UNESCO underlines need for access to free, reliable scientific information

02 may 2024 - 15:09:06
Dar Salaam, Tanzania (PANA) – Viewing the world on a climatic precipice, UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay has said that no [...] Full text...

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Harnessing Sub-Saharan Africa’s critical mineral wealth

29 april 2024 - 18:48:51
Kinshasa, DR Congo (PANA) - From electric vehicles to solar panels to future innovations, the global transition to clean energy [...] Full text...

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Health experts discuss boosting efforts to transform care for severe chronic diseases in Africa

29 april 2024 - 09:49:43
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania (PANA) – Health experts from across Africa, policymakers, civil society organizations and partners who met last week [...] Full text...

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Antibiotics 'overused' among hospitalised COVID-19 patients - WHO

26 april 2024 - 11:11:27
Geneva, Switzerland (PANA) - Antibiotics saw “extensive overuse” globally among hospitalized COVID-19 patients during the pandemic without improving clinical outcomes, [...] Full text...

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Global commodity prices level off, hurting prospects for lower inflation

25 april 2024 - 09:03:19
EMBARGOED: NOT FOR PUBLICATION UNTIL THURSDAY, APRIL 25, 2024, AT 11:00 AM UTC. Washington, United States (PANA) - Global commodity prices [...] Full text...

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CAR struggles to stabilise economy against complex humanitarian crisis

21 april 2024 - 11:33:36
Bangui, Central African Republic (PANA) – The authorities in Central African Republic (CAR) and the International Monetary (IMF) staff have [...] Full text...

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Mixed efforts to achieve energy goals highlighted at end of Sustainability Week

20 april 2024 - 07:50:15
New York, US (PANA) - The President of the UN General Assembly called for the acknowledgement of mixed efforts to [...] Full text...

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Eswatini looks forward to increased sugar exports from improved cane production

18 april 2024 - 13:07:24
Mbabane, Eswatini (PANA) – Eswatini’s sugar production in marketing year (MY) 2024/25 is forecast to rise on improved cane deliveries [...] Full text...

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Why our world needs fiscal restraint in biggest-ever election year: IMF Blog By Era Dabla-Norris, Vitor Gaspar, Marcos Poplawski-Ribeiro, Jiae Yoo

17 april 2024 - 17:37:06
Washington DC, United States (PANA} - The global economic and financial outlook has improved in the last six months. Inflation has [...] Full text...

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Volkswagen to invest $211 million to manufacture third model in South Africa

17 april 2024 - 10:36:57
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania (PANA) - Volkswagen Group Africa (VWA) will invest 4 billion rands (aproximately $211 million) in its [...] Full text...

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AfDB inaugurates new regional office in Yaoundé

16 april 2024 - 07:02:15
Yaounde, Cameroon (PANA) - In a move that reaffirms its commitment to Central Africa’s development course, the African Development Bank [...] Full text...

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ECOWAS deploys fact-finding mission to Togo

15 april 2024 - 13:07:34
Abuja, Nigeria (PANA) - The President of the ECOWAS Commission, Omar Alieu Touray, has deployed a fact-finding mission to Togo [...] Full text...

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UN humanitarians warn of looming famine threat for Sudan

12 april 2024 - 22:18:04
Port Sudan, Sudan (PANA) - UN humanitarians in Sudan issued a fresh alert on Friday about pervasive food insecurity and [...] Full text...

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Egypt seeks to raise earnings of millions working in cotton production, textile manufacturing

12 april 2024 - 11:36:04
Cairo, Egypt (PANA) – Egypt’s cotton production in marketing year (MY) 2024/25 is forecast at 310,000 bales, down 40,000 bales [...] Full text...

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US notifies WHO of outbreak of Avian Influenza A(H5N1)

11 april 2024 - 15:42:27
Geneva, Switzerland (PANA) -The United States has notified the World Health Organization (WHO) of a laboratory-confirmed case of human infection [...] Full text...

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World must prioritise productivity reforms to revive medium-term growth: IMF Blog By Nan Li, Diaa Noureldin

10 april 2024 - 15:12:53
Washington DC, USA (PANA) - The world economy faces a sobering reality. The global growth rate - stripped of cyclical [...] Full text...

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Rising cyber threats pose serious concerns for financial stability: IMF Blog By Fabio Natalucci, Mahvash S. Qureshi, Felix Suntheim

10 april 2024 - 09:50:47
Washington D.C., USA (PANA) - Cyber attacks have more than doubled since the pandemic. While companies have historically suffered relatively [...] Full text...

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Executive Board concludes review of IMF capacity development strategy

10 april 2024 - 09:46:30
Washington, D.C., United States (PANA) - The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has concluded the third quinquennial [...] Full text...

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Emerging markets exercising greater global sway: New IMF Blog By Nicolas Fernandez-Arias, Alberto Musso, Carolina Osorio-Buitron, Adina Popescu

09 april 2024 - 15:42:15
Washington DC, United States (PANA) - The global economy is increasingly influenced by the Group of Twenty’s large emerging markets. Over [...] Full text...

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Fast-growing $2 trillion private credit market warrants closer watch: IMF Blog By Charles Cohen, Caio Ferreira, Fabio Natalucci, Nobuyasu Sugimoto

08 april 2024 - 15:40:00
Washington DC, United States (PANA) - The private credit market, in which specialized non-bank financial institutions such as investment funds [...] Full text...

