Libyan Development Fund signs agreements with 98 Italian companies

26 june 2025 - 12:06:43
Benghazi, Libya (PANA) - The Director-General of the Fund for Development and Reconstruction in Libya, Belgacem Khalifa Haftar, has signed [...] Full text...

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World Bank Group, IAEA formalise partnership to collaborate on nuclear energy for development

26 june 2025 - 11:45:04
Paris, France (PANA) - The World Bank Group and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) sealed an agreement on Thursday [...] Full text...

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Energy access has improved, yet international financial support still needed to boost progress, address disparities

26 june 2025 - 08:21:47
Geneva, Switzerland (PANA) - Tracking SDG 7: The Energy Progress Report 2025 finds that almost 92% of the world’s population [...] Full text...

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Energy access has improved, but more funding is needed to address disparities: WHO

26 june 2025 - 06:22:57
Geneva, Switzerland (PANA) - Although nearly 92 per cent of the global population now has basic access to electricity, more [...] Full text...

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Sevilla conference on development financing shows optimism for multilateralism

26 june 2025 - 06:03:42
New York, US (PANA) - It’s been 10 years since the Addis Ababa Action Agenda was established to support the [...] Full text...

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The unseen frontline: Why social vulnerability must be at the heart of climate action: World Bank Blog By Ezgi Canpolat and Joanna de Berry

25 june 2025 - 07:20:50
Beira, Mozambique (PANA) - In Beira, Mozambique, Cyclone Idai caused extensive damage to the city's infrastructure, including roads. When we talk [...] Full text...

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Can Africa claim the 21st century? World Bank Blog By Andrew Dabalen, Chief Economist, Africa, and Chorching Goh, Lead Economist, Africa

23 june 2025 - 09:13:04
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (PANA) - In 2000, the World Bank published, “Can Africa Claim the 21st Century?” This landmark report [...] Full text...

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World Economic Forum selects 100 start-ups from 28 countries to join its Technology Pioneers community

23 june 2025 - 08:09:51
Geneva, Switzerland (PANA) - The World Economic Forum on Monday announced the 2025 cohort of its Technology Pioneers community, a [...] Full text...

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Mali's Transitional President arrives in Moscow

22 june 2025 - 12:56:08
Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso (PANA) - The President of Mali's transitional government, Army General Assimi Goïta, arrived in Moscow on Sunday [...] Full text...

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‘One Earth, One Health’: Yoga Day provides respite in a tumultuous world

22 june 2025 - 11:25:40
New York, US (PANA) - In an age marked by conflicts, disease, dysfunction and mental health challenges, yoga offers a [...] Full text...

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Strengthening social protection, economic resilience in Mauritania for sustainable and inclusive growth

20 june 2025 - 07:06:28
Nouakchott, Mauritania (PANA) - The World Bank Group has released the eighth edition of its Mauritania Economic Update, highlighting the [...] Full text...

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UN trade agency said global investment plunged last year

20 june 2025 - 05:45:57
New York, US (PANA) - Global investment fell a full 11 per cent to $1.5 trillion last year – it’s [...] Full text...

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South African President returns home from G7 session

19 june 2025 - 13:10:59
Cape Town, South Africa (PANA) – South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Thursday returned home following his working visit to [...] Full text...

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IMF approves resilience and sustainability facility arrangement for Gambia

19 june 2025 - 10:25:55
Banjul, Gambia (PANA) –The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive Board has approved a new 18-month arrangement under the Resilience and [...] Full text...

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IMF concludes 2025 Article IV Consultation with Mauritius

19 june 2025 - 10:21:43
Washington, DC, USA (PANA) - The Mauritian economy continues to exhibit resilience with growth at 4.7 percent in 2024 and [...] Full text...

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‘Smart grid’ helps accelerate energy transition in Indonesia

19 june 2025 - 05:46:45
Jakarta, Indonesia (PANA) - Renewable energy plants are being built across Indonesia, but for their electricity to reach consumers, a [...] Full text...

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Iran-Israel crisis - UN rights office appeals for urgent de-escalation

18 june 2025 - 19:14:36
Geneva, Switzerland (PANA) - As the Iran-Israel crisis continued into a sixth day on Wednesday, the UN deputy human rights [...] Full text...

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G7 launches action plan to secure critical minerals supply chains

18 june 2025 - 14:59:12
Kananaskis, Canada (PANA) - Leaders of the Group of Seven (G7) countries have unveiled a minerals action plan aimed at [...] Full text...

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World Economic Forum: Global energy transition gains ground, but security and capital challenges persist

18 june 2025 - 14:38:39
Geneva, Switzerland– Global progress towards secure, equitable and sustainable energy is accelerating after years of sluggish gains, according to a [...] Full text...

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South Africa's Deputy President to meet with Russian President in Moscow

17 june 2025 - 11:48:37
Cape Town, South Africa (PANA) – South Africa's Deputy President Paul Mashatile on Tuesday embarked on a four-day official visit [...] Full text...

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IMF completes reviews of Seychelles economic performance

17 june 2025 - 08:47:33
Washington, DC, United States (PANA) -  The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Monday completed the fourth [...] Full text...

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Two World Bank reports offer roadmap for Sierra Leone's sustainable growth amid climate threats

16 june 2025 - 12:57:33
Freetown, Sierra Leone (PANA) - The World Bank on Monday launched the Sierra Leone Country Economic Memorandum (CEM) and the [...] Full text...

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South African president Ramaphosa attends G7 Summit in Canada

16 june 2025 - 08:25:04
Cape Town, South Africa (PANA) – South Africa's president Cyril Ramaphosa is attending the annual leader’s summit of the G7 [...] Full text...

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Security Council meets in emergency session over Iran-Israel conflict, amid strikes and counterstrikes

14 june 2025 - 16:34:15
New York, US (PANA) - Israel’s strikes on Iranian nuclear and military facilities mark a dangerous new escalation in the [...] Full text...

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New World Bank financing to empower communities, improve conservation, generate economic opportunities in Tanzania

13 june 2025 - 09:00:03
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania (PANA) —The World Bank has approved two new projects that will support Tanzania in enhancing the [...] Full text...

