‘Endless nightmare’ of death and destruction in Gaza, UN officials tell Security Council

27 july 2024 - 05:47:01
New York, US (PANA) - Senior UN officials on Friday reiterated the catastrophic humanitarian situation in Gaza, and escalating threat [...] Full text...

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South Africa: South African police provide support for Paris Olympics

26 july 2024 - 13:32:00
Cape Town, South Africa (PANA) – Fifteen South African Police Service (SAPS) officers from the Public Order Police (POPs) unit [...] Full text...

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Judgement in Conakry Stadium massacre trial due on 31 July

26 july 2024 - 11:46:12
Brussels, Belgium (PANA) – A court in Guinea is scheduled to deliver a verdict, including on reparations claims, on 31 [...] Full text...

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Libya warns against foreign interference in Sudan crisis

26 july 2024 - 11:27:48
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The acting Minister of the Libyan Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Al-Taher Al-Baour, has [...] Full text...

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Burkina Faso army seeks alleged perpetrators of internal mutilation

25 july 2024 - 13:35:25
Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso (PANA) - The Burkina Faso army has announced that it is searching for soldiers suspected of mutilating [...] Full text...

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Algerian civil aviation delegation in Tripoli ahead of resumption of Libyan flights

25 july 2024 - 13:08:55
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - A delegation from the Algerian Civil Aviation Authority has visited Maitigua International Airport, in the eastern [...] Full text...

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Gaza war: Hunger fears persist as Israeli operations further harm enclave’s farmers

25 july 2024 - 12:18:40
Geneva, Switzerland (PANA) - As President Biden on Thursday prepared to meet Israeli premier Benjamin Netanyahu to discuss progress on [...] Full text...

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Malawi Economic Monitor calls for urgent, sustained reforms for faster, more inclusive growth

25 july 2024 - 07:40:09
Lilongwe, Malawi (PANA) - Malawi’s current economic difficulties require a combination of immediate response measures and urgent reforms to address [...] Full text...

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'Rights in free fall in Niger after coup' - Rights groups

25 july 2024 - 06:51:56
Nairobi, Kenya (PANA) – The military authorities in Niger have cracked down on the opposition, media, and peaceful dissent since taking [...] Full text...

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Gaza: Exodus from Khan Younis compounds pressure on meagre resources

24 july 2024 - 18:41:24
Geneva, Switzerland (PANA) - About 150,000 people fled Khan Younis in a single day on Monday following evacuation orders issued [...] Full text...

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UNICEF chief calls for urgent security reset in Gaza amid ‘new horrors'

24 july 2024 - 18:27:19
New York, US (PANA) - The head of the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) appealed on Wednesday for an immediate improvement [...] Full text...

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Kenya facing shortage of geologists critical to climate smart-future

24 july 2024 - 18:17:38
Nairobi, Kenya (PANA) – Kenya is at risk of failing to build adequate numbers of trained geologists to support the [...] Full text...

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Fight against global hunger set back 15 years, warns UN report

24 july 2024 - 17:58:06
Rome, Italy (PANA) - Progress fighting global hunger has been set back 15 years, leaving around 733 million people going [...] Full text...

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22 civilians killed in a terrorist attack in central Mali

24 july 2024 - 13:42:08
Bamako, Mali (PANA) - A total of 22 civilians were killed in a terrorist attack on Sunday by unidentified gunmen [...] Full text...

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ECOWAS deploys pre-election fact-finding mission to Ghana

24 july 2024 - 07:46:23
Accra, Ghana (PANA) - Ahead of Ghana’s General Elections scheduled for 7 December 2024, the Economic Community of West African [...] Full text...

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UN and partners launch emergency appeal to address severe drought in Malawi

24 july 2024 - 05:46:58
Lilongwe, Malawi (PANA) - UN agencies alongside humanitarian partners in Malawi have launched a Flash Appeal to help millions in [...] Full text...

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UN chief welcomes agreement between Palestinian factions Fatah and Hamas

24 july 2024 - 05:38:42
New York, US (PANA) - The UN Secretary-General has welcomed a new agreement signed on Tuesday in Beijing by Hamas [...] Full text...

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Attacks on civilians in Burkina Faso force thousands into neighbouring Niger

23 july 2024 - 13:12:00
Geneva, Switzerland (PANA) - Renewed attacks on civilians in eastern Burkina Faso by non-State armed groups have forced thousands to [...] Full text...

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India to reopen embassy in Tripoli

23 july 2024 - 11:00:13
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The Libyan Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation on Monday announced the resumption of the [...] Full text...

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UN Commission of Inquiry accepts ICJ opinion

23 july 2024 - 06:57:47
New York, US (PANA) - The UN Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory on Monday welcomed [...] Full text...

