Mpox outbreak still public health emergency of international concern - WHO

23 november 2024 - 09:15:08
Geneva, Switzerland (PANA) - The mpox outbreak continues to constitute a public health emergency of international concern, the World Health [...] 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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ICC Prosecutor appeals for global support to bring Libyan war criminals to justice

20 november 2024 - 04:58:36
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) on Tuesday called on the UN Security Council [...] Full text...

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COP29: Governments, industry must stop ‘lip-service’ on methane and slash emissions, says UNEP

16 november 2024 - 07:14:56
Baku, Azerbaijan (PANA) - The UN environment agency chief warned the COP29 climate summit in Baku on Friday that methane [...] Full text...

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COP29: ‘Now is the time to fast-track, not backtrack’ on the path to net-zero

14 november 2024 - 16:50:50
Baku, Azerbaijan (PANA) - Meeting on Thursday with non-governmental entities in Baku for the COP29 climate talks, UN Secretary-General António [...] Full text...

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New report outlines pathways to sustainable growth in Rwanda

14 november 2024 - 07:22:54
Kigali, Rwanda – The Government of Rwanda and the World Bank  on Wednesday launched the Rwanda Country Economic Memorandum (CEM), [...] Full text...

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COP29: Multilateral development banks to boost climate finance

13 november 2024 - 08:19:45
Baku, Azerbaijan (PANA) - Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs) on Tuesday issued a joint statement at COP29 in Baku outlining financial [...] Full text...

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FLEX 2024: African ministers, education stakeholders gather in Kigali to track progress in addressing learning crisis

12 november 2024 - 07:48:07
Kigali, Rwanda (PANA) -  Over 500 education leaders, including 28 ministers of education and ministerial representatives from 39 African countries, [...] Full text...

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Libyan youth say support for disability rights should expand beyond those affected by conflict

11 november 2024 - 09:59:33
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - Enabling independent accessibility and mobility are key to ensuring persons with disabilities are actively involved in [...] Full text...

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More than 890,000 vaccine doses allocated to 9 African countries hardest hit by mpox surge

06 november 2024 - 19:33:35
Geneva, Switzerland (PANA) - The Access and Allocation Mechanism (AAM) for mpox has allocated an initial 899 000 vaccine doses [...] 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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WHO, partners activate Global Health Emergency Corps for the first time in response to mpox outbreak

29 october 2024 - 20:54:23
Geneva, Switzerland (PANA) - In October 2024, WHO and partners, in collaboration with Member States, activated the Global Health Emergency [...] Full text...

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Angola hosts inaugural national climate outlook forum

29 october 2024 - 13:17:08
Luanda, Angola (PANA) - The Southern African Development Community (SADC) Climate Services Centre in collaboration with the National Institute of [...] Full text...

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Girls’ rights, fragility, and the future: World Bank Blog By Doreen Kibuka-Musoke and Tim Agaba Baroraho

28 october 2024 - 07:19:09
Bujumbura, Burundi (PANA) - There is reason to have celebrated the International Day of the Girl this month. On average, [...] Full text...

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UN chief tells President Putin Russian invasion violates UN Charter

26 october 2024 - 07:19:20
 Kazan, Russia (PANA) - UN Secretary-General António Guterres reiterated in a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday that [...] Full text...

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Global financial fragilities mount despite rate cuts and buoyant markets: IMF Blog By Tobias Adrian, Sheheryar Malik, and Jason Wu

23 october 2024 - 10:10:27
Washington, DC, United States (PANA) - When it comes to financial stability, the world is facing a split screen of [...] Full text...

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Senior US diplomat travels to Morocco

21 october 2024 - 06:10:37
Washington, DC, US (PANA) - US Assistant Secretary for Arms Control, Deterrence, and Stability Mallory Stewart is travelling to Morocco [...] Full text...

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Egypt certified malaria-free by WHO

20 october 2024 - 19:52:50
Geneva, Switzerland (PANA) - The World Health Organization (WHO) has certified Egypt as malaria-free, marking a significant public health milestone [...] Full text...

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Support for economic reforms hinges on communication, engagement, and trust: IMF Blog By Silvia Albrizio, Bertrand Gruss, and Yu Shi

17 october 2024 - 14:25:35
Washington DC, United States (PANA) - The global economy is stuck in a low-growth gear, largely because of aging populations, [...] Full text...

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Sudan welcomes AU Statement on Developments in the Country

15 october 2024 - 14:19:58
Port Sudan, Sudan (PANA) - The Sudan on Tuesday welcomed a statement by the African Union on developments in the [...] Full text...

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EU urges action to combat desertification for a sustainable future

14 october 2024 - 14:39:11
Brussels, Belgium (PANA) - The Council of the European Union has adopted conclusions addressing the urgent challenges posed by desertification, [...] Full text...

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WHO issues travel advice in context of Marburg Virus Disease outbreak in Rwanda

11 october 2024 - 18:59:20
Geneva, Switzerland (PANA) - The WHO on 10 October issued advice against travel and trade restrictions with Rwanda in the [...] Full text...

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IMF and WBG announce Tanzania is second beneficiary of Enhanced Cooperation Framework for Climate Action

11 october 2024 - 18:03:53
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania (PANA) - The World Bank Group (WBG) and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have announced Tanzania [...] Full text...

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World Bank Group unveils strategy to drive inclusive growth, resilience in Zimbabwe

09 october 2024 - 07:04:12
Harare, Zimbabwe (PANA) -The World Bank Group’s Board of Executive Directors has approved the new Country Engagement Note (CEN) for [...] Full text...

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CAF holds Safe Stadium Initiative in Kenya

09 october 2024 - 05:32:03
Nairobi, Kenya (PANA) - The Confederation of African Football (CAF) is forging ahead with the mission to improve safety and [...] Full text...

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IMF, WB, WHO step up cooperation on pandemic preparedness

06 october 2024 - 05:59:49
Washington, DC, US (PANA) - The Heads of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the World Bank Group (WBG), and the [...] 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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Sierra Leone safely moves Ebola samples to secure central biobank

04 october 2024 - 10:00:15
Freetown, Sierra Leone (PANA)  – With the support of the World Health Organization (WHO) and international and national partners, Sierra [...] Full text...

