Top UN official in Libya stresses importance of municipal council elections

18 november 2024 - 05:23:12
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The Deputy Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General and Acting Head of the United Nations Support [...] Full text...

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COP29: ‘You have every right to be angry’ Guterres tells youth advocates frustrated over lack of climate action

15 november 2024 - 06:28:20
Baku, Azerbaijan (PANA) - As negotiations over how to tackle climate change head into their fifth day in Baku, UN [...] Full text...

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The clock is ticking on sub-Saharan Africa's urgent job creation challenge: IMF Blog By Athene Laws, Faten Saliba, Can Sever, and Luc Tucker

12 november 2024 - 08:41:34
Gaborone, Botswana (PANA) - To employ a growing population, the region needs to transform informal jobs, reduce barriers to business [...] 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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'Tragedy in the making in central Sudan'

11 november 2024 - 16:41:20
Port Sudan, Sudan (PANA) - A human tragedy is unfolding before the eyes of the world as bitter fighting in [...] 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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IMF, Guinea Bissau reach staff-level deal on review of ECF arrangement

08 november 2024 - 07:47:03
Bissau, Guinea Bissau (PANA) – The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and Guinea Bissau have reached staff-level agreement on economic policies [...] Full text...

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Record heat persists as WMO calls for urgent services and investment boost

08 november 2024 - 06:32:35
Geneva, Switzerland (PANA) - The world is experiencing unprecedented warming with 2024 poised to become the hottest year on record, [...] Full text...

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South Sudan: Postponing long-awaited elections ‘a regrettable development’

08 november 2024 - 06:16:42
New York, UN (PANA) - The decision to extend the transition period in South Sudan once again and postpone long-awaited [...] Full text...

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Deadly weather events show cost of climate inaction

08 november 2024 - 06:04:47
Baku, Azerbailan (PANA) - Record-breaking floods in Spain, violent storms in Florida and wildfires in South America – these are [...] Full text...

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Women’s voices lead at World Urban Forum in Cairo

07 november 2024 - 05:44:25
Cairo, Egypt (PANA) - One of the main messages conveyed by women leaders, activists, young people and others gathered for [...] Full text...

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UNESCO urges more action to combat violence and bullying at school

07 november 2024 - 05:33:37
Paris, France (PANA) - Nearly one in three students worldwide says they have been physically attacked at least once during [...] Full text...

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From the margins to the centre: Africa's role in shaping AI governance: World Bank Blog By Aubra Anthony, Jane Munga and Sharmista Appaya

06 november 2024 - 10:19:27
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (PANA) - The coming years offer Africa an immense opportunity to evolve from an AI consumer to [...] Full text...

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World Urban Forum in Cairo hears calls for youth-led solutions to urban challenges

06 november 2024 - 05:48:59
Cairo, Egypt (PANA) - Young people gathered in Cairo for the World Urban Forum led calls on Tuesday for action [...] Full text...

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AfDB approves $54 million loan for Mozambique’s first wind energy project

03 november 2024 - 05:38:10
Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire (PANA) - The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a loan of [...] Full text...

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

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

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World Cities Day calls for youth-led local change

01 november 2024 - 06:42:54
New York, US (PANA) - Despite international progress towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), cities, particularly in the Global [...] Full text...

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More than 250 million children still out of school worldwide, UNESCO reports

01 november 2024 - 06:35:25
Paris, France (PANA) - Despite decades of educational progress and international commitments, a quarter of a billion children and youth [...] Full text...

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Libyan youth call for active participation in ceasefire agreement implementation

01 november 2024 - 06:21:43
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - Fourteen young men and women from across Libya joined UN Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) experts [...] Full text...

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In Sudan, once more sports transcend all tragedies, bring hope to people

29 october 2024 - 05:56:39
Sport report by Mohamed Osman AdamPort Sudan, Sudan (PANA)- It was a whistle that I could never forget, six months [...] 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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Libyan local leaders, youth develop pilot community violence reduction programme for Ubari

28 october 2024 - 05:54:09
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - Over three days in Tripoli, community leaders, civil society organisations and youth representatives from Ubari and [...] Full text...

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African road carnage a silent pandemic, warns UN envoy

25 october 2024 - 09:59:31
Addis Ababa, Ethiopi (PANA) - While the world remains focused on headline-grabbing crises, a quieter but equally devastating catastrophe unfolds [...] Full text...

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Finding a pathway to employment for young women in Benin: World Bank Blog By Saint-Martin Kodjovi Mongan Agbeshie, Rachael Pierotti, Nicola Duell and Claudia Rivas

24 october 2024 - 13:02:45
Cotonou, Benin (PANA) - It’s early morning in Benin and Solange, a young mother, is dropping her child off at [...] Full text...

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Beninese youth, of which 51% are women. This represents a major improvement compared to a 40% female participation in previous employment programmes

24 october 2024 - 10:34:44
Cotonou, Benin (PANA) - To empower women, Benin worked with the Partnership for Economic Inclusion (PEI)—a global platform hosted by [...] Full text...

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New scorecard promotes better results with greater transparency and accountability: World Bank Blog By Elena Bourganskaia, Ed Mountfield and Ethiopis Tafara

23 october 2024 - 09:21:05
Washington, DC, United States (PANA) - A year ago, at our Annual Meetings in Marrakech, Morocco, we announced an ambitious [...] Full text...