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UNSMIL urges parliamentarians to broaden consultations on political solution to crisis

22 july 2024 - 13:31:12
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The United Nations Mission of Support in Libya (UNSMIL) has encouraged members of the House of [...] Full text...

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Libya, NEPAD discuss proposal for strategic partnership

21 july 2024 - 14:19:57
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The Executive Director of the African Union (AU) Steering Agency for the New Partnership for Africa's [...] Full text...

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Members of fake Ghana paralympic team disappear in Oslo

21 july 2024 - 10:49:44
Accra, Ghana (PANA) - Nine members of a fake paralympic team from Ghana are on the run after they arrived [...] Full text...

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Libya attends UNESC Forum in New York on sustainable development

20 july 2024 - 12:47:26
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - A Libyan delegation from the government of national unity, led by the interim Minister of Planning, [...] Full text...

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Senior US diplomat to travel to Chad and Tanzania

20 july 2024 - 07:30:16
Washington, DC, US (PANA) - Acting Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs John Bass will travel to Chad and [...] Full text...

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Polio stalks Gazans as ‘anarchy’ spreads, humanitarians warn

19 july 2024 - 16:04:37
Geneva, Switzerland (PANA) - To add to the devastation of war and the complete breakdown of law and order, Gazans [...] Full text...

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Top UN court says Israel's continued presence in the Occupied Palestinian Territory is "unlawful"

19 july 2024 - 15:57:00
The Hague, Netherlands (PANA)  - In a landmark opinion, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on Friday said Israel’s continued [...] Full text...

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Senior US diplomat meets Senegalese President Faye

19 july 2024 - 07:48:56
Dakar, Senegal (PANA) - US Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell met with Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye on Thursday.  He congratulated [...] Full text...

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AfDB grants DRC $260 million loan to strengthen agricultural sector

19 july 2024 - 05:47:57
Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire (PANA) - The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a loan of [...] Full text...

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UN forum on sustainable development concludes with renewed commitment

19 july 2024 - 05:30:44
New York, US (PANA) - The High-Level Political Forum (HLPF) on Sustainable Development has concluded with nations reiterating the need [...] Full text...

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Human rights abuses in CAR detention centres need urgent response: UN experts

18 july 2024 - 18:39:06
Geneva, Switzerland (PANA) - Immediate action is needed to address human rights abuses in detention centres across the Central African [...] Full text...

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Tripoli Migration Forum calls for greater cooperation and solidarity to find global solutions

18 july 2024 - 14:56:22
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The Trans-Mediterranean Migration Form  came to an end on Wednesday evening in the Libyan capital, Tripoli, [...] Full text...

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UN flags continuing widespread attacks by community-based militias on South Sudan civilians

18 july 2024 - 05:12:03
Juba, South Sudan (PANA) - Widespread attacks against civilians - driven primarily by sub-national armed violence involving community-based militias and [...] Full text...

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Security Council debates Gaza crisis, as civilian suffering continues unabated

17 july 2024 - 18:18:37
New York, US (PANA) - The UN Security Council on Wednesday convened an open debate on the ongoing crisis in [...] Full text...

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ECOWAS gives Benin more than 390 million CFA for 2022 flood victims

17 july 2024 - 13:06:41
Cotonou, Benin (PANA) - The Economic Commission for West African States (ECOWAS) has released 392.357 million CFA francs to help [...] Full text...

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Tripoli hosts Trans-Mediterranean Migration Forum

17 july 2024 - 13:02:36
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The Libyan capital, Tripoli, is on Wednesday hosting a Trans-Mediterranean Migration Forum (TMMF) aimed at with [...] Full text...

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Polarised Security Council debates meaning of multilateralism

17 july 2024 - 07:11:24
New York, US (PANA) - The current polarised international political landscape was on raw display at the United Nations Security [...] Full text...

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Global growth steady amid slowing disinflation and rising policy uncertainty: IMF Blog By Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas

16 july 2024 - 17:45:18
Washington DC, United States (PANA) - Our global growth projections are unchanged at 3.2 per cent this year and slightly [...] Full text...

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Stakeholders conclude key AfDB workshop on Connectivity Portal

16 july 2024 - 06:40:08
Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire (PANA) - The African Development Bank (AfDB) has concluded a two-day preparatory workshop on implementing the African [...] Full text...

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ECOWAS court orders Ghana to release UN/ECOWAS investigation report in case of enforced disappearance in The Gambia

15 july 2024 - 18:36:18
 Banjul, Gambia (PANA) - The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Court of Justice  has issued a landmark decision [...] Full text...