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2023/24 CAF Confed. Cup: Semi-final qualifiers emerge

08 april 2024 - 07:00:44
Cairo, Egypt (PANA) - Semifinalists of the 2023/24 CAF Confederation Cup have emerged after second-leg quarter-finals matches were played on [...] 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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30 years on, justice for genocide crimes in Rwanda more urgent than ever, says rights group

05 april 2024 - 13:12:18
Kigali, Rwanda (PANA) - As the 30th commemoration begins this Sunday, 7 April of the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi [...] Full text...

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Seychelles, IMF mission reach staff-level deal on second reviews under EFF and RSF

04 april 2024 - 10:10:46
Victoria, Seychelles (PANA) - The Seychellois economy continued to recover in 2023 and is moving closer to pre-pandemic norms despite [...] Full text...

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New World Bank programme expands access to electricity in Ethiopia

04 april 2024 - 08:04:39
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (PANA) - A new World Bank programme is set to strengthen and expand the electricity network, improve [...] Full text...

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New Senegalese president Faye pledges to uphold good governance

04 april 2024 - 06:22:22
Dakar, Senegal (PANA) – The President of Senegal, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, on Wednesday pledged to uphold good governance based on [...] Full text...

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UN chief urges global community to 'stand as one' to end plastic pollution

31 march 2024 - 13:56:15
New York, US  (PANA) - Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has urged the global community to "stand as one" and work towards [...] Full text...

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ECA, WFP to boost food security in Madagascar

29 march 2024 - 17:29:27
Cotonou, Benin (PANA) - The Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) and the World Food Programme (WFP) have opted to strengthen [...] Full text...

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First Islamic bank opens in Uganda

27 march 2024 - 18:38:07
Kampala, Uganda (PANA) - Ugandan President Yoweri K. Museveni on Wednesday officiated the launch of  Salaam Bank, Uganda's first-ever licensed [...] Full text...

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DRC completes key inland port to enhance Eastern Africa region trade

27 march 2024 - 14:33:43
Kinshasa, DRC (PANA) - The dredging of Port of Kalundu, along the shores of Lake Tanganyika, in the Democratic Republic [...] Full text...

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Senegalese newspapers play up major issues awaiting president-elect Faye's attention

27 march 2024 - 13:23:47
Dakar, Senegal (PANA) - Senegalese newspapers are highlighting the major issues that will confront the country's new administration to be [...] Full text...

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Fundamental economic changes require a departure from simplistic economics: IMF Blog By Diane Coyle

27 march 2024 - 08:56:33
Cambridge, UK (PANA) - The economy of the 2020s is a world away from the economy of the mid-20th century, [...] Full text...

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General Assembly adopts landmark resolution on artificial intelligence

21 march 2024 - 18:49:59
New York, US (PANA) - The UN General Assembly on Thursday adopted a landmark resolution on the promotion of “safe, [...] Full text...

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Libyan PM calls for construction of medical supply warehouses in three cities

21 march 2024 - 13:16:49
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - Libyan Prime Minister, Abdulhamid al Dbaiba, on Wednesday stressed the need to construct public warehouses for [...] Full text...

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Achieving demographic dividend in Tanzania for economic growth: World Bank Blog By Nathan Belete

19 march 2024 - 06:41:57
Dodoma, Tanzania (PANA) - Fatuma was married at age 15 and had her first child, Hadija, after a year, causing [...] Full text...

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WHO study shows $39 return for each dollar invested in fight against TB

19 march 2024 - 04:47:26
Geneva, Switzerland (PANA) - The UN World Health Organisation (WHO) on Monday called for a funding boost in tuberculosis (TB) [...] Full text...

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Rwanda passes biosafety law

18 march 2024 - 19:22:35
Kigali, Rwanda (PANA) - The Government of Rwanda has published a new biosafety law providing requirements for the transit and [...] Full text...

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Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices up in Benin

17 march 2024 - 15:44:54
Cotonou, Benin (PANA) - Benin's Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices for February 2024 rose to 112.1 from 110.5 a month [...] Full text...

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World Bank approves financing for economic management, statistics development in Djibouti

17 march 2024 - 06:10:03
Djibouti, Djibouti (PANA) - The World Bank has approved an additional financing of US$ 5 million for the Economic Management [...] 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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2023/24 CAF Confed. Cup: Egyptian derby headlines quarter-finals

13 march 2024 - 08:33:25
Cairo, Egypt (PANA) - The TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup quarter-finals draw was officially conducted in Cairo, Egypt, on Tuesday, 12 [...] Full text...

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Tanzania can unlock important economic benefits by accelerating health and fertility improvements: WB report

12 march 2024 - 16:56:03
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania (PANA) - Tanzania has made important strides in reducing infant and child mortality, but the authorities [...] Full text...

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2023/24 CAF Inter-club: Quarter-final draws on Tuesday

12 march 2024 - 08:50:10
Cairo, Egypt (PANA) - The 2023/24 TotalEnergies CAF Champions League and CAF Confederation Cup quarter-finals draws will be made in [...] Full text...

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IMF staff complete deal on first review of Somalia’s ECF arrangement

09 march 2024 - 08:00:52
Mogadishu, Somalia (PANA) - Somalia’s economic growth is expected to strengthen in 2024 supported by continued recovery in agriculture, remittances, [...] 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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681,450 poultry killed by bird flu in Burkina Faso

06 march 2024 - 17:31:33
Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso (PANA) - Burkina Faso has been experiencing an outbreak of avian influenza since 13 January 2022, the [...] Full text...

