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21 november 2024 - 05:11:02New York, US (PANA) - The United States on Wednesday vetoed a UN Security Council draft resolution that demanded an [...] Full text...
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New York, US (PANA) - The United States on Wednesday vetoed a UN Security Council draft resolution that demanded an [...] Full text...
Ahead of G20 Summit in Brazil, UN chief urges bloc to take the lead on peace, climate and other challenges
18 november 2024 - 05:33:12Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (PANA) - The G20 group of developed economies must be at the forefront of global efforts to [...] Full text...
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South Sudan: Postponing long-awaited elections ‘a regrettable development’
08 november 2024 - 06:16:42New 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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UN chief tells President Putin Russian invasion violates UN Charter
26 october 2024 - 07:19:20Kazan, Russia (PANA) - UN Secretary-General António Guterres reiterated in a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday that [...] Full text...
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UN mission in Libya welcomes appointment of Central Bank board of directors
23 october 2024 - 06:34:49Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) has welcomed the appointment of the Central Bank [...] Full text...
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UN chief advocates for permanent Security Council seats for Africa
22 october 2024 - 05:09:27Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (PANA) - UN Secretary-General António Guterres has reiterated his call for global institutional reform, highlighting the need [...] Full text...
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Kenyan Parliament votes to oust Deputy President
18 october 2024 - 00:32:38Nairobi, Kenya (PANA) - The Kenyan Parliament has voted to oust Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, cutting short his five-year term [...] Full text...
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Regaining modern values can reverse the slowdown in innovation and its rewards: IMF Blog By Edmund Phelps
16 october 2024 - 07:32:49Washington DC, United States (PANA) - Why do some nations experience mass economic flourishing while others do not? Why did [...] Full text...
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Five trailblazing women win top UNHCR award for life-changing work
10 october 2024 - 06:15:44Geneva, Switzerland (PANA) - Five trailblazing women – a nun, an activist, a social entrepreneur, a volunteer aid worker, and [...] Full text...
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EC sets new sanctions framework against perpetrators of Russia’s actions on EU and member states
08 october 2024 - 10:10:34Brussels, Belgium (PANA) – The European Council on Tuesday established a new framework for restrictive measures in response to Russia’s [...] Full text...
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Chagos Islands: UK’s last African colony returned to Mauritius
04 october 2024 - 05:25:58London, UK (PANA) - The United Kingdom announced on Thursday that agreement has been reached to hand over the Chagos [...] Full text...
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US to support Guinea’s efforts to hold constitutional referendum
02 october 2024 - 05:28:31Washington, DC, US (PANA) - The US says it will in the coming year, support Guinea’s efforts to hold a [...] Full text...
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US congratulates Nigeria on 64th independence anniversary
01 october 2024 - 06:37:21Washington, DC, US (PANA) - The US has congratulated the people of Nigeria on the 64th independence anniversary which falls [...] Full text...
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US congratulates Botswana on 58th independence anniversary
30 september 2024 - 06:01:04Washington, DC, US (PANA) - The United States has congratulated Botswana on its 58th independence anniversary which falls on Monday.US [...] Full text...
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High-level meeting reaffirms 'strong support' of international community for Libya's sovereignty
27 september 2024 - 09:30:00New York, US (PANA) - The Governments of the United States of America and Italy, who co-chaired a meeting on [...] Full text...
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IMF approves 40-month US$210 million ECF for Liberia
26 september 2024 - 10:06:01Monrovia, Liberia (PANA) - The Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved US$210 million as an Extended Credit [...] Full text...
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US congratulates Mali on 64th independence anniversary
22 september 2024 - 13:52:17Washington, DC, US (PANA) - The US on Sunday congratulated the people of Mali on the 64th anniversary of their [...] Full text...
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‘Create a future fit for our grandchildren’, Guterres urges, ahead of game changer Summit
19 september 2024 - 06:09:41New York, US (PANA) - Countries must use a once-in-a-generation UN summit to address current and emerging global challenges and [...] Full text...
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IMF praises Uganda’s economic recovery efforts with low inflation
10 september 2024 - 08:18:23Kampala, Uganda (PANA) - Uganda has navigated the post pandemic recovery well due to sound macroeconomic policies and its economic [...] Full text...
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Sudanese Government rejects UN fact-finding mission's recommendations
08 september 2024 - 18:32:59Port Sudan, Sudan (PANA) - Sudan on Sunday rejected a report by a UN Fact-Finding Commission, saying it was politically [...] Full text...
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UN Mission in Libya convenes emergency meeting to resolve Central Bank crisis
27 august 2024 - 12:32:51Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) says it is convening an emergency meeting for [...] Full text...
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No date yet for long-awaited South Sudan elections, UN Security Council told
15 august 2024 - 06:08:44New York, US (PANA) - The UN continues to support an enabling environment for general elections in South Sudan, but [...] Full text...
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Senior UN officials welcome verdict in Guinea 2009 stadium massacre trial
01 august 2024 - 17:09:17Geneva, Switzerland (PANA) - The fight against impunity must continue in Guinea, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights said [...] Full text...
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On African Women's Day, a reflection on women empowerment and remaining challenges in Angola: World Bank Blog By Natália Timóteo Yange
31 july 2024 - 08:18:59Luanda, Angola (PANA) - On the day we celebrate African Women, Natália Yange guides us in an in-depth reflection on [...] Full text...
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New report highlights best practices to support African businesses
16 july 2024 - 07:50:01Accra, Ghana (PANA) - The annual Country Policy and Institutional Assessment (CPIA) for Africa confirms that countries in Sub-Saharan Africa [...] Full text...
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South Sudan faces a growing humanitarian crisis, warns WHO
15 july 2024 - 18:58:54Geneva, Switzerland (PANA) - Twelve years on from independence the people of South Sudan continue to face huge challenges, exacerbated [...] Full text...