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EC prolongs restrictive measures on Iran’s military support for Russia’s war in Ukraine, armed groups in Mideast and Red Sea region

15 july 2024 - 11:34:45
Brussels, Belgium (PANA) – The European Council on Monday extended until 27 July 2025 its restrictive measures in view of [...] Full text...

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European Council adopts measures in support of Beninese Armed Forces

15 july 2024 - 11:31:57
Brussels, Belgium (PANA) – The European Council (EC) on Monday adopted an assistance measure worth €5 million under the European [...] Full text...

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Senior US diplomat visits Ghana, Gabon, Senegal

15 july 2024 - 05:14:51
Washington, DC, US (PANA) - US Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell has emarked on visits to Ghana, Gabon and [...] Full text...

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Childhood immunization levels stalled in 2023: UN agencies

15 july 2024 - 05:04:12
New York, US (PANA) - Immunization coverage for children worldwide stalled during 2023, leaving around 2.7 million lacking the protection [...] Full text...

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Outcry in Libya after arrest of journalist in Tripoli

14 july 2024 - 15:25:38
Tripoli, Libya (PANA)- Libyan journalist Ahmed al-Senoussi has been detained for the fourth consecutive day since his arrest last Thursday [...] Full text...

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AfDB chief warns Nigeria’s food import policy could destroy its agriculture

13 july 2024 - 18:42:57
Abuja, Nigeria (PANA) - The President of the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group, Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, has said the decision [...] Full text...

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World Bank supports Botswana to enhance renewable energy, improve electricity services

13 july 2024 - 07:36:28
Gaborone, Botswana (PANA) - The World Bank’s Board of Directors has approved its first lending operation supporting renewable energy development [...] Full text...

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Conflict escalation in DR Congo linked to deadly Mpox threat

13 july 2024 - 05:58:02
Geneva, Switzerland (PANA) - At least 25 million people have been caught up in the humanitarian crisis in the Democratic [...] Full text...

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UN assists around 600,000 in Mali in first quarter of 2024

13 july 2024 - 05:49:08
New York, US (PANA) - The UN and humanitarian partners are continuing to support Malian Government-led aid efforts, reaching an [...] Full text...

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Top official warns of weakened regional security following withdrawal from West African economic bloc by Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger

13 july 2024 - 05:42:15
New York, US (PANA) - Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger’s decision to pull out of the Economic Community of West [...] Full text...

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Gaza war: There is no alternative to UNRWA, UN chief declares

13 july 2024 - 05:27:03
New York, US (PANA) - UN Secretary-General António Guterres, standing alongside top officials in New York on Friday, underscored the [...] Full text...

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Stephanie Khoury talks to Libyan parliamentarians about ways of breaking the political deadlock in Libya

12 july 2024 - 15:39:19
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Acting Head of the United Nations Mission of [...] Full text...

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Red Sea shipping crisis elevates trading costs with extra burden on consumers

12 july 2024 - 07:20:25
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania (PANA) - Due to recently increased attacks by Houthi militants, the Red Sea shipping route remains [...] Full text...

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Out of 2.5 million migrants in Libya, almost 80% entered illegally -Interior Minister

11 july 2024 - 15:25:43
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - Out of some 2.5 million foreigners in Libya, 70-80% of them entered the country without a [...] Full text...

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Sudan war: Medical charity suspends delivery of care in Khartoum’s Turkish hospital

11 july 2024 - 09:06:18
Nairobi, Kenya (PANA) - After over a year of violent incidents both inside and outside the Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)-supported [...] Full text...

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UN calls for release of abducted political activist in Libya

11 july 2024 - 06:08:32
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The UN Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) said on Wednesday that it is deeply concerned by [...] Full text...

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US 'deeply concerned' about minerals supply chains from Rwanda and eastern DRC contributing to ongoing conflict

09 july 2024 - 17:31:49
Washington, DC, US (PANA) - The US said in Tuesday that it is “deeply concerned” by the ongoing conflict in [...] Full text...

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Arbitrary detentions and impunity widespread in Libya, warns UN rights chief

09 july 2024 - 14:15:31
Geneva, Switzerland (PANA) - The desperate plight of migrants and refugees tortured, trafficked and sold “at scale” in Libya took [...] Full text...

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Libyan-UN officials discuss cooperation in trans-Mediterranean migration

09 july 2024 - 12:08:51
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - Senior Libyan and United Nations officoals on Monday discussed issues relating to trans-Mediterranean migration and the [...] Full text...

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IMF completes fourth review of Mozambique’s ECF, releases US$60.03 million budget support

09 july 2024 - 08:05:07
Washington, DC, United States (PANA) - The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has announced completion of the [...] Full text...

