Published by Al-Araby Growing up, my father was obsessed withIbn Battuta. “Our very own Marco Polo,” he would say to my brother and I, as we wandered aimlessly down the […]
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Secretary-General Vows to ‘Boost Power of Prediction’, Extend Climate Disaster Early Warning Systems across Globe, in World Meteorological Day Message
Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for World Meteorological Day, observed on 23 March:Human-caused climate disruption is now damaging every region. The most recent report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change details…
Read moreEgypt Holds Festivals At Ancient Sites To Boost Cultural Tourism
QENA, Egypt, Egypt is holding more cultural festivals and artistic activities at its various archaeological sites, with the aim of promoting ancient heritage and attracting tourists, according to Egyptian officials.In Feb and Mar, at least five cultura…
Read moreWorld Bank Provides 750 Million USD To Spur Kenya’s Post-Pandemic Growth
NAIROBI, The World Bank approved 85.77 billion shillings (about 750 million U.S. dollars), to help accelerate Kenya’s ongoing inclusive and resilient recovery, from the COVID-19 crisis.The World Bank said in a statement released yesterday that, the Dev…
Read moreMorocco welcomes Spanish government’s stance
Rabat, The Moroccan Ministry of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccans Abroad has highly appreciated Spain’s “positive positions and constructive commitments on the issue of the Moroccan Sahara”, contained in the message addressed to His Ma…
Read moreDespite Oil and Gas Reserves, Africa Feels Pressure of Rising Energy Costs
Africans are feeling the pinch caused by soaring global energy prices, say analysts, even in countries like Nigeria and Angola that are major exporters of crude oil.While that handful of oil producers is seeing an increase in revenue – especially since…
Read moreWHO Says Africa’s COVID Vaccinations Rose by 15% in February
HARARE, ZIMBABWE — The World Health Organization says Africa’s COVID-19 vaccinations rose by 15% between January and February, as several countries embarked on mass inoculation drives to expand coverage and protect populations from the pandemic.Zimbabw…
Read moreCovid-19: WTO chief hails vaccines IP compromise
GENEVA, The World Trade Organization chief hailed a breakthrough between the EU, the United States, India and South Africa on waiving intellectual property rights on Covid-19 vaccines. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala said […]
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