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South African delegation departs for Commonwealth meeting in Samoa

21 october 2024 - 10:46:08
Cape Town, South Africa (PANA) – The Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Thandi Moraka, is leading a South [...] Full text...

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AfDB approves $100 million to support youth and women-led MSMEs in Nigeria

20 october 2024 - 06:27:25
Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire (PANA) - The African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a $100 million loan to increase access to [...] Full text...

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Nearly half the world’s 1.1 billion poor live in conflict settings

18 october 2024 - 04:55:56
New York, US (PANA) - More than a billion people worldwide live in acute poverty and 40 per cent are [...] Full text...

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South Africa represented at 9th Africa Water Week

16 october 2024 - 09:04:46
Cape Town, South Africa (PANA) – South Africa's Minister of Water and Sanitation, Pemmy Majodina, is participating in the 9th Africa [...] Full text...

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Urgent education reform key to unlocking faster, more inclusive growth in Africa: WB report

14 october 2024 - 14:42:34
Washington, DC, United States (PANA) - Despite signs of a fragile economic recovery, Sub-Saharan Africa, remains stuck in “low gear” [...] Full text...

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

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

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UN chief stresses role of education in protecting, empowering youth for disaster-free future

13 october 2024 - 06:19:13
New York, US (PANA) - As the world marks International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction on Sunday, UN Secretary-General Antonio [...] Full text...

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AfDB, AFD cement partnership to support youth entrepreneurship in Africa

13 october 2024 - 05:11:55
Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire (PANA) - The African Development Bank Group and Agence Française de Développement (AFD) have announced they would [...] Full text...

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Mali to host first AES-Russia taekwondo championships in November

11 october 2024 - 13:32:26
Bamako, Mali (PANA) - Mali will from 15 -16 November host the first edition of the Taekwondo Championships, which will [...] Full text...

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UN Special Envoy flags ‘alarming’ situation in Great Lakes Region of DR Congo

09 october 2024 - 05:19:47
New York, US (PANA) - The situation in Africa’s Great Lakes Region, in particular the Democratic Republic of the Congo [...] 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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Security Council briefed on progress in UN-AU partnership for peace

03 october 2024 - 05:21:06
New York, US (PANA) - Despite the significant peace and security challenges facing Africa, there are reasons to be hopeful, [...] Full text...

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Subdued outlook constrains Eswatini’s ability to respond to social needs: IMF

01 october 2024 - 07:53:37
Mbabane, Eswatini (PANA) – On the back of a post-pandemic rebound and favourable export prices, real GDP growth in Eswatini [...] Full text...

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Djibouti's economy shows strong growth in 2023 despite fiscal challenges

30 september 2024 - 10:19:49
Djibouti, Djibouti (PANA) - Djibouti’s economy achieved an impressive rebound in 2023, outperforming forecasts with GDP growth estimated at 6.7 [...] Full text...

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$1.5 billion commitment for education and skills training in lower-middle-income countries

27 september 2024 - 05:59:41
New York, US (PANA) - A new $1.5 billion investment, announced on Thursday, will boost education and skills development for [...] Full text...

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Reports of ground offensive in Sudan while international community expresses concern

26 september 2024 - 19:57:24
Port Sudan Sudan(PANA) - To the exception of the shy main stream media,   internet and Sudanese social interaction outlets [...] Full text...

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World Bank Increases access to broadband connectivity in Chad

26 september 2024 - 11:48:47
Washington, DC, United States (PANA) - The World Bank Thursday approved a $92.2 million grant from the International Development Association [...] Full text...

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Ministerial meeting on Sudan deeply concerned about catastrophic situation

26 september 2024 - 06:19:36
New York, US (PANA) - Participants at a Ministerial Meeting on Sudan have expressed deep concern about the catastrophic and [...] Full text...

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Guterres urges world leaders to 'stay committed' to UN development goals

25 september 2024 - 05:53:12
New York, US (PANA) - UN Secretary-General António Guterres called on Tuesday for finance, climate action and peace to achieve [...] Full text...

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Some 1.3 billion teens suffering mental disorders: WHO

24 september 2024 - 05:33:45
New York, US (PANA) - At least one in seven youngsters has a mental disorder. That’s the warning from the [...] Full text...

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Pact for the Future: World leaders pledge action for peace, sustainable development

23 september 2024 - 05:06:47
New York, US (PANA) - World leaders on Sunday adopted the Pact for the Future, a landmark declaration pledging concrete [...] Full text...

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Troika on South Sudan expresses 'deep concern' about two-year extension of transition

22 september 2024 - 13:53:51
Washington, DC, US (PANA) - The Governments of Norway, the United Kingdom, and the United States have expressed “deep concern” [...] Full text...

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New, bold ideas thrive towards the UN Summit of the Future

22 september 2024 - 07:29:32
New York, US (PANA) - Hundreds of youth, celebrities and world leaders converged at UN Headquarters in New York on [...] Full text...

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Youth lead the way ahead of UN Summit of the Future

21 september 2024 - 05:29:42
New York, US (PANA) - Young people took centre stage at UN Headquarters on Friday in the lead-up to the [...] Full text...

