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Remittances to Latin America and the Caribbean reached a record $173.7 billion in 2025, marking a 7.3% increase compared to the previous year. According to recent estimates from the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), remittance flows continue to grow in 2026, although at a more moderate pace as the exceptional conditions that fueled last year’s surge… [Read More]

As the FIFA World Cup captures the attention of millions of fans, online gambling platforms are experiencing rapid growth across Latin America. The expansion is being fueled by increased smartphone usage, digital payment systems, social media marketing, and the growing integration of betting into sports entertainment. Recent data shows that online gambling has moved beyond… [Read More]

Mission 300 has reached a major milestone by connecting more than 50 million people to electricity across 40 African countries, marking significant progress toward its ambitious goal of providing electricity access to 300 million people by 2030. The achievement was announced jointly by the World Bank Group and the African Development Bank Group during the… [Read More]

The World Bank Group has introduced a new Country Partnership Framework (CPF) for Poland covering the 2026–2031 period. The initiative aims to strengthen Poland’s economic competitiveness by encouraging private sector investment, fostering innovation, and creating high-quality employment opportunities. Over the past three decades, Poland has transformed into one of Europe’s leading high-income economies. As the… [Read More]

ARC Power has signed an initial US$60 million agreement with Kiyona Energy to develop solar power infrastructure in Zambia. The investment is expected to support the country’s efforts to expand clean electricity generation and reduce dependence on hydropower. According to ARC Power, the agreement represents the first phase of a longer-term programme designed to accelerate… [Read More]

Société de Ciment de Côte d’Ivoire is expanding its use of renewable energy with a new rooftop solar project at its industrial facility in Abidjan. The cement producer has signed an agreement with SolarX to build a 1.82MW photovoltaic plant at its Site 1 facility. The project is part of SC CI’s broader strategy to… [Read More]

Zambia is in advanced discussions with South Korean investors over a proposed 500MW solar power project valued between US$700 million and US$900 million. If approved, the project could become one of the country’s largest solar energy investments. The proposal was presented on June 15 during a trade and investment mission led by a South Korean… [Read More]

Kenya Airways is considering a US$1.5 billion capital raise to support its turnaround strategy, reduce debt and improve liquidity as the airline works to recover from renewed financial pressure. According to statements attributed to Chairman Kiprono Kittony, the airline is exploring several financing options, including selling a stake, attracting local and international investors, forming strategic… [Read More]

In Khandkhudai village near Khajuraho in Madhya Pradesh, small farmers Bhaiyalal and Pooja Pal have transformed their approach to agriculture after years of struggling with unpredictable rainfall, declining soil fertility and rising fertilizer costs. Like many farming families, the couple depended heavily on chemical fertilizers, but increasing input costs and repeated crop losses made farming… [Read More]

South Africa’s agricultural trade surplus reached a record US$1.55 billion in the first quarter of 2026, reflecting continued strength in the country’s farm trade despite slower export growth. According to AgriSA, the surplus increased by 16.1% compared with the same period a year earlier. The record surplus was driven mainly by a decline in agricultural… [Read More]

Uganda is set to launch its first nationwide mass vaccination campaign against foot-and-mouth disease between July and August 2026. The campaign will target about 45.5 million susceptible animals as part of a wider effort to strengthen animal health systems and reduce the economic impact of the disease. The campaign marks the first large-scale implementation of… [Read More]

The African Development Fund has approved a US$14.26 million grant to strengthen pharmaceutical regulation, laboratory capacity and health security systems across seven West African countries. The programme will support Benin, The Gambia, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Sierra Leone and Togo. The initiative, approved on June 15, will be implemented through the West African Health Organisation. It… [Read More]

The United Nations Development Programme, with support from the Government of Germany through KfW Development Bank and in partnership with the Government of Balochistan, has handed over climate-resilient houses to families affected by the 2022 floods in Hanna-Urak, Quetta District. The handover marks a key milestone under the Flood Reconstruction and Coordination Programme, through which… [Read More]

Young people from Ilijaš are learning about the cultural and historical heritage of their community through creative workshops, field education and modern technologies supported by the European Union through the ReLOaD3 programme. The initiative is being implemented by the Old Bosnian City of Dubrovnik Foundation as part of the project “Field Education on the Cultural… [Read More]

Japan and Serbia are reflecting on shared mental health challenges, including suicide prevention, stigma, social isolation and the need for stronger community-based support systems. Although the two countries differ geographically and historically, experiences from both contexts show that mental health is increasingly linked to social resilience, public health and peacebuilding. A UN Volunteer and Women,… [Read More]

The Government of Zambia, in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme and with support from the Government of Japan through the Japan International Cooperation Agency, has commissioned new road and bridge infrastructure in the Mayukwayukwa Resettlement Scheme in Kaoma District, Western Province. The infrastructure was developed under the Development of Basic Infrastructure Project and… [Read More]

The Trinidad and Tobago Police Service has completed the AJIPA-Compliant Statement Training Programme in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme Trinidad and Tobago Multi-Country Office. The training was delivered under the European Union-funded PACE Justice Project, which supports justice reform and stronger criminal justice systems across the Caribbean. Conducted between January and March 2026,… [Read More]

Remittances from Egyptians living abroad rose sharply during the first ten months of fiscal year 2025/2026, strengthening their role as one of Egypt’s most important sources of foreign currency. According to the Central Bank of Egypt, diaspora transfers reached US$39.2 billion between July 2025 and April 2026, marking a 33.2% increase compared with the same… [Read More]

Côte d’Ivoire has launched the Songon Parc Oriental project, a major tourism and leisure development aimed at expanding the country’s visitor economy, creating jobs and supporting local development near Abidjan. The project was officially unveiled on June 12 in Songon-M’Brathé, west of Abidjan. Authorities describe it as a flagship tourism destination that will support economic… [Read More]

Mozambique has established a National Development Bank to finance strategic projects, accelerate economic growth and promote inclusive development. President Daniel Chapo signed the law creating the institution after parliament approved the legislation in May. The new development bank will structure, finance and promote projects considered important for Mozambique’s long-term development. It will also support government… [Read More]

Researchers from the Peace Research Institute Oslo have engaged with the NATO Committee on Gender Perspectives to provide research-based insights on Women, Peace and Security and the integration of gender perspectives in a changing security environment. As NATO shifts its focus from international operations toward deterrence and collective defence, new questions are emerging about how… [Read More]

The World Health Organization has called on voluntary blood donors across Pakistan to donate blood, warning that the country faces an annual shortage of 2.3 million blood donations. The appeal was made on World Blood Donor Day, observed on 14 June, to highlight the urgent need for safe, regular and voluntary blood donation. According to… [Read More]

Human services leaders are calling for family support systems to better recognize the role of fathers and non-birthing parents in improving outcomes for children and families. The Kresge Foundation’s Human Services Program is highlighting this issue by supporting partners in Baltimore, Chicago, Detroit and Alameda County, California, that are working to make fathers more visible… [Read More]