Addis Ababa — May 25, 2026 — Ethiopia has launched a $40 million Green Legacy Expansion Project aimed at scaling up the country’s successful reforestation and climate resilience initiatives. The five‑year project will benefit more than 423,000 citizens and cover over 67,000 hectares of land across six districts in the Oromia, Amhara, and Central Ethiopia regions. The initiative builds on Ethiopia’s… [Read More]

The Australian Government has announced a commitment of up to $10 million to Fund II of Vietnam-based Do Ventures, aiming to strengthen climate-focused investment and support sustainable business growth in the country. The initiative is designed to accelerate funding for startups and small and medium enterprises working on climate solutions and energy transition technologies. Do… [Read More]

A major humanitarian initiative funded by the European Union has reached more than 845,000 people across Afghanistan, providing critical support for communities affected by food insecurity, displacement, conflict, and explosive ordnance contamination. The two-year programme was implemented by the Danish Refugee Council (DRC) in partnership with local organisations, including the Kabul Orthopedic Organization (KOO), Women… [Read More]

Geneva — May 25, 2026 — On the sidelines of the Seventy‑ninth World Health Assembly, global leaders, donors, and technical experts convened to accelerate progress toward eliminating malaria and neglected tropical diseases (NTDs). The meeting underscored the urgency of cross‑border collaboration and integrated health approaches to protect vulnerable populations across Africa and beyond. Malaria continues to affect… [Read More]

A rapidly escalating Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is overwhelming containment efforts, with more than 900 suspected cases and around 220 suspected deaths reported, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). The outbreak, driven by the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola, has been declared a Public Health Emergency of International Concern… [Read More]

The International Water Management Institute (IWMI) has launched a new initiative called the Water Governance Accelerator to help countries and regional organizations improve how water resources are managed. The announcement was made during the Fourth High-Level International Conference on the International Decade for Action in Dushanbe, Tajikistan, held from 25–28 May 2026. The new technical… [Read More]

Hong Kong — May 26, 2026 — A local non‑profit organization, IncluFit, is redefining accessibility in fitness by creating inclusive opportunities for individuals with visual impairment and other special needs. Founded in 2022 by personal trainer Aileen Wong, the NGO offers free group classes and adaptive running sessions designed to make physical activity welcoming for everyone. IncluFit’s programmes include… [Read More]

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) President Masato Kanda met Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman in Dhaka on 25 May 2026 to discuss the country’s development priorities and announce major financial support initiatives worth $5 billion aimed at strengthening economic resilience and long-term growth. During the high-level meeting, both sides focused on Bangladesh’s ongoing economic challenges,… [Read More]

The second phase of the EU4GenderEquality programme has officially concluded in the Republic of Moldova after a 30-month implementation period, marking a significant step forward in promoting gender equality, preventing gender-based violence, and challenging deep-rooted social stereotypes. Nearly 3,000 people across the country directly participated in initiatives designed to build more inclusive and equitable communities…. [Read More]

ohannesburg — May 26, 2026 — Microsoft South Africa and the Youth Employment Service (YES) are scaling up their joint initiative to equip young people with digital and artificial intelligence skills, addressing the growing demand for tech capabilities across the labour market. The programme introduces participants to structured learning pathways, starting with foundational digital literacy and progressing… [Read More]

Lagos — May 26, 2026 — The Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) has announced an allocation of up to $100 million to invest in venture capital and growth equity funds targeting technology companies across Africa. The move is designed to accelerate digital transformation by supporting fund managers focused on early‑stage startups and digital infrastructure projects. Founded in 2007,… [Read More]

Morocco has been named Africa’s leading industrial economy in a new index released by the African Development Bank (African Development Bank), highlighting shifting patterns in investment, manufacturing growth, and regional industrial competitiveness across the continent. The findings were published in the 2025 Africa Industrialization Index and the inaugural Africa Industrial Investment Barometer, unveiled during the… [Read More]

Rome — May 26, 2026 — The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has expressed growing concern about the use of recycled plastics in food packaging, cautioning that while recycling supports sustainability goals, it may also introduce chemical safety risks if not properly regulated. In its latest report, FAO warned that recycled food‑contact materials — including containers, packaging,… [Read More]

The African Development Bank (African Development Bank) has conducted a workshop in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, aimed at strengthening audit standards and improving financial reporting quality for Bank-financed projects across the region. The workshop, organised by the Bank’s Financial Management Division, brought together financial management experts, procurement specialists, chartered accountants, and representatives from Côte d’Ivoire’s National… [Read More]

The African Development Bank (African Development Bank), in partnership with Africa50, has convened African leaders and financial institutions to explore how public assets can be “recycled” to fund critical infrastructure development across the continent. The discussions took place during a high-level roundtable titled “Transforming Public Assets into Capital: Unlocking the Potential of Asset Recycling in… [Read More]

The Government of India has announced the BHAVYA (Bharat Audyogik Vikas Yojna) scheme, a major infrastructure initiative aimed at developing 100 industrial parks across the country under the National Industrial Corridor Development Programme (NICDP). The scheme carries a proposed outlay of ₹33,660 crore and is designed to strengthen industrial infrastructure, improve logistics connectivity, and attract… [Read More]

Ireland’s Office of Public Works (Office of Public Works) has announced a €3 million funding allocation to support local authorities in removing river conveyance blockages and improving local flood and coastal protection systems. The funding will target immediate works such as clearing obstructions at river crossings, bridges, and culverts that restrict water flow and increase… [Read More]

Rome — May 25, 2026 — At a Vatican‑hosted high‑level symposium, FAO Director‑General QU Dongyu urged that Artificial Intelligence (AI) be guided by human dignity, inclusion, and solidarity, stressing that rapid technological change must be matched by social adaptation. Speaking at “AI and the Future of Human Dignity: A Bridge Across the Demographic and Employment Transitions”, QU emphasized… [Read More]

Community groups and individuals across the Surf Coast are being encouraged to apply for funding through the annual grants programme run by the Torquay Lions Club, which supports a wide range of local projects and initiatives. The club, which has served the region since 1969, reinvests all funds raised back into the community. In the… [Read More]

Srinagar — May 25, 2026 — Atal Dulloo, Chief Secretary of Jammu and Kashmir, chaired a meeting of the State Executive Committee (SEC) to review disaster preparedness and approve new technology‑driven mitigation measures. The meeting brought together senior officials from finance, law, revenue, and disaster management departments, alongside representatives of the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF). The… [Read More]

Kinetic Group has launched the third round of its Moving Communities Fund, committing $160,000 to grassroots organisations supporting local communities across Australia and New Zealand. The funding programme provides grants of up to $10,000, along with in-kind support such as free bus charters, volunteer assistance, and promotional space. It is aimed at not-for-profit groups, sporting… [Read More]

Ireland has announced a new round of funding under the Community Centres Investment Fund 2026, providing €25 million to support refurbishment and upgrade projects for community centres nationwide. The scheme is designed to help ensure community centres remain safe, accessible, energy-efficient, and suitable for local social, recreational, and support activities. Officials said the investment recognizes… [Read More]

Luanda — May 25, 2026 — As Africa celebrates its unity and progress, this year’s Africa Day carries a powerful message: water and sanitation are the keys to accelerating sustainable development across the continent. In her message marking the occasion, Denise António, UNDP Resident Representative in Angola, emphasized that access to clean water and safe sanitation defines… [Read More]