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The African Development Bank Group has concluded its 61st Annual Meetings in Brazzaville, Republic of the Congo, with governors endorsing a new strategic direction aimed at transforming Africa’s financial systems and accelerating development financing across the continent. The Board of Governors of the African Development Bank strongly endorsed the “Four Cardinal Points” strategic vision presented… [Read More]

San Francisco, June 2026 – Insurance technology company Corgi has closed a Series B1 round with participation from Prime Capital, Kindred Ventures, and other investors, just weeks after announcing a $160 million Series B round at a $1.3 billion valuation. The fresh funding comes as Corgi continues to scale its platform, which provides underwriting, claims handling,… [Read More]

The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) and the Development Bank of the Central African States (BDEAC) have signed a letter of intent to deepen cooperation aimed at strengthening financial systems and expanding development financing across the Central African region. The agreement was signed in Brazzaville during the AfDB 2026 Annual Meetings by AfDB President Dr…. [Read More]

Chicago, June 2026 – Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) have unveiled $5 million in tourism funding through three grant programs aimed at boosting attractions, events, and international visitation across the state. The funding includes $2 million for the Route 66 Grant Program, $1 million for the International Tourism… [Read More]

Senior policymakers, development financiers, and private sector leaders at the African Development Bank (AfDB) 2026 Annual Meetings have expressed strong support for the New African Financial Architecture for Development (NAFAD), a flagship initiative designed to close Africa’s estimated $400 billion annual development financing gap. The discussions, held in Brazzaville, focused on how Africa can mobilise… [Read More]

Liverpool, June 1, 2026 – Mayors across England will soon be given greater powers to drive regional innovation and job creation through the Local Innovation Partnerships Fund, a £500 million programme running between 2026 and 2031. The fund enables local leaders to target R&D investments that support new industries and technologies, from medical breakthroughs to clean energy solutions,… [Read More]

Prince William County, May 2026 – The Office of Housing and Community Development has released its first Notice of Funding Opportunity for the Affordable Housing Fund (AHF), inviting applications from eligible nonprofit and for‑profit developers until July 1, 2026. The AHF is designed to expand access to affordable rental and homeownership opportunities for residents earning at or below… [Read More]

Financial and development experts at the African Development Bank (AfDB) 2026 Annual Meetings have called for urgent reforms to strengthen and integrate Africa’s financial systems in order to mobilise capital more effectively for development. The discussions took place in Brazzaville under the theme of strengthening Africa’s financial architecture in a rapidly changing global economy. Participants… [Read More]

London, June 2026 – The Pilgrim Trust Young Women in Mind Programme has opened applications for its 2026–2028 funding round, offering grants between £200,000 and £500,000 to support charities delivering targeted mental health services for young women aged 14–25 in the UK. The programme is designed to strengthen and expand high‑quality therapeutic services tailored to the… [Read More]

African policymakers, development experts, and youth leaders are urging a major shift in economic strategy, calling on governments to focus less on job counts and more on the creation of value-generating enterprises. The appeal was made during discussions at the African Development Bank Group’s 2026 Annual Meetings in Brazzaville, which centered on how Africa can… [Read More]

Geneva, May 31, 2026 – Eight countries have pledged more than $175 million to expand access to contraceptives and reproductive, maternal, and newborn health supplies, announced during the 79th World Health Assembly. The commitments come at a critical time, as global funding cuts threaten progress in women’s health programmes. Ethiopia, Ghana, and Honduras together committed over $152… [Read More]

Humanitarian organization CARE has announced expanded disaster preparedness and response efforts across the United States ahead of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, which begins on June 1. The initiative focuses on strengthening support systems for women, caregivers, and pregnant individuals in communities that are often underserved during emergencies. CARE officials highlight that low-income women and… [Read More]

London, June 2026 – A new collaborative programme, Young Women in Mind 2026–2028, has been launched to strengthen and scale therapeutic mental health services for girls and young women aged 14–25 across the UK. Backed by the Pilgrim Trust, the Prudence Trust, and the Julia Rausing Trust, the initiative will invest £5 million over three years… [Read More]

Effective government transitions are essential for maintaining policy continuity, safeguarding institutional stability, and strengthening democratic governance across Latin America and the Caribbean, according to a recent analysis by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB). The report emphasizes that poorly managed transitions can disrupt public services, weaken state capacity, and create uncertainty for citizens and markets. The… [Read More]

Santiago / Lagos, June 2026 – Aurora Ventures, a new early‑stage investment program, has officially launched with support from inDrive, the global mobility and delivery platform that scaled to unicorn status across emerging markets. The initiative will prioritize Nigeria as one of its key pilot markets during its 2026 debut year. The launch follows the conclusion… [Read More]

London, June 1, 2026 – Victims and survivors of terrorism will now have access to round‑the‑clock, trauma‑informed care through a newly established Support Hub, designed to simplify recovery and provide a single point of contact for emotional and practical assistance. The hub, delivered in partnership with Victim Support, the Peace Collective, and West London NHS Trust, will… [Read More]

Dhaka, May 31, 2026 – Finland has announced a fresh €2 million (US$2.23 million) contribution to sustain life‑saving assistance for Rohingya refugees sheltering in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh. The funding, confirmed by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), comes amid severe global aid cuts threatening the humanitarian response. According to UNHCR, the support will help fill critical gaps… [Read More]

London, June 2026 – Patients across England will soon gain quicker access to treatments directly from their local pharmacy under a new £340 million government‑funded agreement. The initiative expands the successful Pharmacy First service, enabling qualified pharmacists with independent prescribing qualifications to assess patients and prescribe medicines without GP referrals. The rollout, scheduled for autumn 2026, is… [Read More]

Amnesty International has raised alarm over a growing crackdown on press freedom in Ethiopia, warning that journalists are facing increasing repression ahead of the country’s national election scheduled for 1 June 2026. The organization says recent actions by authorities are undermining independent journalism and restricting access to information during a critical political period. According to… [Read More]

Stockholm, May 31, 2026 – Swedish private equity group EQT has set a target size of €21 billion ($24.5 billion) for its latest vehicle, Infrastructure VII Fund, according to a company announcement on Sunday. The final fund size will depend on the outcome of the fundraising process and could be higher or lower than the target, EQT noted. The… [Read More]

Paris, June 2026 – SoftBank Group has announced plans to invest €45 billion ($53 billion) over the next five years in artificial intelligence infrastructure in France, as part of a wider €75 billion programme to roll out 5 GW of AI data center capacity. The initial phase will see 3.1 GW of AI data centers built in the Hauts‑de‑France region by… [Read More]

London, June 2026 – The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has announced the opening of applications for 11 Senior Research Fellowships across critical areas including AI for Development, Global Health, Emerging Technologies, Conflict, Critical Minerals, and Technology, Geopolitics and Information Manipulation. The fellowships are offered through the Global Research and Technology Development (GRTD) Research Commissioning… [Read More]

Ho Chi Minh City, June 2026 – A new trilateral collaboration between Temasek Foundation, Touchstone Partners, and the Viet Nam International Financial Center (VIFC-HCMC) has been announced to accelerate Vietnam’s transition to a green economy. The partnership’s first flagship initiative, the Net Zero Challenge 2026 (N0C 2026), will launch in July 2026. The programme will focus… [Read More]