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Rwanda’s economy registers strong growth in early 2024 despite persistent challenges

18 september 2024 - 08:21:54
Kigali,  Rwanda (PANA) - Rwanda's real GDP grew by 9.7% in the first quarter of 2024, exceeding the previous year's [...] 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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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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Summit of the Future aims to make the UN more effective

12 september 2024 - 05:32:13
New York, US (PANA) - Negotiations continue ahead of the Summit of the Future at UN Headquarters this month, where [...] Full text...

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Top UN official ends Libya visit

12 september 2024 - 05:02:30
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The UN Under-Secretary-General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs, Rosemary DiCarlo, ended her visit to Libya on [...] Full text...

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Rwanda’s 200,000 youths to benefit from IDA funded skills development programme

11 september 2024 - 10:22:14
Kigali, Rwanda (PANA) - The World Bank has approved new funding to empower and build the skills of more than [...] Full text...

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Gaza war continues to shut hundreds of thousands out of class

10 september 2024 - 05:23:11
Geneva, Switzerland (PANA) - Monday would have marked the start of the new school year in Gaza, but the ongoing [...] Full text...

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Tech progress, automation, AI, cut workers’ share of wealth: ILO

04 september 2024 - 17:13:20
Geneva, Switzerland (PANA) - The global trend for shrinking pay packets in heavily industrialized economies could be driven – at [...] Full text...

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2025 AFCON qualifiers: Seven matches to watch as road to Morocco begins

04 september 2024 - 06:18:48
Cairo, Egypt (PANA) - The journey to the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations, Morocco 2025, officially begins on Wednesday, 4 [...] Full text...

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CAF announce Egyptian company as official sponsor of Super Cup

04 september 2024 - 06:05:17
Cairo, Egypt (PANA) - The Confederation of African Football Africaine de Football (CAF) have named Ora Developers Egypt, a leading [...] Full text...

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UN deputy chief appeals for global solidarity as crises roil East Africa

31 august 2024 - 07:30:21
N'Djamena, Chad (PANA) - Spotlighting crises roiling parts of eastern Africa, the UN deputy chief concluded a regional visit in [...] Full text...

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Tunisian President Saied reshuffles cabinet

26 august 2024 - 09:07:35
Tunis, Tunisia (PANA) - Tunisian President Kais Saied on Sunday carried out a major cabinet reshuffle that sees the departure [...] Full text...

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South Africa represented at Kazan Global Youth Summit

23 august 2024 - 06:46:25
Cape Town, South Africa (PANA) – South Africa’s Deputy Minister of Women and Youth, Mmapaseka Letsike, is attending the Third [...] Full text...

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Botswana prepares for historic UN conference on landlocked countries

23 august 2024 - 05:25:42
Gaborone, Botswana (PANA) - Leaders from landlocked developing countries, (LLDCs) will gather in Gaborone, Botswana, this December to tackle challenges, [...] Full text...

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‘Break the cycle of violence’ through prevention and peacebuilding, Security Council told

21 august 2024 - 19:49:42
New York, US (PANA) - Violence cost the world nearly $20 trillion last year, but investment in peace and conflict [...] Full text...

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Status quo ‘not sustainable’ in increasingly unstable Libya, Security Council hears

20 august 2024 - 17:32:46
New York, US (PANA) - Recent “unilateral acts” by rival sides in Libya have led to a rapid deterioration in [...] 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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World Bank Group launches high level council to tackle looming jobs crisis

13 august 2024 - 08:13:37
Washington, DC, United States (PANA) - The World Bank Group has announced the launch of the High-Level Advisory Council on [...] Full text...

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

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

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Youth jobless rate falls to 15-year low, says ILO

12 august 2024 - 11:06:20
Geneva, Switzerland (PANA) - The number of young people unemployed globally is at a 15-year low but Asian Pacific and [...] Full text...

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CAF congratulates Morocco, Egypt for valiant performances at Paris Olympic football

11 august 2024 - 10:03:05
Cairo, Egypt (PANA) - The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has congratulated Morocco for winning Bronze in Men's Football at [...] Full text...

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Nurturing hope and leadership among Gaza’s young people (A feature by UN News)

07 august 2024 - 12:48:21
Gaza City, Gaza (PANA) - “My message to the world is how important it is to strengthen the role of [...] Full text...

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2024 Paris Olympics: Historic first medal for Refugee Olympic Team

05 august 2024 - 18:52:59
Paris, France (PANA) - Cindy Ngamba has made history by becoming the first ever refugee athlete guaranteed to receive an [...] Full text...

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Young Libyans call for accountability and consolidation of the judicial system

03 august 2024 - 13:03:33
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - A roundtable of around 36 young men and women from across Libya on youth participation in [...] Full text...

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US Secretary of State urges respect for Kenyan youth, CSOs

28 july 2024 - 07:28:11
Nairobi, Kenya (PANA) - US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has spoken with Kenyan President William Ruto during which he [...] 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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Maximising returns to human capital in Mauritania for increased wealth, shared prosperity

26 july 2024 - 11:20:08
Nouakchott, Mauritania (PANA) - The World Bank on Friday released the seventh edition of its Economic Update for Mauritania, which [...] Full text...