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South African President Ramaphosa holds talks with Canadian PM Mark Carney

12 june 2025 - 09:47:08
Cape Town, South Africa (PANA) – South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Wednesday spoke with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney [...] Full text...

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Luanda to host heads of state-level infrastructure financing summit under AU chairmanship

10 june 2025 - 11:57:51
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (PANA) - The African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD) and African Union Commission (AUC) in collaboration with Government [...] Full text...

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IMF staff conducts 2025 Article IV Consultation, reaches agreement on ECF fifth review with Zambia

10 june 2025 - 08:14:22
Lusaka, Zambia (PANA) - The Zambian authorities and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have reached a staff-level agreement on the [...] Full text...

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Carbon emissions skyrocket with the rise of AI

08 june 2025 - 07:30:58
New York, US (PANA) - Carbon emissions from the tech sector have continued to rise in recent years, fueled by [...] Full text...

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‘It is an elephant’: Ukraine’s unexploded mine problem

06 june 2025 - 19:17:54
New York, US (PANA) - In Ukraine, overnight attacks continued into Thursday morning, resulting in 45 casualties and significant damage [...] Full text...

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Humans can't survive without a healthy Ocean: UN envoy

06 june 2025 - 18:17:04
Geneva, Switzerland (PANA) - The Ocean is in deep crisis. Factors such as acidification, declining fish stocks, rising temperatures and [...] Full text...

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Another first for Liberia: showcasing the new World Bank Group engagement approach and jobs agenda: World Bank Blog by Ousmane Diagana, Vice President, Western and Central Africa

06 june 2025 - 08:33:44
Monrovia, Liberia (PANA) - Liberia is a country of firsts – and contrasts. Founded in 1847, Liberia is Africa’s first [...] Full text...

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In Gaza, daily food intake has fallen well below ‘survival’ level

05 june 2025 - 18:12:13
Geneva, Switzerland (PANA) - The lack of food entering Gaza caused by ongoing Israeli aid restrictions is leaving increasing numbers [...] Full text...

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A United Europe Can Shape the Global Economy: IMF Blog By Gita Bhatt, Head of Policy Communications and Editor-In-Chief of Finance & Development Magazine

04 june 2025 - 09:36:14
Washington, DC, United States (PANA) - Not many places match the European Union for quality of life. Its workers enjoy [...] Full text...

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DRC's Inga 3 energy project to start with investments in local communities

04 june 2025 - 08:32:00
Washington DC, USA (PANA) - The World Bank Board of Executive Directors has approved a $250 million credit from the [...] Full text...

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World Economic Forum unveils framework on transformative technology convergences across key industries

03 june 2025 - 07:50:38
Geneva, Switzerland (PANA) - The World Economic Forum on Tuesday released a new report examining how emerging technology combinations are [...] Full text...

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‘Justice is long overdue’: Guterres calls for reparations for enslavement and colonialism

31 may 2025 - 09:45:25
New York, US (PANA) - UN Secretary-General António Guterres renewed his calls for Member states and the United Nations to [...] Full text...

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Kenya modernises electricity grid to enhance power trade in Eastern Africa

30 may 2025 - 21:49:18
Nairobi, Kenya (PANA) - Kenya is pursuing the modernisation of its national electricity power grid through an Euros 82 million [...] Full text...

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World Bank approves $52.6 million to boost transport and energy infrastructure access in the Gambia

30 may 2025 - 17:18:55
Banjul, Gambia (PANA)- The World Bank has approved $52.6 million in financing for The Gambia to improve transport and energy [...] Full text...

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World Bank approves $52.6 million to boost transport and energy infrastructure access in the Gambia

30 may 2025 - 15:59:53
Banjul, Gambia (PANA)- The World Bank has approved $52.6 million in financing for The Gambia to improve transport and energy [...] Full text...

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Global job growth revised down amid economic slowdown

29 may 2025 - 07:32:38
Geneva, Switzerland (PANA) - The International Labour Organisation (ILO) on Wednesday revised its forecast for global employment growth from 1.7% [...] Full text...

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Sanctions relief for Syria offers ‘powerful message of hope,’ says UN migration agency

27 may 2025 - 21:19:19
Geneva, Switzerland (PANA) - The UN International Organization for Migration (IOM) has welcomed recent decisions by the United States, the [...] Full text...

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Looking ahead: A perspective on the national electricity utility of Liberia: World Bank Blog By Omar V. Al Sherif, Energy Specialist

27 may 2025 - 12:18:48
Monrovia, Liberia (PANA) -  Access to affordable, reliable and sustainable electricity is vital for driving growth in Liberia’s key sectors—agriculture, [...] Full text...

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South Africa's Deputy President Paul Mashatile concludes official visit to France

27 may 2025 - 07:20:04
Cape Town, South Africa (PANA) – Deputy President Paul Mashatile has concluded a successful working visit to France . The trip [...] Full text...

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AU marks Africa Day 2025 with call to justice, unity, shared progress

24 may 2025 - 13:42:21
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (PANA) - The African Union (AU) is commemorating Africa Day 2025, which falls on Sunday, with a renewed [...] Full text...

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Preventing adverse effects while reforming fuel subsidies in Angola: World Bank Blog By Bao-We-Wal Bambe, Chadi Bou Habib, Joaquín Marandino Peregalli

23 may 2025 - 07:43:49
Luanda, Angola (PANA) - How can policy makers reduce the distorting effects of fuel subsidies while implementing effective measures to [...] Full text...

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EU adopts UN convention on transparency for trade dispute settlement

22 may 2025 - 12:20:05
Brussels, Belgium (PANA) – The European Council adopted on Thursday a decision on the conclusion of the United Nations ‘Mauritius [...] Full text...

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Organised crime groups increasingly embedded in gold supply chain

21 may 2025 - 04:34:53
Vienna, Austria (PANA) - The global drive for renewable energy technologies has sharply increased demand for so-called critical minerals, heightening [...] Full text...

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World Health Assembly opens amid high-stakes pandemic treaty vote, global funding crisis

20 may 2025 - 04:48:51
Geneva, Switzerland (PANA) - The 78th World Health Assembly opened on Monday with a broad appeal to global solidarity, as delegates [...] Full text...