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US, Gabon commit to enhance cooperation

04 october 2024 - 07:11:09
Washington, DC, US (PANA) - The United States of America and Gabon have expressed their commitment to enhance cooperation as they [...] Full text...

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Sudan war: ‘Horror’ grows as reports of summary executions emerge

04 october 2024 - 05:36:04
Geneva, Switzerland (PANA) - The UN-designated human rights expert on Sudan has called for the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and [...] Full text...

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AU PSC delegation arrives in Port Sudan, US envoy tours the region

03 october 2024 - 17:37:11
Port Sudan, Sudan (PANA) - A large delegation of the African Union (AU) Peace and Security Council  (PSC) arrived in [...] Full text...

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WHO and TikTok to collaborate on more science-based information on health and well-being

26 september 2024 - 20:53:56
Geneva, Switzerland (PANA) -  Today, the World Health Organization (WHO) and TikTok, a platform for short-form mobile videos, announced a [...] Full text...

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New WHO guidance puts forward recommendations for more effective and equitable clinical trials

25 september 2024 - 14:20:25
Geneva, Switzerland (PANA) - The World Health Organization (WHO) on Wednesday released guidance to improve the design, conduct and oversight [...] Full text...

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WHO in Africa, Red Cross bolster partnership for enhanced public health emergency response

24 september 2024 - 14:39:49
Brazzaville, Congo (PANA) - The Africa Regional Office of the World Health Organization (WHO) and the International Federation of Red [...] Full text...

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UNAIDS: Rising debt in sub-Saharan Africa costing lives

20 september 2024 - 06:05:03
New York, US (PANA) - A report by UNAIDS has detailed how debt crisis is jeopardising progress aimed at ending [...] Full text...

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Economic diversification: Crafting a multi-sectoral strategy for economic stabilisation for Malawi: World Bank Blog By Tatenda Chiuye

19 september 2024 - 09:13:55
Lilongwe, Malawi (PANA) - Have you ever owned a favourite pen that you found indispensable? I certainly had, every day [...] Full text...

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Strengthening social contracts in Africa: Is social media a blessing or a curse? World Bank Blog By Gael Raballand

17 september 2024 - 09:53:22
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania (PANA) - Access to social media and digitised communication has been a double-edged sword in Africa. [...] Full text...

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Sahel, Lake Chad Basin countries coordinate joint polio eradication plan

17 september 2024 - 08:01:52
Dakar, Senegal (PANA) - In a significant move to combat the ongoing challenge of variant poliovirus transmission in Central and [...] Full text...

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More action on the ground needed to save civilian lives in Gaza, top UN official tells Security Council

17 september 2024 - 06:50:29
New York, US (PANA) - Not enough progress is being made in getting desperately needed aid and commercial goods into [...] Full text...

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UNICEF steps up support to protect DRC children from mpox

13 september 2024 - 05:17:49
Kinshasa, DRC (PANA) - The UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) is stepping up lifesaving support to the Democratic Republic of the Congo [...] Full text...

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Addressing insecurity in road construction in conflict-prone areas: Lessons from the Horn of Africa: World Bank Blog By Kennedy Mkutu Agade, Josphat Sasia, Lilian Kahindo and Benard Mitto

12 september 2024 - 09:12:25
Nairobi, Kenya (PANA) - While all development projects call for care and deftness during the implementation phase, these requirements become [...] Full text...

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UN chief Guterres underlines support for China-Africa partnership

05 september 2024 - 13:03:22
Beijing, China (PANA) - Joint efforts by China and Africa can spark new momentum for development on the continent, UN [...] Full text...

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Data show increasing cases of global deaths from cholera - WHO

04 september 2024 - 15:50:16
Geneva, Switzerland (PANA) - The World Health Organization (WHO) has published global cholera statistics for 2023, showing an increase in [...] Full text...

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South African President undertakes state visit to China

02 september 2024 - 11:53:15
Cape Town, South Africa (PANA) –  South African President Cyril Ramaphosa arrived in China on Monday with a high-level delegation for [...] Full text...

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UNICEF issues emergency tender to secure mpox vaccines for crisis-hit countries

02 september 2024 - 05:01:16
New York, US (PANA) - The UN Chidrlen's Fund (UNICEF) has issued an emergency tender for the procurement of mpox [...] Full text...

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Urbanization has led to increased slum populations, poverty, and inequalityFeature by Oumar Sylla)

29 august 2024 - 19:50:10
Nairobi, Kenya (PANA) - Urbanization has led to increased slum populations, poverty, and inequality. Informal employment dominates, with 85.8% of [...] Full text...

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Nigeria becomes first in Africa to receive mpox vaccines: WHO

29 august 2024 - 06:31:52
Brazzaville, Congo (PANA) = Nigeria received 10,000 doses of mpox vaccines on Tuesday, becoming the first African country to obtain [...] Full text...

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Nigeria receives 10,000 doses of mpox vaccines

28 august 2024 - 11:06:28
Abuja, Nigeria (PANA) - Nigeria on Tuesday received 10,000 doses of mpox vaccines, becoming the first country in the African [...] Full text...

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A journey to empowering women in Africa's energy sector: World Bank Blog By Fowzia Hassan, Meskerem Mulatu Legesse, Marie-Paule Ngaleu and Osman Bin Masood

27 august 2024 - 08:31:40
Kigali, Rwanda (PANA) - This year, we witnessed the birth of a movement in Kigali, Rwanda: the Women in Energy [...] Full text...

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The Geneva Conventions: ‘Rules of war’ saved me, says former Sierra Leone child soldier

27 august 2024 - 05:03:30
Geneva, Switzerland (PANA) - Seventy-five years since the ratification of the Geneva Conventions, a former child soldier-turned foreign minister of [...] Full text...

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The catalyst to unleash women’s economic potential in Africa – Childcare: World Bank Blog By Irene Fernandez Gorostidi, Sara Troiano and Adaorie Felicia Osademey Udechukwu

23 august 2024 - 07:37:51
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania (PANA) - Female labour force participation is generally high in most African countries but unpaid work, [...] Full text...