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Meeting on the United Nations Development Framework in Libya

24 july 2024 - 13:25:34
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The Supreme Committee of the United Nations Framework for Sustainable Development on Tuesday hleld a meeting [...] Full text...

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Education and career perspectives of young Ugandans: A mix of challenges, gaps and high aspirations: World Bank Blog By Aziz Atamanov, Giulia Ponzini, Frédéric Cochinard and John Ilukor

24 july 2024 - 09:14:46
Kampala, Uganda (PANA) - Higher education and career aspirations among the youth are usually associated with socioeconomic achievements under the [...] 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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Forests face increasing risk of wildfires and pests due to climate change

23 july 2024 - 07:29:02
Rome, Italy (PANA) - The world’s forests are becoming increasingly susceptible to wildfires and pests due to climate change, according [...] Full text...

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Members of fake Ghana paralympic team disappear in Oslo

21 july 2024 - 10:49:44
Accra, Ghana (PANA) - Nine members of a fake paralympic team from Ghana are on the run after they arrived [...] Full text...

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AfDB grants DRC $260 million loan to strengthen agricultural sector

19 july 2024 - 05:47:57
Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire (PANA) - The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a loan of [...] Full text...

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RPF-led coalition wins 62% votes in Rwanda parliamentary polls

17 july 2024 - 08:42:35
Kigali, Rwanda (PANA) – Rwanda’s RPF-Inkotanyi-led coalition of parties has secured majority votes in 15 July parliamentary general elections, according [...] Full text...

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UN deputy chief visits West Africa to review SDG challenges

17 july 2024 - 06:52:28
Dakar, Senegal (PANA) - UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed arrived in Senegal on Tuesday, the first stop on a mission [...] Full text...

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The triple planetary crisis: Global Foresight Report reveals global shifts

16 july 2024 - 05:52:20
Nairobi, Kenya (PANA) - Eight critical global shifts are accelerating a triple planetary crisis of climate change, nature loss, pollution and [...] Full text...

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Rwandans head to the polls

15 july 2024 - 08:55:44
Kigali, Rwanda (PANA) - Rwandans headed to polling stations on Monday to elect the country’s President and Members of Parliament. Voting [...] Full text...

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Senior US diplomat visits Ghana, Gabon, Senegal

15 july 2024 - 05:14:51
Washington, DC, US (PANA) - US Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell has emarked on visits to Ghana, Gabon and [...] Full text...

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EAC deploys 55 observers for Rwanda elections

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

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Top official warns of weakened regional security following withdrawal from West African economic bloc by Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger

13 july 2024 - 05:42:15
New York, US (PANA) - Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger’s decision to pull out of the Economic Community of West [...] Full text...

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World Bank Group launches framework for inclusive, private sector-led, resilient growth in Tanzania

12 july 2024 - 10:58:44
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania (PANA) - The World Bank Group’s (WBG) Board of Executive Directors has endorsed the new Country [...] Full text...

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Kenyan President dissolves cabinet after finance bill riots

12 july 2024 - 00:20:34
Nairobi, Kenya (PANA) - Kenyan President William Ruto dissolved his Cabinet on Thursday, weeks after a political crisis which began [...] Full text...

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Libya launches workshop on fuel distribution system and preventing fuel smuggling

10 july 2024 - 20:00:38
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The Libyan Prime Minister of the Government of National Unity, Abdulhamid Al Dbaiba, the President of [...] Full text...

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AU– COMESA Election Observer Mission arrives in Kigali

10 july 2024 - 16:29:53
Kigali, Rwanda (PANA) - The joint African Union Commission (AUC) and the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) [...] Full text...

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UN deputy chief demands bold policies, innovative solutions for SDGs

09 july 2024 - 06:13:14
New York, US (PANA) - The international community must urgently summon the commitment and investments needed to achieve the Sustainable [...] Full text...

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Donor delegation expresses satisfaction with Cape Verde's Tech Park

07 july 2024 - 07:33:29
Praia, Cape Verde (PANA) - A high-level donor delegation that included the African Development Bank (AfDB) has expressed strong admiration [...] Full text...

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AfDB, JICA align priorities ahead of TICAD9 summit

01 july 2024 - 07:43:52
Tokyo, Japan (PANA) - The African Development Bank (AfDB) Group and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) have underscored the [...] Full text...

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Tanzanian NGO honoured for promoting women empowerment through business digitization digital

27 june 2024 - 15:00:22
Brussels, Belgium (PANA) – The King Baudouin Foundation has awarded the 2023-2024 Africa Prize to Her Initiative, a Tanzanian organisation, [...] Full text...

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Update: Kenya military convoys patrolling streets, businesses shut

27 june 2024 - 14:50:13
Nairobi, Kenya (PANA) - Military convoys are patrolling the streets and highways in Nairobi on Thursday, while the leaders of [...] Full text...

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Kenyans brace themselves for more protests despite President Ruto's U-turn on Finance Bill

27 june 2024 - 10:19:27
Nairobi, Kenya (PANA) - Kenyans are bracing themselves for another wave of protests on Thursday despite President William Ruto withdrawing [...] Full text...

