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The European Union and Fiji co-chaired a meeting of iEPA Parties, bringing together Fiji, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, and Solomon Islands, alongside Pacific observer countries pursuing accession, including the Cook Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Kiribati, Niue, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, Timor-Leste, Tonga, Tuvalu, and Vanuatu. The participation of these countries highlighted the… [Read More]

In Sudan’s ongoing conflict, women have played a pivotal role in grassroots peacebuilding, yet their participation in formal negotiations has been repeatedly marginalized. Despite their leadership during the 2018–19 revolution and ongoing community mobilization through platforms like the Peace for Sudan Platform, women were excluded from the Jeddah ceasefire talks in 2023, highlighting persistent patterns… [Read More]

The 2026 Industry Outlook from the Ghana Association of Banks (GAB) highlights that Ghana’s banking sector continues to face significant external risks, particularly from global trade disruptions, geopolitical tensions, and regional insecurity. While domestic macroeconomic conditions have shown signs of stabilisation, vulnerabilities originating outside the country remain substantial, affecting financial institutions’ risk appetite, credit conditions,… [Read More]

Ghana is aiming to transform diaspora remittances into long-term investment as easing inflation and regulatory reforms enhance its appeal to foreign and diaspora investors. The Ghana High Commission in the United Kingdom hosted a high-level business breakfast to mobilize diaspora capital and strengthen strategic partnerships supporting sustainable investment in the country. Under the theme “Harnessing… [Read More]

The Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC) hosted a South Korean business delegation in Accra as both countries work to strengthen trade and investment relations. During the Ghana–Korea Business Forum, GIPC CEO Simon Madjie emphasized that Ghana is open to new investment, highlighting regulatory reforms and large-scale economic programmes, including the proposed 24-Hour Economy and the… [Read More]

Afreximbank has selected eight startups for the inaugural cohort of its Afreximbank Accelerator Programme, a three-month initiative designed to scale companies that support intra-African trade and industrialisation under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). The programme, set to begin in March 2026, attracted over 1,600 applications from across Africa, the diaspora, and the Caribbean,… [Read More]

The Greek government has introduced a new immigration bill that imposes severe penalties on nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) and humanitarian workers assisting migrants, effectively linking them to criminal conduct despite their life-saving efforts. The proposed amendments would make membership in an NGO an aggravating factor for several offenses, imposing minimum prison sentences of 10 years and… [Read More]

The Anti-Death Penalty Asia Network (ADPAN) and partner civil society organizations have expressed strong opposition to South Korean prosecutors seeking the death penalty for former President Yoon Suk-Yeol during the final hearing of his trial for insurgency on 13 January 2026. They argue that insurgency does not qualify as a crime warranting capital punishment under… [Read More]

Human Rights Watch submitted a report to the Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade References Committee on the state of democracy and human rights in Myanmar, five years after the February 2021 military coup. Since the coup, the military junta has systematically dismantled the country’s infrastructure, economy, civil and political institutions, and public services, including healthcare… [Read More]

In 2025, Zimbabwe’s Minerals Marketing Authority (MMCZ), responsible for marketing minerals excluding gold and silver, reported export revenues of $3.4 billion, representing a 6% increase from 2024. Despite this growth, the figure remains significantly below the national target of $12 billion, which has yet to be achieved, pending the release of gold and silver export… [Read More]

Britain is positioning itself to become one of the first countries to deploy advanced nuclear power stations capable of supplying clean, reliable energy to factories and AI data centres. As part of what the government describes as a “golden age” of nuclear energy, these initiatives aim to support skilled jobs, boost economic growth, strengthen energy… [Read More]

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has launched a new free, self-paced virtual course designed to help ruminant farmers and veterinarians strengthen biosecurity practices on farms. Titled Improving Ruminant Biosecurity, the course is available through FAO Virtual Learning Centres in English, Russian and Turkish, and aims to promote safer livestock production,… [Read More]

The World Health Organization has launched its 2026 emergency appeal as a call for global solidarity with people affected by conflict, displacement, and disasters, stressing that humanitarian support is about restoring dignity and hope, not just delivering services. WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus emphasized that the appeal seeks to reassure vulnerable communities that the… [Read More]

UNICEF has raised serious concerns over the impact of ongoing violent clashes on women and children, warning that access constraints are worsening an already dire humanitarian situation. Aid delivery remains severely limited due to restrictions on river, road, and air travel, while health services continue to deteriorate. Several counties are close to exhausting therapeutic food… [Read More]

Cancer continues to be one of the world’s leading causes of illness and death, accounting for nearly 10 million deaths globally in 2020—almost one in six deaths overall. If current trends persist, the number of new cancer cases is projected to rise by 50 per cent by 2040, highlighting the urgent need to strengthen prevention… [Read More]

Crisis management has become a critical element of digital marketing in an era where information spreads rapidly, particularly through social media. Even minor incidents can escalate into major reputational threats within hours. Effectively managing such situations is no longer optional; it is essential for protecting brand credibility and sustaining consumer trust. Brands that understand how… [Read More]

In today’s highly connected digital environment, brand crises can unfold rapidly, especially on social media where information spreads instantly. Effective crisis management has therefore become a critical pillar of digital marketing, essential for protecting brand reputation and maintaining consumer trust. Learning from past brand failures provides valuable insights into how businesses can respond strategically and… [Read More]

In today’s environmentally conscious marketplace, sustainability has become a critical driver of brand engagement rather than a complementary value. As consumers increasingly expect transparency and responsible practices, brands that integrate sustainability into their core strategies are better positioned to build trust, foster emotional connections, and strengthen long-term loyalty while contributing positively to environmental and social… [Read More]

In today’s digital-first environment, non-profit organizations face both constraints and opportunities as they work to raise awareness and secure funding. Limited budgets and staff capacity make it essential for non-profits to rely on smart, efficient digital marketing strategies to connect with supporters. Digital tools allow organizations to expand their reach, tell their stories effectively, and… [Read More]

A new peer-reviewed study published in The Lancet Global Health by the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal) warns that sharp reductions in global aid could result in an estimated 22.6 million additional deaths by 2030 across 93 low- and middle-income countries, including 5.4 million children under the age of five. Supported by The Rockefeller… [Read More]

Austria has contributed funding of EUR 200,000 (approximately CHF 187,000) for 2026 to the WTO Chairs Programme, the World Trade Organization’s flagship technical assistance initiative aimed at strengthening academic capacity in developing and least-developed country economies. The contribution supports the programme’s mission of building long-term trade policy expertise through sustained engagement with higher education institutions…. [Read More]

The WTO Fish Fund has launched its second Call for Proposals as of 2 February, inviting eligible developing and least-developed country (LDC) WTO members that have ratified the Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies to apply for financial support to advance implementation of the Agreement. Proposals must be submitted through the official application portal by 24 April…. [Read More]

Members of the media who wish to cover the World Trade Organization’s 14th Ministerial Conference (WTO MC14) must apply for accreditation by 26 February 2026 at midnight (Central European Time). The conference will be held in Yaoundé, Cameroon, from 26 to 29 March 2026 and will bring together trade ministers and senior officials from WTO… [Read More]