Syrians’ hopes for a better future depend on justice for the Syrians’ hopes for a better future depend on justice for the disappeared, Human Rights Council hears

05 march 2025 - 19:19:49
New York, US (PANA) - The people of Syria’s painful search for a peaceful future took centre stage at the [...] Full text...

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Libyans begin Ramadan fasting

01 march 2025 - 17:06:53
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - Libya began the month of Ramadan, the Muslims' fasting month, on Saturday, following the example of [...] Full text...

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UN probe nails South Sudanese leaders for fuelling war

01 march 2025 - 08:12:55
Geneva, Switzerland (PANA) - South Sudan’s political leaders must address the impunity and corruption that fuels gross human rights violations, [...] Full text...

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Sudan is a powder keg with growing risk of war crimes, UN warns

28 february 2025 - 06:18:34
Geneva, Switzerland US (PANA) - Sudan is a flashpoint, with a growing risk of atrocity crimes and mass starvation deaths, [...] Full text...

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Human Rights Council: Türk calls out ‘dehumanizing’ narratives on Gaza

27 february 2025 - 21:24:29
New York, US (PANA) - UN human rights chief Volker Türk on Thursday called for an end to the “abhorrent, [...] Full text...

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Packed with promise: Wisam’s journey back to school in Sudan

27 february 2025 - 19:45:45
Port Sudan, Sudan (PANA) - Wisam sits in her classroom, absorbed in her work, her fingers gripping a blue-coloured pencil, [...] Full text...

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UNICEF and Japan will scale up mental health and psychosocial support services for refugee children in Armenia

27 february 2025 - 18:55:31
Yerevan, Armenia (PANA) - UNICEF, the Government of Japan, and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) announced a new partnership [...] Full text...

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Ukraine three years on: Pain, loss, solidarity and hope for a better future

24 february 2025 - 16:51:54
Geneva, Switzerland (PANA) - Today, 24 February 2025, marks the third year of the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine, and [...] Full text...

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New World Bank photobook "Shades of Libya: Contrasts, Hope, and Resilience" launched in Tripoli

21 february 2025 - 06:51:23
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The World Bank has launched a photobook dedicated to showcasing Libya's diverse landscapes, rich culture, and [...] Full text...

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UNICEF announces $142 million for education in Niger

18 february 2025 - 15:53:24
Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso (PANA) - The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) is  to inject US$142 million into Niger's education sector, [...] Full text...

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Namibia: Bridging the gender gap in groundwater resources management: World Bank Blog By Ashley Malepe

17 february 2025 - 08:40:40
Windhoek, Namibia (PANA) - Gender equality is not about promoting the interests of one gender over another. It’s about creating [...] Full text...

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Prominent openly gay South African imam shot dead

17 february 2025 - 07:53:03
Cape Town, South Africa (PANA) – The murder of the world’s first openly gay imam has sent shockwaves around the South [...] Full text...

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South African composer Wouter Kellerman wins another Grammy

07 february 2025 - 05:16:42
Cape Town, South Africa (PANA) – South Africa's minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie, on Friday extended his [...] Full text...

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US president's executive orders set to further impact UN's work

06 february 2025 - 04:52:06
New York, US (PANA) - New executive orders issued by the White House are set to further impact the cooperative, [...] Full text...

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Surge in tourists visiting South Africa

05 february 2025 - 07:51:48
Cape Town, South Africa (PANA) – South Africa’s tourism sector continues to grow, with total arrivals reaching 8.92 million in [...] Full text...

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African schools gear up for the AI revolution (Feature by By Conor Lennon, UN News)

31 january 2025 - 05:17:41
New York, US (PANA) - The widespread awareness and growing availability of low-cost tools powered by artificial intelligence is putting [...] Full text...

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2025 AFCON: Official logo unveiled

26 january 2025 - 05:10:18
Rabat, Morocco (PANA) - The countdown to Africa’s biggest event, the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations 2025, marked a [...] Full text...

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Global education must integrate AI, centred on humanity

25 january 2025 - 07:43:48
New York, US (PANA) - Marking the International Day of Education, UN Secretary-General António Guterres has emphasized learning as a basic [...] Full text...

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Swiss Public Prosecutor ends investigations against CAF’s Mosengo-Omba

23 january 2025 - 10:07:49
Cairo, Egypt (PANA) - The Swiss Public Prosecutor’s Office has decided that it will stop investigations against Confederation of African [...] Full text...

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International Year of Peace and Trust begins

18 january 2025 - 05:55:37
New York, US (PANA) - Friday marked the opening ceremony of the UN General Assembly-mandated International Year of Peace and [...] Full text...

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2024 CHAN: Groups emerge after draw

15 january 2025 - 19:17:43
Nairobi, Kenya (PANA) - The following are the groups for the 2024 Confederation of African Football (CAF) TotalEnergies African Nations [...] Full text...

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CHAN 2024: CAF unveils new logo and trophy

15 january 2025 - 15:19:04
Cairo, Egypt (PANA) - The Confederation of African Football (CAF) on Wednesday unveiled a new logo and trophy for the [...] Full text...

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2025 agenda: ‘We must not let opportunities pass,’ says UN Assembly President

15 january 2025 - 05:52:36
New York, US (PANA) - The President of the UN General Assembly Philémon Yang presented a detailed vision of his [...] Full text...

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Call for Collaboration in the Intelligent Age: World Economic Forum annual meeting 2025

14 january 2025 - 16:06:41
Geneva, Switzerland (PANA)  – Amid a world being shaped by geopolitical tensions, economic shifts, and technological advancement, the World Economic [...] Full text...

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Rights experts urge US Senate to reject bill sanctioning ICC

12 january 2025 - 06:46:43
New York, US (PANA) - Three experts appointed by the UN Human Rights Council on Friday urged the United States [...] Full text...

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Tickets go on sale for historic new FIFA Club World Cup

02 january 2025 - 08:24:55
Cairo, Egypt (PANA) - Fans of the four African clubs that will compete in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup [...] Full text...