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UN envoy highlights alarming violence and neglected humanitarian crisis in DR Congo

09 july 2024 - 05:36:33
New York, US (PANA) - The security situation in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DR Congo) has resulted in [...] Full text...

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Jordanian delegation arrives in Tripoli ahead of resumption of Royal Jordanian Airlines flights

08 july 2024 - 11:59:23
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - A delegation from the Jordanian Civil Aviation Authority and Royal Jordanian Airlines has arrived at Maitigua [...] Full text...

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South Africa's President Ramaphosa congratulates Starmer on UK election victory

07 july 2024 - 07:56:35
Cape Town, South Africa (PANA) – South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa has congratulated Keir Starmer on his election as the United [...] Full text...

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Burkina Faso president in Niamey to attend AES Heads of state summit

05 july 2024 - 16:45:14
Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso (PANA) - The President of Burkina Faso, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, left Ouagadougou early on Friday afternoon for [...] Full text...

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UN chief to leaders of regional bloc: end wars, deal with existential crises

04 july 2024 - 15:15:26
Astana, Kazakhstan (PANA) - Deep global divisions and conflicts must end to clear a path to tackling world’s two existential [...] Full text...

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Alarming drop in global funding to people in war and crisis: Humanitarian charity

03 july 2024 - 12:20:52
Oslo, Norway (PANA) - Halfway into 2024, only 18 percent of the funding needed for humanitarian assistance globally has been [...] Full text...

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Gaza is a ‘maelstrom of human misery’

03 july 2024 - 05:56:30
New York, US (PANA) - With their homes shattered and lives upended by war, civilians in Gaza are clinging to [...] Full text...

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Tens of thousands displaced in fresh violence in DR Congo

03 july 2024 - 05:49:32
Kinshasa, DRC (PANA) - Millions of displaced people in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) are suffering amid one [...] Full text...

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Empowering small emerging commercial farmers: Mozambique success story – World Bank Blog By Blessings Botha

01 july 2024 - 08:58:56
Maputo, Mozambique (PANA) - Having seen so many smallholder farmers trapped in low agricultural productivity in Mozambique, I had always [...] Full text...

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AfDB, JICA align priorities ahead of TICAD9 summit

01 july 2024 - 07:43:52
Tokyo, Japan (PANA) - The African Development Bank (AfDB) Group and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) have underscored the [...] Full text...

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IOM says more than 700,000 migrants in Libya

30 june 2024 - 14:33:51
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - A total of 725,304 migrants are present in Libya, according to data collected from March to [...] Full text...

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UN chief lauds ‘strong’ new recommendations to limit proliferation of light weapons

30 june 2024 - 06:33:00
New York, US (PANA) - The UN Secretary-General on Saturday praised the adoption of a “strong outcome document” at the [...] Full text...

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Burkina Faso desperately needs aid supplies - UN

29 june 2024 - 06:01:12
New York, US (PANA) - Resources are desperately needed to ramp up aid supplies for Burkina Faso, a landlocked country [...] Full text...

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IMF concludes 2024 Article consultation with Benin

28 june 2024 - 11:36:18
Washington, DC, USA (PANA) - The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has concluded the 2024 Article IV [...] Full text...

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Gaza war: Aid constraints and health issues persist amid ongoing conflict

28 june 2024 - 07:10:40
New York, US (PANA) - Delivery of humanitarian aid in Gaza remains a difficult and frustrating task for UN and [...] Full text...

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UN mission boosts presence in Central African Republic’s conflict-stricken southeast

28 june 2024 - 06:37:36
New York, US (PANA) - The UN peacekeeping mission in the Central African Republic (CAR) has expanded its presence in [...] Full text...

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Global leaders address security and peacekeeping challenges at UN Police summit

28 june 2024 - 06:30:09
New York, US (PANA) - Police chiefs and government leaders convened at UN Headquarters on Thursday for the opening session [...] Full text...

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Sudan war: Famine risk is real for 14 areas of Sudan amid ongoing fighting

27 june 2024 - 15:31:53
Geneva, Switzerland (PANA) - The risk of widespread famine in Sudan caused by war there was confirmed on Thursday by [...] Full text...

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Update: Kenya military convoys patrolling streets, businesses shut

27 june 2024 - 14:50:13
Nairobi, Kenya (PANA) - Military convoys are patrolling the streets and highways in Nairobi on Thursday, while the leaders of [...] Full text...

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Burkina Faso: Launch of two World Bank economic reports

27 june 2024 - 13:01:22
Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso (PANA) - The World Bank on Thursday launched the Burkina Faso Economic Update and the Country Economic [...] Full text...

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UN hears testimony from former child soldier on brutal reality of war

27 june 2024 - 11:31:13
New York, US (PANA) - The UN Security Council on Wednesday heard powerful and personal testimony from a former child [...] Full text...