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Drought emergency in Zambia sets child marriage, HIV and hunger on the rise
12 july 2024 - 12:01:15Lusaka, Zambia (PANA) - In Zambia’s drought-hit Southern, Western, Central and Lusaka Provinces, acute malnutrition is high among pregnant and [...] Full text...
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South Sudanese political rivals urged to reach consensus on electoral roadmap
12 july 2024 - 05:38:32Juba, South Sudan (PANA) - The UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), the African Union Mission in South Sudan, and [...] Full text...
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US urges South Sudanese leaders to establish democratic, just, peaceful society
09 july 2024 - 06:02:46Washington, DC, US (PANA) - The US on Tuesday congratulated South Sudan on its 13th independence anniversary and urged the [...] Full text...
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Senegalese general honoured by Burundi's Head of State
01 july 2024 - 14:03:38Bujumbura, Burundi (PANA) - On the occasion of the festivities to mark the 62nd anniversary of national independence, Burundi's Head [...] Full text...
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Tanzanian NGO honoured for promoting women empowerment through business digitization digital
27 june 2024 - 15:00:22Brussels, 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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UN rights expert calls for safeguarding of independence of judges, lawyers
26 june 2024 - 06:08:19Geneva, Switzerland (PANA) - The independent UN expert safeguarding the independence of judges and lawyers on Tuesday warned that the [...] Full text...
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ICC issues warrant for arrest of Malian terrorist Iyad Ag Rhali
24 june 2024 - 11:34:42Bamako, Mali (PANA) - The International Criminal Court (ICC) has unsealed the warrant for the arrest of Iyad Ag Ghaly, [...] Full text...
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ICC member states reject 'intimidation efforts'
18 june 2024 - 06:22:49New York, US (PANA) - Ninety-three member countries of the International Criminal Court (ICC) have declared their “unwavering support” for the [...] Full text...
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Pressure against French colonial rule ahead of UN climate talks
14 june 2024 - 18:49:06Nairobi, Kenya (PANA) – Azerbaijan, the host nation for the next round of the UN global climate change talks, has [...] Full text...
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Stephanie Khoury holds wide-ranging consultations in eastern Libya to revive the political process
06 june 2024 - 15:32:02Tripoli, 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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As IMF turns 80, mounting global challenges mean world must work together: IMF Blog By By Gita Bhat
04 june 2024 - 13:41:42Washington DC, USA (PANA) – As IMF turns 80, mounting global challenges mean world must work together. Our biggest challenges—from [...] Full text...
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IMF must listen to the needs of its global membership and adapt to emerging challenges: IMF Regional Perspectives By William Ruto, President of Kenya
03 june 2024 - 17:24:44Nairobi, Kenya (PANA) - For over eight decades, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has stood as a pillar of global [...] Full text...
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Awards for outstanding contributions to public health presented during 77th World Health Assembly
01 june 2024 - 11:25:47Geneva, Switzerland (PANA) - During a special ceremony at the 77th World Health Assembly in Geneva on Friday, awards were [...] Full text...
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Chairman of Libyan Council calls for unified African position in favour of reform of global financial system
29 may 2024 - 18:58:20Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The chairman of the Libyan Presidential Council, Mohamed Al-Manfi, has stressed the importance of African Union [...] Full text...
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Tripoli hosts meeting on rules of procedure of Arab Institute for Peace and Peace Journalism
29 may 2024 - 18:40:44Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - At its 54th regular session held in the Bahraini capital, Manama, the Council of Arab Ministers [...] Full text...
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Fostering UN-World Bank partnership to tackle fragility in Burundi and The Gambia: World Bank Blog
21 may 2024 - 07:14:00Bujumbura, Burundi (PANA) - In today’s complex global landscape, addressing fragility, conflict, and violence (FCV) requires multifaceted approaches and strong [...] Full text...
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Rights watchdog flags deepening civil society crackdown in Tunisia
20 may 2024 - 07:19:56Tunis, Tunisia (PANA) – Tunisian authorities have arrested at least nine people amid escalating government actions in recent weeks to [...] Full text...
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Gaza war: Aid delivery via floating dock welcomed, but land routes ‘more important’
18 may 2024 - 07:21:40Geneva, Switzerland (PANA) - Trucks carrying desperately needed aid into Gaza have started moving ashore on the temporary floating dock [...] Full text...
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Arab leaders reaffirm their support for Libya's sovereignty and independence
17 may 2024 - 12:03:36Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The 33rd Summit of the League of Arab States concluded its work, reaffirming its full support [...] Full text...
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Mauritius economy rebounds on back of tourism, housing construction
17 may 2024 - 08:24:36Port Louis, Mauritius (PANA) - The Mauritius economy has rebounded strongly from the pandemic on the back of buoyant tourism, [...] Full text...
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Libya ranks 143rd in world press freedom index
04 may 2024 - 16:08:25Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - Libya is ranked 143rd out of 180 countries in the 2024 press freedom index, according to [...] Full text...
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UNESCO underlines need for access to free, reliable scientific information
02 may 2024 - 15:09:06Dar 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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Libya attends Fifth Conference of Parliamentarians for Al-Quds
27 april 2024 - 12:17:15Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The First Deputy Speaker of the Libyan House of Representatives, Fawzi al-Nouwairi, is participating in the [...] Full text...
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Burkina Faso's Army massacre more than 220 villagers
25 april 2024 - 10:39:10Nairobi, Kenya (PANA) – The Burkina Faso military summarily executed at least 223 civilians, including at least 56 children, in two villages [...] Full text...
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Global economy remains resilient despite uneven growth, challenges ahead: New IMF Blog By Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas
16 april 2024 - 19:43:48Washington DC, USA (PANA) - Despite gloomy predictions, the global economy remains remarkably resilient, with steady growth and inflation slowing [...] Full text...
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Senegal celebrates 64th anniversary of independence
04 april 2024 - 13:39:36Dakar, Senegal (PANA) - The President of Senegal, Bassirou Diomaye Diakhar Faye, Thursday presided over the flag-raising ceremony to mark [...] Full text...
