Key Regional UpdateAs of 29 April 2021, a total of 5,439,392 COVID-19 cases have been confirmed in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, out of which 88,314 fatalities have been reported. It will seek to ensure protection and assistance to vulnerable population as well as to address their emergent socioeconomic needs. On 15 April 2021, IOM’s Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Regional Office (RO) launched its Regional Strategy for the MENA Region 2020-2024. The strategy was presented through an online event, opened by the IOM Director General (DG), Executive Secretary of ESCWA, Assistant Secretary General of the League of Arab States and IOM Regional Director for MENA. The opening remarks were followed by a presentation of the strategy by the IOM Senior Regional Advisor for MENA, and an interactive and rich discussion moderated by the Regional Director of UNDCO for the Arab States.

Source: The North Africa Journal May 05, 2021 03:33 UTC