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2025 CAF U-20 AFCON: Nigeria edge Egypt on penalties to claim bronze

18 may 2025 - 18:05:09
Cairo, Egypt (PANA) - Nigeria claimed third place at the TotalEnergies CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations Egypt 2025 after [...] Full text...

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Zambia’s economic recovery gaining pace: IMF

17 may 2025 - 09:36:40
Lusaka, Zambia (PANA) - An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team has completed discussions with the Zambian authorities on economic performance [...] Full text...

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2025 CAF U-20 AFCON: Smith’s header fires South Africa past Nigeria into final

15 may 2025 - 17:41:59
Cairo, Egypt (PANA) - South Africa edged Nigeria 1-0 in a tense semi-final clash at the Suez Canal Stadium on [...] Full text...

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IMF reaches staff-level agreement with Cape Verde on ECF review

15 may 2025 - 14:20:19
Praia, Cape Verde (PANA) - International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff and Cape Verdean authorities have reached a staff-level agreement on [...] Full text...

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A historic course correction: how the world’s shipping sector is setting sail for net zero (Feature by UN News)

15 may 2025 - 07:45:39
Geneva, Switzerland (PANA) - Long overlooked as a major contributor to global greenhouse gas emissions, the shipping industry is now [...] Full text...

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UN peacekeeping receives broad backing as global threats mount

15 may 2025 - 07:17:18
Berlin, Germany (PANA) - More than 130 countries and international partners threw their weight behind UN peacekeeping at a high-level [...] Full text...

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AI needs more abundant power supplies to keep driving economic growth: IMF Blog By Christian Bogmans, Patricia Gomez-Gonzalez, Giovanni Melina, Sneha Thube

14 may 2025 - 07:40:42
Washington, DC, United States (PANA) - Artificial intelligence is an emerging source of productivity and economic growth that’s also reshaping [...] Full text...

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South African President Ramaphosa attends Africa CEO Forum in Abidjan

13 may 2025 - 08:59:27
Cape Town, South Africa (PANA) – South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is undertaking a two-day visit to Côte d’Ivoire to [...] Full text...

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2025 CAF U-20 AFCON: Mahlangu extra-time strike sends South Africa to semi-finals and secures World Cup ticket

12 may 2025 - 21:34:42
Cairo, Egypt (PANA) - South Africa booked their place in the semi-finals of the TotalEnergies CAF U-20 Africa Cup of [...] Full text...

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2025 CAF U-20 AFCON: Nigeria defeat Senegal in dramatic penalty shootout to reach semi-finals

12 may 2025 - 15:57:47
Cairo, Egypt (PANA) - Nigeria held their nerve to secure a place in the semi-finals of the TotalEnergies CAF U20 [...] Full text...

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UN warns copper shortage risks slowing global energy and technology shift

10 may 2025 - 08:05:58
Geneva, Switzerland (PANA) - A looming global copper shortage could stall the world’s transition to clean energy and digital technologies [...] Full text...

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UN warns copper shortage risks slowing global energy and technology shift

10 may 2025 - 07:59:56
Geneva, Switzerland (PANA) - A looming global copper shortage could stall the world’s transition to clean energy and digital technologies [...] Full text...

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2025 CAF U-20 AFCON: Last gasp penalty sends Zambia past Tanzania in dramatic Group A Clash

07 may 2025 - 07:28:49
Cairo, Egypt (PANA) - Zambia snatched a dramatic 1-0 victory over Tanzania in a tense TotalEnergies CAF U-20 Africa Cup [...] Full text...

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2025 CAF U-20 AFCON: Tunisia bounce back to beat Kenya and revive hopes

05 may 2025 - 07:38:29
Cairo, Egypt (PANA) - Tunisia came from behind to claim a much-needed 3-1 victory over Kenya in their second Group [...] Full text...

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2025 CAF U-20 Nigeria edge Tunisia to begin campaign with narrow win

02 may 2025 - 08:35:00
Cairo, Egypt (PANA) - Nigeria got off to a winning start in their quest for an eighth TotalEnergies CAF U20 [...] Full text...

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Libyan delegation meets US companies to promote investment in strategic partnerships

28 april 2025 - 12:49:42
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - A delegation of the Libyan government has held a meeting with a number of major US [...] Full text...

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2025 CAF U-20 AFCON: Zambia and Sierra Leone battle to goalless draw

28 april 2025 - 05:28:34
Cairo, Egypt (PANA) - Zambia and tournament debutants Sierra Leone played out a 0-0 draw in the opening match of [...] Full text...

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Gaza: UN official warns of 'assault on dignity' as blockade cripples humanitarian response

27 april 2025 - 13:54:46
Gaza City, Gaza (PANA) - The coming days in Gaza are set to be critical, the UN warned on Saturday, [...] Full text...

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Italy increases IDA commitment, launches Africa Partnership with World Bank

25 april 2025 - 12:36:11
Washington, D.C., US (PANA) - The World Bank and Italy have signed an agreement to advance sustainable development in Africa, [...] Full text...

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Indigenous Peoples sidelined in global climate fight, UN warns (By Laura Quinones, UN News)

25 april 2025 - 05:28:18
New York, US (PANA) - As the planet heats up and the push to decarbonise gathers pace, Indigenous Peoples – [...] Full text...

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Rising global debt requires countries to put their fiscal house in order: IMF Blog By Era Dabla-Norris, Vitor Gaspar, Marcos Poplawski-Ribeiro

24 april 2025 - 07:36:33
Washington, DC, USA (PANA) - Major policy shifts underway have heightened global uncertainty. The series of recent tariff announcements by [...] Full text...

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World leaders rally for ‘full-speed’ climate action ahead of COP30

23 april 2025 - 20:16:52
New York, US PANA) - At a high-stakes virtual summit on Wednesday, UN Secretary-General António Guterres and Brazilian President Luiz [...] Full text...

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IMF, Gambia reach Staff-Level agreement on RSF arrangement and Third review under ECF arrangement

17 april 2025 - 10:56:31
Washington, DC, US (PANA) - The Gambian authorities and a team of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have reached a [...] Full text...

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IMF, Libya complete Article IV Mission

17 april 2025 - 10:17:48
Washington, DC, US (PANA) - The dispute over the leadership of the Central Bank of Libya (CBL) last August and [...] Full text...