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New Senegalese president Faye pledges to uphold good governance
04 april 2024 - 06:22:22Dakar, Senegal (PANA) – The President of Senegal, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, on Wednesday pledged to uphold good governance based on [...] Full text...
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Senegal's President Faye receives Moroccan delegation
03 april 2024 - 14:47:14Rabat, Morocco (PANA) - The president of Senegal, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, Wednesday received a Moroccan delegation in Diamniadio, a new [...] Full text...
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UPDATE: President Fall pledges to make Senegal country of hope, independent justice
02 april 2024 - 15:19:03Dakar, 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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BREAKING NEWS: Bassirou Faye sworn in as Senegal's president
02 april 2024 - 12:25:13Dakar, Senegal (PANA) – Bassirou Diomaye Faye was on Tuesday sworn in as the fifth president of Senegal and the [...] Full text...
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European Council adopts rules to protect journalists, media providers
26 march 2024 - 12:34:27Brussels, Belgium (PANA) - The European Council has adopted a new law that will safeguard media freedom, media pluralism and [...] Full text...
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Strengthen central bank independence to protect the world economy: IMF Blog By Kristalina Georgieva
21 march 2024 - 11:38:41Washington, DC, United States (PANA) - Central bankers today face many challenges to their independence. Calls are growing for interest-rate [...] Full text...
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IMF deputy MD says Angola has a promising future
21 march 2024 - 10:18:08Luanda, Angola (PANA) - Implementation of economic reforms in the areas of fiscal management, revenue mobilisation, financial stability, and central [...] Full text...
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More work is needed to make big banks resolvable: IMF Blog By Tobias Adrian and Marc Dobler
18 march 2024 - 19:24:45Washington DC, USA (PANA) - Almost a year ago, Credit Suisse, a globally systemic bank with $540 billion in assets [...] Full text...
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US announces visa restrictions on several South Sudanese for impeding peace
14 march 2024 - 05:20:46Washington, DC, US (PANA) - The US on Wednesday announced the imposition of visa restrictions on multiple individuals in South [...] Full text...
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AfDB empowering vulnerable women in Togo (A feature by AfDB)
13 march 2024 - 08:36:39Lome, Togo (PANA) - Some 45 kilometres from Lomé, Togo, in the village of Aného, a transformative initiative is reshaping [...] Full text...
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The Malian government dissolves Imam Mahmoud Dicko's movement
08 march 2024 - 19:16:11Bamako, Mali (PANA) - Mali's transitional government has decided to put an end to the activities of the Coordination des [...] Full text...
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EU Council, Parliament strike deal to improve efficiency of air space management
06 march 2024 - 11:47:49Brussels, 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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G7 leaders declare war on Russian economy among measures for supporting Ukraine
25 february 2024 - 09:52:12Brussels, Belgium (PANA) - As Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine continues, leaders of the Group of Seven (G7) have [...] Full text...
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EU leaders declare solidarity, commitment and resolve to support Ukraine against Russia
23 february 2024 - 17:01:27Brussels, 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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Backlash over impeachment of prominent judges in South Africa
23 february 2024 - 12:05:29Cape Town, South Africa (PANA) – The opposition Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) has slammed the impeachment of two prominent senior [...] Full text...
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US congratulates Gambia on 59th independence anniversary
18 february 2024 - 05:59:48Washington, DC, US (PANA) - The US on Sunday congratulated The Gambia on its 59th independence anniversary and reaffirmed its [...] Full text...
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Zero waste, more hope in South Sudan (A UN feature)
18 february 2024 - 05:55:38Juba, South Sudan (PANA) - Zero energy light bulbs and sturdy bricks for schools and homes. Some innovative communities in [...] Full text...
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Kenyan church raps President Ruto over judicial independence
17 february 2024 - 22:59:19Nairobi, Kenya (PANA) - Kenyan President William Ruto's government must respect constitutional barriers, notably guaranteeing the independence of the judiciary [...] Full text...
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Activities marking the 13th anniversary of Libya's 17 February revolution begin
17 february 2024 - 17:18:29Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - Festivities to commemorate the 13th anniversary of the 17 February 2011 Revolution that toppled the former [...] Full text...
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13 years after 17 February 2011 revolution, Libyans have mixed feelings about Saturday's commemoration of the anniversary
15 february 2024 - 18:56:06Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - Over the past few days, the city of Tripoli has been abuzz with excitement as it [...] Full text...
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Gambian president calls for political dialogue
13 february 2024 - 11:09:24Banjul, Gambia (PANA) - Gambia's President Adama Barrow has called on political parties in the West African country to use [...] Full text...
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Silent debt crisis engulfing developing economies with weak credit ratings: World Bank Blog (By Philip Kenworthy, M. Ayhan Kose and Nikita Perevalov)
09 february 2024 - 17:27:54Washington, United States (PANA) - Some developing economies are finally seeing light at the end of the tunnel. Global inflation is [...] Full text...
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UN force steps up patrols after weekend of bloodshed in Abyei
05 february 2024 - 18:17:23Juba, South Sudan (PANA) - The UN Interim Security Force in Abyei (UNISFA) has heightened ground and aerial patrols to [...] 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 - 07:04:24Washington, 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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Peacekeepers and civilians killed during clashes in disputed Abyei region
29 january 2024 - 20:23:55Juba, South Sudan (PANA) - Continuing intercommunal clashes in the disputed Abyei region between Sudan and South Sudan have left [...] Full text...
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Malian government terminates Algiers Agreement due to serious events
26 january 2024 - 15:43:31Bamako, Mali (PANA) - The Malian government on Thursday announced the end, with immediate effect, of the Agreement for Peace [...] Full text...
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Sudan conflict: Senior army officer slams UAE for assisting paramilitary RSF in bloody war
22 january 2024 - 12:34:02Omdurman, Sudan (PANA) - A senior Sudanese government official has slammed the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for assisting the paramilitary [...] Full text...
