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Tunisian week: a stronger EU- Tunisia partnership

"Cooperation between our two parliaments has emerged stronger from this Tunisian week", said European Parliament Vice-President David-Maria Sassoli as the event closed on Thursday. "We must now give concrete form to the shared experiences and good...

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Competitiveness Boost Urgently Needed to Meet Africa’s Demographic Challenges

Without urgent action to address stagnating levels of competitiveness, Africa’s economies will not create enough jobs for the young people entering the job market, according to a report released on May 4th. If current policies remain unchanged, fewer...

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WFP Executive Director Visits Lebanon And Syria, Urges Continued Donor Support

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ED Beasley (center) and Regional Director Muhannad Hadi (left) speaking to...

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UN envoy urges Syrian parties to ‘press ahead’ after Astana talks suspended

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Special Envoy for Syria Staffan de Mistura.

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