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Partnerships, increased climate investment crucial for sustainable transition, says UN deputy chief

17 april 2025 - 05:35:53
New York, US (PANA) - Addressing the opening of an international forum in Hanoi on partnerships for green growth, UN [...] Full text...

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UN members gather to discuss the international pact on protection of the high seas

15 april 2025 - 14:20:02
New York. USA (PANA) - This week, delegates from around the world gather in New York to discuss what has [...] Full text...

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IMF mission, Ghanaian authorities reach staff-level agreement on Fourth Review of Extended Credit Facility

15 april 2025 - 10:08:02
Accra, Ghana (PANA) - An International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff team, led by Mr. Stéphane Roudet, Mission Chief for Ghana, and [...] Full text...

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Countries reach historic deal to cut shipping emissions

12 april 2025 - 06:25:41
London, UK (PANA) - After years of intense negotiations, countries on Friday reached a landmark deal to cut greenhouse gas [...] Full text...

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IMF Staff completes mission to Guinea Bissau

11 april 2025 - 13:14:43
Washington, D.C, US (PANA) - A staff team from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) led by Niko Hobdari visited Bissau [...] Full text...

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IMF Staff completes 2025 Article IV Mission to Mauritius

11 april 2025 - 13:00:33
Washington, DC, US (PANA) -  Real GDP of Mauritius grew by a robust 4.7 percent in 2024, driven by services, [...] Full text...

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Four strategic priorities to mobilize the resources needed to achieve 2030 and 2063 Agenda

09 april 2025 - 19:06:58
Cotonou, Benin (PANA) - The Executive Secretary of the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), Claver Gatété, Wednesday called on Africa [...] Full text...

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Africa urged to achieve sustainable growth that generates jobs for all

08 april 2025 - 12:58:13
Cotonou, Benin (PANA) - The Deputy Executive Secretary of the Economic Commission for Africa, Antonio Pedro, has called on Africa [...] Full text...

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Africa's higher education centres of excellence celebrate decade of transformative journey

08 april 2025 - 09:51:05
Accra, Ghana (PANA) - About 500 participants, including more than 80 Africa Higher Education Centres of Excellence (ACEs), policy makers, [...] Full text...

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Guinea to increase access to water, sanitation with WBG support

07 april 2025 - 08:15:22
 Conakry, Guinea (PANA) - The World Bank Group (WBG) has approved a $200 million credit from the International Development Association [...] Full text...

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IMF staff, Rwandan authorities agree on fifth review of Policy Coordination Instrument

05 april 2025 - 12:05:34
Kigali, Rwanda (PANA) – The International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff and the Rwandan authorities have reached staff-level agreement on policies [...] Full text...

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‘Every piece tells a story’: Bombs to beauty, from Gaza to Ukraine

04 april 2025 - 17:54:34
Kiev. Ukraine (PANA) - What happens to bombs after they land? Some explode. Some don’t, leaving behind a deadly legacy [...] Full text...

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Solar mini grids, off-grid systems could bring electricity to 8.5 million Zambians by 2030

02 april 2025 - 07:03:36
Lusaka, Zambia (PANA) - Access to electricity in Zambia has risen from 30% in 2017 to currently nearly 50%. Whilst [...] Full text...

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Some 47 million health workers and advocates call for cleaner air to curb pollution deaths

29 march 2025 - 05:23:57
Cartagena, Colombia (PANA) - Over 50 countries, cities, and organisations pledged new commitments on Thursday to tackle air pollution, protect [...] Full text...

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Libyan PM, UAE President discuss bilateral cooperation

28 march 2025 - 11:40:39
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The Libyan Prime Minister, Abdulhamid Al Dbaiba, and the President of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh [...] Full text...

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Mauritania advances energy security with World Bank support

28 march 2025 - 10:33:43
Nouakchott, Mauritania (PANA) -  The World Bank Group has announced its approval of the Mauritania Development of Energy Resources and [...] Full text...

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Cleaner Air is within reach by 2040: New WB report

28 march 2025 - 09:03:00
Washington, DC, United Sates (PANA) - The number of people exposed to dangerously high level of air pollution could be [...] Full text...

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IMF mission welcomes Senegal’s commitment to fiscal transparency

27 march 2025 - 11:56:51
Dakar, Senegal (PANA) - An International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission visited Senegal to review findings of the audit report by [...] Full text...

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‘Renewables are renewing economies’, UN chief tells top climate forum

26 march 2025 - 19:12:53
Berlin, Germany (PANA) - Ministers from 40 countries met on Wednesday at the first major climate forum of 2025 to [...] Full text...

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Economics of talent: IMF Blog By Ruchir Agarwal, cofounder of the Global Talent Fund and director of the Raj Center at Columbia University, and Patrick Gaule, cofounder of the Global Talent Fund and associate professor of economics at the University of Bristol

26 march 2025 - 11:18:38
Washington, DC, United States (PANA) - The new “economics of talent” field aims to identify and nurture exceptional problem-solvers at [...] Full text...

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Connecting 300 million people to electricity and building a resilient future in Africa, World Bank Blog By Celine Ramstein and Stéphane Hallegatte

22 march 2025 - 09:50:58
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania (PANA) - One of the resounding messages of the recent Mission 300 Africa Energy Summit was [...] Full text...

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UN’s ‘founding mothers’ remind all people to stand up for human rights

21 march 2025 - 08:31:25
New York, US (PANA) - Silence is not an option in the fight for human rights – that was the [...] Full text...

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East Africa leads regional growth in Africa, says report

20 march 2025 - 15:32:56
Cotonou, Benin (PANA) - Growth in East Africa is expected to be stronger than in other sub-regions, reaching 6% in [...] Full text...

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Morocco to host the 58th Conference of African Ministers of Finance, Planning and Economic Development in 2026

18 march 2025 - 16:38:29
Cotonou, Benin (PANA) - Morocco is to host the 58th Conference of African Ministers of Finance, Planning and Economic Development [...] Full text...

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Top South African delegation visits Japan

18 march 2025 - 08:08:57
Cape Town, South Africa (PANA) – Deputy President of South Africa, Paul Mashatile, is on an official visit to Japan [...] Full text...