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Kenyans brace themselves for more protests despite President Ruto's U-turn on Finance Bill

27 june 2024 - 10:19:27
Nairobi, Kenya (PANA) - Kenyans are bracing themselves for another wave of protests on Thursday despite President William Ruto withdrawing [...] Full text...

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IMF, US State Department express concern about bloody Kenya riots

27 june 2024 - 06:27:42
Washington, DC, United States (PANA) - The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and US Department of State have expressed concern about [...] Full text...

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UN Police summit to showcase role of law enforcement for peace

27 june 2024 - 05:35:47
New York, US (PANA) - Government leaders and Chiefs of Police are gathering at UN Headquarters in New York for [...] Full text...

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Gaza war: We’ll never abandon Gaza, pledges top UN aid official

26 june 2024 - 19:01:46
Geneva, Switzerland (PANA) - UN aid teams and partner organizations remain deeply committed to delivering lifesaving supplies to Gazans in [...] Full text...

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Death toll in Kenya tax protests up to 13, according to medics

26 june 2024 - 11:46:56
Nairobi, Kenya (PANA) - At least 13 people were killed when police clashed with protesters who stormed Parliament against a [...] Full text...

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Climate-smart focus in livestock sector can help Tanzania increase production, generate jobs

26 june 2024 - 10:22:23
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania (PANA) - Tanzania can significantly boost its livestock sector's economic contribution with a bold and comprehensive [...] Full text...

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Security Council says regional crisis deepens as Gaza war grinds on

26 june 2024 - 05:53:11
New York, US (PANA) - While the situation in Gaza remains catastrophic, ongoing Israeli settlement expansion and escalating violence in [...] Full text...

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Kenyan President vows 'full, expeditious' response to protests that claim at least five lives

25 june 2024 - 19:36:31
Nairobi, Kenya (PANA) - Kenyan President William Ruto on Tuesday vowed a “full, expeditious response” to Tuesday's protests in the [...] Full text...

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2nd Update: At least five killed in Kenya protests against tax hikes, military deployed

25 june 2024 - 18:04:37
Nairobi, Kenya (PANA) - Police on Tuesday shot dead at least five people as protesters stormed Parliament in Nairobi against [...] Full text...

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EC prolongs mandates of security and defence missions for Palestinian territories

25 june 2024 - 17:58:13
Brussels, Belgium (PANA) - The Council of the European Union on Tuesday decided to prolong until 30 June the mandates [...] Full text...

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Kenya Gen Z protesters storm Parliament after bill passed

25 june 2024 - 15:39:59
Nairobi, Kenya (PANA) - Youth protestors stormed Parliament on Tuesday after a heavy battle with the Police, shortly after the [...] Full text...

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New famine alert for Gaza where families go days without food

25 june 2024 - 13:03:02
Geneva, Switzerland (PANA) - Gaza remains on famine alert after food security experts warned on Tuesday that more than one [...] Full text...

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Sudan war: WHO appalled by horrific attack on El Fasher’s maternity hospital

24 june 2024 - 16:04:38
Geneva, Switzerland (PANA) - Heavy fighting in Sudan hit a new low over the weekend when a maternity hospital in [...] Full text...

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EC adopts first ever assistance measure to support Kenya Defence Forces

24 june 2024 - 11:11:17
Brussels, Belgium (PANA) – The European Council on Monday adopted an assistance measure under the European Peace Facility worth €20 [...] Full text...

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Libyan Prime Minister reaffirms support for efforts to organise fair elections

23 june 2024 - 20:04:48
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The Libyan Prime Minister, Abdulhamid Al Dbaiba, has reaffirmed the government's support for local and international [...] Full text...

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Sudan war: Fighting in El Fasher remains incessant despite Security Council resolution

23 june 2024 - 14:04:33
Port Sudan, Sudan (PANA) - Some 10 days since the UN Security Council called for an end to the fighting [...] Full text...

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Togolese holding service passports exempt from visa requirements for South Africa

23 june 2024 - 12:44:10
Lomé, Togo (PANA) - Togolese civil servants and officials holding service passports are exempt from visa requirements when travelling to [...] Full text...

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More than 115,000 candidates write baccalauréate in Libya

23 june 2024 - 12:37:59
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - Some 115,110 students on Sunday began the final examinations for the first session of the secondary [...] Full text...

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UN torture rapporteur requests France to monitor exhibition for illegal torture tools

22 june 2024 - 07:06:04
Geneva, Switzerland (PANA) – The UN Special Rapporteur on Torture contacted the French Government ahead of a major security and [...] Full text...