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US assists DRC, Africa in mpox fight

23 august 2024 - 06:42:23
Washington, DC, US (PANA) - The US says it has been supporting the mpox response actions in Africa to fighting [...] Full text...

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Lessons from Zambia: Improving sanitation through planning, awareness-building, and collaboration: World Bank Blog By Francis Ghesquiere and Ai-Ju Huang

22 august 2024 - 11:40:32
Lusaka, Zambia (PANA) - We’re excited to share lessons from our recent work on the Lusaka Sanitation Project in Zambia [...] Full text...

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Europe can defeat mpox, must support Africa in getting vaccines: WHO

20 august 2024 - 17:43:33
Geneva, Switzerland (PANA) - Mpox is “not the ‘new COVID” and European governments need to show strong political commitment to [...] Full text...

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Designing sustainable participatory processes: Lessons from Kenya: World Bank Blog By Annette Akinyi Omolo and Helene Carlsson Rex

16 august 2024 - 07:39:53
Nairobi, Kenya (PANA) - In Kenya, public participation is both a cornerstone of sustainable development and a right enshrined in [...] Full text...

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WHO backs African efforts to combat mpox spread

16 august 2024 - 05:14:24
Brazzaville, DR Congo (PANA) - The World Health Organisation (WHO) is supporting African countries to scale up response to curb [...] Full text...

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No date yet for long-awaited South Sudan elections, UN Security Council told

15 august 2024 - 06:08:44
New York, US (PANA) - The UN continues to support an enabling environment for general elections in South Sudan, but [...] Full text...

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Zimbabwe declares cholera outbreak over

10 august 2024 - 12:47:27
Harare, Zimbabwe (PANA) – Zimbabwe’s Ministry of Health and Child Care (MoHCC) has officially declared an end to a protracted [...] Full text...

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AfDB approves $40m Trade Finance Transaction Guarantee Facility to Ethiopia’s Dashen Bank

10 august 2024 - 05:47:28
Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire (PANA) - The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group has approved a $40 [...] Full text...

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Cameroon elections: Upcoming vote marks ‘key opportunity’ to commit to human rights: UN human rights chief

09 august 2024 - 06:56:10
Yaoundé, Cameroon (PANA) - Despite obstacles, Cameroon maintains immense potential to foster social change and promote civic engagement in their [...] Full text...

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Gender equality at risk: UN officials highlight danger of pulling peacekeepers out

08 august 2024 - 07:29:11
New York, US (PANA) - Senior UN officials on Wednesday warned of the consequences for protection of women and their [...] Full text...

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Mozambique introduces R21 vaccine, bolstering malaria control efforts

06 august 2024 - 16:21:45
Maputo, Mozambique (PANA) - Mozambique on Monday reached an important milestone in malaria prevention among children with the introduction of [...] Full text...

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Road to 2024 CAF Women’s Champions League begins

05 august 2024 - 08:02:08
Cairo, Egypt (PANA) - The journey towards securing a place in CAF’s flagship Women’s Club competition, the CAF Women’s Champions [...] Full text...

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Three-in-one project to foster human capital development in Burundi

02 august 2024 - 06:33:10
Bujumbura, Burundi (PANA) - With a focus on nutrition, healthcare and education, a new World Bank-financed project will empower boys [...] Full text...

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Skyrocketing violence against children in Sudan demands urgent protection measures: UN report

01 august 2024 - 05:31:03
New York, US (PANA) - The conflict in Sudan has led to a horrifying surge in violence against children, a [...] Full text...

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World Bank backs Ethiopia's reforms to promote sustainable, inclusive growth, take climate action

31 july 2024 - 08:46:38
Washington, DC, United States (PANA) - The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors on Tuesday approved the Ethiopia First Sustainable [...] Full text...

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Somalia taps World Bank support to promote economic resilience

31 july 2024 - 07:50:28
Mogadishu, Somalia (PANA) - The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors has approved Development Policy Financing (DPF) that introduces for [...] 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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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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Burkina Faso army seeks alleged perpetrators of internal mutilation

25 july 2024 - 13:35:25
Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso (PANA) - The Burkina Faso army has announced that it is searching for soldiers suspected of mutilating [...] Full text...

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New partnership framework for Cameroon focuses on more jobs, effective service delivery for all

24 july 2024 - 08:04:33
Yaoundé, Cameroon (PANA) – The World Bank Group (WBG) announced a new Country Partnership Framework (CPF) for Cameroon, which will [...] Full text...

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WHO reports of Dengue Fever outreak in Iran

23 july 2024 - 18:57:08
Geneva, Switzerland (PANA) - On 14 June 2024, the Ministry of Health and Medical Education (MoHME) of Iran reported the [...] Full text...

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AfDB's sovereign portfolio retains top spot in 2024 Aid Transparency Index

17 july 2024 - 06:32:34
Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire (PANA) - The global campaign for aid and development transparency has again named the African Development Bank’s [...] Full text...

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Gambia's decision to repeal law on FGM receives acclamation by UN, agencies

15 july 2024 - 22:44:23
Geneva, Switzerland (PANA) - The Gamia's  decision to uphold ban on FGM Monday received widespread commendation from the United Nations [...] Full text...

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Inclusion in Tanzania's Water and Sanitation: A step towards equal access: World Bank Blog By Ruth Kennedy-Walker, Toyoko Kodama, Kamila Anna Galeza and Tanya D'Lima

12 july 2024 - 13:04:34
Dodoma, Tanzania (PANA) - Somewhere deep in Tanzania, a familiar sight—a mother and child on a long journey for water. [...] Full text...

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2024-25 CAF Interclub Preliminary Draw: Participating teams, procedures and fixtures

11 july 2024 - 10:37:15
Cairo, Egypt (PANA) - The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has unveiled the list of teams engaged in the preliminary [...] Full text...

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US 'deeply concerned' about minerals supply chains from Rwanda and eastern DRC contributing to ongoing conflict

09 july 2024 - 17:31:49
Washington, DC, US (PANA) - The US said in Tuesday that it is “deeply concerned” by the ongoing conflict in [...] Full text...