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Nearly 50 million people sign up call for clean air action for better health

17 march 2025 - 19:53:36
Geneva, Switzerland (PANA) -  In an unprecedented show of unity, more than 47 million health professionals, patients, advocates, representatives from [...] Full text...

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Claver Gatete of the ECA calls for national resources to be mobilised for the industrialisation of Africa

17 march 2025 - 16:41:22
Cotonou, Benin (PANA) - The Executive Secretary of the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), Mr. Gatete Claver, has called for [...] Full text...

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EU approves third payment of close to €3.5 billion to Ukraine

17 march 2025 - 12:17:26
Brussels, Belgium (PANA) - Ukraine will soon receive approximately €3.5 billion after the European Council approved a third payment of [...] Full text...

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Making fiscal policy more pro-poor in Africa: World Bank Blog By Abebe Adugna; Gabriela Inchauste and Hassan Zaman

17 march 2025 - 08:48:29
Dakar, Senegal (PANA) - Governments can do more to level the playing field through fair fiscal policies in Africa. In many [...] Full text...

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IMF Board completes review of Cong’s ECF arrangement

13 march 2025 - 09:49:10
Washington, DC, United States (PANA) – The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has completed the sixth and final review of the [...] Full text...

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Cape Town to host EU-South Africa summit on Thursday

12 march 2025 - 11:05:27
Brussels, Belgium (PANA) - The eighth summit between the leaders of the EU and South Africa will take place in [...] Full text...

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Libyan youth call for political stability, accountability, economic reforms

12 march 2025 - 10:47:56
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - A number of Libyan youth have discussed challenges facing the country's economy with experts of the [...] Full text...

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Countries spend more money paying off debt than fighting climate change

12 march 2025 - 07:50:11
Geneva, Switzerland (PANA) - Some developing countries are spending more money on repaying their external debt than on combating climate [...] Full text...

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Women, girls bear brunt of cyberbullying against persons with disabilities

11 march 2025 - 15:54:15
New York, US (PANA) - States must do more to prevent cyberbullying and overcome unequal access to assistive technology which [...] Full text...

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Foreign companies invited to invest in 22 oil fields in Libya

11 march 2025 - 12:25:40
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The acting Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Libyan National Oil Company (NOC), Massoud [...] Full text...

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Climate change: La Niña fades, as global heat keeps rising

06 march 2025 - 17:13:16
Geneva, Switzerland (PANA) - The weak but significant La Niña weather event that began in December is likely to be [...] Full text...

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Better education for all: Turning commitments into action: World Bank Blog By Victoria Kwakwa, Vice President, Eastern and Southern Africa

06 march 2025 - 12:41:48
Turiani, Tanzania (PANA) - Last year, the African Union declared 2024 “The Year of Education.”  This was a crucial call [...] Full text...

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‘Humanity’s future depends on investing in the machinery of peace’: UN chief

06 march 2025 - 08:29:41
New York, US (PANA) - “Humanity’s future depends on investing in the machinery of peace, not the machinery of war,” [...] Full text...

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Rights group warns that mining in toxic lead waste poisons children in Zambia

05 march 2025 - 09:39:18
Lusaka, Zambia (PANA) – Zambia's government is facilitating hazardous mining and processing of toxic lead waste in the city of Kabwe [...] Full text...

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Banking for a better world: Catalysing local solutions for global impact: World Bank Blog By Akihiko Nishio, World Bank Vice President of Development Finance and Ed Mountfield, Vice President, Operations Policy and Country Services

04 march 2025 - 07:19:05
Washington, DC, United States (PANA) - The world is grappling with a collective action problem. Tackling global challenges like biodiversity loss [...] Full text...

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‘Naked struggle for power and resources’ leaves civilians paying unbearable price: UN human rights chief

03 march 2025 - 20:22:21
Geneva, Switzerland (PANA) - As 120 conflicts rage around the world from the DR Congo to Gaza and from Sudan [...] Full text...

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Alarming trends in nuclear material trafficking highlight urgent security gaps

01 march 2025 - 05:20:17
Vienna, Austria (PANA) - There were just under 150 incidents of illegal or unauthorised activity involving nuclear and other radioactive [...] Full text...

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Libyan Ministry of Planning, German development agency sign cooperation

28 february 2025 - 12:56:16
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The Libyan Ministry of Planning has signed a cooperation agreement with the German Foundation for International [...] Full text...

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“Em-powering” Ethiopia: A vision for the future of the Ethiopian energy sector: World Bank Blog By Guangzhe Chen, Vice President for Infrastructure, The World Bank

28 february 2025 - 08:14:55
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (PANA) - On 25 January, 2025, the air in Addis Ababa was electric—not just with the hum [...] Full text...

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Bridging the productivity divide needed to unlock Madagascar's economic potential needs

26 february 2025 - 09:05:23
Antananarivo, Madagascar (PANA} - Madagascar's economy is recovering, but growth remains insufficient and uneven to significantly improve living standards.According to [...] Full text...

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Ukraine three years on: Pain, loss, solidarity and hope for a better future

24 february 2025 - 16:51:54
Geneva, Switzerland (PANA) - Today, 24 February 2025, marks the third year of the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine, and [...] Full text...

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Invest in early childhood development to transform Uganda’s economy: WB report

24 february 2025 - 08:04:38
Kampala. Uganda (PANA) - Despite ongoing global challenges and geopolitical tensions, economic activ­ity in Uganda has remained robust. According to a [...] Full text...

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AfDB, Interpol partner to combat financial crime, strengthen anti-corruption efforts in Africa

23 february 2025 - 06:56:55
Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire (PANA) - The African Development Bank Group has taken a major step forward in its fight against [...] Full text...

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UN in Ukraine prepares for the worst, hopes for the best

22 february 2025 - 16:26:36
New York, US (PANA) - As the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine reaches its third year, a flurry of diplomatic [...] Full text...

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Full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine has sown ‘psychological terror’, warns top aid coordinator

22 february 2025 - 09:58:23
Kiev, Ukraine (PANA) - In the nearly three years since the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine, the country’s people have [...] Full text...

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New World Bank photobook "Shades of Libya: Contrasts, Hope, and Resilience" launched in Tripoli

21 february 2025 - 06:51:23
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The World Bank has launched a photobook dedicated to showcasing Libya's diverse landscapes, rich culture, and [...] Full text...