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Sudan conflict: South Sudan President Kiir calls for 'immediate and unconditional' ceasefire
21 january 2024 - 15:46:44Kampala, Uganda (PANA) – President Salva Kiir of South Sudan on Saturday called for an "immediate and unconditional ceasefire" in the bloody war [...] Full text...
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Sudan conflict: Govt calls on UN Security Council to take punitive action against RSF and supporters
21 january 2024 - 10:36:46Port Sudan, Sudan (PANA) - The Sudanese government has urged the UN Security Council to designate the paramilitary Rapid Support [...] Full text...
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AU urges foreigners to keep off Ethiopia/Somalia row
18 january 2024 - 12:24:44Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (PANA) – The African Union (AU) has expressed deep concern over the ongoing tension between Ethiopia and [...] Full text...
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Burundi swears in seven-member new Electoral Commission
17 january 2024 - 15:47:18Bujumbura, Burundi (PANA) - A seven-member Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI) for Burundi has been sworn into office. They comprise Prospère [...] Full text...
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Sudan conflict: Government condemns RSF leader's 'propaganda' phone call with UN chief
14 january 2024 - 14:17:37Khartoum, Sudan (PANA) – Sudanese Foreign Minister Ali Al-Sadiq has voiced his government’s disapproval of a recent phone call between [...] Full text...
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Sudan conflict: Sudanese FM condemns RSF leader's 'public relations stunt' African visits
08 january 2024 - 05:58:19Port Sudan, Sudan (PANA) - The Sudanese Foreign Ministry has condemned the recent African tour of the leader of the [...] Full text...
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Sudan conflict: Sudan recalls Ambassador to Kenya over reception for RSF leader
05 january 2024 - 07:53:45Port Sudan (PANA) - Sudan has recalled its ambassador to Kenya, Kamal Jubbara, in protest against the official reception given by [...] Full text...
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Sudan conflict: Sudanese militia leader meets President Ramaphosa
05 january 2024 - 07:38:34Cape Town, South Africa (PANA) – The leader of the Sudanese paramilitary group, Rapid Support Forces (RSF), on Thursday met [...] Full text...
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Sudan conflict: Senior Sudan official dismisses agreement between RSF, Coordination of Civilian Democratic Forces
04 january 2024 - 06:42:24Port Sudan, Sudan (PANA) - Deputy Chairman of the Sovereign Council, Malik Agar, has dismissed the Addis Ababa Declaration signed [...] Full text...
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IGAD urges regional involvement to end tension over Ethiopia-Somaliland maritime agreement
03 january 2024 - 19:09:30Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (PANA) – The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) has urged countries in the region to get involved [...] Full text...
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Sudan crisis: RSF signs agreement to end bloody war
03 january 2024 - 07:35:16Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (PANA) – Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) on Tuesday signed an agreement with the Coordination of [...] Full text...
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Burkina Faso government calls on ECOWAS to respect choices of the people
02 january 2024 - 17:22:53Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso (PANA) - The transitional government of Burkina Faso Tuesday called on the Economic Community of West African [...] Full text...
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Sudan conflict: US calls for end to 'needless', 'brutal' war
02 january 2024 - 06:24:08Washington, DC, US (PANA) - The US on Monday called for an end to the "needless" and "brutal" war between [...] Full text...
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UN News looks ahead to 2024: July to December
01 january 2024 - 08:24:06New 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 PM insists on existence of Constitution to establish process leading to elections
25 december 2023 - 13:48:01Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The Libyan prime minister of the Government of National Unity, Abdulhamid al Dbaiba, has said the [...] Full text...
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Libyan Prime Minister inaugurates administrative complex in Bani Walid
24 december 2023 - 17:27:44Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The Libyan Prime Minister of the Government of National Unity, Abdulhamid al Dbaiba, Sunday inaugurated an [...] Full text...
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UN mission in Libya urges the people to work towards elections as soon as possible
24 december 2023 - 14:27:48Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - As Libya celebrates its 72nd independence anniversary on Sunday, the UN mission in the North African [...] Full text...
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Libya commemorates 72nd anniversary of independence
24 december 2023 - 14:19:29Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - Libyans are this Sunday celebrating the 72nd anniversary of their independence, an event that culminated in [...] Full text...
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Sudan conflict: UN Security Council alarmed at spreading violence, deteriorating humanitarian situation
24 december 2023 - 06:55:33New York, US (PANA) - The UN Security Council has expressed alarm at the spreading violence and deteriorating humanitarian situation [...] Full text...
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Libyan Media Forum closes with prize-giving ceremony
22 december 2023 - 16:45:58Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The Libyan Media Forum, which was held as part of the second edition of the "Tripoli [...] Full text...
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Tripoli Media Days: Libya's Minister of State for Communication welcomes forum for media professionals
20 december 2023 - 14:07:57Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - Libya's Minister of State for Communication and Political Affairs in the Government of National Unity, Walid [...] Full text...
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2nd 'Tripoli Media Days' begin on Wednesday
18 december 2023 - 12:58:44Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The Libyan capital, Tripoli, will host the second "Tripoli Media Days" from 20 to 24 December, [...] Full text...
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US congratulates Burkina Faso on 63rd independence anniversary
11 december 2023 - 07:28:21Washington, DC, US (PANA) - The US on Monday congratulated the people of Burkina Faso on the 63rd anniversary of its [...] Full text...
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GCC welcomes compromise reached by joint Libyan commission at meetings in Morocco
06 december 2023 - 14:38:22Doha, Qatar (PANA) - The summit of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), held in Doha on Tuesday welcomed the compromise [...] Full text...
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Burkina Faso suspends distribution of French newspaper Le Monde
03 december 2023 - 11:46:19Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso (PANA) - The transitional government of Burkina Faso on Saturday announced the suspension of the distribution of [...] Full text...