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UN envoy highlights alarming violence and neglected humanitarian crisis in DR Congo

09 july 2024 - 05:36:33
New York, US (PANA) - The security situation in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DR Congo) has resulted in [...] Full text...

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Gaza is a ‘maelstrom of human misery’

03 july 2024 - 05:56:30
New York, US (PANA) - With their homes shattered and lives upended by war, civilians in Gaza are clinging to [...] Full text...

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President of Communit Court of Justice, ECOWAS, commends ECOWAS Parliament for its effortto defend demoracy, good governance in region

02 july 2024 - 21:06:31
Abuja, Nigeria (PANA) -The President of the Community Court of Justice, ECOWAS, Mr. Justice Edward Amoako Asante, has commended the [...] Full text...

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World Bank Group guarantee platform goes live

02 july 2024 - 07:18:40
Washington DC, United States (PANA) - Starting 1 July, the World Bank Group (WBG) guarantee platform opened for business, it [...] Full text...

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IMF staff completes 2024 Article IV mission to Zimbabwe

28 june 2024 - 11:03:39
Harare, Zimbabwe (PANA) - Despite headwinds, Zimbabwe’s economy continues showing resilience but growth is expected to decelerate to about 2 [...] Full text...

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Uganda should improve public spending on health for a more productive population

27 june 2024 - 13:58:38
Kampala, Uganda (PANA) - Economic activity in Uganda has remained resilient despite multiple successive shocks, with real gross domestic product [...] Full text...

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Sovereign debt restructuring process improving amid cooperation and reform: IMF Blog By Ceyla Pazarbasioglu

27 june 2024 - 10:23:36
Washington, DC, United States (PANA) - The global economy avoided what could have been a systemic debt crisis during the [...] Full text...

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Death toll in Kenya tax protests up to 13, according to medics

26 june 2024 - 11:46:56
Nairobi, Kenya (PANA) - At least 13 people were killed when police clashed with protesters who stormed Parliament against a [...] Full text...

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Kenyan President vows 'full, expeditious' response to protests that claim at least five lives

25 june 2024 - 19:36:31
Nairobi, Kenya (PANA) - Kenyan President William Ruto on Tuesday vowed a “full, expeditious response” to Tuesday's protests in the [...] Full text...

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UN chief launches Global Principles for Information Integrity

25 june 2024 - 05:13:52
New York, US (PANA) - The United Nations launched new Global Principles for Information Integrity on Monday, emphasising the need [...] Full text...

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Madagascar: First country to benefit from Enhanced Cooperation Framework for Scaled-Up Climate Action

22 june 2024 - 10:58:49
Washington, DC, United States (PANA) - The World Bank Group (WBG) and International Monetary Fund (IMF) have announced that the [...] Full text...

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IMF traces signs of macroeconomic stabilisation in Comoros

22 june 2024 - 10:20:58
Moroni, Comoros (PANA) - Reforms are beginning to bear fruit in the Comoros, with visible signs of macroeconomic stabilisation. But, according [...] Full text...

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WBG launches academy to transform knowledge agenda

21 june 2024 - 08:27:52
Washington, DC, US (PANA) — A new World Bank Group (WBG) platform – the WBG Academy – launched on Thursday [...] Full text...

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Rights group calls for concrete action to halt atrocities in Sudan

21 june 2024 - 08:09:03
Nairobi, Kenya (PANA) – The African Union (AU) should work with the United Nations to deploy a civilian protection mission [...] Full text...

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UN reports ‘shocking’ rise in violations against children in conflict in 2023

14 june 2024 - 06:44:50
New York, USA (PANA) - Violence against children caught in armed conflict reached “extreme levels” last year, with a “shocking” [...] Full text...

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Security Council demands end to siege of El Fasher in Sudan

14 june 2024 - 06:28:21
New York, United States (PANA) - The UN Security Council adopted a resolution on Thursday that calls for the paramilitary [...] Full text...

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Graduation ceremony for 30 Libyan girls from UNSMIL's Leaders Programme

06 june 2024 - 11:39:09
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - Thirty participants in the "Leaders Programme" of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) have [...] Full text...

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José Luis Castro appointed as WHO Director-General Special Envoy for Chronic Respiratory Diseases

06 june 2024 - 09:20:43
Geneva, Switzerland (PANA) - The World Health Organization (WHO) on Thursday announced the appointment of Mr José Luis Castro as [...] Full text...

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Top UN humanitarian laments lack of dialogue to resolve conflict

05 june 2024 - 06:58:07
New York, United States (PANA) - The UN’s top aid official said on Tuesday he was leaving office at the [...] Full text...

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UNHCR highlights shocking needs, risks facing refugees and migrants on routes from Africa to Europe

04 june 2024 - 12:47:46
Geneva, Switzerland (PANA) - The lack of protection services on major routes used by refugees and migrants is alarming and [...] Full text...

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War in Palestinian Territory: Türk condemns over 500 West Bank killings, calls for accountability

04 june 2024 - 12:23:57
Geneva, Switzerland (PANA)  – UN Human Rights Chief Volker Türk on Tuesday issued a renewed call for an end to [...] Full text...

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Ongoing war destroying social fabric in Gaza, UN aid official says

04 june 2024 - 06:16:52
New York, USA (PANA) - The narrowing space left for civilians in the Gaza Strip is becoming increasingly limited and [...] Full text...

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Ramaphosa calls for responsible leadership, constructive engagement in South Africa

03 june 2024 - 17:51:03
Pretoria, South Africa (PANA) - President Cyril Ramaphosa is urging all political parties to put aside their differences and work [...] Full text...

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Shipment of newest malaria vaccine, R21, to CAR marks latest milestone for child survival

25 may 2024 - 10:32:07
Geneva, Switzerland (PANA) - With two recommended vaccines and expanded supply, Gavi, UNICEF, WHO are working closely with governments and [...] Full text...

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New chapter in partnership between World Bank Group and Togo

24 may 2024 - 08:08:49
Lome, Togo (PANA) - The World Bank Group (WBG) has endorsed a new Country Partnership Framework (CPF) for Togo, granted [...] Full text...