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681,450 poultry killed by bird flu in Burkina Faso

06 march 2024 - 17:29:40
Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso (PANA) - Burkina Faso has been experiencing an outbreak of avian influenza since 13 January 2022, the [...] Full text...

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EU Council, Parliament strike deal to improve efficiency of air space management

06 march 2024 - 11:47:49
Brussels, Belgium (PANA) - The European Council presidency and the European Parliament’s negotiators have reached a provisional agreement on the [...] 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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Accelerated by COVID and AI, global digital landscape remains uneven

06 march 2024 - 07:29:31
Washington, United States (PANA) - The COVID-19 pandemic brought about unprecedented acceleration of digital transformation across the globe – with [...] Full text...

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Path to low-carbon construction is clear as mud (A UN feature)

06 march 2024 - 07:24:52
Bangalore, India (PANA) - The use of building materials such as cement and steel create a massive carbon footprint, and [...] Full text...

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Ethiopian Airlines places orders for purchase of 20 Boeing 777X jets

05 march 2024 - 23:25:20
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (PANA) - The Ethiopian Airlines has placed orders for eight new 777-9 modern jets with the possibility [...] Full text...

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‘Widespread’ sexual abuse of children in entertainment business revealed

05 march 2024 - 20:35:11
Geneva, Switzerland (PANA) - Widespread sexual abuse of children in the entertainment industry must be urgently stamped out, an independent [...] Full text...

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Price-tag policymaking doesn’t measure things that matter to people: IMF Blog By Katharina Pistor

05 march 2024 - 11:24:49
Washington, DC, United States (PANA) - Rule by price has become not only in economics but in public policy too. [...] Full text...

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EU legislators strike deal to ban products made with forced labour

05 march 2024 - 11:10:04
Brussels, Belgium (PANA) – The European Council and the European Parliament have reached a provisional deal on the regulation prohibiting [...] Full text...

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Water and electricity ‘will save us from famine’ (A feature by WFP)

03 march 2024 - 07:56:05
  Antananarivo, Madagascar (PANA) - An initiative to rapidly develop villages in some of the most drought-prone and poorest rural areas [...] 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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Ethiopia explores key reforms to spur economic expansion

01 march 2024 - 12:30:50
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (PANA) - Ethiopian state entities are exploring the introduction of key reforms within the economy, to increase [...] Full text...

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UN issues global alert over teacher shortage

29 february 2024 - 19:46:30
Johannesburg, South Africa (PANA) - The world urgently needs 44 million teachers by 2030 in order to make the Sustainable [...] Full text...

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UN rights chief, US slam passage of Ghana's LGBTQ bill

29 february 2024 - 06:29:25
Accra, Ghana (PANA) - The UN human rights chief and the US Department of State have slammed the passage by [...] Full text...

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Universal connectivity gets a $9 billion private sector boost

28 february 2024 - 05:35:27
Barcelona, Spain (PANA) - The mobile phone industry has pledged over $9 billion towards the goal of connecting the world, [...] Full text...

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New Malawi Economic Monitor calls for commitment to economic reforms to sustain emerging recovery

27 february 2024 - 07:59:36
Lilongwe, Malawi (PANA)  – Malawi’s medium-term growth outlook is improving because of bold reforms undertaken by the government in 2023 [...] Full text...

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How G20 can build on the world economy’s recent resilience: IMF Blog By Kristalina Georgieva

26 february 2024 - 17:10:06
Washington DC, USA (PANA) - It’s fitting that G20 finance ministers and central bank governors will meet this week at [...] Full text...

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EU gives green light to better data exchanges between police authorities

26 february 2024 - 11:11:18
Brussels, Belgium (PANA) – The European Council on Monday adopted a regulation on the automated search and exchange of data [...] Full text...

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EU urges WTO Ministerial Conference in Abu Dhabi to come up with balanced outcome

25 february 2024 - 16:20:23
Brussels, Belgium (PANA) – Stability and predictability of a rules-based trading system are needed more than ever to act as [...] Full text...

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EU leaders declare solidarity, commitment and resolve to support Ukraine against Russia

23 february 2024 - 17:01:27
Brussels, Belgium (PANA) – Today marks a tragic anniversary: that of Russia’s full-scale war of aggression against Ukraine in manifest [...] Full text...

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Alternatives from international and regional powers to Abdoulaye Bathily's initiative to break the deadlock in Libya

22 february 2024 - 19:01:39
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The initiative launched last November by the UN Secretary-General's Special Representative in Libya, Abdoulaye Bathily, has [...] Full text...

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World Economic Forum to advance improved trade through technology at MC13

22 february 2024 - 14:23:16
Geneva, Switzerland (PANA) - The World Economic Forum will convene 300 ministers, business leaders, trade leaders and experts, as well [...] 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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Africa's economic growth in 2023 led by East, North and West Africa: Report

20 february 2024 - 13:07:25
Cotonou, Benin (PANA) - East, North and West Africa have led growth on the continent over the past year, according [...] Full text...

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UN committed to help Somalia deliver ‘for its people’

20 february 2024 - 05:46:24
New York, US (PANA) - Somalia remains resilient and strongly committed to state-building but more is needed to sustain the gains [...] Full text...

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Africa to account for 11 of world’s 20 fastest-growing economies in 2024: AfDB

19 february 2024 - 05:21:43
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (PANA) - Africa will account for eleven of the world’s 20 fastest-growing economies in 2024, the African Development [...] Full text...