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RSF expresses concern about government control of media in Burkina Faso
28 november 2023 - 20:17:13Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso (PANA) - Reporters Without Borders (RSF) voiced its concern on Tuesday about the adoption of a law [...] Full text...
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From market stalls to mechanic shops: Better jobs for Côte d'Ivoire's urban youth: World Bank Blog By Raphaela Karlen, Solene Rougeaux and Sara Johansson de Silva
22 november 2023 - 12:35:58Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire (PANA) - Street vendors, taxi drivers, hairdressers, metal workers, repair shops - Côte d’Ivoire’s towns and cities [...] Full text...
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South Africa's Auditor-General lands top UN role
21 november 2023 - 11:48:27Cape Town, South Africa (PANA) – The Auditor-General of South Africa (AGSA), Tsakani Maluleke, has been appointed as External Auditor [...] Full text...
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Ethiopian crisis: US welcomes 'significant progress' in peace process but 'challenges remain'
03 november 2023 - 10:30:14Washington, DC, US (PANA) - The US has welcomed the significant progress made in the past year on the implementation of [...] Full text...
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Malian army condemns hasty departure of MINUSMA forces from Kidal in the far north of Mali
01 november 2023 - 17:32:39Bamako, Mali (PANA) - The United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) ended its presence in the Kidal [...] Full text...
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British monarch King Charles III visits Kenya
31 october 2023 - 13:44:11Nairobi, Kenya (PANA) - British monarch King Charles III and the Queen Consort Camilla, arrived in Nairobi on Tuesday, for [...] Full text...
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UN Security Council extends mandate of its Mission for Referendum in Western Sahara
31 october 2023 - 11:19:41Washington, DC, US (PANA) - The UN Security Council on Monday extended the mandate of the United Nations Mission for [...] Full text...
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CAF Women's Olympic qualifiers enter crucial second round
25 october 2023 - 09:02:20Cairo, Egypt (PANA) - The stage is set for the second round of the African qualifying for the Women's Olympic [...] Full text...
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Impact of monetary, fiscal policy uncertainty on the global economy: World Bank Blog by Senior Economist Franz Ulrich Ruch and Economics Professor Haroon Mumtaz of Queen Mary University, London
15 october 2023 - 12:43:14Washington DC, United States (PANA) - In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, policy makers across the globe unleashed unprecedented amounts [...] Full text...
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AfDB, AMEA Power, IFC and SEFA launch first large-scale privately-financed solar project in Tunisia
28 september 2023 - 16:55:04Tunis, Tunisia (PANA) - The African Development Bank (AfDB) and the Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa (SEFA), in partnership with [...] Full text...
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France and the proverbial humble pie in Niger (By Paul Ejime)
28 september 2023 - 08:07:54Lagos, Nigeria (PANA) - After weeks of condescending defiance, France has ultimately eaten a diplomatic humble pie served by a [...] Full text...
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Mali celebrates the 63rd anniversary of its independence this Friday
22 september 2023 - 14:28:34Bamako, Mali (PANA) - The President of Mali's Transition, Colonel Assimi Goïta, has indicated that, with the new dynamic following [...] Full text...
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National Reconciliation Week launched in Bamako on Friday
18 september 2023 - 13:52:01Bamako, Mali (PANA) - The 2nd National Reconciliation Week (SENARE) was launched in Bamako on Friday by the Malian Minister [...] Full text...
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Key electoral questions ‘remain unanswered’ in South Sudan: UN envoy
16 september 2023 - 09:05:40New York, US (PANA) - As South Sudan prepares to hold its first-ever elections in December, resolving critical outstanding issues [...] Full text...
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Angola: Unlocking the potential of creative industries (UNCTAD Feature)
15 september 2023 - 18:30:22Geneva, Switzerland (PANA) - Angola's nascent creative industries hold vast potential to help diversify its oil-dependent economy. To do so, [...] Full text...
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Moroccan foreign minister Bourita holds talks with UN envoy for Western Sahara
09 september 2023 - 13:27:20Rabat, Morocco (PANA) - The Moroccan Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccans Resident Abroad, Nasser Bourita, held talks [...] Full text...
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A Libyan newspaper wonders whether the changes in French-speaking Africa augur a new Françafrique
08 september 2023 - 16:40:16Tripoli, Libya (PANA)- The changes we are witnessing in the Sahel region, in Central Africa and in what is generally [...] Full text...
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Rights groups call for release of jailed Burundian journalist
30 august 2023 - 06:15:14Nairobi, Kenya (PANA) - Human rights organisations are calling on the Burundian authorities to "immediately and unconditionally" release and quash the [...] Full text...
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Guinea junta markets political transition programme (By Paul Ejime)
29 august 2023 - 08:35:36Conakry, Guinea (PANA) - Guinea’s 81-member National Transitional Council (NTC) headed by Dr Dansa Kourouma is playing a crucial legislative [...] Full text...
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US calls for publication of disaggregated polling station results in disputed elections
29 august 2023 - 06:20:05Washington, DC, US (PANA) - The US has called on the Zimbabwe Election Commission (ZEC) to make the disaggregated polling [...] Full text...
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Sudan conflict: Sudan's military head vows to continue fight against paramilitary group
28 august 2023 - 12:08:55Khartoum, Sudan (PANA) - Sudanese military leader, Lieutenant General Abdul Fatah al Burhan, has vowed to continue fighting the paramilitary [...] Full text...
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Niger coup: Time to give strategic diplomacy a chance (By Paul Ejime)
21 august 2023 - 19:00:03Abuja, Nigeria (PANA) - As expected, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has rejected the "unreasonable" three-year political [...] Full text...
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Niger coup: US suspends some foreign assistance programmes, and events in Niger
05 august 2023 - 06:13:39Washington, DC, US (PANA) - The U.S. government announced on Friday that it is pausing certain foreign assistance programmes benefiting [...] Full text...
