Keywords: Rural communities


Nigeria: A Jihadist Attack Claims Lives and Leaves Many Missing During Friday Prayers

An attack carried out during Friday prayers has plunged several villages in Niger State, central Nigeria, into mourning and uncertainty. Survivors and a local official report dozens of people killed or abducted by jihadist fighters. However, the exact number of casualties remains difficult to ascertain. An......

Global hunger declines for third consecutive year, UN report finds

Global hunger levels continued to decline in 2025 for the third consecutive year, according to the latest edition of the United Nations report on the state of food security and nutrition worldwide. The report estimates that between 608 million and 696 million people experienced hunger in 2025, representing......

OCP Foundation empowers rural cooperatives for sustainable growth across Africa

The OCP Foundation marked International Cooperatives Day by reflecting on its decade-long efforts to strengthen rural communities through cooperative development. Operating across 12 regions in Morocco and nine countries in the Global South, the Moroccan organization focuses on empowering farmers and......

Navigating Mail Disruptions During the Canada Post Strike

Canada Post has halted mail delivery nationwide due to a strike involving tens of thousands of postal workers, who are advocating for improved wages, working conditions, and other workplace issues. This disruption, coinciding with the onset of the holiday season, is expected to impact millions of Canadians......

Canada Post Workers Issue Strike Notice Amid Ongoing Contract Negotiations

Canada Post employees are set to be in a legal strike position on Friday, marking one year since contract negotiations began with the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW). Early Tuesday, CUPW’s executive board issued a 72-hour strike notice covering both urban and rural mail carriers.  According......

Morocco's Oasis of Innovation: Safi Province Quenches Thirst with Cutting-Edge Desalination

In the face of relentless drought, Morocco's Safi province has emerged as a beacon of hope, deploying state-of-the-art desalination technology to combat severe water shortages. This innovative approach is not just a drop in the ocean but a significant wave in the nation's fight against water......

Morocco Embarks on €84 Million Eco-Renaissance

The sun-drenched nation of Morocco is embarking on an ambitious €84 million initiative to revitalize its forests, watersheds, and rural communities. Approved by the African Development Bank, this sweeping "Inclusive and Sustainable Development Project for Forest Areas" aims to bolster......