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Activities marking the 13th anniversary of Libya's 17 February revolution begin

17 february 2024 - 17:18:29
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - Festivities to commemorate the 13th anniversary of the 17 February 2011 Revolution that toppled the former [...] Full text...

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Libya participates in AU Executive Council meetings in Addis Ababa

17 february 2024 - 15:26:44
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - For the second day running, the Libyan delegation led by the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs [...] Full text...

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African countries scoop 11 out of 20 world's top growth economies

16 february 2024 - 20:47:40
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (PANA) - Africa will account for eleven of the world’s 20 fastest-growing economies in 2024, the African [...] Full text...

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Chairman of e-Government Projects Monitoring Committee visits facilities at headquarters of e-government project in Libya

16 february 2024 - 18:40:03
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - Walid Ellafi, Chairman of the e-Government Projects Monitoring Committee, has visited facilities of the experimental headquarters [...] Full text...

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Libya's Minister of Labour outlines Libyan government's policies for preparing new generation of young leaders

15 february 2024 - 14:46:02
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The Libyan Minister of Labour and Rehabilitation in the Government of National Unity, Ali al-Abed al-Rida, [...] Full text...

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Gender bias in science ‘deprives our world of great talent’: Guterres

12 february 2024 - 05:38:32
New York, US (PANA) - UN Secretary-General António Guterres  has stressed that gender equality in science is essential to building [...] Full text...

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A study of 100 inflation shocks since the 1970s provides valuable pointers for policymakers today (IMF Blog By Anil Ari and Lev Ratnovski)

10 february 2024 - 08:40:09
Washington, United States (PANA) - In the early 1970s, conflict in the Middle East set off a spike in oil [...] Full text...

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Malawi's plan to create a stable, sustainable economy

10 february 2024 - 08:06:02
Lilongwe, Malawi (PANA) - Adherence to the authorities' macroeconomic adjustment and reform programme will help Malawi overcome current and future [...] Full text...

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Despite seasonal tailwinds, gold fails to power its market higher

07 february 2024 - 20:07:50
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania (PANA) - Gold failed to power higher in January, despite seasonal tailwinds, after breaching record highs [...] Full text...

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Houthi rebels’ attacks on ships in Red Sea trigger decrease in trade, global food security

05 february 2024 - 18:05:39
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania (PANA) - Recent attacks by Houthi rebels on ships in the Red Sea have triggered a [...] Full text...

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Sudan conflict: Medical charity calls for urgent response amid high death rates, malnutrition crisis in North Darfur

05 february 2024 - 16:17:29
Khartoum, Sudan (PANA) - Medical charity, Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), is calling for the mass mobilization of the international community [...] Full text...

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World Bank urges action for gender equality in artisanal, small-scale mining

05 february 2024 - 16:08:59
Cape Town, South Africa (PANA) - Gender discrimination, enshrined in mining laws, and  disregard for health, safety, and social protection [...] Full text...

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Malawi's plan to create a stable, sustainable economy

03 february 2024 - 10:47:45
Lilongwe, Malawi (PANA) - Adherence to the authorities' macroeconomic adjustment and reform program would help Malawi overcome current and future [...] 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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Reducing electricity, telecommunications costs in Djibouti could boost growth, add jobs: World Bank report

01 february 2024 - 16:30:02
Djibouti, Djibouti (PANA) - Djibouti has achieved remarkable economic growth over the past two decades, driven by strategic infrastructure investments, [...] Full text...

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Turkish Deputy Foreign Minister calls on President of the Transition in Mali

31 january 2024 - 18:47:21
Bamako, Mali (PANA) - Mali's president of the Transition, Colonel Assimi Goïta, Tuesday received the Turkish Deputy Foreign Minister for [...] 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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Global economy approaches soft landing, but risks remain: IMF Blog By Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas

30 january 2024 - 16:54:52
Washington, United States (PANA) - The clouds are beginning to part. The global economy begins the final descent toward a [...] Full text...

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Latest Mediterranean deaths highlight need for safe migration routes

29 january 2024 - 20:32:50
Rome, Italy (PANA) - Nearly 100 people have died or disappeared crossing the Central and Eastern Mediterranean so far this [...] Full text...

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What artificial Intelligence means for economics: Opinion By Daniel Björkegren and Joshua E. Blumenstock

27 january 2024 - 07:59:36
Lomé, Togo (PANA) - AI must be carefully adapted to benefit the poor, shows research in Kenya, Togo, and Sierra [...] Full text...

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Geopolitical situation in Horn of Africa region poses risks to Djibouti’s recovery – IMF warns

26 january 2024 - 10:24:57
Djibouti City, Djibouti (PANA) – Djibouti recorded a strong rebound in economic activity in 2023 but regional geopolitical developments pose [...] Full text...

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Israel-Gaza crisis: Rejection of two-State solution by Israeli leadership 'unacceptable', says Guterres

23 january 2024 - 20:37:03
New York, US (PANA) - Many of the world’s top diplomats are debating the deepening crisis in the Gaza Strip [...] Full text...

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US announces $45 million for security of coastal West Africa

23 january 2024 - 17:20:09
Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire (PANA) - The US on Tuesday announced the provision of $45 million in new funding through the [...] Full text...

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Burundi set for stronger economic recovery in 2024: IMF mission

23 january 2024 - 10:20:12
Bujumbura, Burundi (PANA) – A stronger economic recovery is projected in Burundi for 2024, with real GDP expanding by 4.3 [...] Full text...