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UN human rights office in Uganda to close on Saturday
05 august 2023 - 05:49:22Kampala, Uganda (PANA) - The UN human rights office in Uganda will cease operations on Sunday after the Government decided [...] Full text...
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LEAD: Niger coup: ECOWAS delegation fails to meet junta leader
04 august 2023 - 12:45:50Niamey, Niger (PANA) - A delegation of the Economic West Community of West African States (ECOWAS) sent to Niger to [...] Full text...
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Niger coup: Junta ends military pacts with France
04 august 2023 - 06:56:15Niamey, Niger (PANA) - Soldiers who seized power in the West African state of Niger on 26 July announced on [...] Full text...
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2ND LEAD: Niger coup: Thousands march in support of junta as Niger marks 63rd independence anniversary
03 august 2023 - 15:02:49Niamey, Niger (PANA) - Thousands of people have marched in the Niger capital, Niamey, in support of the military who [...] Full text...
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LEAD: Niger coup: US President joins in calls for release of ousted President Bazoum
03 august 2023 - 11:37:11Niamey, Niger (PANA) - US President Joe Biden on Thursday joined in calls for the release of Niger President Mohamed Bazoum, [...] Full text...
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Time running out on election timeline for South Sudan, UN official warns
03 august 2023 - 05:23:38Juba, South Sudan (PAA) - Action is needed now to pave the way for timely and credible elections in South [...] Full text...
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Niger Coup: US welcomes 'strong leadership' of ECOWAS against Niger coup makers
31 july 2023 - 06:25:00Washington, DC, US (PANA) - The United States has welcomed and commended the "strong leadership" of the Economic Community of [...] Full text...
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Niger coup: ECOWAS leaders warn Niger military to reinstate ousted President Bazoum or face stiff sanctions
30 july 2023 - 15:01:17Abuja, Nigeria (PANA) - Leaders of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) on Sunday gave soldiers who seized [...] Full text...
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Niger coup: ECOWAS to meet as pressure mounts on coup makers to reinstate ousted President Bazoum
30 july 2023 - 05:54:46Abuja, Nigeria (PANA) - West African leaders meet in the Nigerian capital, Abuja, on Sunday in an emergency session to [...] Full text...
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Niger coup: International community pledges support for ousted President; coup leaders adamant
29 july 2023 - 08:27:30Niamey, Niger (PANA) - The international community has continued to pledge support for ousted Niger President Mohamed Bazoum as the [...] Full text...
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2ND LEAD: Niger coup: Head of presidential guard General Tchiani named head of transitional govt (Eds: Adds Tchiani's broadcast, writethrough)
28 july 2023 - 16:06:55Niamey, Niger (PANA) - General Abdourahmane Tchiani, head of Niger’s presidential guard, who has been named head of a transitional [...] Full text...
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LEAD: Niger coup: Head of presidential guard, Gen. Abdourahmane Tchiani, named head of transitional government
28 july 2023 - 12:09:03Niamey, Niger (PANA) - General Abdourahmane Tchiani, head of Niger’s presidential guard, has been named head of a transitional government [...] Full text...
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Niger coup: Military authorities asked to ensure respect for fundamental human rights
28 july 2023 - 09:42:20Nairobi, Kenya (PANA) – Human Rights Watch (HRW) on Thursday asked military forces responsible for the coup in Niger to [...] Full text...
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Niger coup: UN chief demands president’s immediate and unconditional release
28 july 2023 - 06:29:38New York, US (PANA) - The UN Secretary-General on Thursday demanded the release of Niger’s President Mohamed Bazoum “immediately and unconditionally”, [...] Full text...
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Situation in Niger remains unclear after coup
27 july 2023 - 15:01:21Niamey, Niger (PANA) - The political situation in the West African country of Niger remains unclear after a group of [...] Full text...
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Niger soldiers oust President Bazoum, suspend national institutions, shut borders
27 july 2023 - 06:23:54Niamey, Niger (PANA) - The military in Niger on Wednesday night announced the overthrow of President Mohamed Bazoum and his government [...] Full text...
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UN, AU chiefs join in condemning Niger coup attempt
26 july 2023 - 18:09:06New York, US (PANA) - The United Nations and African Union (AU) have joined the chorus of condemnation of Wednesday's [...] Full text...
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Human rights at risk in Tunisia two years after President Saied’s power grab: Rights group
24 july 2023 - 10:45:45Tunis, Tunisia (PANA) - In the second year since Tunisian President Kais Saied’s power grab, Tunisian authorities have taken further [...] Full text...
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Emerging market economies bear the brunt of stronger dollar: IMF Blog
20 july 2023 - 06:27:12Washington DC, US (PANA) - The US dollar’s strengthening last year to a 20-year high had major implications for the [...] Full text...
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Kenyan anti-government protests continue, killings reported
19 july 2023 - 18:31:06Nairobi, Kenya (PANA) - Police have shot dead one person and wounded scores during the first day of three days [...] Full text...
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Mauritius Govt releases list of public holidays for 2024
15 july 2023 - 08:37:54Port-Louis, Mauritius (PANA) - The Mauritius government published on Saturday the list of 15 public holidays for the year 2024. They [...] Full text...
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Cape Verde’s sustainable growth relies on economic diversification, resilience to external shocks
14 july 2023 - 16:57:23Praia, Cape Verde (PANA) - In 2022 Cape Verde witnessed strong economic growth, led by the sectors of tourism, transport, [...] Full text...
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Research agency assesses health impacts of Aspartame in humans
14 july 2023 - 15:10:36Geneva, Switzerland (PANA) - Assessments of the health impacts of the non-sugar sweetener - aspartame - were released here Friday [...] Full text...
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Mohammed VI Perinatal Clinic in Mal celerates first anniversary
11 july 2023 - 17:06:31Bamako, Mali (PANA) - The Mohammed VI Perinatal Clinic, a specialised high-standard third referral health establishment, entirely built and equipped [...] Full text...
thread Health
The United Nations Population Award 2023 goes to First Lady of Burundi
11 july 2023 - 14:25:37Bujumbura, Burundi (PANA) - The First Lady of Burundi, Angeline Ndayishimiye, left here Tuesday for the United States of America, [...] Full text...