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Gaza is 'a world of devastation' UN agencies

22 june 2024 - 00:38:34
Geneva, Switzerland (PANA) - Gaza is “a world of devastation” and still in the grip of war after nearly nine [...] Full text...

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‘World cannot afford Lebanon to become another Gaza’: Guterres

21 june 2024 - 18:19:02
New York, United States (PANA) - The UN Secretary-General on Friday voiced profound concern over escalating violence and “bellicose rhetoric” [...] Full text...

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Gaza is more than two million stories of loss: UN agencies

21 june 2024 - 17:59:33
Geneva, Switzerland (PANA) - Gaza is “a world of devastation” and still in the grip of war after nearly nine [...] Full text...

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Easing Guinea’s food insecurity: IMF’s Food Shock Window By Pilar Garcia Martinez, Joseph Ntamatungiro, and Neree Noumon

21 june 2024 - 15:42:02
Conakry, Guinea (PANA) - IMF emergency financing has supported Guinea’s efforts to cope with the effects of macroeconomic shocks, underpinned [...] Full text...

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Integrity and transparency of spending and security in Sub-Saharan Africa. Are they the missing links? World Bank Blog By Yousif Elmahdi and Gael Raballand

21 june 2024 - 13:22:23
Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso (PANA) - Security spending is on the rise in several regions in Sub-Saharan Africa. However, in contexts [...] Full text...

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WBG launches academy to transform knowledge agenda

21 june 2024 - 08:27:52
Washington, DC, US (PANA) — A new World Bank Group (WBG) platform – the WBG Academy – launched on Thursday [...] Full text...

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Rights group calls for concrete action to halt atrocities in Sudan

21 june 2024 - 08:09:03
Nairobi, Kenya (PANA) – The African Union (AU) should work with the United Nations to deploy a civilian protection mission [...] Full text...

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UN chief warns of ‘cyber mercenaries’ amid spike in weaponising digital tools

21 june 2024 - 07:44:25
New York, US (PANA) - UN Secretary-General António Guterres on Thursday highlighted the dual-edged nature of cyberspace, stressing its potential [...] Full text...

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EC appoints new Commander for EU military operation in the Mediterranean

20 june 2024 - 17:53:14
Brussels, Belgium (PANA) – The European Council on Thursday announced the appointment of Rear Admiral Valentino Rinaldi as EU Operation [...] Full text...

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Global gas flaring jumps to highest level since 2019

20 june 2024 - 17:48:29
Washington, DC, United States (PANA) -  In 2023, the amount of gas flared worldwide rose by nine billion cubic metres [...] Full text...

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Somalia expects 3.1 percent GDP growth, rebounding from drought and commodity price shocks

20 june 2024 - 17:41:57
Mogadishu, Somalia (PANA) - Somalia’s economy is expected to grow at 3.1 per cent in 2023 up from 2.4 per [...] Full text...

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Gaza war: Desperate shortages of essentials in Gaza

20 june 2024 - 12:06:12
Cairo, Egypt (PANA) - Desperate shortages of essentials in Gaza have left the enclave’s most vulnerable individuals struggling to carry [...] Full text...

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Libya's UN delegate calls on Security Council to identify those obstructing solution to country's crisis

20 june 2024 - 11:46:19
Tripoli, Liba  (PANA) - Libya's representative to the United Nations Security Council, Taher el-Sonni, has identified external interference as the [...] Full text...

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Sudan war: Human Rights Watch expresses concern about unlawful attacks on civilians, infrastructure in Sudan

20 june 2024 - 08:59:21
Nairobi, Kenya (PANA) – Sudan's warring parties’ recent unlawful attacks in North Darfur’s El Fasher have killed hundreds of civilians and [...] Full text...

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Adequate healthcare crucial to support survivors of sexual violence

20 june 2024 - 07:10:15
New York, US (PANA) - The United Nations on Wednesday commemorated the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence [...] Full text...

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Top UN official in Libya highlights need for inclusive talks to end stalemate

20 june 2024 - 06:41:11
New York, US (PANA) - Libyans overwhelmingly desire a political consensus so that credible national elections can be held that [...] Full text...

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Top UN official in Libya to deliver first briefing to Security Council

19 june 2024 - 12:20:21
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The UN Secretary-General's Special Representative for Political Affairs and Acting Head of the United Nations Mission [...] Full text...

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Burkina Faso army denies munity rumours

19 june 2024 - 10:11:11
Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso (PANA) - The Burkinabè army on Tuesday denied rumours of mutiny following a deadly attack against a [...] Full text...

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Energy transition momentum slowing amid rising global volatility, WEF report finds

19 june 2024 - 09:52:05
Geneva, Switzerland (PANA) - The global energy transition to a more equitable, secure and sustainable energy system is still progressing [...] Full text...