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Powering Madagascar's future: Unleashing private investment to achieve energy goals: World Bank Blog By Atou Seck (Country Manager), Koffi Koménan and Tsiry Andriantahina

20 february 2025 - 08:00:59
Antananarivo, Madagascar (PANA) - Madagascar is endowed with significant renewable energy resources and yet has one of the largest energy [...] Full text...

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Ukraine: Three years of war reverses progress for women and girls

19 february 2025 - 23:15:54
Geneva, Switzerland( PANA) - Three years of war in Ukraine have reversed decades of progress for women and girls, leaving [...] Full text...

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World Resources Institute, World Bank present landmark assessment of nature-based solutions in Africa

19 february 2025 - 11:57:34
Nairobi, Kenya (PANA) - A new report by World Resources Institute (WRI) and the World Bank, with contributions from the [...] Full text...

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AU unveils full list of elected offiials at 38 summit

17 february 2025 - 18:29:30
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (PANA) - The African Union has unveiled the full list of Commissioners elected during the 38th session [...] Full text...

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Africa 'brimming with hope and possibility': Guterres

15 february 2025 - 18:58:58
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (PANA) - The UN Secretary-General, António Guterres, emphasised the potential of Africa and its young population and [...] Full text...

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Strike on Chernobyl: ‘No room for complacency’ says atomic energy watchdog

14 february 2025 - 20:17:13
Kiev, Ukraine (PANA) - Ukrainian authorities said on Friday a Russian drone strike with a high explosive warhead struck the [...] Full text...

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World Bank expands support to electrify rural Eswatini

14 february 2025 - 07:43:54
Mbabane, Eswatini (PANA) -  A new World Bank financed project is helping set Eswatini on the path to universal energy [...] Full text...

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‘No time to lose’ in Gaza, as ceasefire offers fragile respite

14 february 2025 - 05:29:10
New York, US (PANA) - The UN is racing against time to expand humanitarian relief and prepare for the monumental [...] Full text...

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Ghana can pave the way for sustainable growth by focusing on long-term reforms: WBG report

13 february 2025 - 05:11:11
Accra, Ghana (PANA) - The World Bank Group’s latest Public Finance Review report, titled “Building the Foundations for a Resilient [...] Full text...

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Eighth EU-South Africa summit set for 13 March 2025

13 february 2025 - 05:07:59
Brussels, Belgium (PANA) - European Council President António Costa, together with the European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, will [...] Full text...

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Power of AI rests 'in the hands of a few': Guterres warns

12 february 2025 - 05:40:16
Paris, France (PANA) - AI is already transforming our world but its power rests “in the hands of a few”, [...] Full text...

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Scaling innovative finance for growth in the Horn of Africa: World Bank Blog By Boutheina Guermazi, Ahmed Rostom and Michael Fuchs

11 february 2025 - 08:44:02
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (PANA) - As we step into 2025, it’s a perfect time to reflect on the future of [...] Full text...

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Africa has potential to become major driver of global trade, says UN

11 february 2025 - 07:07:29
Geneva, Switzerland (PANA) - Africa can turn its economic vulnerabilities into opportunities through trade, investment and regional integration, say the [...] Full text...

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Sahel: UN calls for rethinking of social contract for stronger relations between State and citizens

10 february 2025 - 07:31:55
Dakar, Senegal (PANA) - A senior UN official has called for investment in the "social contract" to achieve a large-scale [...] Full text...

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Reusable rockets, air taxis and ‘autonomous autos’ are the future: WIPO

06 february 2025 - 05:45:56
Geneva, Switzerland (PANA) - Air taxis, “autonomous autos” and reusable rockets are just some of the future transport solutions that [...] Full text...

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South Africa’s energy, transport reforms could create 500,000 jobs: World Bank

05 february 2025 - 09:05:02
Cape Town, South Africa (PANA) - South Africa could increase its GDP growth by 1% in the short term and [...] Full text...

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South Africa: Transforming basic education sector can drive inclusive growth

05 february 2025 - 08:31:44
Cape Town, South Africa (PANA) - Transforming the basic education sector by improving the quality of learning from an early [...] Full text...

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Benin: An African pioneer – IMF Country Focus

04 february 2025 - 07:29:07
Porto-Novo, Benin (PANA) - Benin faced a number of negative spillovers in 2022: a deteriorating regional security situation at its [...] Full text...

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Gazans depend on us for ‘sheer survival’ - UNRWA

01 february 2025 - 05:48:44
Gaza City, Gaza (PANA)  The largest UN agency in the Occupied Palestinian Territories, UNRWA, said on Friday that its staff [...] Full text...

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Libyan Oil Minister participates the launch of the Arab Energy Fund's new identity

31 january 2025 - 15:26:48
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The Libyan Minister of Oil and Gas in the Government of National Unity, Khalifa Abdul Saddok, [...] Full text...

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Malawi needs urgent action on macroeconomic reforms and transformative potential of mining: WB report

31 january 2025 - 08:28:24
Lilongwe, Malawi (PANA) - Malawi’s economic recovery remains fragile due to lagging implementation of macroeconomic reforms and a series of [...] Full text...

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Aid efforts in Gaza escalate, as risk from deadly unexploded ordnance grows

30 january 2025 - 06:07:56
Gaza City, Gaza (PANA) - As more than 423,000 displaced Palestinians return to their homes in northern Gaza following the [...] Full text...

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TotalEnergies and CAF extend partnership for another four years

29 january 2025 - 07:52:28
Dar es Salam, Tanzania (PANA) – The Confederation  of African Football and TotalEnergies have extended their partnership for another four [...] Full text...

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How to close Africa's energy access gap: World Bank Blog By Anna Bjerde, World Bank Managing Director of Operations

29 january 2025 - 07:29:37
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania (PANA) - What will it take to bring electricity to 300 million people in Africa who [...] Full text...

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Heads of State commit to concrete plans to transform Africa’s energy sector, with strong backing of global partners

29 january 2025 - 07:27:35
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania (PANA) - Thirty African Heads of State and governments have committed to concrete reforms and actions [...] Full text...

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South Sudan natural resources can promote inclusive economic growth: WB report

27 january 2025 - 13:01:56
Juba, South Sudan (PANA) - A new South Sudan Natural Resource Review (NRR) report released on Monday by the World [...] Full text...