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IMF, US State Department express concern about bloody Kenya riots

27 june 2024 - 06:27:42
Washington, DC, United States (PANA) - The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and US Department of State have expressed concern about [...] Full text...

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Remittances slowed in 2023, expected to grow faster in 2024: WB report

26 june 2024 - 18:03:31
Washington, DC, United States (PANA) - After a period of strong growth during 2021-2022, officially recorded remittance flows to low- [...] Full text...

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Update Kenya Bill: Kenyan President withdraws contentious Finance Bill, cuts State House budget

26 june 2024 - 17:35:46
Nairobi, Kenya (PANA) - Kenyan President William Ruto withdrew the contentious Finance Bill 2024 on Wednesday and agreed to reduce [...] Full text...

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Businesses resume in Kenyan capital after Tuesday's bloody violence

26 june 2024 - 16:26:04
Nairobi, Kenya (PANA) -  Businesses resumed on Wednesday in tense Nairobi after Tuesday's bloody violence in which protesters raided Parliament [...] 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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2nd Update: At least five killed in Kenya protests against tax hikes, military deployed

25 june 2024 - 18:04:37
Nairobi, Kenya (PANA) - Police on Tuesday shot dead at least five people as protesters stormed Parliament in Nairobi against [...] Full text...

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Update: Kenya Gen Z protesters storm Parliament after tax hike bill passed

25 june 2024 - 16:34:11
Nairobi, Kenya (PANA) - Protesters, mainly the youth, on Tuesday stormed Parliament and set a section of the House on [...] Full text...

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Kenya Gen Z protesters storm Parliament after bill passed

25 june 2024 - 15:39:59
Nairobi, Kenya (PANA) - Youth protestors stormed Parliament on Tuesday after a heavy battle with the Police, shortly after 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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Kenya authorities considering internet shutdowns over youth protest - CSOs

24 june 2024 - 18:24:23
Nairobi, Kenya (PANA) - Kenyan authorities plan to implement an internet shutdown and media disruptions to deal with a youth [...] Full text...

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2024 FIFA U-17 WWC: Africa's trio in tricky groups

24 june 2024 - 06:48:59
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic (PANA) - Africa's representatives in the upcoming FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup in the Dominican Republic [...] Full text...

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'Africa offers attractive investment opportunities for Japanese firms'

23 june 2024 - 06:33:45
Tokyo, Japan (PANA) - Dr. Kevin Kariuki, African Development Bank's (AfDB's) Vice President for Power, Energy, Climate and Green Growth, [...] Full text...

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Top UN official in Libya highlights need for inclusive talks to end stalemate

20 june 2024 - 06:41:11
New York, US (PANA) - Libyans overwhelmingly desire a political consensus so that credible national elections can be held that [...] Full text...

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African Union approves artificial intelligence strategy

17 june 2024 - 21:57:53
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (PANA) - African Information and Communications Ministers have unanimously endorsed landmark Continental Artificial Intelligence (AI) Strategy, the [...] Full text...

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AfDB sends high-level delegation to Japan to champion African investment

16 june 2024 - 06:46:57
Tokyo, Japan (PANA) - An African Development Bank (AfDB)  delegation, led by three vice presidents, will be in Japan from [...] Full text...

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Enhancing climate resilience: A narrative of water security in northern Malawi

13 june 2024 - 11:38:02
Lilongwe, Malawi (PANA) - Nestled in the southeastern region of Africa, Malawi is blessed with diverse landscapes, from the plains [...] Full text...

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Guterres highlights ‘unique level of destruction’ in Gaza ahead of G7 summit

13 june 2024 - 06:18:59
Geneva, Switzerland (PANA) - UN Secretary-General António Guterres reiterated his solidarity with the people of Gaza and the global body’s [...] Full text...

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AfDB and Intel to train millions in AI

08 june 2024 - 06:05:03
Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire (PANA) - The African Development Bank (AfDB) and technology giant, Intel, have formalised their cooperation to transform [...] Full text...

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Stephanie Khoury holds wide-ranging consultations in eastern Libya to revive the political process

06 june 2024 - 15:32:02
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The Deputy Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for Political Affairs and Acting Head of the [...] 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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2024 FIFA U-20 WWC: African quartet handed tricky groups

06 june 2024 - 10:58:38
Cairo, Egypt (PANA) - The draw for the 2024 FIFA Under-20 Women's World Cup in Colombia has set the stage [...] Full text...

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Financiers for Ghana’s new Ship Repair Dock Project

05 june 2024 - 10:43:54
Accra, Ghana (PANA) - A consortium, including the African Development Bank (AfDB), has signed an agreement to extend $94 million [...] Full text...

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Official launch of "Tripoli Arab Youth Capital" celebrations for 2024

01 june 2024 - 14:40:12
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - Libyan Presidential Council Chair Abdallah al-Lafi declared Tripoli the Arab Youth Capital for 2024 in presence [...] Full text...

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Awards for outstanding contributions to public health presented during 77th World Health Assembly

01 june 2024 - 11:25:47
Geneva, Switzerland (PANA) - During a special ceremony at the 77th World Health Assembly in Geneva on Friday, awards were [...] Full text...