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Education-Employment paradox in Lesotho: Boys at a disadvantage in education, women at a disadvantage in employment: World Bank Blog By Tihtina Zenebe Gebre and Elizabeth Ninan Dulvy

23 january 2024 - 09:05:48
Maseru, Lesotho (PANA) - Liphula (a pseudonym to protect the privacy of the student) is a 21-year-old young man enrolled [...] 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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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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World Economic Forum 2024: Rebuilding trust amid uncertainty

19 january 2024 - 15:00:41
Davos-Klosters, Switzerland (PANA) – At a moment of growing fragmentation and polarization, the World Economic Forum’s Annual Meeting 2024 served [...] 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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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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AI Governance Alliance calls for inclusive access to advanced Artificial Intelligence

18 january 2024 - 10:23:06
Davos-Klosters, Switzerland (PANA) – World Economic Forum’s AI Governance Alliance says a global effort is needed to create equitable access [...] Full text...

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Benin adopts ten-year national decentralization and devolution policy document

17 january 2024 - 18:41:39
Cotonou, Benin (PANA) - Benin has just adopted a document entitled National decentralization and devolution policy for the next ten [...] Full text...

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World Economic Forum: New global alliance for women's health could help boost global economy by $1 trillion annually by 2040

17 january 2024 - 18:12:07
Davos-Klosters, Switzerland (PANA) - A new World Economic Forum report released Wednesday shows that closing the women’s health gap will [...] 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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AI will transform global economy. Let’s make sure it benefits humanity: IMF Blog By Kristalina Georgieva

15 january 2024 - 09:05:49
Washington, United States (PANA) - We are on the brink of a technological revolution that could jumpstart productivity, boost global [...] Full text...

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Chief Economists Outlook: More economic uncertainty on the horizon

15 january 2024 - 08:14:31
Davos-Klosters, Switzerland (PANA) – Global economic prospects remain subdued and fraught with uncertainty, according to the latest Chief Economists Outlook [...] 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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Libya supports South Africa's complaint against Israel for genocide in Gaza before the ICJ

11 january 2024 - 14:10:57
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The Libyan Presidential Council has announced Libya's support for the complaint brought by South Africa against [...] Full text...

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Gold hit new highs in 2023, but inflationary scares likely in 2024: World Gold Council

11 january 2024 - 07:08:08
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania (PANA) - Emerging market (EM) demand for gold provided not only a ballast to lacklustre developed [...] 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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Disinformation tops Global Risks 2024 report as environmental threats intensify

10 january 2024 - 11:15:57
Geneva, Switzerland (PANA) - Drawing on nearly two decades of original risks perception data, the World Economic Forum’s Global Risks [...] Full text...

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Natural gas accelerates Mozambique economic recovery: IMF

09 january 2024 - 07:38:01
Maputo, Mozambique (PANA) - The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has allowed Mozambique immediate access to US$60.7 [...] 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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Libya launches comprehensive national healthcare programme

08 january 2024 - 14:43:34
Libya (PANA) - The Ministry of Health of the Government of National Unity has launched a health number system and [...] Full text...

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World Economic Forum announces 2024 Crystal Award winners

08 january 2024 - 12:32:07
Geneva, Switzerland, (PANA) - Architect and educator Diébédo Francis Kéré, Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and [...] Full text...

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Mali receives Turkish drones to boost security, fight terrorism

06 january 2024 - 12:18:10
Bamako, Mali (PANA) - Mali has taken delivery of drones from Turkey to boost its security, especially in the fight [...] Full text...

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UN flagship economic report highlights why global cooperation is key

05 january 2024 - 05:55:25
New York, US (PANA) - The UN’s World Economic Situation and Prospects (WESP) report for 2024 projects a slowdown in [...] Full text...

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World Bank boosts support to accelerate digital transformation in Gabon

03 january 2024 - 08:43:07
Libreville, Gabon (PANA) - Gabon and the World Bank on Tuesday signed a $68.5 million loan for the Digital Gabon [...] Full text...

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UN News looks ahead to 2024: July to December

01 january 2024 - 08:24:06
New York, US (PANA) - In the second half of 2024, the UN will look to a brighter future, with [...] Full text...

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LIbyan youth take part in model UN simulation

29 december 2023 - 12:05:51
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - Some 50 young people from across Libya this month took part in a Model UN simulation [...] Full text...

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Morocco determined to strengthen its international security cooperation in 2024

27 december 2023 - 15:49:25
Rabat, Morocco (PANA) - Morocco's Directorate General of National Security (DGSN) has affirmed its desire to strengthen and enhance international [...] Full text...

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'UN envoy's initiative will lead to transparent elections'

21 december 2023 - 12:55:36
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The chairman of the Libyan Presidential Council, Mohamed al-Manfi, has affirmed his optimism that the initiative [...] Full text...

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2023/24 CAF Conf. Cup: Results and tables after Day 4 matches

21 december 2023 - 07:21:55
Cairo, Egypt (PANA) - The following are the results and tables after Day 4 group matches in the 2023/24 CAF [...] Full text...

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Benin's Ministry of Trade and Industry budget reduced sharply

20 december 2023 - 14:13:40
Cotonou, Benin (PANA) - The budget for the Ministry of Industry and Trade has been reduced from CFAF 7 billion [...] Full text...

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Kenya’s economic performance strengthened in 2023 despite continued challenges

20 december 2023 - 08:49:44
Nairobi, Kenya (PANA) - Kenya’s economic performance strengthened in 2023 despite continued challenges, with real GDP growth accelerating from 4.8% [...] Full text...