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UNESCO, Foundation L’Oréal Honour two Ghanaian women scientists

01 january 2025 - 17:26:35
Paris, France (PANA) - The Foundation L’Oréal and UNESCO have named two Ghanaian women scientists among 30 winners of the [...] Full text...

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Female circumcision remains deeply rooted in Kenyan culture

11 december 2024 - 12:01:58
Nairobi, Kenya (PANA) –  The circumcision of women remains a common traditional and religious practice in Kenya and continues to [...] Full text...

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Libyan youth discuss prevention of hate speech, path to elections

05 december 2024 - 05:35:22
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - A group of 28 young men and women from the western and southern regions of Libya [...] Full text...

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South Africa mulls bidding for 2036 Olympic Games

27 november 2024 - 09:57:20
Cape Town, South Africa (PANA) – Sport, Arts and Culture Minister returned to South Africa on Wednesday after meeting with [...] Full text...

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Sudanese military leader travels to Eritrea for talks with President Afwerki

26 november 2024 - 09:27:18
Port Sudan, Sudan (PANA) - The President of the Sudanese Sovereign Council, General Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan, left Port Sudan on [...] Full text...

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One woman killed every 10 minutes: The harrowing global reality of femicide

25 november 2024 - 06:49:49
New York, US (PANA) - A sobering report released by UN Women and the UN Office on Drugs and Crime [...] Full text...

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ECOWAS Observation Mission meets stakeholders of Ghana polls ahead of 7 December vote

21 november 2024 - 05:59:48
Accra, Ghana (PANA) - The Core Team of the ECOWAS Long-Term Observation Mission has stepped up consultation meetings with stakeholders [...] Full text...

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Ugandan opposition leader dragged to military court after abduction in Kenya

20 november 2024 - 17:06:03
Nairobi, Kenya (PANA) - Prominent Ugandan opposition figure, Dr. Kizza Besigye, has surfaced in Uganda, where he was dragged to [...] Full text...

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Global airlines chief urges continental carriers to exploit Africa's growth potential

19 november 2024 - 14:00:28
Cairo, Egypt (PANA) - African airlines should take advantage of the existence of a massive population within the continent to [...] Full text...

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Sudanese foreign minister retracts threats over controversial Ethiopian dam

17 november 2024 - 07:11:36
Port Sudan, Sudan (PANA) - Sudanese Foreign Minister has apologised to Ethiopia for threats that Sudan would back Egypt if [...] Full text...

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UNRWA chief: Agency enduring ‘darkest moment’, as Israeli laws threaten operations

14 november 2024 - 05:43:29
New York, US (PANA) - The UN agency for Palestine refugees, UNRWA, is living through the “darkest moment” of its [...] Full text...

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World’s largest urban development forum concludes with Cairo Call to Action

09 november 2024 - 05:35:36
Cairo, Egypt (PANA) - The twelfth edition of the World Urban Forum wrapped up on Friday with the adoption of [...] Full text...

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Sudan's military leader reshuffles cabinet

04 november 2024 - 08:26:07
Port Sudan, Sudan (PANA) - Sudan's military leader has reshuffled his cabinet, dropping the ministers of Foreign Affairs; Culture and [...] Full text...

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Senior US diplomat participates in Dakar Biennale

04 november 2024 - 04:58:21
Washington, DC, US (PANA) - Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs Molly Phee in in Dakar, Senegal, to participate [...] Full text...

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UN mission in Libya holds workshop to enhance role of CSOs in safeguarding electoral process

03 november 2024 - 05:34:02
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - In anticipation of the upcoming municipal councils' elections set for 16 November, the United Nations Support [...] Full text...

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The role of language in gender equality: How linguistic structures shape legal norms and reinforce gender biases: World Bank Blog By Pierrick Bruyas and Caroline Perrin

26 october 2024 - 10:44:56
Washington, DC, United States (PANA) - Globally, women’s rights have expanded significantly over the past decades. By 2023, 162 economies [...] Full text...

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Libya offers Gambia 40 scholarships

19 october 2024 - 11:57:20
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The Libyan Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research Gambia has given Gambia made up of [...] Full text...

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Regaining modern values can reverse the slowdown in innovation and its rewards: IMF Blog By Edmund Phelps

16 october 2024 - 07:32:49
Washington DC, United States (PANA) - Why do some nations experience mass economic flourishing while others do not? Why did [...] Full text...

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Countdown to first-ever FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup in Africa

14 october 2024 - 05:56:22
Victoria, Seychelles (PANA) - On 1 May, 2025, the highly awaited FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup IN Seychelles will officially [...] Full text...

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End ‘collective amnesia’ over COVID-19, says WHO

09 october 2024 - 17:03:43
Geneva, Switzerland (PANA) - Our “collective amnesia” about how bad the COVID-19 pandemic was should not prevent us from protecting [...] Full text...

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Rights expert urges universities to respect pro-Palestinian protests

06 october 2024 - 05:51:53
Geneva, Switzerland (PANA) - Universities must respect peaceful activism and revise repressive policies targeting the pro-Palestinian solidarity movement on their [...] Full text...

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Unlocking the future: Sierra Leone's bold leap in early grade literacy: World Bank Blog By Mokhlesur Rahman

02 october 2024 - 06:50:34
Freetown, Sierra Leone (PANA) - In the quest to bolster its education system, a transformative wave is sweeping through Sierra [...] Full text...

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UNESCO raises alarm over museum looting, loss of priceless heritage in Sudan

13 september 2024 - 05:25:13
Paris, France (PANA) - The UN cultural affairs agency, UNESCO, expresssed deep concern on Thursday over the reported looting and [...] Full text...

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UN strongly condemns ‘tragic death’ of Olympian Rebecca Cheptegei

05 september 2024 - 20:28:45
New York, US (PANA) - The United Nations has mourned the loss of Ugandan Olympic athlete Rebecca Cheptegei, who died [...] Full text...