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Festivities for Tripoli Arab Youth Capital 2024 starting this Friday

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

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Stronger control efforts help to lower tobacco use in African region

31 may 2024 - 13:01:51
Brazzaville, Congo (PANA) – Tobacco use among adolescents in the African region declined by nearly 18% between 2020 and 2022, [...] Full text...

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Gambia’s revenue head honored by WHO

29 may 2024 - 11:23:28
Banjul, Gambia (PANA) - Mr. Yankuba Darboe, Commissioner General, Gambia Revenue Authority (GRA), has been honoured with the prestigious World [...] Full text...

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AfDB Group Annual Meetings hits Day 3 in Kenya

29 may 2024 - 08:52:22
Nairobi, Kenya (PANA) - Experts attending an African Development Bank High-level dialogue in Kenya have urged African nations to intensify [...] Full text...

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Gender equality, youth aspirations keys to sustainable peace, Security Council hears

29 may 2024 - 05:40:56
New York, US (PANA) - Gender equality and the aspirations of young people are crucial for ensuring sustainable peace and [...] Full text...

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Over 8,000 people, including sports and health champions, join 5th WHO Walk the Talk

28 may 2024 - 07:29:19
Geneva, Switzerland (PANA) - The fifth edition of Walk the Talk: The Health Challenge for All, organised by the World [...] Full text...

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Humanitarian charity says six months since deadly storm in Libya, affected families have been supported to recover

26 may 2024 - 11:55:16
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - Humanitarian charity, the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC), supported by Germany’s KfW Development Bank, has completed a [...] Full text...

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2024 CAF African Schools Football Championship: Tanzania, South Africa crowned Champions

25 may 2024 - 05:15:50
Zanzibar, Tanzania (PANA) - The CAF African Schools Football Championship Continental finals came to a fitting end on Friday at [...] Full text...

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AU election observers arrive in South Africa ahead of polls

24 may 2024 - 15:16:07
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (PANA) - The African Union Election Observation Mission has arrived in South Africa ahead of the 29 [...] Full text...

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2024 CAF African Schools Football Championship: Libya's Zakaria Ibrahim Al-Ghaithy shines brightest as youngest referee

24 may 2024 - 06:09:14
Zanzibar, Tanzania (PANA) - Among the promising talents at the ongoing CAF African Schools Football Championship Continental Finals in Zanzibar, [...] Full text...

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2024 CAF African Schools Football Championship: Finalists decided after intense semis

24 may 2024 - 05:45:51
Zanzibar, Tanzania (PANA) - The finalists set to contest for Africa’s crown in the CAF African Schools Football Championship were [...] Full text...

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2026 FIFA WC qualifiers: Guinea invite France-based trio for clashes with Algeria, Mozambique

23 may 2024 - 06:09:47
Conakry, Guinea (PANA) - Guinea coach Kaba Diawara has effected changes for next month's crucial 2026 World Cup qualifiers against [...] Full text...

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‘Be part of the plan’ to end nature loss on Biodiversity Day - UN

23 may 2024 - 05:27:58
New York, US (PANA) - The diversity of animals, plants and microorganisms on the planet is at risk due to [...] Full text...

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Gambia appoint McKinstry as Scorpions coach

22 may 2024 - 16:29:04
Banjul, Gambia (PANA) The Ministry of Youth & Sports, through the National Sports Council, has annoned the appointment of Johnathan [...] Full text...

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Long, dangerous journeys on the rise

21 may 2024 - 18:55:31
New York, US (PANA) - Migration is on track to become one of the defining features of the 21stst century [...] Full text...

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Libyan PM meets Youth minister meeting on preparations for Tripoli as Arab Youth Capital 2024

21 may 2024 - 17:22:57
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The Libyan Prime Minister, Abdulhamid Al Dbaiba, on Tuesday followed up on a number of issues [...] Full text...

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'UNSMIL committed restoring stability in Libya'

21 may 2024 - 17:08:27
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The Deputy Special Representative for Political Affairs and Acting Head of the United Nations Support Mission [...] Full text...

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2024 CAF African Schools Football Championship: Excitement builds as draw for is conducted

20 may 2024 - 07:31:08
Zanzibar, Tanzania (PANA) - The official draw for the CAF African Schools Football Championship Continental finals 2024 was officially conducted [...] Full text...

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Draw for CAF African Schools Football Championship finals on Sunday

19 may 2024 - 07:16:45
Zanzibar, Tanzania (PANA) - The draw for the CAF African Schools Football Championship finals will be conducted on Sunday, 19 [...] Full text...

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Ghanaian legend Asamoah Gyan lauds CAF for efforts to develop youth football

19 may 2024 - 07:13:14
Zanzibar, Tanzania (PANA) - In just a few days’ time, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) will kick off the [...] 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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Jean Sseninde lauds CAF’s investment in developing youth in Africa

18 may 2024 - 07:37:34
Durban, South Africa (PANA) - Former Queens Park Rangers Women’s FC and Charlton Athletic Women’s FC defender, Jean Sseninde, one [...] Full text...

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Uganda's Museveni makes first state visit to Kenya after trade feud

15 may 2024 - 19:31:46
Nairobi, Kenya (PANA) - Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni arrived here Wednesday for an official state visit to Kenya, the first [...] Full text...

