In Sierra Leone, 459 returned migrants, including 126 women, have successfully completed a tailored Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) programme designed to support dignified and durable reintegration. The initiative provided market-relevant skills and entrepreneurship tools, enabling participants to rebuild their lives and livelihoods. Graduates were trained across diverse demand-driven sectors such as solar… [Read More]
Afghanistan Signs $20M Gold Mining Deal in Kunduz Province
Afghanistan’s Ministry of Mines and Petroleum has signed a five‑year contract for gold extraction in Qala‑e‑Zal district of Kunduz province, with an investment valued at more than $20 million. The agreement was signed by Minister Hedayatullah Badri on Sunday, in the presence of the ambassadors of Azerbaijan and Kyrgyzstan. The project covers an area of… [Read More]
Spain Pledges €25M to GPE’s ‘Multiply Possibility’ Campaign
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 from its previous commitment, underscoring Spain’s growing recognition of education as a foundation for peace, equality, resilience, and social… [Read More]
World Bank Approves $1 Billion for Egypt Reforms and Green Growth
The World Bank Group has approved $1 billion in financing for Egypt to support private sector-led job creation, strengthen macroeconomic and fiscal resilience, and advance a green economic transition. The package includes a $200 million credit guarantee from the United Kingdom. According to the World Bank, the funds will back reforms to boost domestic revenue… [Read More]
Nigeria Approves $500M Annual Research & Innovation Fund
Nigeria has approved the creation of the National Research and Innovation Development Fund (NRIDF), a new initiative aimed at strengthening research, science, and technology. Annual funding for the program could reach $500 million, according to a presidency statement released on May 9. The fund is designed to improve coordination between universities, research institutes, industry, and… [Read More]
Bombay High Court Orders Maharashtra to Frame Salary Grant Policy for NGO-Run Children’s Homes Under Constitutional Duties
The Bombay High Court has ruled that the welfare of children in care institutions is a constitutional obligation of the State and cannot be treated as charity. The Court directed the Maharashtra government to frame a policy within six months to provide salary grants to employees working in children’s homes operated by unaided NGOs, provided… [Read More]
Austrian Firm Wins €10M Deal for Cameroon Vocational Center
Austrian company VACE Systemtechnik GmbH has secured a €10 million contract, equivalent to about 6.5 billion CFA francs, to build and equip a vocational training center in Ntui, located in Cameroon’s Centre region. The agreement was signed in Yaounde on March 31, 2026, between Minister of Employment and Vocational Training Mounouna Foutsou and Johann Sesser,… [Read More]
Bangladesh NGOs Face Crisis as Foreign Aid Collapse Reshapes Development Sector and Funding Access
Bangladesh’s development sector is undergoing a major disruption following the sudden collapse of foreign aid, particularly after a US government directive that paused and later terminated a large share of USAID-funded programmes. The decision led to the suspension of hundreds of millions of dollars in projects, including health, research, and humanitarian programmes, affecting tens of… [Read More]
Call for Proposals: $500K for Inclusive Internet Projects
In 2025, about 2.2 billion people remain offline, with 96 percent of them living in low- and middle-income countries. Even among those who are connected, mobile broadband remains unaffordable in roughly 60 percent of these countries. While headline connectivity figures show progress, the underlying quality gap is becoming increasingly difficult to ignore. To address these… [Read More]
Locally Led Support Brings Relief to North Darfur
As Sudan’s conflict enters its fourth year, humanitarian needs in North Darfur continue to intensify, with growing displacement placing severe pressure on already limited resources and basic services. Many families fleeing violence have arrived in overcrowded displacement sites where access to clean water, sanitation, healthcare, and livelihoods remains critically inadequate. In North Darfur’s Tawila area,… [Read More]
Menstrual Justice in Türkiye: From Relief to Systemic Change
In Türkiye, menstrual justice is still treated more as relief than as a matter of public responsibility. Urgent needs such as product shortages or missed school days are easier to recognise, but structural change remains harder to achieve. This reflects a wider climate where gender equality is politically contested, especially after Türkiye’s withdrawal from the… [Read More]
Kinshasa Project Trains Health Workers on Safe Abortion and Reproductive Health Care
A community-based organization, ACODEFEM (Community-based Action to Support Women’s Development), has launched a reproductive health initiative in the Democratic Republic of Congo aimed at strengthening the capacity of pharmacists to provide support for medical abortion services. The project was implemented between April and June 2026 in selected communes of Kinshasa, including Matete, Masina, and Kimbanseke…. [Read More]