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CAF President, University of Cape Town Leadership launch CAF Football Management Executive Programme

03 september 2024 - 05:52:42
Cape Town, South Africa (PANA) - The Confederation of African Football (CAF) President, Dr Patrice Motsepe, together with the University [...] Full text...

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South African President Ramaphosa salutes heritage expert Muxe Nkondo

19 august 2024 - 12:08:50
Cape Town, South Africa (PANA) – South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has paid tribute to well-known academic and heritage expert [...] Full text...

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Cape Town to host global music festival

15 august 2024 - 12:57:33
Cape Town, South Africa (PANA) – Global streaming platform Spotify will celebrate Cape Town’s contribution to the country and Africa’s [...] Full text...

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A new chapter: Youth leading literacy transformation: World Bank Blog By Doris Mwikali and Jennie Albone

13 august 2024 - 08:12:41
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania (PANA) - Reading is the doorway that unlocks learning.  Yet for too many children, it’s a [...] Full text...

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Meet Fátima Almeida, the entrepreneur revolutionising digital and financial inclusion in Angola: World Bank Blog By Entrepreneur Fátima Almeida

03 august 2024 - 10:55:51
Luanda, Angola (PANA) – A graduate in economics with a flair for business, Angolan entrepreneur Fátima Almeida has always been [...] Full text...

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CAF investigates allegations of breach of internal governance and auditing regulations

02 august 2024 - 05:58:08
Cairo, Egypt (PANA) - Africa's football governing body, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has requested its Audit and Governance [...] Full text...

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Minister says South Africans have failed Mandela

01 august 2024 - 07:55:14
Cape Town, South Africa (PANA) – South Africa's Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie, has encouraged citzens to [...] Full text...

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On African Women's Day, a reflection on women empowerment and remaining challenges in Angola: World Bank Blog By Natália Timóteo Yange

31 july 2024 - 08:18:59
Luanda, Angola (PANA) - On the day we celebrate African Women, Natália Yange guides us in an in-depth reflection on [...] Full text...

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World Bank Group announces Radi Anguelova as Vice President for Human Resources

31 july 2024 - 07:51:54
Washington, DC, United States (PANA) - World Bank Group President Ajay Banga has announced the appointment of Radoslava “Radi” Anguelova [...] Full text...

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Why working with traditional and religious leaders changes the dynamic for community-led development in Cameroon: World Bank Blog By Issa Bitang A Tiati and Odilia R. Hebga

27 july 2024 - 09:53:21
Yaoundé, Cameroon (PANA) - The Far North region of Cameroon, bordering Chad, Nigeria, and Lake Chad, has been beleaguered by [...] Full text...

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UNESCO adds historic Palestine monastery to World Heritage in Danger list

27 july 2024 - 05:37:48
Paris, France (PANA) - The World Heritage Committee of the UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) announced on Friday [...] Full text...

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2024 Olympic Games: UN urges peace and respect for Olympic Truce as Paris Summer Games begin

27 july 2024 - 05:30:37
Paris, France (PANA) - As the Summer Olympics and Paralympics got under way in Paris on Friday, UN Secretary-General António [...] Full text...

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Promoting gender-transformative approach in the transboundary water sector: World Bank Blog By Ai-Ju Huang and Ellen Hagerman

26 july 2024 - 07:16:57
Mwanza, Tanzania (PANA) - The men talked about how, as boys, gender stereotypes meant they got special treatment compared to [...] Full text...

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UN-backed refugee athletes named as Olympic flag bearers

24 july 2024 - 05:32:36
Geneva, Switzerland (PANA) - The UN refugee agency (UNHCR) has thrown its full support behind Cindy Ngamba and Yahya Al [...] Full text...

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UN flags continuing widespread attacks by community-based militias on South Sudan civilians

18 july 2024 - 05:12:03
Juba, South Sudan (PANA) - Widespread attacks against civilians - driven primarily by sub-national armed violence involving community-based militias and [...] Full text...

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EAC deploys 55 observers for Rwanda elections

13 july 2024 - 12:11:12
Kigali, Rwanda (PANA) - The East African Community (EAC) has put on the ground a 55-member election observation mission for [...] Full text...

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Nigerian Economist named AfDB's Director of Statistics Department

05 july 2024 - 16:22:41
Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire (PANA) - The African Development Bank (AfDB) has appointed Dr. Babatunde Samson Omotosho, an economist and statistician, [...] Full text...

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Criminal complaint laid against South Africa's new Sports Minister

02 july 2024 - 14:50:35
Cape Town, South Africa (PANA) –  A criminal complaint has been made against newly appointed Sports, Arts and Culture Minister [...] Full text...

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UN hears testimony from former child soldier on brutal reality of war

27 june 2024 - 11:31:13
New York, US (PANA) - The UN Security Council on Wednesday heard powerful and personal testimony from a former child [...] Full text...

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EC lists 6 individuals for undermining stability, political transition in Sudan

24 june 2024 - 11:15:34
Brussels, Belgium (PANA) – The European Council adopted restrictive measures on Monday against six individuals responsible for activities undermining the [...] Full text...

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Burkina Faso adopts Presidential Initiative for Quality Education for All

21 june 2024 - 11:02:21
Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso (PANA) - The government of Burkina Faso on Thursday adopted a decree creating the Presidential Initiative for [...] Full text...

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Congolese President Félix Tshisekedi honoured by the people of Chad

11 june 2024 - 18:48:34
Kinshasa, DR Congo (PANA) - President Félix Tshisekedi has been honoured by the people of Chad for his involvement in [...] Full text...

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Libya's Electoral Commission publish electoral register

09 june 2024 - 15:50:58
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - Libya's Higher National Electoral Commission says published the electoral register for the elections of the first [...] Full text...

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Festivities for Tripoli Arab Youth Capital 2024 starting this Friday

31 may 2024 - 22:51:11
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The Libyan Ministry of Youth of the Government of National Unity has announced the launch of [...] Full text...