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US official makes another effort to end the Sudanese war

14 may 2024 - 06:43:36
Washington, DC, US (PANA) - As the bloody war in Sudan rages on, the Special Envoy for Sudan Tom Perriello [...] Full text...

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‘Keep working with us to build a better world,’ Guterres says, as major UN civil society forum closes in Kenya

11 may 2024 - 06:48:19
Nairobi, Kenya (PANA) - The first-ever UN civil society conference held in Africa wrapped up in Nairobi on Friday hearing [...] 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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Aspiring coaches benefit from African Schools Football Championship

08 may 2024 - 07:06:08
Cairo, Egypt (PANA) - A number of young and aspiring football coaches have greatly benefited from CAF’s innovative youth football [...] Full text...

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Libyan, Italian officials meet in Tripoli to promote bilateral cooperation

07 may 2024 - 17:37:50
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The Libyan Prime Minister of the Government of National Unity, Abdulhamid al Dbaiba, held talks on [...] Full text...

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UN Secretary-General urged to swiftly appoint successor to Abdoulaye Bathily in Libya

07 may 2024 - 17:19:41
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The United Nations Security Council has called on the Secretary-General to appoint a successor as soon [...] Full text...

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UN Security Council calls for new head of Libya support mission 'as soon as possible'

07 may 2024 - 12:59:39
New York, US (PANA) - The UN Security Council on Monday urged Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to, as soon as possible, [...] Full text...

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2024 CAF African Football Championship prepares to take off

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

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FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup: Exciting third round of African qualifiers kick off on Friday

07 may 2024 - 06:23:20
Cairo, Egypt (PANA) - The race towards a place in the 2024 FIFA Under-17 Women's World Cup in Dominican Republic, [...] Full text...

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CAF unveils next generation of match officials at African Schools Football Championship

01 may 2024 - 07:32:04
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania (PANA) - A new generation of young African match officials is set to be unearthed, thanks [...] Full text...

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Egypt U-17 Boys crowned UNAF Champions in Algeria

01 may 2024 - 07:18:01
Algiers, Algeria (PANA) - The Egyptian Under-17 Boys National Team are the new champions of the Union of North African [...] Full text...

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New WB report calls for strong resilience of Ghana’s health system in response to climate change

01 may 2024 - 07:09:58
Accra, Ghana (PANA) - A new World Bank report calls for urgent action to strengthen the resilience of Ghana’s health [...] 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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Forum on Sustainable Development recommends taking advantage of demographics for sustainable investments

29 april 2024 - 19:20:57
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (PANA) - Participants at the 10th African Regional Forum on Sustainable Development (ARFSD) have recommended taking advantage [...] Full text...

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

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

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2024 CAF African Schools Championship: Zanzibar to host finals

25 april 2024 - 17:04:42
Cairo, Egypt (PANA) - Zanzibar has been selected as the host nation for the CAF African Schools Football Championship finals [...] Full text...

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Fourth session of the CEN-SAD Council of Ministers for Youth and Sport ends

24 april 2024 - 18:18:55
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The Fourth meeting of the Council of Ministers for Youth and Sport of the countries of [...] Full text...

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CEN-SAD Secretary-General calls on Libyan PM

23 april 2024 - 18:41:57
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The Libyan Prime Minister, Abdulhamid Al Dbaiba, on Tuesday held talks in Tripoli with the Executive [...] Full text...

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Libyan PM urges young people in CEN-SAD countries to promote the organisation

23 april 2024 - 15:14:22
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The Libyan Prime Minister, Abdulhamid Al Dbaiba, on Tuesday underlined the importance of the Community of [...] Full text...

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EC sanctions four persons, two entities over human rights abuses against Palestinians

19 april 2024 - 15:03:49
Brussels, Belgium (PANA) - The European Council ( EC) on Friday listed four persons and two entities under the EU [...] Full text...

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General Secretary of CEN-CAD attends 4th session of Ministers for Youth and Sport

19 april 2024 - 12:54:30
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The Secretary-General of the Community of Sahel-Saharan States (CEN-SAD), Ado El Hadj Abou, arrived in Tripoli [...] Full text...

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Libya's Minister for Youth talks to senior UN officials about efforts to establish peace in Libya

18 april 2024 - 15:02:09
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The Libyan Minister for Youth in the Government of National Unity, Fathallah Al-Zeni, Thursday held talks [...] 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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UN Youth Forum focuses on sustainable future for all

17 april 2024 - 05:43:31
New York, US (PANA) - Young leaders from around the world are sharing their visions and actions to advance sustainable [...] Full text...

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Tourism ‘intrinsically susceptible’ to climate shocks, political unrest, pandemic threat

17 april 2024 - 05:42:47
New York, US (PANA) - The President of the UN General Assembly on Tuesday highlighted the urgent need to boost [...] 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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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 leaders urge ‘wholesale reform’ of global financial architecture

16 april 2024 - 06:13:40
New York, US (PANA) - The Secretary-General and President of the General Assembly on Monday led the clarion call for [...] Full text...

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UNSMIL calls for inclusion of women in Libya's decision-making process

14 april 2024 - 13:15:36
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - A roundtable organized by the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) has called for women [...] Full text...