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‘All for Health, Health for All’ sets the stage for 77th World Health Assembly

23 may 2024 - 13:03:53
Geneva, Switzerland (PANA) - As the world continues to grapple with the aftermath of the most severe pandemic in a [...] Full text...

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South Africa, EC presidents hold telephone discussion on bilateral, global issues

20 may 2024 - 18:49:45
Pretoria, South Africa (PANA) - President Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa and the President of the European Council, Mr Charles [...] Full text...

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UNSMIL launches new youth engagement strategy in Libya

18 may 2024 - 16:26:11
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General of the United Nations and Humanitarian Resident Coordinator, Georgette [...] Full text...

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Sudan war: ‘Time is running out’ to address crisis in Sudan

16 may 2024 - 06:40:30
New York, US (PANA) - The international community must give greater attention and resources to war-ravaged Sudan, where millions are [...] Full text...

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ICC Prosecutor outlines roadmap to complete Libya war crimes probe

15 may 2024 - 06:49:07
New York, US (PANA) - The Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) announced at the UN Security Council on [...] Full text...

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First UN civil society forum held in Africa heralds ‘inclusive’ Summit of the Future

10 may 2024 - 07:06:41
Nairobi, Kenya (PANA) - ‘Meaningful participation’ and ‘inclusion’ were the buzzwords at the opening on Thursday of a major UN [...] Full text...

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UN agencies warn of imminent starvation risk in Sudan’s Darfur region

03 may 2024 - 18:14:42
Port Sudan, Sudan (PANA) - UN agencies issued a joint warning on Friday that time is running out to prevent [...] Full text...

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Algeria hosts second regional CAF Club Licensing Workshop 2024

01 may 2024 - 07:25:40
Algiers, Algeria (PANA) - Following a successful kick off to the CAF Club Licencing Regional Workshop 2024 in Mauritania, Algeria [...] Full text...

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HPV vaccination can improve health and opportunities for women and girls in Africa: World Bank Blog By Hellen Wilson Lutta

30 april 2024 - 07:38:18
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania (PANA) - Cervical cancer – often resulting from an infection by the human papillomavirus (HPV) – [...] Full text...

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Kenyan farmers get fertilizer boost with $2 million from AfDB

27 april 2024 - 10:00:14
Nairobi, Kenya (PANA) - In a significant step to advance food security in Kenya, the Africa Fertilizer Financing Mechanism has [...] Full text...

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US, Niger officials to discuss 'orderly and responsible withdrawal' of US troops

25 april 2024 - 06:00:10
Washington, DC, US (PANA) - US and Niger officials are due to meet on the withdrawal of US troops following [...] Full text...

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EU becomes observer of Djibouti Code of Conduct/Jeddah Amendment

22 april 2024 - 11:00:05
Brussels, Belgium (PANA) - The European Union (EU) will soon become a ‘Friend’, meaning observer, of the Djibouti Code of [...] Full text...

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Sudan war: UN agency again flags dire humanitarian situation in Sudan

21 april 2024 - 05:14:01
New York, US (PANA) - Edem Wosornu, director of operations and advocacy at the UN Office for the Coordination of [...] Full text...

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Fifth African climate talks open in Addis Ababa on Monday

20 april 2024 - 16:55:42
Addis-Ababa, Ethiopia (PANA) - The fifth edition of the African Climate Talks will be held on Monday in Addis Ababa, [...] Full text...

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World Bank announces Dione as Vice President of MENA region

17 april 2024 - 18:13:45
Washington, USA (PANA) - The World Bank has appointed Ousmane Dione as the new Vice President for the Middle East [...] Full text...

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EU approves further support to Somali National Army, AU Transition Mission in Somalia

17 april 2024 - 06:58:15
Brussels, Belgium (PANA) - The Political and Security Committee of the European Union has approved additional support for the Somali [...] Full text...

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Gaza war: Humanitarians locked in aid delivery ‘dance’ to avert famine in Gaza

17 april 2024 - 05:44:43
Cairo, Egypt (PANA) - Scaling up assistance in Gaza remains a challenge in the face of continued access denials, delays [...] Full text...

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UPDATE: Libyan leaders must put national interests above their own, top envoy tells Security Council

16 april 2024 - 18:35:56
New York, US (PANA) - Efforts to foster dialogue and address the concerns of Libyan politicians are being met with [...] Full text...

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New World Bank initiative aims to strengthen access to basic services, build resilience for Sudanese communities

16 april 2024 - 09:49:38
Khartoum, Sudan (PANA) – Committed to stay engaged in Sudan and support the wellbeing of the people, in an effort [...] Full text...

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Let youth lead, urges new advocacy campaign

16 april 2024 - 06:14:24
New York, US (PANA) - With the ‘promise of a better world’ in mind, the UN Youth Office has launched an [...] Full text...

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UN chief 'deeply concerned' by tensions in Sudan's El Fasher city

15 april 2024 - 05:41:23
New York, US (PANA) - The UN Secretary-General is deeply concerned by the escalation in tensions between armed actors in [...] Full text...

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‘Shocking’ increase in children denied aid in conflicts

04 april 2024 - 11:10:32
New York, US (PANA) - All warring parties must allow safe, swift and unfettered humanitarian access and protect civilian infrastructure, [...] Full text...

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IDA provides $340 million to enhance livelihoods of 3 million Ethiopians drought prone lowlands

30 march 2024 - 08:47:18
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (PANA) - Ethiopians living in climate-affected lowlands of the country will receive new support, thanks to a [...] Full text...

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UN says 758 allegations of sexual exploitation and abuse by staff reported in 2023

27 march 2024 - 05:46:33
New York, US (PANA) - The UN received 758 allegations of sexual exploitation and abuse committed by staff last year, [...] Full text...

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Shortage of cholera vaccine, lack of clean water, soap and toilets put millions at risk

21 march 2024 - 11:04:31
Geneva, Switzerland (PANA) – Immediate action is needed to stem an unprecedented multi-year upsurge in cholera cases worldwide, according to [...] Full text...