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European States mark 30th anniversary of milestone cooperation pact

28 may 2024 - 17:35:21
Brussels, Belgium (PANA) – European States on Tuesday marked the 30th anniversary of the entry into force of the European [...] Full text...

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Nigerian entrepreneur lauded for digital healthcare initiative

24 may 2024 - 15:26:07
Boston, Massachusetts (PANA) – A digital healthcare initiative that has enabled some 260,000 patients in Nigerian villages to access healthcare [...] Full text...

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Scaling up pathways to growth in Ethiopia through tourism investments: World Bank Blog By Qursum Qasim

23 may 2024 - 07:23:49
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (PANA) - From the otherworldly vistas of the Bale Mountains to the rock-hewn churches of Lalibela and [...] Full text...

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2024 CAF African Schools Football Championship: Competition kicks off

22 may 2024 - 05:11:00
Zanzibar, Tanzania (PANA) - The 2024 CAF African Schools Football Championship Continental finals kick off at Zanzibar’s Amaan Stadium on [...] Full text...

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Accelerating extinction rate triggers domino effect of biodiversity loss

22 may 2024 - 04:59:02
New York, US (PANA) - While nearly one million species are currently at risk of extinction, the United Nations University [...] Full text...

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Libyan Minister of Education attends 27th session of the ALECSO Conference in Saudi Arabia

18 may 2024 - 17:29:55
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The Libyan Minister of Education in the Government of National Unity, and Chairman of the National [...] Full text...

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Libyan education ministry, ISESO sign MOU on cooperation

08 may 2024 - 18:32:03
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The Libyan Ministry of Education has signed a memorandum of understanding and cooperation with the Islamic [...] Full text...

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National Safety, Security Officers meet virtually across Africa

08 may 2024 - 07:48:37
Cairo, Egypt (PANA) - Members of the CAF Department of Safety and Security met on 7 May 2024, with the [...] Full text...

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2024 CAF African Football Championship prepares to take off

07 may 2024 - 06:31:41
Cairo, Egypt (PANA) - Less than a month remains before Zanzibar kicks off the much-anticipated 2024 CAF African Schools Football [...] Full text...

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African leaders unveil bold transformation agenda at summit, backed by powerful new coalition

29 april 2024 - 13:43:39
Nairobi, Kenya (PANA) — In a historic show of unity, 19 African Heads of State on Monday assembled at a major [...] Full text...

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Libyan PM reaffirms importance of good conditions for pilgrims

29 april 2024 - 10:51:18
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The Libyan Prime Minister, Abdulhamid Al-Dbaiba, has stressed the importance of providing good conditions for pilgrims [...] Full text...

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Burkina Faso Prime Minister de Tambèla visits Iran

25 april 2024 - 13:46:21
Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso (PANA) - The Prime Minister, Dr Apollinaire Joachimson Kyélèm de Tambèla, is paying a visit to the [...] Full text...

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Teen alcohol and nicotine use in Europe is up; WHO urges preventive measures

25 april 2024 - 12:36:18
Geneva, Switzerland (PANA) - Smoking and drinking is on the rise among teenagers in Europe, Central Asia and Canada, and girls [...] Full text...

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UN Secretary-General calls for UN 2.0 to tackle 21st century challenges

22 april 2024 - 17:56:09
New York, US (PANA) - Secretary-General António Guterres on Monday emphasised the need for a “strengthened and updated” United Nations [...] Full text...

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Libya launches collection of postage stamps featuring historic sites included on ISESCO's list of World Heritage sites

20 april 2024 - 19:50:39
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The Libyan Ministry of Culture and Knowledge Development, in partnership with the Libyan Post Office, has [...] Full text...

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Barrow, Faye expresses satisfaction with Senegambia's relationship

20 april 2024 - 19:03:49
Banjul, Gambia (PANA) - President Bassirou Diomaye Diakhar Faye and host counterpart President Adama Barrow have expressed great satisfaction with [...] Full text...

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EU decries man-made calamity in Sudan one year into conflict

13 april 2024 - 10:03:58
Brussels, Belgium (PANA) - The European Union (EU) is appalled by the unprecedented man-made calamity created by the Sudanese Armed [...] Full text...

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Libyans watching tonight for new Shawwal lunar crescent marking end of Ramadan and Eid El-Fitr

09 april 2024 - 15:12:37
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - Libyan citizens are to watch for the appearance of the new lunar crescent in the month [...] Full text...

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Libyan PM attends closing ceremony of Koran recitation competition

08 april 2024 - 12:05:46
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The Libyan Prime Minister, Abdulhamid Al-Dbaiba, on Sunday attended the closing ceremony of the second Dhil [...] Full text...

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Libyan Prime Minister urges proper preparation for the start of the new school year

05 april 2024 - 17:32:05
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) -The Libyan prime minister of the Government of National Unity, Abdulhamid al-Dbaiba, has stressed the need to [...] Full text...

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South African theatre production celebrates Winnie Madikizela-Mandela

03 april 2024 - 07:55:12
Cape Town, South Africa (PANA) – Six years since her death, Winnie Madikizela-Mandela is being honoured with a production at [...] Full text...

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Libyan Education Minister discusses promotion of English language teaching with British Ambassador

25 march 2024 - 12:41:51
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The Libyan Minister of Education, Moussa al-Magaryef, on Sunday discussed with the British Ambassador to Libya, [...] Full text...

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AU calls for laws to end internet shutdowns during elections in Africa

21 march 2024 - 15:00:18
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (PANA) - The Banjul-based African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights (ACHR) has passed a new resolution [...] Full text...

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Libya, US discuss cultural exchanges

20 march 2024 - 15:50:07
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - Libya's Minister of State for Communication and Political Affairs, Walid el Lafi, on Tuesday discussed with [...] Full text...

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Southern Madagascar - where girls are sold into marriage before they are born: UN News

16 march 2024 - 12:43:39
Antananarivo, Madagascar (PANA) - Efforts are being made in the south of Madagascar to end a traditional but illegal practice [...] Full text...

