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Burkina Faso–based healthtech startup Hacking Group has developed SuiviVital, a digital health platform designed to improve patient monitoring, medical data management, and communication between doctors and patients. The solution is part of a growing push toward e-health services in West Africa, where limited healthcare infrastructure often affects continuity of care. SuiviVital enables patients to record… [Read More]

Guinea is moving to tighten oversight of tax incentives after new data revealed that tax exemptions cost the government about $462 million in 2024, marking a 16.5% increase compared to the previous year. Authorities have now announced the creation of a national committee to review, monitor, and rationalize tax expenditures as part of a broader… [Read More]

Zambia has successfully secured sufficient creditor support to complete a large-scale buyback of its 2053 Eurobond, marking a key milestone in its ongoing debt restructuring efforts. The agreement allows the government to trigger full early redemption after participation exceeded the required threshold from bondholders, with investors set to receive 84.35 cents on the dollar under… [Read More]

Lloyds Metals and Energy has significantly expanded its operational role in Chemaf, a copper-cobalt mining company in the Democratic Republic of Congo, following a recent takeover. A newly released organizational structure shows executives from the Lloyds-Thriveni network occupying key leadership positions, indicating deeper managerial control over the company’s mining assets. The updated leadership includes Virtus… [Read More]

Liberia is set to receive $50 million in financing from the World Bank to accelerate its digital transformation agenda. The funding is part of a broader $125 million package that also includes support for road infrastructure and electricity access, reflecting a multi-sector development approach aimed at strengthening the country’s economic foundations. The digital investment falls… [Read More]

Nigeria has launched a new two-year data protection initiative supported by Meta Platforms, following a $220 million penalty imposed by the country’s data protection regulator. The programme, introduced by the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) on June 8, 2026, is part of a court-approved settlement linked to investigations into Meta’s data handling practices in the… [Read More]

The European Union has committed €37 million ($42.8 million) to support the expansion of the Blue-Raman subsea cable system, aiming to improve internet connectivity across East Africa. The project will connect Kenya, Tanzania, Djibouti, and Somalia to a high-capacity international fiber network designed to strengthen digital infrastructure and enhance access to faster and more reliable… [Read More]

The United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS), in partnership with the Government of Germany, has reported continued progress in restoring essential infrastructure and services in conflict-affected regions of Iraq, particularly in Anbar and Sinjar. The initiative is part of the Local Infrastructure in Rural Anbar (LIRA) project, which aims to rebuild critical public services… [Read More]

Energy poverty is not simply the absence of electricity; it is the lack of reliable, affordable, and sufficient energy services needed for daily life, education, and economic activity. Even though global electricity access has reached nearly 92%, a large share of the world’s population still consumes very little electricity, revealing a deeper and less visible… [Read More]

The Government of India has launched a ₹200-crore MAHA Water Mission under the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) in partnership with the Ministry of Jal Shakti, aiming to boost innovation in the water sector by supporting startups, MSMEs, researchers, and institutions across the country. The initiative was announced by Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh, who… [Read More]

A new UK-based investment initiative has raised £64.6 million (about $86.4 million) in its first close to finance large-scale nature restoration projects across England, marking the country’s first public-private fund dedicated to environmental recovery at this scale. The Big Nature Impact Fund, managed by Finance Earth, combines public funding from the UK government’s Department for… [Read More]

Myanmar is facing multiple interconnected challenges, including conflict, economic instability, climate-related disasters, and social disruption. These overlapping crises continue to place enormous pressure on communities, affecting livelihoods, public services, and economic opportunities. As these issues reinforce one another, many families are forced into difficult decisions such as migration, debt, or participation in informal and risky… [Read More]

A new climate resilience initiative is being implemented in Somalia to help rural and agro-pastoral communities cope with the growing impacts of droughts, floods, and environmental degradation. The project is a collaborative effort involving the Federal Government of Somalia, the World Food Programme (WFP), and UNOPS, with financial support from the African Development Bank Group… [Read More]

The Charles Schwab Foundation has announced a $2.85 million, multi-year expansion of its partnership with the SIFMA Foundation to broaden access to investing education for students across the United States. The initiative is designed to provide more young people with hands-on financial education through programs that teach investing fundamentals, long-term financial planning, and responsible decision-making…. [Read More]

The Red Sky Foundation has funded a new £60,000 paediatric echocardiography machine for Darlington Memorial Hospital, aiming to improve heart diagnostics for babies and children across County Durham and Darlington. The donation is intended to enhance access to specialist cardiac care and reduce waiting times for young patients requiring heart assessments. The advanced equipment will… [Read More]

The Pest Management Foundation (PMF) has announced the first group of founding donors to its new Legacy Fund, an initiative designed to support long-term research in the pest management industry. Early contributions have already exceeded $115,000, marking a strong start to the fundraising campaign. The Legacy Fund was launched following a $1 million anchor commitment… [Read More]

Bengaluru-based energy technology startup Exponent Energy has raised ₹200 crore (about $21.1 million) to expand its fast-charging infrastructure and accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles in India’s commercial mobility sector. The funding round was co-led by 360 ONE Asset and TDK Ventures, with participation from several other investors including Hitachi Ventures, Lightspeed, Eight Roads Ventures,… [Read More]

New Zealand’s electricity system reached a major renewable milestone in the March 2026 quarter, with renewables generating 94.5% of all electricity, according to the latest Energy Quarterly data from the Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment (MBIE). This marks a significant increase from 83.2% in the same period a year earlier and represents the highest… [Read More]

City Therapeutics has raised close to $100 million in a Series B funding round to accelerate development of its RNA interference (RNAi) drug platform and advance its clinical pipeline, according to a company announcement. The financing round included participation from new investors such as Viking Global Investors, Sofinnova Investments, Casdin Capital, and NYBC Ventures, alongside… [Read More]

The Nicholas Martini Foundation has announced a $500,000 scholarship funding agreement aimed at supporting college-bound students from Passaic High School in New Jersey. The initiative was unveiled during the 2026 Passaic High School Scholarship Day ceremonies and is intended to provide long-term financial assistance to graduating students pursuing higher education. The program is being developed… [Read More]

Home State Health and the Centene Foundation have announced a new $750,000 grant initiative aimed at improving health outcomes across Missouri by supporting community-based organizations and healthcare providers addressing social drivers of health. The program will distribute funding through competitive grants ranging from $10,000 to $100,000, with a total of 20 awards expected. Applications are… [Read More]

A pilot program led by the International Finance Corporation (IFC), part of the World Bank Group, suggests that recycling textile waste in Morocco could significantly boost economic growth, create jobs, and attract major private investment. The initiative, known as the Morocco Textile Circularity program, found that scaling textile recycling could unlock up to $1.9 billion… [Read More]