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2023/24 CAF Confed. Cup: Day 4, Group matches on Wednesday

20 december 2023 - 08:11:31
Cairo, Egypt (PANA) - The following are the fixtures of Day 4  Group matches in the 2023/24 CAF Confederation Cup [...] Full text...

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Kenya, EU sign landmark economic partnership agreement

19 december 2023 - 16:26:12
Nairobi, Kenya (PANA) - Kenya and the European Union on 18 December signed an Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) which will [...] Full text...

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Benin effects nearly 16% increase in agriculture budget

19 december 2023 - 15:25:42
Cotonou, Benin (PANA) - From 99.7 billion CFA francs for the current year, the budget of the Ministry of Agriculture, [...] Full text...

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Tanzania needs urgent reforms to enable strong private sector-led inclusive growth: World Bank report

19 december 2023 - 14:44:54
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania (PANA) - Over the past two decades, Tanzania has exhibited robust economic growth, surpassing many developing [...] Full text...

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The Burkina Faso government accuses terrorists of massacring civilians in Sahel region

19 december 2023 - 13:50:43
Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso (PANA) - The Burkina Faso government said here Monday armed terrorist groups had committed massacres against civilians [...] Full text...

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Nexus of food, water & energy: A Key element to Egypt’s climate efforts: World Bank report

19 december 2023 - 07:16:06
Cairo, Egypt (PANA) - Egypt’s nexus of water, food and energy (NWFE) programme, launched a year ago to leverage partnerships [...] Full text...

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Malawi reaffirms its support for Morocco's territorial integrity and autonomy plan for the Sahara

18 december 2023 - 18:47:27
Rabat, Morocco (PANA) - Malawi has reaffirmed its support for the territorial integrity of the Kingdom of Morocco and for [...] Full text...

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Libya holds symposium on media education

18 december 2023 - 16:13:18
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - A symposium under the theme "Media Education Outcomes in Libya... Ways and Means" Monday began discussions [...] Full text...

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Remittance flows continue to grow in 2023 albeit at slower pace: World Bank report

18 december 2023 - 06:52:12
Washington, United States (PANA) - Remittances to low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) grew an estimated 3.8% in 2023, a moderation [...] Full text...

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Congo promotes governance reforms to boost inclusive, sustainable growth

16 december 2023 - 08:48:21
Brazzaville, Congo (PANA) - The World Bank on Saturday announced approval of a Development Policy Financing (DPF) operation of $80 [...] Full text...

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DRC growth resilient amid challenging socioeconomic, security environment: IMF

15 december 2023 - 11:40:49
Kinshasa, DR Congo (PANA) - While economic growth of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) remains resilient, fiscal, depreciation and [...] Full text...

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IMF completes 2023 Article IV Consultation with Rwanda, approves US$268.05 million for Stand-by Credit Facility

15 december 2023 - 10:42:09
Kigali, Rwanda (PANA) - Despite the challenging environment, including the floods in May 2023, Rwandan authorities are to be commended [...] Full text...

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IMF sees near-term prospects for Algerian economy as favourable though inflation still high

15 december 2023 - 09:23:14
Algiers, Algeria (PANA) - Algeria’s economic growth is projected to reach 4.2 percent in 2023, supported by robust activity in [...] Full text...

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Morocco drives transformative impact for higher education, scientific research with World Bank support

15 december 2023 - 06:47:13
Rabat, Morocco (PANA) - The World Bank’s Board of Directors has approved a US$300 million Programme-for-Results loan to support the [...] Full text...

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Formation of new government in Libya remains a bone of contention in UN-sponsored political process

14 december 2023 - 20:52:18
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The decision by Libya's various stakeholders to honour an invitation to the meeting table of the [...] Full text...

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IMF Board completes second review of Tanzania’s ECF, approves US$150.5 million disbursement

14 december 2023 - 07:39:33
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania (PANA) – Tanzania has secured US$ 150.5 million budget support from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) [...] Full text...

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Continued reforms to boost macro-economic stability in Zimbabwe

13 december 2023 - 09:21:19
Harare, Zimbabwe (PANA)  - Zimbabwe’s economic growth is projected to slow to 3.5 percent in 2024, a decrease from 4.5 [...] Full text...

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Kenya taps World Bank support to create up to 45,000 jobs, enhance access to markets for small businesses

13 december 2023 - 08:19:26
Nairobi, Kenya (PANA) - The World Bank has approved the Kenya Jobs and Economic Transformation Project (KJET) to benefit at [...] Full text...

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Djibouti strengthens agri-food sector with World Bank support

12 december 2023 - 11:51:50
Djibouti City, Djibouti (PANA) - The World Bank has approved a new International Development Association (IDA) credit of US$15 million [...] Full text...

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Global Migration in 21st Century: Navigating the impact of climate change, conflict, and demographic shifts – World Bank Feature

11 december 2023 - 07:46:25
Washington, DC, USA (PANA) - Globally, approximately 184 million people, or 2.3% of the world population, live outside their country [...] Full text...

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2023/24 CAF Conf. Cup: Results of matches played at the weekend

11 december 2023 - 07:43:25
Cairo, Egypt (PANA) - The following are the results of Day 3 matches of the 2023/24 TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup [...] Full text...

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COP28: Seaweed, 'the greatest untapped resource', says Oceans expert

10 december 2023 - 17:42:47
Dubai, UAE (PANA) - One innovative solution to some of the most pressing global challenges humanity is facing today can [...] 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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COP28: Our voices, needs must be put first in climate talks, young people declared

08 december 2023 - 16:51:18
Dubai, UAE (PANA) - Young climate advocates at COP28 in Dubai on Friday said they will not sit idly by [...] Full text...