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AfDB Executive Directors visit Sierra Leone

18 march 2024 - 10:15:57
Freetown, Sierra Leone (PANA) - A delegation of seven Executive Directors from the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group has arrived [...] Full text...

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Addis Ababa to host African Regional Forum on Sustainable Development

15 march 2024 - 11:20:23
Cotonou, Benin (PANA) - The Ethiopian capital, Addis Ababa, will host the 10th African Regional Forum on Sustainable Development (FRADD) [...] Full text...

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Gaza war: Top ministers of several countries, UN agencies stress need for humanitarian aid delivery to Gaza

14 march 2024 - 05:44:50
Washington, DC, US (PANA) - Senior ministers of several countries as well as top officials of UN agencies have stressed [...] Full text...

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African health ministers commit to end malaria deaths

08 march 2024 - 12:13:58
Yaoundé, Cameroon (PANA) — Ministers of Health from African countries with the highest burden of malaria have committed to accelerated action [...] Full text...

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US arrests over illegal arms smuggling to South Sudan

06 march 2024 - 11:34:36
New York, US (PANA) - Two people have been arrested for attempting to purchase and export arms to South Sudan, [...] Full text...

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New report documents increase in HIV drug resistance to dolutegravir

05 march 2024 - 18:41:34
Geneva, Switzerland (PANA) - The World Health Organization’s (WHO) latest HIV Drug Resistance (HIVDR) Report tells us where drug resistance [...] Full text...

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Ghana's president will take decision on LGBTQ+ bill after top court ruling

05 march 2024 - 05:52:58
Accra, Ghana (PANA) - Ghana's President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo said on Monday that he would await the Supreme Court’s [...] Full text...

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Ghana's Finance ministry urges President to pause assent to anti-LGBTQ bill

04 march 2024 - 14:29:54
Accra, Ghana (PANA) - As the controversial the controversial anti-LGBTQI+ bill passed by Ghana's Parliament, which criminalises the promotion, advocacy, and funding [...] Full text...

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WTO Ministerial Conference ends with decisions on dispute reform, development

02 march 2024 - 11:41:31
Abu Dhabi, UAE (PANA) – World Trade Organisation (WTO) members concluded the 13th Ministerial Conference (MC13) in Abu Dhabi, United [...] Full text...

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From AI to fast fashion, ‘world’s environment parliament’ adopts bold action plans

02 march 2024 - 06:05:44
Nairobi, Kenya (PANA) - The UN Environment Assembly adopted a ministerial declaration as it wrapped up on Friday in the [...] Full text...

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WTO chief encourages members to close remaining gaps to secure outcomes at ministerial conference

29 february 2024 - 07:42:22
Dubai, Abu Dhabi (PANA) - World Trade Organization (WTO) Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala commended members for the “tremendous amount of progress” [...] Full text...

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World Bank Group prepares major overhaul to guarantee business reforms

29 february 2024 - 07:03:59
Washington, USA (PANA) - The World Bank Group on Wednesday announced a major overhaul to its guarantee business that will [...] Full text...

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Sudan conflict: US names Special Envoy for Sudan

27 february 2024 - 05:23:47
Washington, DC, US (PANA) - The US on Mondat appointed ITom Perriello as U.S. Special Envoy for Sudan.  A statement by [...] Full text...

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WTO 13th Ministerial Conference approves WTO membership of Comoros and Timor-Leste

26 february 2024 - 18:39:04
Dubai, Abu Dhabi (PANA) - The 13th Ministerial Conference (MC13) of the World Trade Organization (WTC) has formally approved the [...] Full text...

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Displaced women and girls in cities: World Bank Blog (By Sandra Joireman, Swati Sachdeva and Victoria Stanley)

21 february 2024 - 17:14:34
Bangui, CAR (PANA) – One hundred and fourteen million people are forcibly displaced from their homes across the world, with [...] Full text...

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Should African mayors be concerned about urban migration? World Bank Blog By Luc Christiaensen and Nancy Lozano Gracia

20 february 2024 - 14:50:31
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania (PANA) - The challenges of international migration continue to top the headlines. Yet, the number of [...] Full text...

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Leveraging unique strengths to better respond to crises: World Bank Blog By Soukeyna Kane and Elizabeth Spehar

19 february 2024 - 07:41:25
Juba, South Sudan (PANA) - In an era of overlapping crises, fragility, conflict and violence remain among the greatest global [...] Full text...

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Sudan conflict: UN envoy leads ‘renewed engagement’ to end fighting

16 february 2024 - 07:05:58
New York, US (PANA) - The UN Secretary-General’s Personal Envoy for Sudan is leading a “renewed engagement” by the UN to try [...] Full text...

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Continued Libya impasse threatens country’s future, Security Council hears

16 february 2024 - 06:19:46
New York, US (PANA) - Progress towards credible elections in Libya is impossible without an agreement between the key political [...] Full text...

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IMF staff, government officials discuss Zimbabwe’s governance, growth prospects

15 february 2024 - 08:04:51
Harare, Zimbabwe (PANA) - Economic activity in Zimbabwe continues to show resilience in the face of currency instability and high [...] Full text...

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Nearly 10,000 children vaccinated as malaria vaccine rollout in Africa expands

13 february 2024 - 09:11:18
Brazzaville, Congo (PANA) - Nearly 10,000 children in Burkina Faso and Cameroon have now received the RTS,S malaria vaccine since [...] Full text...

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‘I am a scientist’: How after-school clubs can help build the next generation of female scientists in Sub-Saharan Africa: World Bank Blog By Christiane Voufo

12 february 2024 - 06:44:50
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania (PANA) - Failure to educate girls costs approximately $15 to $30 trillion in lifetime earnings for [...] Full text...

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World Bank’s 10-year Euro bond attracts strong demand from diverse investors

07 february 2024 - 08:12:27
Washington, D.C., United States (PANA) - The World Bank on Tuesday priced a 10-year euro-denominated benchmark bond maturing in February [...] Full text...

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Emerging markets navigate global interest rate volatility: IMF Blog By Tobias Adrian, Fabio Natalucci, and Jason Wu

02 february 2024 - 07:04:24
Washington, United States (PANA) - Global interest rates in recent months have gone on a rollercoaster, especially those on longer-term [...] Full text...