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Ramadan begins in the Muslim world

11 march 2024 - 12:58:42
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - Ramadan, the month of fasting for Muslims in the world, began officially on Monday. While some countries started [...] Full text...

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Nigeria: Bring coup mongers To justice, Defence Minister orders Defence Intelligence Agency

08 march 2024 - 18:11:15
Abuja, Nigeria (PANA) - Nigeria’s Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Matawalle, has directed the Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA) [...] Full text...

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Liban officials meet on Plan 2024 on the mechanism for paying the Libyan State's contributions to international and regional organizations

07 march 2024 - 19:10:51
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The chairman and members of the Government Committee for the Payment of Libyan Contributions to International [...] Full text...

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Beyond efficiency: A more-human economics: IMF Blog By Gita Bhatt

06 march 2024 - 11:42:57
Washington, United States (PANA) - John Maynard Keynes, memorialising the death of his mentor Alfred Marshall a century ago, wrote [...] Full text...

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North Gaza aid mission reveals more infants may die from hunger

05 march 2024 - 19:19:34
Cairo, Egypt (PANA) - A rare opportunity to deliver desperately needed supplies to hospitals in northern Gaza for the first [...] Full text...

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Gambia rights commission concerned over moves to repeal Female Genital Mutilation law

28 february 2024 - 10:00:18
Banjul, Gambia (PANA) - The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has expressed concern over attempts to repeal the law that [...] Full text...

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Libya commits to reforming education programmes

20 february 2024 - 13:16:20
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The Libyan Minister of Education and Chairman of the National Committee for Education, Culture and Science, [...] Full text...

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Libyan PM honours citizen who handed over archaeological piece to Antiquities Authority

19 february 2024 - 14:59:11
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The Libyan Prime Minister, Abdulhamid al Dbaiba, on Monday honoured Mounir Hassan al-Barki, a citizen for [...] Full text...

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Nigeria: Nigeria’s inflation rate hits 29.90% in January amid rising food prices

15 february 2024 - 15:22:19
Abuja, Nigeria (PANA) - Nigeria’s inflation increased to 29.90 per cent in January 2024 from 28.92 per cent recorded in [...] Full text...

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Ghana's President drops finance minister, many senior ministers in major reshuffle

14 february 2024 - 11:32:47
Accra, Ghana (PANA) - Ghana's President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo on Wednesday announced a major cabinet reshuffle in which he [...] Full text...

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Burkina Faso, Venezuela sign 22 cooperation agreements

08 february 2024 - 11:19:09
Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso (PANA) - The first meeting of the Joint Cooperation Commission between Burkina Faso and Venezuela ended on [...] Full text...

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World's tech giants sign pledge for more ethical AI systems

06 february 2024 - 05:47:21
Paris, France (PANA) - Some of the world’s leading tech companies have signed a ground-breaking agreement with the UN to [...] Full text...

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Tripoli International Book Fair resumes this year

03 february 2024 - 16:12:32
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - Libya's Minister of Culture and Knowledge Development, Mabrouka Toghi, has announced that the 12th Tripoli International [...] Full text...

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WHO assists South Sudan to fight neglected tropical diseases

31 january 2024 - 10:45:25
Juba, South Sudan (PANA) - The UN World Health Organisation (WHO) says 19 of the 20 neglected tropical diseases are [...] Full text...

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UNESCO trains teachers to counter hate speech

25 january 2024 - 07:37:58
Paris, France (PANA) - UNESCO, the UN agency for culture, science, and education, is highlighting the key role teachers can play [...] Full text...

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South Africa flags surge in attacks on innocent civilians

23 january 2024 - 10:23:28
Cape Town, South Africa (PANA) – The South African  Government on Tuesday said it is deeply concerned about the increased [...] Full text...

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Libyan PM hails cultural diversity of social components as unifying factor

22 january 2024 - 15:35:06
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The Libyan Prime Minister, Abdulhamid Al Dbaiba,  has hailed the country's cultural diversity as a solid [...] Full text...

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How to prevent new Cold War in Africa (By Paul Ejime)

22 january 2024 - 10:03:44
Abuja, Nigeria (PANA) - Ambassador Abdel-Fatau Musah, Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security of the Economic Community of West [...] Full text...

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Sudan conflict: UNESCO raises alarm over ancient pyramids of Meroe

20 january 2024 - 06:43:21
Paris, France (PANA) - The UN education, science and culture agency, UNESCO, on Friday raised alarm over reports that Sudan’s warring [...] Full text...

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World Economic Forum portrays initiatives to balance drivers of growth, productivity

19 january 2024 - 16:49:05
Davos-Klosters, Switzerland (PANA) – Participants of the World Economic Forum 2024 made the case that a new growth model is [...] Full text...

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Botswana issues first sustainable bond

18 january 2024 - 17:59:58
Gaborone, Botswana (PANA) - Botswana Stock Exchange (BSE) has listed the country's first sustainable bond, as companies seek to heal [...] Full text...

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World Economic Forum: Schwab Foundation announces social innovators of 2024

16 january 2024 - 17:20:16
Davos-Klosters, Switzerland (PANA) – From India to Morocco, the United States to Ecuador, the 16 organizations awarded by the Schwab [...] Full text...

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2023 AFCON: Electric opening ceremony kicks off tournament

13 january 2024 - 20:12:34
Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire (PANA) - An electric opening ceremony kicked off the 2023 TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) [...] Full text...

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Ghanaian Chef Failatu completes attempt to set Guinness record in cooking

10 january 2024 - 14:16:57
Tamale, Ghana (PANA) - Ghanaian chef Failatu Abdul-Razak has completed a 227-hour attempt to set a Guinness World Record in [...] Full text...

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Libyan Minister of Culture welcomes inclusion of 21 sites on ISESCO's Heritage List

09 january 2024 - 15:55:07
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - Libya's Minister of Culture and Cognitive Development, Mabrouka Toghi, on Monday stressed the importance of the [...] Full text...

