COMMENT | Gertrude Kamya Othieno | As we reflect on often overlooked narratives during Black History Month, one striking chapter that remains underexplored is the contribution of sub-Saharan Moors to Europe’s intellectual, cultural, and military history. When we speak of the Moors who ruled parts of Spain for nearly 800 years, …
Read More »North Africa disconnect ‘blocks health collaboration’
The North African region is the only one of five Africa CDC regions that is currently non-operational Kampala, Uganda | AGENCIES | Health experts have condemned what they described as a disconnect between North and Sub–Saharan Africa, which they say is hindering the development of a comprehensive health strategy for the …
Read More »Arabs lose faith in Western democracy to deliver economic stability: Report
London, UK | Xinhua | Arabs are losing faith in Western democracy to deliver economic stability across the Middle East and North Africa, the BBC reported on Sunday, citing a latest survey. More than half of the 23,000 people interviewed across the region by the Arab Barometer network agree with the …
Read More »Virus impact could kill over 50,000 children in MENA: UN
Amman, Jordan | AFP | UN agencies warned Monday that the coronavirus pandemic could lead to the deaths of an additional 51,000 under-fives in the Middle East and North Africa by the end of the year. The World Health Organisation and United Nations children’s agency UNICEF said the disruption of essential health and nutrition services …
Read More »Director, Sub-region office North Africa
Posting Title: DIRECTOR, SUB-REGIONAL OFFICE FOR NORTH AFRICA Job Code Title: CHIEF OF SERVICE, ECONOMIC AFFAIRS Department/Office: ECONOMIC COMMISSION FOR AFRICA Duty Station: RABAT Posting Period: 24 June 2016 – 22 August 2016 Job Opening Number: 62779 Staffing Exercise N/A APPLY HERE (CLICK) Share on: WhatsApp
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