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Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) and Aspen Pharmacare are advancing discussions on a long-term vaccine demand and supply alignment framework aimed at strengthening sustainable vaccine manufacturing across Africa. The discussions were announced during the Africa Forward Summit held in Nairobi, Kenya, and reflect ongoing efforts to improve Africa’s health security and… [Read More]

The Nigerian Red Cross Society has called on Nigerians, government institutions, and development partners to strengthen compassion, unity, and collective responsibility in addressing growing humanitarian challenges across the country. The appeal was made by the National President of the Nigerian Red Cross Society, Prince Oluyemisi Adetayo Adeaga, during the commemoration of World Red Cross and… [Read More]

The Sahel Adaptive Social Protection Program (SASPP) has launched its third phase for the 2025–2030 period, aiming to expand sustainable adaptive social protection systems across the Sahel region. The initiative will support Burkina Faso, Chad, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, and Senegal in strengthening systems that provide economic opportunities, resilience, and social stability for millions of vulnerable… [Read More]

The International Organization for Migration (IOM), UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, and ICVA have launched a new online dashboard designed to map protection and assistance services available to refugees, asylum-seekers, and migrants travelling along major mixed movement routes, beginning with the Western Africa Atlantic Route. The platform was officially launched on 12 May 2026 in… [Read More]

The African Development Bank Group has resumed its full presence in Sudan after operating virtually for the past two years, marking a significant step in maintaining development support amid the country’s ongoing crisis. The return follows a two-day Country Portfolio Performance Review held in Port Sudan on 29–30 April 2026, the first in-person review meeting… [Read More]

The Africa Franchising Accelerator Project (AFRAP) has successfully supported 101 small and medium enterprises in Tanzania to transition from informal operations into structured and franchise-ready businesses, according to an African Development Bank project completion mission conducted in April 2026. The project, valued at $800,000, has contributed to the creation of more than 3,000 direct and… [Read More]

Guinea has pledged $50 million to the seventeenth replenishment of the African Development Fund (ADF-17), becoming the largest African contributor to the concessional financing platform of the African Development Bank Group. The contribution strengthens African participation in financing development initiatives across low-income and structurally vulnerable countries on the continent. The latest replenishment marks a significant… [Read More]

The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) has announced a landmark agreement with CSL Seqirus to secure a reserved share of pandemic influenza vaccine production for countries across Latin America and the Caribbean in the event of a future influenza pandemic. The agreement was officially announced on May 12, 2026, in Washington, D.C., and is being… [Read More]

Bangladesh has launched the NGO-Microfinance Institution (MFI) Resourced Pooled Fund to strengthen locally led humanitarian financing and improve disaster response. The initiative was formally introduced in Dhaka, with Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives Minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir attending as chief guest. At the launch, the minister emphasized that public-private partnerships are essential for… [Read More]

Spain has announced a significant increase in its support for global education, pledging at least €25 million to the Global Partnership for Education (GPE) as part of the “Multiply Possibility” campaign. This represents a 25% rise compared to Spain’s previous pledge, underscoring its growing commitment to education as a foundation for peace, equality, and resilience…. [Read More]

Global Citizen and FIFA have announced the first round of grant recipients from the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, selecting 27 grassroots organizations across 10 countries to receive awards ranging from USD $50,000 to $250,000. These grants will support initiatives that expand access to quality education and sports for children in underserved communities worldwide. The… [Read More]

Yemen is facing one of the world’s most severe humanitarian crises, with 22.3 million people out of a population of 35 million in need of assistance. Funding restrictions have forced humanitarian organizations to focus only on the most desperate cases, leaving millions without essential support. Half of the population is experiencing hunger, and nearly two-thirds… [Read More]

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has received USD 10 million from the Democratic Republic of the Congo Humanitarian Fund to provide emergency assistance to vulnerable households in North Kivu, South Kivu, Ituri, and Tanganyika. This intervention is designed to save lives by meeting immediate food needs and preventing a rapid… [Read More]

The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) has reaffirmed its strong partnership with Tajikistan during a meeting between AIIB President Zou Jiayi and President Emomali Rahmon at the Bank’s headquarters in Beijing. The discussions focused on enhancing cooperation in priority areas such as energy, connectivity, and sustainable infrastructure development, reflecting a shared commitment to advancing practical… [Read More]

Spring is the season when many communities open collection programs for household hazardous waste (HHW), giving residents a safe way to dispose of items that can harm people or the environment if handled improperly. These programs typically run until fall and are designed to keep toxic materials out of landfills, where they can leach into… [Read More]

The Opec Fund for International Development has launched a US$1.5 billion financing initiative to support countries struggling with energy, commodity, and trade disruptions caused by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. The initiative, called the Economic Stability, Trade and Resilience Initiative (E-Star), was unveiled in Vienna and will run from 2026 to 2028 across… [Read More]

The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) and the Government of Ethiopia have officially launched the Conference on Public Health in Africa (CPHIA) 2026, set to take place in Addis Ababa from 23 to 27 November 2026. The event is positioned as the continent’s foremost public health gathering, bringing together governments, scientists,… [Read More]

The South African Weather Service has issued multiple severe weather warnings for the Western Cape, highlighting the risk of disruptive rainfall, flooding, damaging winds, and snowfall. The most serious alert is an Orange Level 8 warning for heavy rainfall expected to cause flooding of roads, bridges, and settlements, as well as mudslides and danger to… [Read More]

The New Zealand Government has announced a legal change aimed at providing greater certainty in climate change law by preventing tort-based lawsuits that seek damages for climate-related harm caused by greenhouse gas emissions. The move involves amending the Climate Change Response Act 2002 to ensure that courts cannot hold individuals or businesses liable in civil… [Read More]

The Ontario government has announced a $5 million investment through the fourth round of the Life Sciences Innovation Fund (LSIF), supporting 10 companies in developing and launching made-in-Ontario medical technologies. The initiative aims to create good-paying jobs, strengthen Ontario’s position as a global leader in life sciences, and advance the goals of the province’s Life… [Read More]

The New Zealand Government has announced a new agreement aimed at strengthening national fuel resilience by securing additional fuel supplies to support the country’s energy security. The deal is designed to increase emergency fuel reserves and ensure greater stability in the event of global supply disruptions, geopolitical instability, or sudden shocks to international fuel markets…. [Read More]

The New Zealand Government has announced updates to its national fuel response framework, emphasizing that flexibility and adaptability are essential for responding effectively to future fuel supply disruptions. Officials say the revised approach is designed to strengthen the country’s energy resilience amid growing global uncertainty, changing supply chains, and increasing risks linked to geopolitical tensions… [Read More]

The UK’s innovation agency, Connected Places Catapult, has announced the opening of applications for the latest Transport Research and Innovation Grants (TRIG) programme. Funded by the Department for Transport, the programme will distribute up to £2.385 million across 53 projects, each eligible for grants of up to £45,000. The initiative is designed to support early-stage,… [Read More]