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Benghazi, capital of Islamic Culture celebrations kick off with inauguration of several bridges

07 january 2024 - 15:22:12
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The programme of activities to celebrate the city of Benghazi as the capital of Islamic Culture [...] Full text...

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Libya's Minister of Education stresses importance of educational programmes to support change

02 january 2024 - 16:53:05
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - Libya's Minister of Education in the government of national unity Moussa Al-Mageryef has stressed the importance [...] Full text...

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UN News looks ahead to 2024: January to June

31 december 2023 - 07:36:38
New York, US (PANA) - In 2024, the UN will once again be at the heart of international efforts to [...] Full text...

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Libyan Prime Minister announces start of education system reform process

27 december 2023 - 15:18:50
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The Libyan prime minister of the Government of National Unity, Abdulhamid al Dbaiba, has announced the [...] Full text...

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21 Libyan historic sites on lists of heritage of Islamic world

23 december 2023 - 13:39:02
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The Islamic World Heritage Committee of the Islamic Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (ICESCO) has approved [...] Full text...

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US announces renewal of MoU with Libya on protection of cultural heritage

23 december 2023 - 13:32:55
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The US special envoy to Libya, Ambassador Richard Norland, has announced the renewal of the Libyan-American [...] Full text...

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Libyan PM stresses importance of localizing sustainable development and coping with disasters

19 december 2023 - 18:34:17
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The Libyan Prime Minister of the Government of National Unity, Abdulhamid al Dbaiba, said Tuesday he [...] Full text...

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Libyan PM urges greater focus on cyber security

18 december 2023 - 15:57:45
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The Libyan prime minister of the Government of National Unity, Abdulhamid al Dbaiba, has stressed the [...] Full text...

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Benin invests more than eight billion CFA francs in teacher training programme

18 december 2023 - 14:34:47
Cotonou, Benin (PANA) - To date, Benin has invested more than eight billion CFA francs in its teacher trainee programme, [...] Full text...

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Committee set up to identify Libya's intangible heritage to complete work soon

16 december 2023 - 13:45:56
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - Mabrouka Toghi, Libya's Minister of Culture and Knowledge Development, says the committee formed to compile an [...] Full text...

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President of Burkina Faso praises work of the public media

15 december 2023 - 17:22:22
Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso (PANA) - The president of Burkina Faso's transitional government, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, Friday praised the work of [...] Full text...

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Libyan PM says two theatres to be created in Benghazi and Tripoli in 2024

13 december 2023 - 10:22:48
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - Libyan Prime Minister Abdulhamid Al Dbaiba has reaffirmed his government's full support for the theatrical arts, [...] Full text...

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Mauritian Creole is connecting link between communities, says Prime Minister

03 december 2023 - 14:09:42
Port-Louis, Mauritius (PANA) – The Mauritian Prime Minister, Pravind Jugnauth, said on Saturday that the Mauritian Creole Language stands out as a [...] Full text...

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Burkina Faso suspends distribution of French newspaper Le Monde

03 december 2023 - 11:46:19
Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso (PANA) - The transitional government of Burkina Faso on Saturday announced the suspension of the distribution of [...] Full text...

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Fostering skills development to improve job prospects in Sub-Saharan Africa: World Bank Blog By Nathan Belete

02 december 2023 - 15:22:31
Arusha, Tanzania (PANA) - When it comes to skills development and innovation, youth from Africa have something to say. Based [...] Full text...

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Libyan PM attends al-Ajailat Equestrian Festival

02 december 2023 - 13:48:16
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The Libyan Prime Minister, Abdulhamid al Dbaiba, has taken part in the equestrian festival in the [...] Full text...

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RSF expresses concern about government control of media in Burkina Faso

28 november 2023 - 20:17:13
Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso (PANA) - Reporters Without Borders (RSF) voiced its concern on Tuesday about the adoption of a law [...] Full text...

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IDLO for inclusive land governance

23 november 2023 - 18:00:16
Addis-Ababa, Ethiopia (PANA) - The Director of the International Development Law Organization (IDLO), Barbara Kilei, has called for inclusive land [...] Full text...

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South Africa's Auditor-General lands top UN role

21 november 2023 - 11:48:27
Cape Town, South Africa (PANA) – The Auditor-General of South Africa (AGSA), Tsakani Maluleke, has been appointed as External Auditor [...] Full text...

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Libyan Education minister, Bosnia-Herzegovina ambassador discuss draft MoU on education

20 november 2023 - 12:08:40
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The Libyan Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Omran al-Kayeb, has submitted a draft Memorandum [...] Full text...

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Libyan Minister of Culture attends Forum of United Cultures in Russia

19 november 2023 - 17:01:55
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The Libyan Minister for Culture and Knowledge Development, Mabrouka Toghi, Sunday took part in the ninth [...] Full text...

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Follow-up meeting on the implementation of the GIZ municipal support project programme in Libya

19 november 2023 - 16:47:14
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The Libyan Minister for Local Government in the Government of National Unity, Badreddine Al-Toumi, has followed [...] Full text...

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Libyan minister holds meeting on opening of National Museum

16 november 2023 - 12:57:33
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - Walid Al-Lafi, Libya's Minister of State for Communication and Political Affairs and Chairman of the Committee [...] Full text...

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Nigeria: Nigeria’s inflation rate hits 27.33% as food, beverages, other prices rise

15 november 2023 - 14:48:45
Abuja, Nigeria (PANA) – Nigeria’s headline inflation rate for October 2023 has increased to 27.33 per cent, from 26.72 per [...] Full text...

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CAF launches global campaign, celebrating 'Our AFCON, Our Pride'

14 november 2023 - 16:05:35
Cairo, Egypt (PANA) - As part of the build-up to the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations in Cote d’Ivoire, [...] Full text...

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Libya elected vice-president of 42nd session of General Conference of UNESCO

13 november 2023 - 14:01:09
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - Libya was elected vice-president of the 42nd session of the General Conference of the United Nations [...] Full text...