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Somalia’s quest for progress unveiled through data (A World Bank feature)

31 january 2024 - 07:53:33
Mogadishu, Somalia (PANA) - When looking at Somalia, there are often glaring gaps in data that obscure understanding of the [...] Full text...

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Nigeria criticises Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger juntas for decision to leave ECOWAS

30 january 2024 - 09:38:27
Abuja, Nigeria (PANA) - Nigeria, which holds the rotaing presidency of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), has [...] Full text...

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IMF approves US$183.4 million for Cameroon to mitigate climate change impact

30 january 2024 - 08:02:34
Yaoundé, Cameroon (PANA) - Cameroon, highly vulnerable to climate change, with risks from recurrent droughts, floods, landslides, and coastal erosion, [...] Full text...

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IMF staff say Malawi still in challenging situation

27 january 2024 - 08:11:11
Lilongwe, Malawi (PANA) - Malawi’s economic position remains challenging, but stabilization efforts continue to get traction, according to an International [...] Full text...

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Morocco, Gambia Agree to Further Develop Economic Partnership, Increase Bilateral Exchanges

25 january 2024 - 18:12:36
Banjul, Gambia (PANA) - The Kingdom of Morocco and the Republic of The Gambia agreed on Thursday in Dakhla to [...] Full text...

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How to ease rising external debt-service pressures in low-income countries: IMF Blog By Allison Holland and Ceyla Pazarbasioglu

25 january 2024 - 07:47:11
Washington, United States (PANA) - As 2024 starts, the good news is that there haven’t been any notable requests by [...] Full text...

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World Bank to provide $300 million to Ghana to strengthen macroeconomic stability, support resilient economic growth

24 january 2024 - 07:37:54
Washington, United States (PANA) - The World Bank on Tuesday approved a $300 million Development Policy Operation for Ghana. The First [...] Full text...

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Sudan conflict: South Sudan denies smuggled fuel to Sudan’s RSF

23 january 2024 - 05:53:08
Juba, South Sudan (PANA) - South Sudan has vehemently denied claims that its military is involved in smuggling fuel and [...] Full text...

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Guterres urges G-77 and China to drive momentum for global governance reform

21 january 2024 - 19:20:08
Kampala, Uganda (PANA) - Developing countries must lead efforts to reform outdated international institutions and frameworks, UN Secretary-General António Guterres [...] Full text...

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Sudan conflict: South Sudan President Kiir calls for 'immediate and unconditional' ceasefire

21 january 2024 - 15:46:44
Kampala, Uganda (PANA) – President Salva Kiir of South Sudan on Saturday called for an "immediate and unconditional ceasefire" in the  bloody war [...] Full text...

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What we’re reading about climate and jobs: World Bank Blog By Ulrike Lehr and Kevwe Pela

19 january 2024 - 07:04:48
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania (PANA) - Climate change is one of the biggest risks to global development, as high temperatures, [...] Full text...

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Sudan conflict: East African leaders urge warring parties to meet in 2 weeks to discuss end of war

19 january 2024 - 06:22:37
Kampala, Uganda (PANA) - Leaders of the East African regional bloc, the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), on Thursday urged [...] Full text...

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WHO issues guidance on generative AI use in healthcare

19 january 2024 - 05:36:25
Geneva, Switzerland (PANA) - New guidance from the World Health Organisation (WHO) aims to ensure appropriate use of generative artificial intelligence [...] Full text...

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World Bank Group welcomes debt restructuring deal for Ghana

18 january 2024 - 18:03:28
Washington, United States (PANA) - The World Bank Group on Thursday welcomed the agreement in principle on the key parameters [...] Full text...

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Decentralized cholera response: Bridging the gap in Harare's hotspot communities (By Vivian Mugarisi)

12 january 2024 - 17:41:18
Harare, Zimbabwe (PANA) - The recent surge in cholera cases has placed immense pressure on healthcare facilities, particularly the Beatrice [...] Full text...

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WHO certifies Cabo Verde as malaria-free

12 january 2024 - 12:01:59
Praia, Cabo Verde (PANA) – The World Health Organisation (WHO) has certified Cabo Verde as a malaria-free country, marking a significant achievement [...] Full text...

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2023 AFCON: African legends Diouf, Gyan, Hassan, Okocha first to sign up for CAF Ambassadors Programme

09 january 2024 - 06:26:32
Cairo, Egypt (PANA) - African football legends El Hadji Diouf, Asamoah Gyan, Ahmed Hassan and Augustine ‘Jay-Jay’ Okocha are the [...] Full text...

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Last UN peacekeepers poised for complete withdrawal from Mali

31 december 2023 - 07:54:11
Bamako, Mali (PANA) - The UN peacekeeping operation in Mali is poised to complete its drawdown on Sunday following a [...] Full text...

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UN mission in Libya urges the people to work towards elections as soon as possible

24 december 2023 - 14:27:48
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - As Libya celebrates its 72nd independence anniversary on Sunday, the UN mission in the North African [...] Full text...

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UN Security Council extends DR Congo mission for another year

19 december 2023 - 18:46:20
New York, US (PANA) - The UN Security Council on Tuesday unanimously voted to renew the mandate of the UN [...] Full text...

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Global Refugee Forum ends with bold pledges, solutions for displaced

15 december 2023 - 18:32:51
Geneva, Switzerland (PANA) - While some of the world’s poorest countries are welcoming refugees “with great hospitality”, the international community [...] Full text...

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South Sudan: No basis for free and fair 2024 elections, warns Haysom

15 december 2023 - 06:37:00
New York, US (PANA) - South Sudan is in no position to hold free, fair, or secure elections slated for [...] Full text...

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IMF, World Bank announce US$4.5 billion in debt relief for Somalia

14 december 2023 - 06:24:27
Washington DC, USA (PANA) - The Executive Boards of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank’s International Development [...] Full text...

