Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The Chairman of the Libyan Presidential Council, Mohamed al-Manfi, said on Thursday that the North African country is placing its hope on the United Nations to play an effective and integrated role in its transition to a lasting path of stability and democracy.In a speech before [...] Full text...

Washington, DC, United States (PANA) - Countries have increasingly adopted fiscal rules and frameworks that aim to give clarity and predictability to government spending. But these rules have not been as effective in keeping deficits and debt within their intended limits. As we show in a new report, about 40 percent [...] Full text...

Geneva, Switzerland (PANA) - The escalating Israeli military offensive in Gaza City continues to overwhelm medical professionals there, with four more hospitals forced to shut down this month alone in the north of the war-torn enclave, the UN World Health Organisation (WHO) said on Friday.“This brings the total functioning hospitals [...] Full text...

Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The Ministry of Health of Libya's Tripoli-based Government of National Unity (GNU) has participated in the UN General Assembly High-Level Meeting on the Prevention and Control of Non-Communicable Diseases and the Promotion of Mental Health and Well-being held in New York.These meetings provide an opportunity to [...] Full text...

Banjul, Gambia (PANA) - The following are Friday's exchange rates for the Gambian Dalasi as published by the Trust Bank of Gambia.Currency                   Buying                SellingUS Dollar                      [...] Full text...

Bangui, Central African Republic - After two years of weak growth, the Central African Republic (CAR) is experiencing a moderate recovery, with growth estimated at 1.5% in 2024, according to a recent World Bank report. This improvement is mainly due to stable agricultural production, progress in agribusiness, and the continued performance of [...] Full text...

New York, US (PANA) -  Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, Chairperson of the AU Commission, has reiterated the urgent imperative of an immediate ceasefire as a prerequisite for unhindered humanitarian assistance.A press release issued by AU on Thursday said he was speaking at a Ministerial Meeting on Sudan, co-convened by the African [...] Full text...

New York, US (PANA) - With nearly half the global population under 30, the UN continues to emphasise the indispensable role young people play in decision-making towards achieving a just, equitable and sustainable future for all. “Youth participation is not just about bringing young people to meetings,” General Assembly President Annalena [...] Full text...

Geneva, Switzerland (PANA) - Nearly 5,000 fleeing civilians have gathered in recent days around a UN peacekeepers base in the Central African Republic (CAR), near the border with Sudan, after a series of deadly attacks on several villages. Between 17 and 22 September, clashes erupted in the Central African Republic's Am [...] Full text...