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Building an effective bridge with civil society organisations in Cameroon: World Bank Blog By Odilia R. Hebga and Issa Bitang A Tiati

09 november 2023 - 16:34:53
Yaoundé, Cameroon (PANA) - Cameroon’s 56,000 civil society organisations (CSOs) play a crucial role in Cameroon’s development, working alongside and [...] Full text...

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CAF recommits to partnership with Qatar-based sports company beIN

09 november 2023 - 14:28:18
Cairo, Egypt (PANA) - The Confederation of African Football (CAF) on Thursday announced that it has recommitted to its partnership [...] Full text...

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Libya's Education Minister highlights efforts to build human resources through access to learning

09 november 2023 - 13:00:53
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The Libyan Minister of Education, Moussa al-Magaryef, has emphasised the relentless efforts to build human resources [...] Full text...

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Legendary South African actor awarded an OBE

09 november 2023 - 09:15:50
Cape Town, South Africa (PANA) – Leading South African actor Dr John Kani has been honoured as the honorary officer [...] Full text...

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Libya completes construction of 170 schools

07 november 2023 - 13:20:23
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The Libyan government says 125 schools have been completed by the Agency for the Development of [...] Full text...

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End school violence ‘for better health and learning’, urges UNESCO

03 november 2023 - 07:16:25
Paris, France (PANA) - Marking the International Day against violence and bullying at school – including online – the UN  [...] Full text...

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Libya launches remedial courses for pupils in Derna following flooding

01 november 2023 - 18:17:11
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The Libyan Minister of Education in the Government of National Unity, Moussa al-Magaryef, has announced the [...] Full text...

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16,000 people expected to attend fourth edition of SIAMA in November

31 october 2023 - 18:01:03
Bamako, Mali (PANA) - More than16,000 people are expected to take part in the 4th edition of the Salon International [...] Full text...

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Chairman of Libyan Electoral Commission calls for improved procedures for needs of people with disabilities

31 october 2023 - 17:27:28
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Libyan High Electoral Commission, Imad al-Sayeh, said [...] Full text...

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Libyan, Italian offiials discuss continuation of Italian language teaching in Libya

30 october 2023 - 17:53:00
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The Libyan Minister of Education in the Government of National Unity, Moussa al-Magaryef, Sunday discussed with [...] Full text...

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Burundi becomes 100th member of FIFA's Football for Schools programme

24 october 2023 - 10:26:59
Bujumbura, Burundi (PANA) - Burundi became the latest country to implement FIFA’s Football for Schools programme in a ceremony held [...] Full text...

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2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier: Nigeria face Zimbabwe in Rwanda amid venue controversy

23 october 2023 - 07:19:38
Harare, Zimbabwe (PANA) - The Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) has reportedly settled on Rwanda as its home ground for the [...] Full text...

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South Africa President Ramaphosa hosts Dutch royal couple

19 october 2023 - 11:17:45
Cape Town, South Africa (PANA) – South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Thursday welcomed King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima of [...] Full text...

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Libya attends 12th session of OIC Committee for Information and Cultural Affairs in Dakar

18 october 2023 - 16:22:49
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - Libya is taking part in the 12th session of the Standing Committee on Information and Cultural [...] Full text...

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World Bank partners with South Sudan to strengthen Central Bank's institutional capacity

18 october 2023 - 07:05:37
Juba, South Sudan (PANA) — A new, first of its kind project in South Sudan will support the institutional strengthening [...] Full text...

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Libya recovers rare archaeological artefact from France

13 october 2023 - 11:33:46
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The Libyan Embassy in Paris has announced the recovery from France of an artefact consisting of [...] Full text...

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2030 FIFA WC: FIFA President announces historic celebrations

11 october 2023 - 08:02:10
Zurich, Switzerland (PANA) - In a historic announcement, FIFA President Gianni Infantino, has expressed his gratitude to the six continental [...] Full text...

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South Africa: Ramaphosa hails SA musician after New York concerts

10 october 2023 - 14:41:52
Cape Town, South Africa (PANA) - President Cyril Ramaphosa and Culture Minister Zizi Kodwa on Tuesday saluted South African musician [...] Full text...

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Mauritania's Foreign Minister calls on Mali's military leader

10 october 2023 - 13:02:06
Bamako, Mali (PANA) - The Mauritanian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Cooperation and Mauritanians Abroad, Mohamed Salem ould Merzoug, on Monday [...] Full text...

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2024 FIFA World Cup: Saudi Arabia launch official tournament bid

10 october 2023 - 09:04:21
Zurich, Switzerland (PANA) - Saudi Arabia has submitted to FIFA its official intention to host the 2034 World Cup after [...] Full text...

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CAF, IMG conclude sponsorship agreement

06 october 2023 - 11:08:44
Cairo, Egypt (PANA) - The Confederation of African Football (CAF) and Global sports & culture company, IMG, have concluded an [...] Full text...

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Algeria and Tunisia sign 26 cooperation agreements

05 october 2023 - 18:57:23
Tunis, Tunisia (PANA) - Tunisia and Algeria Wednesda signed 26 agreements, memorandums of understanding and protocols in Algiers, the fruit [...] Full text...

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UN chief reinforces call for multilateral reform, outlines next steps

05 october 2023 - 06:17:23
New York, US (PANA) - Global leaders issued a resounding call for reform and renewed multilateral cooperation during the General [...] Full text...

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2023 FIFA U-17 World Cup: Indonesia gears up to kick off tournament amid efforts to reform troubled local football culture

03 october 2023 - 06:07:57
Jakarta, Indonesia (PANA) - As Indonesia gear up to host the FIFA Under-17 World Cup next month, the country is [...] Full text...

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‘Magnificent diversity’ of humanity is a treasure, not a threat, Guterres says

02 october 2023 - 05:13:50
New York, US (PANA) - Commemorating Monday’s International Day of Non-Violence, Secretary-General António Guterres has urged all nations to “unite [...] Full text...