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Libya welcomes Denmark's adoption of law banning burning of Koran

08 december 2023 - 14:46:03
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The Libyan Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation has welcomed the new law passed on [...] Full text...

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Five ways to leverage women and girls’ potential in Mozambique: World Bank Blog By Hiska Reyes and Stephanie Kuttner

08 december 2023 - 10:20:13
Maputo, Mozambique (PANA) - Mozambique has made significant progress towards gender equality, but critical challenges remain.  It has strong laws in [...] Full text...

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Benin can create opportunities for a just energy transition, green inclusive growth: World Bank Report

07 december 2023 - 17:41:48
Cotonou, Benin (PANA) - While high growth over the past decade has helped Benin reduce poverty, the country’s development gains [...] Full text...

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2023/24 CAF Conf. Cup action resumes this weekend

07 december 2023 - 12:58:25
Cairo, Egypt (PANA) - The 2023/24 TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup officially resumes this weekend with another dose of exciting African [...] Full text...

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Leadership deficit, political crises rocking ECOWAS region (By Paul Ejime)

07 december 2023 - 08:10:52
Abuja, Nigeria (PANA) - The failure of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to follow through with its [...] 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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Renewable energy boosts safety of UN peacekeepers

06 december 2023 - 05:56:10
Accra, Ghana (PANA) - The transition to renewable energy at UN peacekeeping missions helps to ensure the safety and security [...] 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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COP28: Madagascar receives $8.8 million for forest carbon credits

05 december 2023 - 08:39:16
Antananarivo, Madagascar (PANA) -  Madagascar received $8.8 million for carbon credits from reducing 1.76 million tons of carbon emissions in [...] Full text...

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IMF approves US$12.3 million support disbursement to Seychelles

05 december 2023 - 08:24:05
Victoria, Seychelles (PANA) - The IMF Executive Board on Monday completed the first reviews of the Seychelles Extended Arrangement under [...] Full text...

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CAF concludes Media Rights Agreement with New World TV

04 december 2023 - 07:33:53
Cairo, Egypt (PANA) - Africa's football governing body, the Confederation of African Football (CAF), has concluded a Media Rights Agreement [...] Full text...

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2023 CAF Conf. Cup: Results of Day 2 matches played on Sunday

04 december 2023 - 07:12:11
Cairo, Egypt (PANA) - The following are the results of Day 2  group matches of the TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup played [...] Full text...

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COP28: Conference is about turning things around, but national govts can't do it alone: Guterres

03 december 2023 - 13:52:35
Dubai, UAE (PANA) - UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said on Sunday that COP28 is about turning things around, but national [...] 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: UN chief previews panel on management of minerals essential for green energy transition

02 december 2023 - 14:39:55
Dubai, UAE (PANA) - UN Secretary-General António Guterres on Saturday announced his plan to set up a panel aimed to ensure the [...] Full text...

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Burkina Faso now has latest generation of defence equipment -Prime Minister

01 december 2023 - 16:20:43
Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso (PANA) - Apollinaire Joachimson Kyélem de Tambèla, prime minister of Burkina Faso's transitional government, told Parliament on [...] Full text...

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2023/24 CAF Conf. Cup: Clubs prepare for matchday 2 on Sunday

01 december 2023 - 07:44:30
Cairo, Egypt (PANA) - Match Day 2 of the TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup takes place on Sunday in another dose of [...] Full text...

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Gambian economy continues its strong recovery-Governor Saidy

30 november 2023 - 18:27:54
Banjul, Gambia (PANA) - Buah Saidy, Governor of the Central Bank of The Gambia, has stated that the Gambian economy [...] Full text...

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Somalia’s economy resilient amid climatic and global shocks: WB report

30 november 2023 - 14:12:22
Mogadishu, Somalia (PANA) - Recurrent shocks, including a prolonged 2020/23 drought, disrupted Somalia's growth, devastating crops, livestock, and exports. Many fled [...] Full text...

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COP28: Impact of ‘failed promises’ on climate, evident in Antarctica: A UN Resident Coordinator blog

30 november 2023 - 11:32:29
Santiago, Chile (PANA) - The impact of “failed promises” to address the rapid rise in global temperatures is strikingly evident [...] Full text...

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IMF Executive Board approves US$8.2 million disbursement to Guinea-Bissau

30 november 2023 - 09:31:31
Bissau, Guinea Bissau (PANA) – The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive Board has decided on an immediate disbursement of US$8.23 [...] Full text...

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CEN-SAD labour ministers call for optimum management of employment

29 november 2023 - 20:57:46
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - Ministers of Labour and representatives of Member States of the Community of Sahel-Saharan States (CEN-SAD) have [...] Full text...

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Libyan PM calls for end to all cases of enforced disappearance in Libyan prisons

29 november 2023 - 17:31:06
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The Libyan Prime Minister of the Government of National Unity, Abdulhamid al Dbaiba, stressed the need [...] Full text...

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World Economic Forum: US $13.5 trillion investment needed to fast-track decarbonisation for fossil fuel dependent industries

28 november 2023 - 11:28:47
Geneva, Switzerland (PANA) - Transitioning to a more sustainable and carbon-neutral future, $13.5 trillion in investments will be needed by [...] Full text...