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Sudan conflict: IGAD quartet: A walk into Sudan's landmine field (News analysis by Mohamed Osman Adam, PANA Correspondent)
11 july 2023 - 13:32:58Khartoum, Sudan (PANA) - Cracks are showing not only within the Sudanese political façade at home towards the two belligerents, [...] Full text...
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US urges South Sudan leaders to address impediments to reaslise the people's aspirations
09 july 2023 - 07:46:12Washington, DC, US (PANA) - The US on Sunday called upon South Sudan’s leaders to address impediments in the country [...] Full text...
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CAF President Motsepe visits new Moroccan Football Headquarters
08 july 2023 - 06:18:31Rabat, Morocco (PANA) - CAF President, Dr Patrice Motsepe, has congratulated Morocco, saying African Governments should partner with their National [...] Full text...
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Macky Sall has embarrassed many African presidents by renouncing a third term - Libyan newspaper
07 july 2023 - 15:53:28Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - Senegalese President Macky Sall honoured his country, the young Senegalese democracy, the dome of the Senegalese [...] Full text...
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Burundi, Russia ratify military, technical cooperation
07 july 2023 - 15:26:57Bujumbura, Burundi (PANA) - Burundi's most recent weekly Council of Ministers adopted a bill ratifying a military and technical cooperation [...] Full text...
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US reaffirms commitment to support Libya's stability
05 july 2023 - 11:48:55Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The United States has reaffirmed its commitment to promot peace, stability and prosperity in Libya, stressing [...] Full text...
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UN agency urged to address deteriorating human rights situation in Tunisia
28 june 2023 - 06:18:20Tunis, Tunisia (PANA) - Four human rights organisations have urged the UN Human Rights Council to urgently address the deterioration [...] Full text...
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Togo’s new flagship social safety net programme receives $100 million in World Bank support
24 june 2023 - 09:59:51Washington, DC, US (PANA) - The World Bank on Friday approved $100 million in International Development Association (IDA) financing to [...] Full text...
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Libyan newspaper urges authorities to set up Science Cities to ensure technology transfer and development
23 june 2023 - 18:52:15Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The importance of creating science cities in Libya is no longer in question, according to the [...] Full text...
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IMF to disburse US$ 32.7 million to Madagascar
23 june 2023 - 08:36:06Washington, DC, US (PANA) - The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has completed the fourth review of [...] Full text...
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Libyan newspaper identifies foreign military presence as threat to organisation of elections in Libya
16 june 2023 - 19:01:44Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The commemoration, on Sunday 11 June, of the 53rd anniversary of the evacuation of American forces [...] Full text...
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Tanzania earns ‘B+’ rating for strong economic growth
13 june 2023 - 11:07:29Dar es Salaam, Tanzania (PANA) - Credit rating agency Fitch Ratings has assigned Tanzania a ‘B+’ long-term Foreign-Currency Issuer Default [...] Full text...
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Libyan newspaper sees unrest in Senegal as premonition of curse of oil
09 june 2023 - 16:41:00Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - It seems that the curse of oil and gas could strike at the political stability and [...] Full text...
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Libyan newspaper sums up G7 Declaration as "constant nuclear terror and false peace".
26 may 2023 - 19:36:27Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The Libyan newspaper "Alsabaaah" said here Friday the Declaration of the Summit of the Group of [...] Full text...
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Banjul conference urges tough measures against unconstitutional change in ECOWAS
26 may 2023 - 06:40:13Banjul, Gambia (PANA) - The ECOWAS Community Court’s 2023 International Conference on “Zero Tolerance for Unconstitutional Change of Government” (UCG) [...] Full text...
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Africa marks 60th anniversary of AU
25 may 2023 - 06:28:15Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (PANA) - The African continent is on Thursday celebrating the 60th anniversary of the Organisation of African [...] Full text...
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Guterres: ‘We can turn the tide’ towards ending colonialism
24 may 2023 - 15:27:55New York, US (PANA) - New ideas must open fresh pathways towards finally ending the era of colonialism and to [...] Full text...
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UN expert calls for national reconciliation in Burundi and revival of Arusha agreement
24 may 2023 - 13:02:16Brussels, Belgium (PANA) - A UN expert on Wednesday called on Burundi to overcome divisions and restore the Arusha Agreement. The [...] Full text...
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Sudan conflict: Sudan's political scene will not be the same when the war of the generals ends (Analysis by Mohamed Osman Adam, PANA Correspondent)
23 may 2023 - 10:23:53Khartoum, Sudan (PANA) - Sudan’s political scene will not be the same following the war between the Sudanese Armed Forces [...] Full text...
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Ghana peacekeeper named UN Military Gender Advocate of the Year
22 may 2023 - 14:58:53New York, US (PANA) - A Ghanaian peacekeeper serving with the United Nations Interim Security Force in Abyei (UNISFA) will receive the [...] Full text...
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Progress on human health ‘in peril’, warns UN chief
21 may 2023 - 18:07:26Geneva, Switzerland (PANA) - Global life expectancy has grown by 50 per cent since the birth of the UN World [...] Full text...
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Sudan conflict: New vice president says he is not for any side in the fighting
20 may 2023 - 16:11:30Khartoum, Sudan (PANA) – Sudan’s new civilian Vice President, Malik Aggar, on Saturday stressed he accepted the job only to [...] Full text...
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Juba feels burden of returning citizens from conflict-ridden Sudan
17 may 2023 - 12:22:45Juba, South Sudan (PANA) - The return of tens of thousands of South Sudanese refugees from Sudan is exacerbating an [...] Full text...
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Malian Prime Minister rejects UN High Commissioner for Human Rights report on Mali
16 may 2023 - 19:57:41Bamako, Mali (PANA) - The Malian Prime Minister, Choguel Kokalla Maiga, has rejected allegations of the Office of the United [...] Full text...
