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Washington DC, United States (PANA) – With major central banks now cutting policy rates, the global interest rate cycle is turning. This shows how far the fight against inflation has come in many advanced economies. But with economic uncertainty still high, it also raises concerns over possible spillovers. Lower policy rates [...]

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Rabat, Morocco (PANA) - King Mohammed VI of Morocco spoke on Friday about the latest developments in the Western Sahara issue, which he considers a top priority for all Moroccans.He spoke at the opening of the first session of the fourth year of the 11th legislative term of the Moroccan [...]

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Banjul, Gambia (PANA) – The International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff and the Gambian authorities have conducted productive discussions on economic policies to conclude the second review of the country’s programme under the Extended Credit Facility (ECF) arrangement, observing that economic recovery is strengthening while inflation has decelerated to single digits.According [...]

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Juba, South Sudan (PANA) - The number of Sudanese refugees in South Sudan has surpassed half a million, the UN refugee agency, UNHCR, announced on Friday, as ongoing conflict in neighbouring Sudan continues to drive massive displacement.South Sudan now ranks as the second largest recipient of people fleeing Sudan, with [...]

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Dar es Salaam, Tanzania (PANA) – The following are exchange rates for the Tanzania Shilling on Saturday as issued by the Bank of Tanzania.Currency                  Buying                  SellingBurundi Franc           0.9227                   0.91Euro      [...]

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New York, US (PANA) - As the world marked the International Day of the Girl Child on Friday, a town hall held at UN Headquarters provided an opportunity for young women activists to engage directly with policymakers and offer recommendations on what they need to fully realize their rights. The President [...]

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Geneva, Switzerland (PANA) - Aid entering the Gaza Strip is at its lowest level in months, and both the north and south of the enclave are at "breaking point", UN humanitarians said on Friday.Critical aid lifelines into northern Gaza have been cut off, and no food aid has entered there [...]

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