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2023/24 CAF Confed. Cup: Results of Day One, Group matches played on Sunday

27 november 2023 - 05:18:33
Cairo, Egypt (PANA) - Here are results from Day One, Group matches played on Sunday in the 2023/24 CAF Confederation [...] Full text...

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2023/24 CAF Confed. Cup: Day One, Group matches take place on Sunday

26 november 2023 - 10:20:03
Cairo, Egypt (PANA) - Day One, Group matches will take place on Sunday across Africa in the 2023/24 CAF Confederation [...] Full text...

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EU resolves to combat gender-based discrimination in sports

25 november 2023 - 07:48:13
Brussels, Belgium (PANA) - The European Council on Friday approved conclusions on women and equality in the field of sports, [...] Full text...

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Growing against the odds: Three reasons why irrigated agriculture is critical in a changing climate: World Bank Blog By Regassa Ensermu Namara. Lauren Nicole Core and Amal Talbi

24 november 2023 - 12:39:30
Expo City, Dubai (PANA) - It's a hot, scorching day. The earth beneath your feet is parched, and your once-green [...] Full text...

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'Hacking' the cybersecurity skills gap in developing countries: World Bank Blog By Ghislain de Salins and Anat Lewin

24 november 2023 - 07:33:38
Accra, Ghana (PANA) - The shortage of skilled cybersecurity professionals has reached a record high in 2023, with about 4 [...] Full text...

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More than thousand people killed in road accidents in Libya in first half of 2023

23 november 2023 - 17:25:13
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - A total of 1,279 people died in 4,184 road traffic accidents in Libya during the first [...] Full text...

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Step up investment to end violence against women and girls: UN deputy chief

23 november 2023 - 06:30:44
New York, US (PANA) - UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohamed has called for greater investment in preventing violence against women [...] Full text...

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Libya strives to modernise its fiscal, monetary policy frameworks with IMF support

21 november 2023 - 09:33:36
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) – An International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission visiting Libya has expressed the Fund’s deepest condolences to the [...] Full text...

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Child deaths from wasting are predictable and preventable: WHO chief

21 november 2023 - 05:36:40
London, UK, (PANA) - Worldwide, 45 million children under-five are wasted, meaning they are dangerously thin for their height, and roughly one [...] Full text...

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New 48 MW power plant coming soon to Maria Gleta in Benin

19 november 2023 - 17:13:10
Cotonou, Benin (PANA) - The Beninese government is preparing to install a new combined-cycle power plant with an installed capacity [...] Full text...

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Cameroon 'remains resilient' in face of external shocks: IMF

18 november 2023 - 08:25:07
Yaoundé, Cameroon (PANA) - Cameroon has remained resilient in the face of successive external shocks and its real GDP growth [...] Full text...

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China supports fight against blindness in Benin

17 november 2023 - 16:09:02
Cotonou, Benin (PANA) - China is supporting the fight against blindness in Benin through a cataract operation project, the Ministry [...] Full text...

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DRC must strengthen institutions, increase investments to become 'climate solutions country'

16 november 2023 - 18:26:55
Kinshasa, DR Congo (PANA) - Possessing half of Africa's forests, large freshwater resources, and mineral reserves that are critical for [...] 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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EU signs new partnership pact with ACPS

15 november 2023 - 10:13:57
Brussels, Belgium (PANA) – The European Union (EU) and its member states signed on Wednesday a new Partnership Agreement with [...] Full text...

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What would it take for Chad to escape the low-income trap? World Bank Blog By Fulbert Tchana Tchana and Claudia Noumedem Temgoua

14 november 2023 - 09:43:54
N'djamena, Chad (PANA) - Chad faces complex and often interlinked challenges that have contributed to its economic fragility while slowing [...] Full text...

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World Bank: Chad's economy facing multiple challenges

14 november 2023 - 09:35:11
N'djamena, Chad (PANA) -  Chad's economy is facing multiple, and often interrelated challenges that have slowed down its growth, according [...] Full text...

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OPEC supports technical, vocational training in Benin

13 november 2023 - 19:49:33
Cotonou, Benin (PANA) - The Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) is giving Benin a loan of $25.5 million to [...] Full text...

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Libyan PM calls for construction of wastewater treatment plants in three municipalities

13 november 2023 - 19:36:48
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The Libyan Prime Minister, Abdulhamid al Dbaiba, has given instructions to start wastewater treatment plants in [...] Full text...

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United States prepared to help Libya modernize its energy sector - US diplomat

11 november 2023 - 18:49:40
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The Chargé d'Affaires of the US Embassy in Libya, Jeremy Brent, has stated that the United [...] Full text...

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AfDB, Mohammed VI Investment Fund join forces to strengthen financing in Morocco

11 november 2023 - 15:24:08
Marrakech, Morocco (PANA) - Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), and Mohamed Benchaâboun, President of the [...] Full text...

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WHO updates guidelines on COVID-19 treatment

11 november 2023 - 08:57:17
Geneva, Switzerland (PANA) - The World Health Organization (WHO) has updated its guidelines on COVID-19 treatment, with revised recommendations for [...] Full text...

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Building resilient communities together in Burundi: World Bank Blog By Åsa Giertz and Dario Zanardi

10 november 2023 - 18:10:28
Bujumbura, Burundi (PANA) - Sometimes people have to go through periods of hardship in their lives, like natural disasters, unemployment, [...] 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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AfDB unveils 2023-2028 Country Strategy Paper for Congo

07 november 2023 - 10:46:02
Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire (PANA) - The African Development Bank's Country Strategy Paper (CSP 2023-2028) for Congo will focus on four [...] Full text...

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