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How can Tanzania build capacity to accelerate women’s economic empowerment? World Bank Blog By Alena Sakhonchik and Tanya D'Lima

19 june 2024 - 09:50:32
Dodoma, Tanzania (PANA) - One key piece of the puzzle in accelerating progress towards gender equality in Tanzania is having [...] Full text...

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Sudan war: ‘Nowhere is safe’ for civilians as war descends further into chaos

19 june 2024 - 06:45:01
New York, US (PANA) - The UN Security Council in New York on Tuesday focused on the worsening crisis in [...] Full text...

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WFP increases response in West and Central Africa to address rising hunger

19 june 2024 - 06:31:45
Dakar, Senegal (PANA) - The World Food Programme (WFP) will increase its food and nutrition assistance programme this month in [...] Full text...

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Mass arrests in Kenya as police break tax protests

18 june 2024 - 17:05:27
Nairobi, Kenya (PANA) - Police in Kenya threw a security cordon around Parliament buildings in Nairobi on Tuesday, as the [...] Full text...

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Gaza war: UN rights chief slams ‘unconscionable death and suffering’

18 june 2024 - 15:06:31
Geneva, Switzerland (PANA) - As the war drags on in Gaza, UN human rights chief Volker Türk on Tuesday condemned [...] Full text...

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ICC member states reject 'intimidation efforts'

18 june 2024 - 06:22:49
New York, US (PANA) - Ninety-three member countries of the International Criminal Court (ICC) have declared their “unwavering support” for the [...] Full text...

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African Union approves artificial intelligence strategy

17 june 2024 - 21:57:53
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (PANA) - African Information and Communications Ministers have unanimously endorsed landmark Continental Artificial Intelligence (AI) Strategy, the [...] Full text...

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Burkina Faso’s recovery depends on having security under control: IMF

16 june 2024 - 11:37:40
Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso (PANA) – Burkina Faso’s economic growth is projected at 5.5 percent in 2024 but remains below potential [...] Full text...

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Stop ‘vandalising’ Earth and help the planet thrive, UN chief urges

16 june 2024 - 07:12:52
New York, US (PANA) - As nearly 40 per cent of land across the planet is degraded with more acres [...] Full text...

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Climate change fuels tensions in Nigeria

15 june 2024 - 07:48:16
New York, United States (PANA) -  Despite its huge potential, Nigeria, Africa’s most populous country, continues to grapple with a [...] Full text...

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Ethiopia rights body reports fresh conflict in Afar, Somali regions

14 june 2024 - 19:18:49
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (PANA) - Fresh conflict has erupted in Afar and Somali regions, leading to displacements and the destruction [...] Full text...

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Pressure against French colonial rule ahead of UN climate talks

14 june 2024 - 18:49:06
Nairobi, Kenya (PANA) – Azerbaijan, the host nation for the next round of the UN global climate change talks, has [...] Full text...

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‘Better late than never’: Gazans react to Security Council ceasefire resolution

14 june 2024 - 17:56:28
New York, US (PANA) - A cautious welcome was given by civilians in Gaza to this week’s Security Council resolution [...] Full text...

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Conflict and lawlessness hamper food aid delivery in Gaza: WFP

14 june 2024 - 17:41:59
Rome, Italy (PANA) - Escalating fighting in the south and centre of Gaza makes it near-impossible for humanitarians to deliver [...] Full text...

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Libya, foreign partners discuss priorities of UN framework for cooperation in sustainable development

14 june 2024 - 15:38:43
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The Office of International Cooperation and Organisational Affairs of the Libyan Ministry of Local Government on [...] Full text...

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Ethiopia: UN Human Rights Chief calls for sustained efforts to halt violations and abuses

14 june 2024 - 10:41:20
Geneva, Switzerland (PANA - UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk on Friday called for concrete measures to halt [...] Full text...

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Gaza: 8,000 children diagnosed with malnutrition amid ongoing shelling

14 june 2024 - 07:03:39
Geneva, Switzerland (PANA) - Heavy shelling reported in the so-called safe zone of Al-Mawasi in southern Gaza on Thursday came [...] Full text...

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UN reports ‘shocking’ rise in violations against children in conflict in 2023

14 june 2024 - 06:44:50
New York, USA (PANA) - Violence against children caught in armed conflict reached “extreme levels” last year, with a “shocking” [...] Full text...

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Security Council demands end to siege of El Fasher in Sudan

14 june 2024 - 06:28:21
New York, United States (PANA) - The UN Security Council adopted a resolution on Thursday that calls for the paramilitary [...] Full text...