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Rights group accuses Tunisian gov't of moving to dismantle largest opposition party
11 may 2023 - 07:54:09Tunis, Tunisia (PANA) – The Tunisian authorities have intensified their attack on opponents of President Kais Saied’s 2021 power grab, moving [...] Full text...
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Burkinabe government rejects ECOWAS' use of the term "genocide" for the Karma killings
03 may 2023 - 19:33:52Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso (PANA) - The government of Burkina Faso has expressed surprise at a statement from the Economic Community [...] Full text...
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Press Freedom Index 2023 : Libya drops six places to 149th
03 may 2023 - 19:08:43Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - Libya fell six places to 149th in the Reporters Without Borders (RSF) press freedom index for [...] Full text...
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World Press Freedom Day: UNESCO chief urges renewed commitment to defend journalists
02 may 2023 - 12:43:54Dar es Salaam, Tanzania (PANA) – This year’s commemoration of the World Press Freedom Day should be an opportunity to [...] Full text...
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South Sudanese refugees return to border area, complain of food shortage
01 may 2023 - 13:22:44Khartoum, Sudan (PANA) - Over 70,000 South Sudanese refugees have fled the fighting in Khartoum State and recent clashes in [...] Full text...
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On second thought: What is really going on here? A reflection by Sudanese journalists about ongoing fighting in the country (A Feature by Mohamed Osman Adam, PANA, correspondent)
30 april 2023 - 16:35:32Khartoum, Sudan (PANA) - It all started with a comment from a South African radio station presenter: “How come you [...] Full text...
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Gambians go to the poll in local government election on Saturday
14 april 2023 - 15:50:16Banjul, Gambia (PANA) - Gambians will vote Saturday to constitute the third and final phase of the electoral cycle which [...] Full text...
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Mali's Permanent Representative to UN addresses Security Council on developments in Mali
13 april 2023 - 14:34:24Bamako, Mali (PANA) - Mali's Permanent Representative to the UN, Issa Konfourou, Thursday gave details on evolution of the situation [...] Full text...
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US vice president ends Ghana visit
29 march 2023 - 17:45:05Accra, Ghana (PANA) - US Vice President Kamala Harris ended her four-day visit to Ghana on Wednesday after a meeting [...] Full text...
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Libyans urged to reconcile with their national memory
29 march 2023 - 14:59:13Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - On the occasion of the anniversary of the evacuation of British forces and bases from Libya [...] Full text...
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Central banks must enhance transparency to build trust: IMF
24 march 2023 - 05:10:03Washington, DC, US (PANA) - Economic and financial turbulence calls for greater transparency from policymakers, says the International Monetary Fund [...] Full text...
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Libyan PM orders continuation of work of civil society organisations
22 march 2023 - 12:36:09Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The Libyan Prime Minister, Abdelhamid al-Dbaiba, has ordered the continuation of the activities of civil society [...] Full text...
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EU urged to prioritise human rights over politics in Tunisia talks
19 march 2023 - 06:01:47Tunis, Tunisia (PANA) - Four human rights organisations are urging the European Union foreign affairs ministers to publicly press the Tuniaian authorities [...] Full text...
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Rights group asks Egypt to end stranglehold on NGOs
16 march 2023 - 11:51:42Cairo, Egypt (PANA) - A human rights advocate has asked the Egyptian government to abolish the 11 April, 2023 registration deadline [...] Full text...
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Tunisian President recalls country's support for African liberation movements
11 march 2023 - 14:52:21Tunis, Tunisia (PANA) - Tunisian President Kaïs Saied on Friday recalled the historic role played by the country in supporting [...] Full text...
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Macron's message about end of "Françafrique", indicates France is a new "Neo-colonial" power -Newspaper says
10 march 2023 - 15:27:07Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - During his recent African tour which too him to four African countries, namely Gabon, the Democratic [...] Full text...
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Sudanese breathe sigh of relief, as military harsh statements subdue (News analysis by Mohamed Osman Adam, PANA correspondent)
08 march 2023 - 16:37:54Khartoum, Sudan (PANA) - Sudanese breathed a sigh of relief, even if temporarily, as the head of the Rapid Support [...] Full text...
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Burkina Faso ends technical military assistance agreement with France
01 march 2023 - 16:38:32Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso (PANA) - The Burkinabe authorities on Tuesday renounced the technical military assistance agreement with France and called [...] Full text...
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ECOWAS congratulates Nigerian president-elect Tinubu (By Paul Ejime)
01 march 2023 - 16:32:13Abuja, Nigeria (PANA) - The Commission of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has congratulated Bola Tinubu, who [...] Full text...
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Renewal of state of emergency a precautionary measure to avert a falling back into manslaughter (By Mohamed Osman Adam)
24 february 2023 - 18:23:46Khartoum, Sudan (PANA) - The Blue Nile State, near the borders with Ethiopia, on Friday renewed a state of emergency [...] Full text...
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Wave of arrests in Tunisia targets critics, opposition figures - HRW
24 february 2023 - 10:31:17Tunis, Tunisia (PANA) – The Tunisian authorities arrested two critics of President Kais Saied on 22 February, bringing the number of [...] Full text...
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US provides US$289 million to fight hunger as lean season approaches in South Sudan
22 february 2023 - 06:25:52Juba, South Sudan (PANA) - A contribution of US$288.5 million from the United States Government, through the U.S. Agency for [...] Full text...
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Libyan PM calls for strong judiciary
21 february 2023 - 15:06:52dTripoli, Libya (PANA) - The consolidation and development of Libya's judicial institutions confirm the restoration of the state's authority and [...] Full text...
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EU unveils strategy to transform Great Lakes region
20 february 2023 - 15:20:51Brussels, Belgium (PANA) - The European Council on Monday approved conclusions setting out the renewed long-term EU engagement in the [...] Full text...
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