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Kenya secures support to further strengthen transparency in public finance management

13 december 2023 - 07:34:20
Nairobi, Kenya (PANA) — Kenya’s 485 ministries, departments, and agencies, as well as 240,000 registered firms, and 18 million citizens [...] Full text...

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ECOWAS changes gear on military coup plotters (By Paul Ejime)

11 december 2023 - 17:48:37
Abuja, Nigeria (PANA) - Leaders of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) have resolved to set up a [...] Full text...

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Nigeria: ECOWAS Leaders End Abuja Summit, Ready Counterterrorism Standby Force, Pledge Gradual Easing Of Sanctions On Niger Republic

10 december 2023 - 20:20:40
Abuja, Nigeria (PANA) – ECOWAS leaders ended their 64th ordinary session of the Authority of Heads of State and Government [...] Full text...

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Guterres says 'time to build bridges' as 'forces of fragmentation’ gaining ground

10 december 2023 - 17:23:18
Doha, Qatar (PANA) - UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres  said on Sunday that with ‘forces of fragmentation’ gaining ground now is [...] Full text...

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UN rights office demands investigation into 'a string of deadly airstrikes' killing civilians in Nigeria

07 december 2023 - 05:47:02
Geneva, Switzerland (PANA) - Authorities in Nigeria must investigate a string of deadly airstrikes over the past six years and [...] Full text...

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Countries uphold commitment to UN Peacekeeping at 2023 Ministerial in Ghana

07 december 2023 - 05:38:11
Accra, Ghana (PANA) - More than 90 countries underlined their commitment to UN Peacekeeping during a two-day conference in Accra [...] Full text...

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40 million people in Djibouti, Ethiopia to reap gains from expansion of digital economy

06 december 2023 - 07:59:50
Djibouti City, Djibouti (PANA) - Communities in Djibouti and Ethiopia, including borderland areas, refugees and host communities, will benefit from [...] Full text...

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African women on the frontline of peacekeeping (A UN feature)

06 december 2023 - 07:11:34
Accra, Ghana (PANA) - For over a year, a group of United Nations peacekeepers from Ghana led by Captain Esinam [...] Full text...

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IMF approves Côte d’Ivoire’s economic performance

05 december 2023 - 09:21:14
Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire (PANA) - Côte d’Ivoire’s economic performance under the International Monetary Fund (IMF) supported programme has been strong, [...] Full text...

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Ghana hosts meeting to boost political support to strengthen UN Peacekeeping

04 december 2023 - 19:09:23
Accra, Ghana (PANA) - Ministers and delegates from more than 85 countries and international organisations are meeting in Ghana this [...] Full text...

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COP28: Strengthening partnerships to leverage full potential of development cooperation

03 december 2023 - 17:53:40
Dubai, UAE (PANA) - The West Africa Development Bank (BOAD) and the World Bank on Sunday signed a Memorandum 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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COP28: World Bank carbon credits to boost international carbon markets

01 december 2023 - 19:40:33
Dubai, UAE (PANA) - The World Bank on Friday announced ambitious plans for the growth of high-integrity global carbon markets, [...] Full text...

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COP28: Climate change risks upending global fight against malaria

01 december 2023 - 07:28:59
Dubai, UAE (PANA) - Climate change and its impacts, particularly extreme weather and heatwaves, pose a “substantial risk” to progress [...] Full text...

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Sanctions regime complicates Sudan humanitarian crisis response

28 november 2023 - 17:54:08
Nairobi, Kenya (PANA) - The sanctions against Sudan following the military coup on 21 October 2021 and an ongoing war [...] Full text...

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IGAD conference confronts forced displacements in Eastern Africa

27 november 2023 - 22:47:53
Nairobi, Kenya (PANA) – Government representatives and experts responsible for developing refugee resettlement policies in Eastern Africa are meeting in [...] Full text...

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Network of Land Governane to launch academy in North Africa

24 november 2023 - 18:17:43
Addis-Ababa, Ethiopia (PANA) - The North Africa section of the Network of Excellence on Land Governance in Africa (NELGA) plans [...] 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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Ugandan minister highlights effective land management in sustainable development

22 november 2023 - 13:03:22
Addis Ababa Ethiopia (PANA) - Uganda's Minister for Lands and Urban Development, Ms Judith Nabakooba, has highlighted the importance of [...] Full text...

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Fifth African conference on land policy opens in Addis Ababa

21 november 2023 - 18:09:19
Addis-Ababa, Ethiopia (PANA) - Judith Nabakooba, Uganda's Minister of Lands, Housing and Urban Development, launched the fifth African Conference on [...] Full text...

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Central Bank Digital Currency development enters next phase: IMF Blog (By Tobias Adrian, Dong He, Tommaso Mancini-Griffoli, and Tao Sun)

21 november 2023 - 17:23:49
Washington DC, United States (PANA) - Central bank digital currencies can improve payment systems as well as financial inclusion—if they [...] Full text...

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US concerned about violence in Ethiopia: Blinken

18 november 2023 - 06:34:06
Washington, DC, US (PANA) - The US has expressed concern about ongoing violence in Amhara, Oromia and elsewhere in Ethiopia. A statement [...] Full text...

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Conflict, external shocks amplify obstacles to economic development of the Sahel and CAR

17 november 2023 - 08:58:48
Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso (PANA) - Countries in the Sahel comprising Burkina Faso, Chad, Mali, Mauritania, and Niger, along with neighbouring [...] Full text...

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Ethiopia crisis: WFP restarts food assistance

17 november 2023 - 06:55:22
Geneva, Switzerland (PANA) - In drought and conflict-affected Ethiopia, the UN World Food Programme (WFP) said on Thursday it was [...] Full text...

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Sudan conflict: Deadly spiral of violence continues as Khartoum calls for 'immediate termination' of UN mission

17 november 2023 - 06:35:57
New York, US (PANA) - The war between rival militaries in Sudan, which has been raging for over seven months [...] Full text...

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How a small African island is fighting climate change impacts: World Blog By Maria Vizeu-Pinheiro

16 november 2023 - 07:22:52
São Tomé, São Tomé e Príncipe (PANA) - Tucked away in the Gulf of Guinea lies São Tomé e Príncipe [...] Full text...

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