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Mission 300 Energy Summit gathers Africa’s leaders and partners to transform energy sector

27 january 2025 - 08:08:53
Dar es Salaam. Tanzania (PANA) – African heads of state, business leaders, and development partners converge on Monday in Dar [...] Full text...

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2025 AFCON: Official logo unveiled

26 january 2025 - 05:10:18
Rabat, Morocco (PANA) - The countdown to Africa’s biggest event, the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations 2025, marked a [...] Full text...

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Kenyan unit of UK cereals manufacturer Weetabix eyes expanded African market

22 january 2025 - 16:10:35
Nairobi, Kenya (PANA) – Weetabix East Africa, a subsidiary of the United Kingdom-based Weetabix Cereals Company, plans to expand across [...] Full text...

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South African President Ramaphosa salutes Trump on inauguration

22 january 2025 - 11:09:52
Cape Town, South Africa (PANA) – President Cyril Ramaphosa has congratulated US President Donald Trump on his inauguration, despite not being [...] Full text...

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UN regrets US exit from global cooperation on health, climate change agreement

21 january 2025 - 16:24:16
Geneva, Switzerland (PANA) - UN agencies responded on Tuesday to President Trump’s executive orders ending US membership of the World [...] Full text...

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As heat records fall, experts call for reductions in this often-overlooked greenhouse gas

17 january 2025 - 08:30:19
Nairobi, Kenya (PANA) - Last week, several prominent scientific organisations confirmed what had been predicted for months: 2024 was the [...] Full text...

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Global economy stabilises, but developing economies face tougher slog EMBARGOED: NOT FOR PUBLICATION, BROADCAST, OR TRANSMISSION UNTIL THURSDAY, JANUARY 16, 2025, AT 1:00 PM ET, WHICH IS 6:00 PM UTC.

16 january 2025 - 18:42:16
Washington DC, US (PANA) - Developing economies -which fuel 60 per cent of global growth - are projected to finish [...] Full text...

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UN stands with Ukrainians for the long-term, insists UN aid chief

16 january 2025 - 16:41:14
Kyiv, Ukraine (PANA) - The embattled people of Ukraine and those forced abroad need $3.32 billion in lifesaving and sustained [...] Full text...

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Economic recovery is losing steam, warns UN labour agency

16 january 2025 - 12:24:48
Geneva, Switzerland (PANA) - Geopolitical tensions, the rising costs of climate change and unresolved debt issues are putting labour markets [...] Full text...

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Guterres highlights ‘hope through action’ for 2025, amid continuing turmoil

15 january 2025 - 20:26:07
New York, US (PANA) - The world continues to grapple with unprecedented challenges but there are reasons for cautious optimism [...] Full text...

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Africa Must Decolonize Economic Structures For Sustainable Growth –UNDP Chief

15 january 2025 - 17:20:13
Ibadan, Nigeria (PANA) - The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Resident Representative in Zimbabwe Ayodele Odusola says for Africa to [...] Full text...

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Ambitious climate action to reap large dividends for Cape Verde

15 january 2025 - 12:44:16
Praia, Cape Verde (PANA) – Building resilience and accelerating a low-carbon transition are central to Cape Verde’s sustainable development strategy, [...] Full text...

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Côte d’Ivoire: IMF Country Focus -Fostering economic transformation and adapting to climate change

15 january 2025 - 07:19:40
Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire (PANA) - The Ivoirien economy has performed strongly over the past decade, with GDP growth averaging 6.4 [...] Full text...

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Call for Collaboration in the Intelligent Age: World Economic Forum annual meeting 2025

14 january 2025 - 16:06:41
Geneva, Switzerland (PANA)  – Amid a world being shaped by geopolitical tensions, economic shifts, and technological advancement, the World Economic [...] Full text...

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AfDB, Tanzania to host Africa Energy Summit

11 january 2025 - 12:32:56
Nairobi, Kenya (PANA) - The African Development Bank Group, the World Bank Group, the African Union, and the Tanzanian government [...] Full text...

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Nigeria receives $52.88 million forfeited fund, signs agreement with U.S. on asset return

10 january 2025 - 17:28:46
Abuja, Nigeria (PANA) – Nigeria has received a total of $52.88 million arising from the forfeiture of the Galactica assets [...] Full text...

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Global growth to remain subdued in 2025 amid uncertainty, UN report warns

10 january 2025 - 06:57:55
New York, US (PANA) - Global economic growth is projected to remain at 2.8 per cent in 2025, unchanged from [...] Full text...

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Namibia: New WBG strategy to boost job creation, access to quality services

09 january 2025 - 09:55:29
Windhoek, Namibia (PANA) – The World Bank's Board of Executive Directors discussed a new Country Partnership Framework (CPF) for Namibia, [...] Full text...

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Future of Jobs Report 2025: 78 million new job opportunities by 2030 but urgent upskilling needed to prepare workforces

08 january 2025 - 07:26:02
Geneva, Switzerland (PANA) - Shifting global trends in technology, economy, demographics and the green transition are projected to generate 170 [...] Full text...

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Global Cooperation at a crossroads: Possibility amid rising geopolitical uncertainty

07 january 2025 - 16:02:43
Geneva, Switzerland (PANA) – The World Economic Forum’s Global Cooperation Barometer offers a critical assessment of the state of global [...] Full text...

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More than a dozen heads of state to attend inauguration of Ghana's president-elect Mahama

06 january 2025 - 18:06:02
Accra, Ghana (PANA) - John Dramani Mahama begins his second term as President of Ghana on Tuesday at his inauguration [...] Full text...

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UNESCO, Foundation L’Oréal Honour two Ghanaian women scientists

01 january 2025 - 17:26:35
Paris, France (PANA) - The Foundation L’Oréal and UNESCO have named two Ghanaian women scientists among 30 winners of the [...] Full text...

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EU-Japan strategic partnership: framework agreement enters into force

01 january 2025 - 11:07:31
Brussels, Belgium (PANA) – The first-ever bilateral framework agreement between the EU and its member states and Japan, the Strategic [...] Full text...

