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Rumours and crackdowns may dent MENA virus resilience

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MIDDLE EAST

Fake news and scams are proliferating across the region as fast as COVID-19

The job dislocation of COVID-19 will reduce global GDP

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INTERNATIONAL

The more jobs that are lost worldwide this year, the more disjointed the economic recovery will initially be

COVID-19 control will be slow for most of North Africa

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NORTH AFRICA

Most North African countries, except Morocco, are in the early stages of vaccination or have not even begun

Differing priorities of age groups polarise politics

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INT

There are more people over than under 40 in high-income nations; this could exacerbate political polarisation

Economic policymaking to dominate amid many elections

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INT

WEF global risks report says that tech and climate risks are most feared globally but economic fears dominate nationally

Ethiopia’s local conflicts will pose governance risks

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ETHIOPIA

As attention focuses on developments at the national level, sub-national conflicts are boiling over

Tourism in south Europe is unlikely to recover soon

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EUROPE

COVID-19 uncertainty and the risks of foreign travel will undermine the tourism recovery in southern Europe

Land misuse will pose long-term security threats

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INTERNATIONAL

Food insecurity, natural disasters, poverty and population displacement could all worsen, exacerbating conflict risks

US stance may exacerbate human trafficking in Americas

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LATIN AMERICA

Scattered state efforts to tackle human trafficking will have limited effect amid widespread corruption and insecurity

Beef exports pose wider risks in Latin America

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LATIN AMERICA

Beef production is a dynamic sector and revenue generator but brings environmental concerns