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Bulgaria is set to strengthen its position as a leading innovation hub in South-Eastern Europe with a €210 million financing boost for high-tech businesses under a European Union-backed initiative. The programme, managed by the European Investment Fund, aims to support companies in strategic sectors such as microelectronics, artificial intelligence, quantum technologies, space, and green innovation…. [Read More]

The conflict in Sudan has entered its fourth year with escalating violence against civilians, as fighting between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) continues to intensify. According to Amnesty International, the war has been marked by widespread atrocities, including deliberate attacks on civilians, destruction of infrastructure, and severe restrictions on… [Read More]

The Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations and the Pan American Health Organization have expanded their partnership through new cooperation agreements aimed at strengthening regulatory systems and vaccine safety across Latin America and the Caribbean. The initiative focuses on improving access to safe, effective vaccines, particularly during public health emergencies. The collaboration will support more efficient… [Read More]

The Food and Agriculture Organization has highlighted scalable solutions to transform agrifood systems across Africa during a special event at the 34th Session of the FAO Regional Conference for Africa. The event demonstrated how FAO’s flagship initiatives are delivering measurable results while unlocking new opportunities for investment, innovation, and inclusive growth. Bringing together governments, partners,… [Read More]

The Food and Agriculture Organization has reported significant progress in delivering results across Africa while setting new priorities to accelerate the transformation of agrifood systems through increased investment, innovation, and scalable solutions. Presenting its 2024–2025 results at the 34th Session of the FAO Regional Conference for Africa, the organization highlighted a shift toward more integrated… [Read More]

After three years of conflict, Sudan is facing a rapidly worsening health crisis, with millions lacking access to basic medical care as violence, displacement, and funding shortages continue to strain the system. The World Health Organization has warned that the country’s health situation is now among the most severe globally. Nearly 34 million people require… [Read More]

On the outskirts of Biale in Uganda, the Kriandongo refugee camp stands as a place of both loss and resilience, where thousands of people fleeing war in Sudan are attempting to rebuild their lives. Since the conflict erupted in April 2023, nearly 600,000 Sudanese refugees have arrived, many after exhausting journeys across multiple borders, carrying… [Read More]

The world is failing Sudan as its devastating conflict enters a fourth year, senior United Nations officials have warned, describing it as the largest humanitarian and displacement crisis globally. UN agencies and partners have called for an immediate end to the war between rival military factions as millions face worsening conditions. Tom Fletcher said the… [Read More]

The Canada government is strengthening its commitment to innovation and regional economic growth with a new investment aimed at advancing Francophone and bilingual digital health solutions. The funding is designed to support organizations that help businesses transform ideas into market-ready innovations while creating jobs and improving healthcare outcomes. On behalf of Evan Solomon, the Honourable… [Read More]

The United Kingdom has announced a major increase in humanitarian support for Sudan, pledging £146 million in aid for 2026 while significantly boosting funding to frontline responders to reach more than 1.8 million people affected by the ongoing crisis. The announcement comes as Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper attends the International Sudan Conference in Berlin on… [Read More]

In the coastal town of Lezhë, two young individuals have transformed their lives through skills training and employment opportunities supported by the Joint SDG Fund. Their journeys highlight how targeted programmes can help young people transition from uncertainty to stable careers. Vera, a 23-year-old mother, once struggled to find a pathway into the workforce while… [Read More]

Zambia has reaffirmed its commitment to aligning education with tourism development as part of a broader strategy to strengthen skills, create jobs, and promote sustainable economic growth. The initiative was highlighted during the Fourth Travel, Hospitality and Tourism Education Summit organized by the Zambia Institute for Tourism and Hospitality Studies, where leaders and partners emphasized… [Read More]

The International Labour Organization (ILO) and the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) of the People’s Republic of China have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen cooperation in special equipment safety and occupational safety and health (OSH). The agreement, signed on 14 April 2026 in Geneva, reflects a shared commitment to advancing social justice,… [Read More]

As Sudan marks three years of devastating conflict, millions of people continue to endure severe hardship, with ongoing violence leaving civilians dead, injured, and struggling to survive without access to basic necessities such as food, shelter, and sanitation. The World Food Programme (WFP) has warned that the humanitarian situation remains critical, with the international community… [Read More]

The African Development Bank Group’s “AFAWA: Banking on Women” campaign has been honored as Africa’s best Global Campaign at the 2026 Africa SABRE Awards, held in Johannesburg, South Africa. The recognition was announced during the PRCA South Africa Conference on 17 March, celebrating the Bank’s impactful communications highlighting its Affirmative Finance Action for Women in… [Read More]

Applications are now open for the Youth Eco Camp TURAQTY JOL 7.0, launched by the Kazakhstan National Federation of Clubs for UNESCO as part of its national eco-campaign promoting environmental awareness and sustainable thinking among young people across Kazakhstan. TURAQTY JOL is an educational initiative designed to instill a responsible attitude toward the environment and… [Read More]

Human Rights Watch has called on Hungary’s incoming government to take swift action to restore fundamental rights, strengthen democratic institutions, and reverse years of democratic backsliding. The organization stressed that early steps—such as ending rule by decree, restoring judicial independence, and repealing restrictive laws—would signal a clear break from past governance. According to Lydia Gall,… [Read More]

Amnesty International has warned that the recently approved amnesty law in Venezuela must not be implemented in a way that reinforces political repression, nearly two months after its adoption. The organization raised concerns that the law, intended to grant freedom to individuals prosecuted or detained for political reasons, is being applied inconsistently and without clear… [Read More]

As the war in Sudan enters its fourth year, civilians continue to face deadly violence, mass displacement, and widespread sexual abuse, prompting urgent warnings from the United Nations’s top humanitarian official in the country. Denise Brown, the UN Humanitarian Coordinator in Sudan, described the situation as an “abandoned crisis,” stressing that the conflict is marked… [Read More]

The United Nations Population Fund envisions a world where every pregnancy is planned, every childbirth is safe, and every young person can reach their full potential. Achieving this goal depends on ensuring access to quality-assured maternal and newborn health (MNH) commodities, which play a vital role in reducing preventable deaths. A recent technical brief highlights… [Read More]

The UK Government has opened applications for a major £132 million investment aimed at supporting the fishing and seafood industries, as well as coastal communities across England. The funding will be delivered through the relaunched Fisheries and Seafood Scheme (FaSS), part of the broader Fishing and Coastal Growth Fund, over the next five years. The… [Read More]

The Government of Indonesia and the United Nations in Indonesia launched a joint programme on 9 April aimed at helping smallholder farmers manage climate risks by improving access to financial services and promoting sustainable agricultural practices. The initiative will be implemented in East Java and Lampung, two of the country’s key food-producing regions. Smallholder farmers… [Read More]

On 10 April 2026, the Consortium for Sustainable Agrivoltaics (C4SA) Foundation and the OECD Development Centre, in collaboration with Akademiya2063 and the UN Joint SDG Fund, hosted a full-day co-design workshop and officially launched the African Agrivoltaics Platform Initiative (AAPI) at the OECD Headquarters in Paris. The event brought together a wide range of stakeholders,… [Read More]