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Human rights organisations have called for urgent action to protect civilians, local responders, and human rights defenders in Sudan as violence continues to intensify in South Kordofan and other affected areas. During a Human Rights Council debate with the Independent International Fact-Finding Mission for the Sudan, the International Service for Human Rights delivered a joint… [Read More]

The Pan American Health Organization participated in a workshop convened by Brazil’s Ministry of Health to strengthen health technology transfer processes and support the country’s capacity to expand access to strategic medicines and health products. The meeting brought together technical contributions from PAHO, the Regionalized Vaccine Manufacturing Collaborative, and experts from key national and regional… [Read More]

The Pan American Health Organization has launched the ANIMA-AA Kit, a practical toolkit designed to help health care workers identify, respond to, and support children and adolescents affected by violence. The initiative aims to strengthen frontline health services across the Americas, where violence against children and adolescents remains a serious public health concern. The toolkit… [Read More]

S&P Global Ratings has assigned African Export-Import Bank a BBB+ long-term issuer credit rating and an A-2 short-term issuer credit rating, with a Stable Outlook. The rating reinforces Afreximbank’s strong financial position and its growing role in supporting trade, industrialisation, and economic development across Africa and the wider Global Africa community. According to S&P Global… [Read More]

Africa Finance Corporation has maintained its top-tier AAA credit ratings with stable outlooks from China Chengxin International Credit Rating Co. Ltd and S&P Global China Ratings, reinforcing confidence in the Corporation’s financial strength, governance standards, and role in financing infrastructure development across Africa. The renewed ratings reflect AFC’s resilient balance sheet, disciplined capital management, strong… [Read More]

The International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC), a member of the Islamic Development Bank Group, opened its participation at the 2026 IsDB Group Annual Meetings in Baku, Azerbaijan, with a strong focus on trade finance, Islamic finance, private sector growth, and regional economic cooperation. Led by ITFC Chief Executive Officer Eng. Adeeb Yousuf Al Aama,… [Read More]

CARE, the humanitarian organization known for creating the original CARE PACKAGE, is inviting Atlanta residents to participate in a volunteer event focused on assembling CARE PACKAGE kits for families recovering from disasters across the United States. The event will take place on June 20 at LikeMinds ATL on Atlanta’s Beltline and aims to engage the… [Read More]

Residents of Bwaga Moyo village in Mwakirunge Ward, Mombasa County, are experiencing significant improvements in their daily lives following the establishment of a community water kiosk supported by the World Bank-funded Water and Sanitation Development Project. For many years, families depended on distant and often unsafe river sources for their water needs, forcing women and… [Read More]

More than 400,000 Chadian nationals have returned from Sudan since the conflict began three years ago, according to data from the International Organization for Migration (IOM). The number has surpassed earlier projections, highlighting the growing humanitarian impact of the crisis and placing significant pressure on already vulnerable communities and public services in eastern Chad. During… [Read More]

Rapid technological advances, demographic shifts, and the transition to greener economies are transforming labor markets worldwide. Artificial intelligence is reshaping job requirements, the green transition is expected to create millions of new positions, and aging populations are increasing demand for healthcare and care-related workers. Despite a large global workforce, many employers struggle to find workers… [Read More]

The CAP Emploi Programme is a major employment and entrepreneurship initiative launched by Tunisia’s Ministry of Employment and Vocational Training under its 2024–2027 sector plan. Supported by the African Development Bank through a €90 million loan and a $2.5 million grant from the Affirmative Finance Action for Women in Africa (AFAWA) initiative, the programme aims… [Read More]

The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has officially joined the Berne Union, the world’s leading association for export credit and investment insurance, becoming the first multilateral development institution to receive full participation rights within the organization. The milestone was marked during the 2026 Berne Union Spring Meeting held in Astana, Kazakhstan, which gathered more than… [Read More]

Clean Energy Credit Union was established with the goal of making affordable financing for clean energy projects accessible while ensuring that customers’ deposits actively contribute to climate action. As a federally chartered, member-owned cooperative, the institution directs member deposits toward financing clean energy and energy efficiency projects across the United States. This approach allows members… [Read More]

The African Development Fund has approved a grant of $14.26 million to the West African Health Organisation (WAHO) to strengthen healthcare systems, improve medical regulation, and enhance regional health security across seven West African countries. The initiative aims to improve access to quality healthcare services while increasing preparedness for public health and nutrition emergencies. The… [Read More]

The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) has issued an Epidemiological Alert urging countries across the Americas to strengthen routine immunization programs and close vaccination gaps following a significant rise in diphtheria cases during 2026. The organization warned that declining vaccination coverage is increasing the risk of outbreaks and leaving vulnerable populations exposed to a preventable… [Read More]

The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) has opened the 178th session of its Executive Committee in Washington, D.C., bringing together Member States to address major health priorities affecting the Americas. The four-day meeting focuses on strengthening health systems, improving emergency preparedness, addressing emerging health threats, and reviewing the organization’s financial sustainability amid growing funding pressures…. [Read More]

The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), with support from the Spanish Agency for International Development Cooperation (AECID), has launched a pilot phase of a new virtual course designed to strengthen the health sector’s response to violence against girls and adolescent girls across Latin America. The initiative brings together more than 60 health sector representatives from… [Read More]

The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) has launched a new virtual course titled “Youth-Centered Digital Health Interventions” to strengthen the capacity of health professionals, policymakers, youth leaders, and organizations working to improve the health and wellbeing of young people through digital technologies. The course was officially introduced during an interactive webinar that brought together experts,… [Read More]

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is helping young African animators build sustainable careers through a new initiative focused on creative skills, mentorship, and business development. The Independent Animators Capacity Building Programme brings together 20 emerging animators from across Africa for a four-month programme running from May to August 2026. The initiative is designed to… [Read More]

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) have strengthened their partnership to improve financial literacy and promote greater financial inclusion across the country. The renewed collaboration supports Sri Lanka’s National Financial Literacy Roadmap (2024–2028), a key part of the National Financial Inclusion Strategy aimed at helping individuals and… [Read More]

The Novo Nordisk Foundation and Global Health EDCTP3 have launched a new partnership to support global health research and strengthen scientific collaboration between Africa and Europe. The initiative will provide up to €18 million in funding from the Novo Nordisk Foundation to advance research focused on major health challenges, including respiratory infections, infectious diseases, and… [Read More]

West Africa has the technology, policies, and financing tools needed to transform its rice sector, but stronger coordination among stakeholders is the missing link, according to Guangzhe Chen, Vice President for the Planet Vice Presidency at the World Bank Group. Speaking after the West Africa Rice Investment Roundtable held in Accra on June 2–3, Chen… [Read More]

Foresight Group has invested in Optera as part of a £3 million funding round aimed at expanding the company’s UK operations and strengthening its space domain awareness capabilities. The investment round was led by the UK Innovation Science and Seed Fund, with participation from Foresight and other investors. The funding will help Optera establish its… [Read More]