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The Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC) hosted a South Korean business delegation in Accra as both countries work to strengthen trade and investment relations. During the Ghana–Korea Business Forum, GIPC CEO Simon Madjie emphasized that Ghana is open to new investment, highlighting regulatory reforms and large-scale economic programmes, including the proposed 24-Hour Economy and the… [Read More]

Afreximbank has selected eight startups for the inaugural cohort of its Afreximbank Accelerator Programme, a three-month initiative designed to scale companies that support intra-African trade and industrialisation under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). The programme, set to begin in March 2026, attracted over 1,600 applications from across Africa, the diaspora, and the Caribbean,… [Read More]

The Greek government has introduced a new immigration bill that imposes severe penalties on nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) and humanitarian workers assisting migrants, effectively linking them to criminal conduct despite their life-saving efforts. The proposed amendments would make membership in an NGO an aggravating factor for several offenses, imposing minimum prison sentences of 10 years and… [Read More]

The Anti-Death Penalty Asia Network (ADPAN) and partner civil society organizations have expressed strong opposition to South Korean prosecutors seeking the death penalty for former President Yoon Suk-Yeol during the final hearing of his trial for insurgency on 13 January 2026. They argue that insurgency does not qualify as a crime warranting capital punishment under… [Read More]

Human Rights Watch submitted a report to the Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade References Committee on the state of democracy and human rights in Myanmar, five years after the February 2021 military coup. Since the coup, the military junta has systematically dismantled the country’s infrastructure, economy, civil and political institutions, and public services, including healthcare… [Read More]

In 2025, Zimbabwe’s Minerals Marketing Authority (MMCZ), responsible for marketing minerals excluding gold and silver, reported export revenues of $3.4 billion, representing a 6% increase from 2024. Despite this growth, the figure remains significantly below the national target of $12 billion, which has yet to be achieved, pending the release of gold and silver export… [Read More]

Britain is positioning itself to become one of the first countries to deploy advanced nuclear power stations capable of supplying clean, reliable energy to factories and AI data centres. As part of what the government describes as a “golden age” of nuclear energy, these initiatives aim to support skilled jobs, boost economic growth, strengthen energy… [Read More]

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has launched a new free, self-paced virtual course designed to help ruminant farmers and veterinarians strengthen biosecurity practices on farms. Titled Improving Ruminant Biosecurity, the course is available through FAO Virtual Learning Centres in English, Russian and Turkish, and aims to promote safer livestock production,… [Read More]

The World Health Organization has launched its 2026 emergency appeal as a call for global solidarity with people affected by conflict, displacement, and disasters, stressing that humanitarian support is about restoring dignity and hope, not just delivering services. WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus emphasized that the appeal seeks to reassure vulnerable communities that the… [Read More]

UNICEF has raised serious concerns over the impact of ongoing violent clashes on women and children, warning that access constraints are worsening an already dire humanitarian situation. Aid delivery remains severely limited due to restrictions on river, road, and air travel, while health services continue to deteriorate. Several counties are close to exhausting therapeutic food… [Read More]

Cancer continues to be one of the world’s leading causes of illness and death, accounting for nearly 10 million deaths globally in 2020—almost one in six deaths overall. If current trends persist, the number of new cancer cases is projected to rise by 50 per cent by 2040, highlighting the urgent need to strengthen prevention… [Read More]

Crisis management has become a critical element of digital marketing in an era where information spreads rapidly, particularly through social media. Even minor incidents can escalate into major reputational threats within hours. Effectively managing such situations is no longer optional; it is essential for protecting brand credibility and sustaining consumer trust. Brands that understand how… [Read More]

In today’s highly connected digital environment, brand crises can unfold rapidly, especially on social media where information spreads instantly. Effective crisis management has therefore become a critical pillar of digital marketing, essential for protecting brand reputation and maintaining consumer trust. Learning from past brand failures provides valuable insights into how businesses can respond strategically and… [Read More]

In today’s environmentally conscious marketplace, sustainability has become a critical driver of brand engagement rather than a complementary value. As consumers increasingly expect transparency and responsible practices, brands that integrate sustainability into their core strategies are better positioned to build trust, foster emotional connections, and strengthen long-term loyalty while contributing positively to environmental and social… [Read More]

In today’s digital-first environment, non-profit organizations face both constraints and opportunities as they work to raise awareness and secure funding. Limited budgets and staff capacity make it essential for non-profits to rely on smart, efficient digital marketing strategies to connect with supporters. Digital tools allow organizations to expand their reach, tell their stories effectively, and… [Read More]

A new peer-reviewed study published in The Lancet Global Health by the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal) warns that sharp reductions in global aid could result in an estimated 22.6 million additional deaths by 2030 across 93 low- and middle-income countries, including 5.4 million children under the age of five. Supported by The Rockefeller… [Read More]

Austria has contributed funding of EUR 200,000 (approximately CHF 187,000) for 2026 to the WTO Chairs Programme, the World Trade Organization’s flagship technical assistance initiative aimed at strengthening academic capacity in developing and least-developed country economies. The contribution supports the programme’s mission of building long-term trade policy expertise through sustained engagement with higher education institutions…. [Read More]

The WTO Fish Fund has launched its second Call for Proposals as of 2 February, inviting eligible developing and least-developed country (LDC) WTO members that have ratified the Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies to apply for financial support to advance implementation of the Agreement. Proposals must be submitted through the official application portal by 24 April…. [Read More]

Members of the media who wish to cover the World Trade Organization’s 14th Ministerial Conference (WTO MC14) must apply for accreditation by 26 February 2026 at midnight (Central European Time). The conference will be held in Yaoundé, Cameroon, from 26 to 29 March 2026 and will bring together trade ministers and senior officials from WTO… [Read More]

Government officials from WTO members and observer countries eligible for WTO technical assistance are invited to apply for the 2026 Advanced Global Workshop on the WTO Agreement on Government Procurement (GPA) 2012. The workshop will take place from 20 to 24 April 2026 in Geneva, Switzerland, and applications must be submitted by 13 February 2026…. [Read More]

Women-led enterprises play a vital role in supporting climate-resilient livelihoods and local economies in Nepal, yet they continue to face significant challenges in accessing both climate and commercial finance. To address these gaps, Forest Action Nepal and the South Asia Institute of Advanced Studies, with support from the Climate Policy Initiative, convened a multi-stakeholder dialogue… [Read More]

British International Investment (BII), the UK’s development finance institution and impact investor, has announced its role as an anchor investor in the Allianz Credit Emerging Markets fund (ACE), a new landmark blended finance initiative targeting a final size of $1 billion. The fund is designed to support Paris Agreement goals by mobilising private capital for… [Read More]

British International Investment (BII) and Alexforbes Investments have jointly committed R1 billion to the Revego Africa Energy Fund, with each institution investing R500 million. This landmark investment represents a significant step in developing South Africa’s secondary market for renewable energy assets, an area seen as critical for unlocking capital and supporting the country’s long-term energy… [Read More]