Aid Groups Urge Protection of Humanitarian Workers in Yemen
A coalition of international humanitarian and development organizations has strongly condemned the killing of Wesam Qaid, Acting Executive Director of Yemen’s Social Fund for Development (SFD). According to the joint statement, Qaid was abducted on 3 May and later found dead in Aden, prompting widespread concern among aid and development groups operating in Yemen. Wesam… [Read More]
CIMB Opens SME Relief Applications Following West Asia Conflict
CIMB Bank Bhd and CIMB Islamic Bank Bhd will begin accepting applications for their SME Stabilisation Relief Facility (SRF) from May 15 until December 31, 2026, or until the allocated funds are fully utilised. The SRF is part of Bank Negara Malaysia’s RM5 billion relief package designed to support micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs)… [Read More]
Hunger Relief in Lagos: NGO Reaches 300 Households with Food and Health Support
A non-governmental organisation, Deborah’s Impact Project Global, has provided food items and free medical services to around 300 vulnerable households in the Oniru community of Lagos. The outreach initiative was designed to support widows, elderly individuals, and low-income families struggling with economic hardship. The programme included the distribution of food packs alongside basic medical screenings… [Read More]
Mohd Daud Bakar Charged Over RM10.5M Glove Venture Funds
Islamic finance expert Tan Sri Dr Mohd Daud Bakar has been charged again, this time for allegedly embezzling over RM10 million together with company director Datuk Norliza Tajudin. Both face seven counts of criminal breach of trust under Section 409 of the Penal Code, including allegations involving RM2 million belonging to former deputy minister Datuk… [Read More]
Environmental Group Flags Risks in Maharashtra Maritime Board Advertising Policy 2026
An environmental NGO, Awaaz Foundation, has urged Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis to intervene in the proposed Maharashtra Maritime Board (Regulation of Display of Advertisements) Regulations 2026. The group has raised serious concerns about the environmental and ecological impact of allowing commercial advertisements along the state’s coastline. The proposed policy, notified by the Maharashtra Maritime… [Read More]
UN Warns of Escalating Global Humanitarian Emergencies
The United Nations has highlighted the growing severity of humanitarian crises across several conflict-affected and vulnerable regions worldwide. Ongoing violence, displacement, economic instability, and climate-related pressures continue to place millions of people at risk, increasing the demand for emergency assistance and protection services. According to the report, civilians remain the most affected by worsening insecurity… [Read More]
Oil Price Surge: Trump Rejects Iran Terms for Ending War
Oil prices rallied sharply on Monday after President Donald Trump rejected Iran’s response to a US peace proposal as “unacceptable,” raising fears over supply disruptions with the Strait of Hormuz still largely closed. Brent crude climbed to US$103.99 a barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate rose to US$97.66, both having touched higher levels earlier in… [Read More]
10 High-Growth Startups to Pitch Investors at Madrid Emprende 2026
The Madrid City Council has announced the ten startups selected to participate in the XIII Madrid Emprende Investment Forum, which will take place on 27 May 2026 at the Palacio de Cibeles. The initiative aims to connect innovative startups with private investors, accelerate business growth, and strengthen Madrid’s position as a leading hub for entrepreneurship… [Read More]
Foreign Funds Net Buyers on Bursa Malaysia with RM95.2M Inflow
Foreign investors returned as net buyers of Malaysian equities last week after three consecutive weeks of net selling, recording a net inflow of RM95.2 million compared to a net outflow of RM160.8 million the week before. This lifted their year-to-date (YTD) 2026 net inflow to RM3.1 billion, a sharp reversal from the RM22.6 billion net… [Read More]
Lanark and Frontenac Counties Receive $14 Million for Housing-Enabling Infrastructure Upgrades
The Ontario government has announced an investment of more than $14 million to improve critical water infrastructure in Lanark and Frontenac counties. The funding is part of the province’s Municipal Housing Infrastructure Program’s Health and Safety Water Stream, designed to strengthen essential infrastructure, support housing development, and encourage long-term economic growth across Eastern Ontario. The… [Read More]
UN Details Intensifying Humanitarian Crises Across Several Regions
The United Nations reports a worsening global humanitarian situation marked by multiple overlapping crises across conflict-affected regions. Civilians continue to face increasing risks from armed violence, displacement, and destruction of essential infrastructure, while humanitarian access remains constrained in several areas. In different regions, ongoing hostilities have led to rising civilian casualties and large-scale displacement. Communities… [Read More]
