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Category: Aid

Egypt Stresses Importance of Supporting Lebanon amid Escalating Tensions with Israel

Egypt stressed the importance of supporting Lebanon and “sparing it the scourge of war”, the country’s foreign ministry said on Sunday, Reuters reported. This came amid escalating tensions between Israel and the Iran-aligned Lebanese Hezbollah group. Cairo, a mediator in the ongoing Gaza war, also warned of the dangers of opening new war front with…
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July 29, 2024
The British bank Standard Chartered is interested in financing the construction of a standard gauge railway in Uganda.

The British bank Standard Chartered is interested in financing the construction of a standard gauge railway in Uganda. “We are currently working on $1.3 billion worth of projects,” said Sanjay Rugani, chief executive officer of the bank’s Uganda unit.
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July 28, 2024
Rescue efforts ongoing after Southern Ethiopia’s deadly mudslide

The search for survivors of a mudslide that claimed the lives of at least 229 people in southern Ethiopia continued on Tuesday. The death toll, which increased significantly from the initial count of 55, included many individuals who attempted to rescue survivors, according to local authorities. The disaster in Ethiopia’s remote Kencho Shacha Gozdi district…
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July 26, 2024
The UK has committed £84 million to Africa and the Middle East in an effort to curb illegal migration “at its source”

Prime Minister Keir Starmer also vowed that his government would “collaborate with European partners to exchange intelligence data and expertise, aiming to dismantle the smuggling networks.” “But to stop illegal migration, we must also tackle it at source. So today I’m announcing £84 million of new funding for projects across Africa and the Middle East.…
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July 20, 2024
Trump calls on Taiwan to pay for defense

Bad news for Taiwan: Donald Trump says Taiwan should pay the US for its defense guarantees. —He claimed Taiwan “stole our chip business” and “should pay [the US] for defense.” —Trump compared the US to an insurance company, saying, “You know, we’re no different than an insurance company. Taiwan doesn’t give us anything.” —Trump questioned…
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July 18, 2024
Tunisia urges Europe to increase assistance to tackle migration crisis

Tunisia’s prime minister urged European countries on Wednesday to increase financial assistance to his country and others to help tackle the flow of migrants from sub-Saharan Africa. Tunisia has faced protests by local residents and extra financial costs over migrants arriving from other countries in the hope of travelling on to Europe by sea, risking…
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July 18, 2024
Chad Urgently Seeks International Aid During Humanitarian Crisis

Abdelmadjid Abderahim, the public health minister, has appealed to international partners for help amid the humanitarian crisis impacting over two million of the 18 million population. Abderahim said flooding, an influx of refugees, increasing numbers of displaced persons, and armed conflicts between communities are inflicting suffering on civilians that Chad’s government cannot handle alone. He…
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July 17, 2024
Intensifying Congo conflict puts 1 mln children at risk of acute malnutrition

More than one million children are at risk from acute malnutrition in Democratic Republic of Congo as rising violence drives up needs among millions of displaced people, the World Health Organization said on Friday. The impact on civilians of the more than two-year conflict between Congolese forces and the Rwanda-backed M23 militia in eastern areas…
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July 13, 2024
Top 10 Countries Receiving U.S. Foreign Aid

This was originally posted on our Voronoi app. Download the app for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. Each year, the U.S. sends billions in foreign aid to promote global stability, national security, and its own economic interests. To see where this money flows, we…
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July 6, 2024
Three climbers stuck on Mont Blanc, the highest mountain in the Alps

🏔 Three climbers stuck on Mont Blanc, the highest mountain in the Alps, have been rescued in a spectacular operation Footage of the operation, which took place earlier this week, has been shared on social media.
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June 29, 2024