortfalls on Food Security Outcomes in Somalia" and "The Cost of Inaction: Impacts of WFP Refugee Assistance Shortfalls on Food Security Outcomes in Uganda." In 2021, the United Nations World Food Program (WFP) reached 34.4 million folks in East Africa through initiatives like providing school meals and specialized food for at-risk groups. Fast forward a year, and East Africa saw the number of food-insecure people balloon to 82 million.…

The Algerian decision to sever diplomatic relations with Morocco marks a new stage after weeks of tension between the two countries. The Moroccan Foreign Ministry regrets "a completely unfair but expected decision". What consequences can this shortfall have on trade between the two countries, in the region and abroad? The…

Nearly $ 2.4 billion, this is the amount announced by the South African government on Wednesday, July 28, 2021, to fund support measures following the Covid-19 pandemic and the losses caused by the recent riots. Support from South African authorities will go to companies and individuals, according to Finance Minister Tito…

With only 4% of those vaccinated, South Africa is in the grip of a third wave of epidemics that is feared to be more important than the previous ones. The majority of pollutants are recorded in the provinces of Johannesburg and Pretoria, the most populous in the country. The presence of the Delta variant worries the authorities. Poor governance, lack of international solidarity, accidents at work,…

In West Africa, Greepeace and Changing Markets condemn the major European companies that produce fishmeal and fish oil, in a report published on June 1, 2021. For the two NGOs, these large companies are increasing food insecurity in West Africa. "Devastating consequences", the words of Greenpeace and Changing Markets are strong…

In Sudan, in less than ten days and according to a report by the UN refugee agency, inter-municipal clashes have left 144 victims and more than 200 injured in El-Geneina in the Darfur region. The flight for almost 2000 refugees in nearby Chad. .

Tensions rose for a while on Tuesday, December 22 in the Central African Republic. The coalition-armed groups carried out a new round of coordinated attacks in different parts of the country. In this context, more and more actors and observers of the electoral process are questioning the possibility of holding credible elections on Sunday. Is a postponement of the vote possible? What consequences…

The International Monetary Fund held a virtual meeting on Friday, October 9, on the impact of coronavirus in Africa in the presence of its CEO Kristalina Georgieva. According to the latter, economic support released in recent months is significant, but it remains insufficient to help the continent emerge from the crisis. According to the IMF chief executive, the institution has already released nearly $ 26 billion this year. This is ten times more than what the IMF releases on average each year for loans. But the needs…