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In Egypt, the tourism disaster in Luxor

The Egyptian tourism sector is struggling because of the well being disaster in Covid-19. Within the Royal Valley, 650 km south of Cairo, a whole financial system is collapsing in a rustic the place tourism, the first supply of earnings, accounts for 13% of GDP. From his sizzling air balloon, Captain Kareem has flown proudly…

The Red Cross condemns the serious humanitarian crisis that is taking place in Tigray

While the conflict in Tigray has begun its third week, the province is still cut off from the world and the scarce information comes mainly from press releases from the warriors. But for the first time, independent information was released on Tuesday, November 17, when the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) was able to visit hospitals in Gondar and Mekelle, in need of everything. NGO…

The Covid-19 crisis is a severe blow to the remittances of African diasporas

The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa is concerned about the decline in remittances from African diasporas. With the global economic crisis, these diasporas are sending less money to the countries of origin. This year, the decline is expected to reach 21% or 18 billion. Dollars less compared to 2019. The forecasts are alarming. Transfers will go from $ 85 billion in 2019 to $ 67 billion this year. And for many families living in anticipation of the manna sent by parents who have gone “north,” this is a…

In Madagascar, women are paying a high price for the crisis caused by Covid-19

Malagasy women pay a high price for the economic and social crisis caused by Covid-19. This is the observation of the CNFM, the National Council of Women in Madagascar. The organization, which brings together associations from across the country, warns of the situation of many Malagasy women who are already insecure and who have clearly worsened since the coronavirus pandemic: job losses, deteriorating…

so far exemplary, Tunisia is sinking in the health crisis

The curfew has been established in several major provinces such as Tunis, Sousse or Monastir. Prayers and weekly markets are now banned and festivities and gatherings are canceled. While in early summer the Tunisian model was praised for its control of the pandemic, the tone has changed. as reported from Tunis Michel PicardThe…