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The climate crisis: 5 things to watch out for in 2025 (By Conor Lennon, UN News)

30 december 2024 - 08:18:06
Belém, Brazil (PANA) - The Amazonian city of Belém, Brazil, will be the global focus of efforts to tackle the [...] Full text...

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IMF staff, Egyptian authorities reach staff-level deal on EFF review

25 december 2024 - 12:31:37
Cairo, Egypt (PANA) - The Egyptian authorities and staff of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have reached staff-level agreement on [...] Full text...

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IMF Executive Board completes second review under Extended Credit Facility Arrangement for Burkina Faso

21 december 2024 - 10:30:28
Washington, DC, US (PANA) - The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has completed the Second Review under [...] Full text...

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The Gambia: IMF Executive Board completes second review under the Extended Credit Facility

21 december 2024 - 09:44:25
Washington, DC, US (PANA) – The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Friday completed the second review [...] Full text...

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Staggering scale of Sudan crisis ‘demands sustained and urgent attention’

20 december 2024 - 05:12:31
New York, US (PANA) - A senior UN humanitarian official on Thursday issued an urgent plea for international support to [...] Full text...

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Libya's economy set for sustainable growth, increased productivity

18 december 2024 - 11:05:54
Washington, DC, USA (PANA) - Libya’s economy is expected to stabilise following an agreement ending the leadership crisis at the [...] Full text...

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IMF Board completes fourth review of Zambia’s ECF arrangement

17 december 2024 - 08:14:08
Lusaka, Zambia (PANA) – Zambia has secured immediate access to US$ 184 million after the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive [...] Full text...

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Mali's military leader inaugurates lithium mine

16 december 2024 - 19:43:13
Bamako, Mali (PANA) - The President of Mali's Transition, General Assimi Goita, on Sunday inaugurated the Goulamina lithium mine in [...] Full text...

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Charting a path for global action on land and drought

15 december 2024 - 05:04:10
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (PANA) - The largest and most inclusive UN land conference wrapped up in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on [...] Full text...

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AfDB to make $30 million equity investment in Africa Finance Corporation to catalyse climate action

15 december 2024 - 04:55:52
Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire (PANA) - The African Development Bank’s Board of Directors has approved a $30 million equity investment in [...] Full text...

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Despite big hurdles, long journey to electric mobility begins across Africa

14 december 2024 - 12:42:24
Johannesburg, South Africa (PANA) - Switching to electric mobility is a no-brainer: tailpipe emissions cause poor health or even death [...] Full text...

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IMF staff concludes visit to Djibouti

13 december 2024 - 13:06:11
Djibouti City, Djibouti (PANA) - Djibouti’s maritime-dependent economy has demonstrated resilience to regional conflicts with growth in FY24 projected at [...] Full text...

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South Africa and Czech Republic strengthen ties

13 december 2024 - 08:39:36
Cape Town, South Africa (PANA) –  South Africa’s Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Parks Tau and the Deputy Prime Minister [...] Full text...

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For poorest economies, next 25 years could prove decisive: World Bank

13 december 2024 - 07:26:40
Washington, DC, USA (PANA) - The next 25 years could prove decisive in determining whether the world’s 26 poorest countries [...] Full text...

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Without course correction, 20 of 26 countries would remain poor through 2050 – World Bank study

12 december 2024 - 07:10:54
EMBARGOED: UNTIL THURSDAY, 12 DECEMBER, 2024, AT 2:00 PM UTC.Washington, DC, USA (PANA) - The next 25 years could prove [...] Full text...

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Tanzania needs concrete action on its path to resilient, low carbon growth: World Bank

12 december 2024 - 06:40:23
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania (PANA - Without decisive action, climate change could cut Tanzania's economic growth by up to 4% [...] Full text...

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Human toll of senseless conflict ‘is incalculable’, says UN rights chief Türk

10 december 2024 - 05:50:36
Geneva, Switzerland (PANA) - UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk delivered his annual statement on Monday, urging global [...] Full text...

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Global trade set to reach new high, with opportunities and challenges for developing economies in 2025

06 december 2024 - 19:59:31
Geneva, Switzerland (PANA) - World trade is on track to hit a record $33 trillion in 2024, but risks of [...] Full text...

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Global trade to hit record $33 trillion in 2024, but uncertainties over tariffs loom

05 december 2024 - 19:36:35
Geneva, Switzerland (PANA) - Global trade is poised to hit a record $33 trillion in 2024, showcasing remarkable resilience despite [...] Full text...

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Global trade set to reach new high, with opportunities and challenges for developing economies in 2025

05 december 2024 - 17:59:28
Geneva, Switzerland (PANA) -  Global trade is set to reach a record $33 trillion in 2024, according to the latest [...] Full text...

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African countries count on mineral boom to bolster large scale investment

05 december 2024 - 13:36:34
Rabat, Morocco (PANA) - African countries are relying on the mineral potential in the continent to attract large-scale investment into [...] Full text...

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South Africa, Angola to hold high-level trade talks

05 december 2024 - 08:49:31
Cape Town, South Africa (PANA) – Opportunities to enhance trade and investment relations between South Africa and Angola will be [...] Full text...

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Ghana votes in 9th elections as it consolidates multi-party democracy

03 december 2024 - 13:39:05
Accra, Ghana (PANA) - Ghanaian voters go to the polls on Saturday, 7 December to elect a president and 276 [...] Full text...

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IMF Executive Board completes third review under the ECF arrangement with Ghana

03 december 2024 - 05:07:20
Washington, DC, US (PANA) - The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Monday completed the third review [...] Full text...

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Three billion people globally impacted by land degradation

02 december 2024 - 15:54:11
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (PANA) - Three billion people around the world are suffering the impact of poor and degraded land [...] Full text...

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EC endorses Global Gateway flagship project list for 2025

02 december 2024 - 11:01:24
Brussels, Belgium (PANA) - The Council of the European Union (EU) has endorsed 46 Global Gateway flagship projects for 2025.In [...] Full text...

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Choosing our future: Country lessons on unlocking education for action: World Bank Blog By Luis Benveniste and Sergio Venegas Marin

29 november 2024 - 07:00:42
Baku, Azerbaijan (PANA) - At the just-ended COP29 in Baku, education took center stage as leaders and youth advocates gathered [...] Full text...

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