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Libya Floods: Libya carries out survey of archaeological sites affected by floods

28 september 2023 - 12:06:24
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The Libyan Ministry of Culture and Cognitive Development has announced it is carrying out an inventory [...] Full text...

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Libya to spend over $19 million to repair 117 schools affected by flooding

27 september 2023 - 14:25:15
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The Libyan Prime Minister of the Government of National Unity, Abdulhamid al Dbaiba, has decided to [...] Full text...

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Towards strengthening the Bamako-Moscow axis in the field of national education

21 september 2023 - 13:54:45
Bamako, Mali (PANA) - A Russian delegation comprising the Deputy Minister of Education, the Deputy Minister of  Economy and the [...] Full text...

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National Reconciliation Week launched in Bamako on Friday

18 september 2023 - 13:52:01
Bamako, Mali (PANA) - The 2nd National Reconciliation Week (SENARE) was launched in Bamako on Friday by the Malian Minister [...] Full text...

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The COI launches “AléVini”, a new fund to help regional mobility

16 september 2023 - 09:25:59
Ebène, Mauritius (PANA) – The Indian Ocean Commission (IOC) has launched a mobility fund intended for actors in the region's [...] Full text...

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Angola: Unlocking the potential of creative industries (UNCTAD Feature)

15 september 2023 - 18:30:22
Geneva, Switzerland (PANA) - Angola's  nascent creative industries hold vast potential to help diversify its oil-dependent economy. To do so, [...] Full text...

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UN marks International Day to Protect Education with call to action

14 september 2023 - 06:03:09
New York, US (PANA) - With tens of millions of children heading back to school in recent weeks, for some, [...] Full text...

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A Libyan newspaper wonders whether the changes in French-speaking Africa augur a new Françafrique

08 september 2023 - 16:40:16
Tripoli, Libya (PANA)- The changes we are witnessing in the Sahel region, in Central Africa and in what is generally [...] Full text...

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Mauritius launches programme for AU peace promotion efforts

05 september 2023 - 09:59:26
Bagatelle, Mauritius (PANA) – Mauritius on Monday launched the Orientation and Dialogue with the new Leadership of the 4th Economic, [...] Full text...

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Rights experts call for second UN Decade for People of African Descent

31 august 2023 - 07:12:26
New York, US (PANA) - Human rights experts on Wednesday urged the UN General Assembly to declare a second International [...] Full text...

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Gold Fields commits to improving workplace culture as review uncovers ‘deeply concerning’ findings

30 august 2023 - 17:53:10
Johannesburg, South Africa (PANA) - The world’s seventh-largest gold miner by production, Gold Fields, has said it is committed to [...] Full text...

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World Bank presents findings of its youth aspirations survey in Lesotho

30 august 2023 - 09:11:01
Maseru, Lesotho (PANA) - Many Basotho youth proactively seek training beyond formal education, and almost 65 percent of them aspire [...] Full text...

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Abolish ‘human exploitation’ once and for all, UNESCO chief urges

24 august 2023 - 05:56:32
Paris, France (PANA) - Commemorating the International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition on Wednesday, [...] Full text...

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2023 CAF AFCON: It's 150 Days to kick off

17 august 2023 - 07:29:22
Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire (PANA) - The countdown to the biggest football event on African soil officially marked the 150-day to [...] Full text...

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WHO convenes first high-level global summit on traditional medicine

10 august 2023 - 14:14:41
Geneva, Switzrland (PANA)  -  The World Health Organization (WHO) is convening the Traditional Medicine Global Summit on 17 and 18 [...] Full text...

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UN launches policy brief on transforming education

04 august 2023 - 18:19:26
New York, US (PANA) - The UN on Friday launched a policy brief on transforming education, which lays out a [...] Full text...

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AUC, Electoral Institute renew cooperation to promote good governance

28 july 2023 - 11:11:59
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (PANA) - The African Union and the Electoral Institute for Sustainable Democracy in Africa (EISA) have signed [...] Full text...

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“Tourism is on path of recovery in Africa” - Prime Minister

27 july 2023 - 08:12:05
Pte-aux-Piments, Mauritius (PANA) - Mauritian Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth observed on Tuesday that tourism was on the path of recovery [...] Full text...

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UNESCO calls for global ban on smartphones in schools

26 july 2023 - 19:19:27
Paris, France (PANA) - A new UN report raised concerns on Wednesday about the excessive use of smartphones, calling for them [...] Full text...

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South Africa's president Ramaphosa to attend Russia-Africa Summit

24 july 2023 - 12:48:19
Cape Town, South Africa (PANA) – President Cyril Ramaphosa will participate in the Russia-Africa Summit which takes place in St. [...] Full text...

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Nigeria’s Inflation rate hits 22.8% in June 2023

17 july 2023 - 15:46:39
Abuja, Nigeria (PANA) – The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) says Nigeria’s headline inflation rate increased to 22.79 per cent [...] Full text...

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Murder of Nahel in France, burning of Koran in Sweden confirm hypocrisy of slogans promoted by the West - Libyan newspaper

14 july 2023 - 16:32:47
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - Two major events in the last two weeks have attracted a great deal of attention, one [...] Full text...

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CAF, Global Sports partner move to make African Football amongst the best Globally

11 july 2023 - 08:22:37
Cairo, Egypt (PANA) - The Confederation of African Football (CAF) is excited to partner with Global Sports to support the [...] Full text...

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WHO chief discusses priorities on traditional, complementary and integrative healthcare with civil society

10 july 2023 - 13:07:56
Geneva, Switzerland (PANA) - Civil society organisations have highlighted the essential role of traditional, complementary and integrative health in addressing [...] Full text...

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Libyan commission probes lists of foreign scholarship holders for 2023

03 july 2023 - 13:14:50
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - A Libyan government commission has begun checking the lists of grants for the first term awarded [...] Full text...

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