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Sudan war: Rape, murder and hunger: The legacy of Sudan’s year of war (Feature by UN News)

14 april 2024 - 07:07:30
Port Sudan, Sudan (PANA) - Sudan was plunged into an ongoing, devastating war one year ago on 15 April 2023, [...] Full text...

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World Bank Group announces new approach to measuring impact

10 april 2024 - 08:16:04
Washington, D.C., USA (PANA) - The World Bank Group (WBG) is developing a new corporate scorecard that will track results [...] Full text...

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Senegal's new prime minister outlines his government's priorities

06 april 2024 - 16:44:43
Dakar, Senegal (PANA) - Senegal's Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko Saturday outlined the government's major priorities to include the youth, high [...] Full text...

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Libya's Prime Minister takes part in campaign to distribute Ramadan hampers

05 april 2024 - 18:28:36
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The Libyan Prime Minister of the Government of National Unity, Abdulhamid Al-Dbaiba, during the Holy month [...] Full text...

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UPDATE: President Fall pledges to make Senegal country of hope, independent justice

02 april 2024 - 15:19:03
Dakar, Senegal (PANA) – Senegal's new president, Bassirou Diomaye Diakhar Faye, on Tuesday pledged to make his West African country [...] Full text...

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AfDB plans massive work on DRC's giant Inga 3 dam

29 march 2024 - 13:20:12
Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire (PANA) - African Development Bank (AfDB) Group President, Dr Akinwumi Adesina, has called for a major political [...] Full text...

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European Council adopts rules to protect journalists, media providers

26 march 2024 - 12:34:27
Brussels, Belgium (PANA) - The European Council has adopted a new law that will safeguard media freedom, media pluralism and [...] Full text...

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Key biodiversity conference begins in South Africa

25 march 2024 - 10:41:46
Cape Town, South Africa (PANA) – The inaugural Biodiversity Economy and Investment Indaba began in Boksburg on Monday. The conference under [...] Full text...

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Demand for peacebuilding outstrips supply - Guterres

21 march 2024 - 05:42:37
New York, US (PANA) - Amidst an intensification and multiplication of crises, the demand for support to UN peacebuilding continues [...] Full text...

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Gambian president calls for more investment in rice production

20 march 2024 - 10:46:18
Banjul, Gambia (PANA) - Gambian President Adama Barrow has called on the Ministry of Agriculture to support investment by farmers [...] 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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UN chief urges disarmament now as nuclear risk reaches ‘highest point in decades’

19 march 2024 - 04:56:24
New York, US (PANA) - Almost 80 years after the incineration of the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, nuclear [...] Full text...

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FIFA picks Qatar, Morocco to host 5 youth World Cups as Middle East, North Africa influence grows

18 march 2024 - 10:26:55
Geneva, Switzerland (PANA) - FIFA has awarded 10 editions of its Under-17 World Cups, to be hosted by Qatar and [...] 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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2024 All-Africa Games: It's Ghana vs Senegal in men's football semi-finals

18 march 2024 - 09:45:32
Accra, Ghana (PANA) - Hosts Ghana are set to clash with Senegal in what promises to be a captivating semi-final [...] Full text...

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Abdoulaye Bathily stresses importance of victims' role in Libyan national reconciliation

17 march 2024 - 12:28:30
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The UN Secretary-General's Special Representative in Libya, Abdoulaye Bathily, stressed that "national reconciliation is an integral [...] Full text...

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Economic growth and poverty reduction: Is Africa any different? World Bank Blog By Haoyu Wu, Aziz Atamanov, Tom Bundervoet and Pierella Paci

14 march 2024 - 07:36:26
Washington, United States (PANA) -  The last 10 years have been rough for many countries in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Following [...] Full text...

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AfDB empowering vulnerable women in Togo (A feature by AfDB)

13 march 2024 - 08:36:39
Lome, Togo (PANA) - Some 45 kilometres from Lomé, Togo, in the village of Aného, a transformative initiative is reshaping [...] Full text...

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WB provides $92.71 million to enhance economic, educational outcomes in Gambia

13 march 2024 - 08:28:08
Banjul, Gambia (PANA) – The World Bank's Board of Executive Directors has approved a $92.71 million financing for The Gambia [...] Full text...

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Sudan war: US undertakes another diplomatic push to end Sudan's 'senseless conflict'

10 march 2024 - 07:32:14
Washington, DC, US (PANA) - US Special Envoy for Sudan, Tom Perriello, will from Monday visit several African and Middle [...] Full text...

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Top UN official calls for greater political investment in South Sudan as polls loom

06 march 2024 - 07:15:30
New York, US (PANA) - With only nine months remaining before the polls in December, South Sudan is not ready [...] Full text...

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German minister, World Bank Vice President for Western and Central Africa to visit Burkina Faso, Benin

04 march 2024 - 11:31:59
Washington, DC, USA (PANA) - German Federal Minister for Economic Cooperation and Development, Svenja Schulze and World Bank Vice President [...] Full text...

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Boeing moves to enhance sky engineering training in African schools

01 march 2024 - 17:34:47
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (PANA) - Global aircraft maker, Boeing Africa, has moved to enhance engineering training within Africa, with more [...] Full text...

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