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Libya. FAO discuss activation of agricultural projects

14 june 2024 - 06:10:49
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - Libyan Deputy Minister for Economic Affair in the Government of National Unity, Saad Al-Hanich, chaired a [...] Full text...

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Partial reopening of Ras Jedir border crossing between Libya and Tunisia

13 june 2024 - 12:28:25
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - Libya's acting Minister of the Interior, General Imad Mustafa Trabelsi, and his Tunisian counterpart, Khaled Nouri, [...] Full text...

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AfDB, Ethiopia launch $94 million project to boost Climate Resilient Wheat

13 june 2024 - 12:10:56
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (PANA) - The African Development Bank (AfDB) Group and the government of Ethiopia, in partnership with the [...] Full text...

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Enhancing climate resilience: A narrative of water security in northern Malawi

13 june 2024 - 11:38:02
Lilongwe, Malawi (PANA) - Nestled in the southeastern region of Africa, Malawi is blessed with diverse landscapes, from the plains [...] Full text...

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AfDB strengthens capacity of fragile states on debt management

13 june 2024 - 10:36:49
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (PANA) - The African Development Bank (AfDB) Group has launched a series of training programmes to support [...] Full text...

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Guterres highlights ‘unique level of destruction’ in Gaza ahead of G7 summit

13 june 2024 - 06:18:59
Geneva, Switzerland (PANA) - UN Secretary-General António Guterres reiterated his solidarity with the people of Gaza and the global body’s [...] Full text...

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World Bank approves $150 million for food security project in Benin

12 june 2024 - 11:25:22
Cotonou, Benin (PANA) - The World Bank has  approved additional financing of $150 million for Benin to help the country [...] Full text...

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Libya welcomes UN Security Council resolution calling for ceasefire in Gaza

12 june 2024 - 10:47:36
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - Libya's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Government of National Unity has welcomed [...] Full text...

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Gaza: ‘High time’ for ceasefire and hostage release, says Guterres

12 june 2024 - 06:28:51
New York, United States (PANA) - A comprehensive ceasefire in Gaza linked to the release of all remaining hostages cannot [...] Full text...

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Libya's Minister of State for Political Affairs reaffirms Libya's commitment to the safety of migrants

11 june 2024 - 18:01:18
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - Libya's Minister of State for Communication and Political Affairs in the Government of National Unity, Walid [...] Full text...

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Burkina Faso: When public treasury enters the age of digital payments: World Bank Blog By Maimouna Gueye and Tenin Fatimata Dicko

11 june 2024 - 12:24:46
Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso (PANA) - Ms. Idani has worked at the Treasury for several years and is going on an [...] Full text...

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Togo keeps its economic performance robust through growth-friendly fiscal consolidation: IMF

11 june 2024 - 10:15:27
Lomé, Togo (PANA) – Togo’s economic growth reached an estimated 5.6 percent in 2023, and inflation has fallen to 2.6 [...] Full text...

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Gaza: Security Council adopts US resolution calling for ‘immediate, full and complete ceasefire’

11 june 2024 - 06:36:02
New York, United States (PANA) - The UN Security Council on Monday adopted a resolution aimed at reaching a comprehensive [...] Full text...

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Cape Verde must invest in blue economy for growth, sustainability

10 june 2024 - 12:20:53
Praia, Cape Verde (PANA) Cape Verde has shown resilience in the post- COVID-19 pandemic recovery, but the crisis highlighted vulnerabilities [...] Full text...

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Libya's Electoral Commission publish electoral register

09 june 2024 - 15:50:58
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - Libya's Higher National Electoral Commission says published the electoral register for the elections of the first [...] Full text...

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Libyan PM and Tunisian President discuss opening of Ras Jedir border crossing

08 june 2024 - 14:49:29
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - During a telephone conversation with the Tunisian President, Kaïs Saïed, the Libyan Prime Minister of the [...] Full text...

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Thousands demonstrate in Ouagadougou against UN report

07 june 2024 - 19:23:49
Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso (PANA) -Thousands of people demonstrated this Friday in front of the offices of the United Nations system [...] Full text...

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UNHCR urges global response to neglected humanitarian crisis in the Sahel

07 june 2024 - 11:56:12
Geneva, Switzerland (PANA) - UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is deeply concerned about the fast-growing humanitarian crisis in the Sahel [...] Full text...

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Libyan Prime Minister denounces results of a meeting between members of the two chambers

07 june 2024 - 11:22:46
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - Libyan Prime Minister of the Government of National Unity, Abdulhamid Al-Dbaiba, has criticised consultations between members [...] Full text...

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South Africa: suspects arrested following airport security scare

07 june 2024 - 10:49:18
Cape Town, South Africa (PANA) – Two passengers have been arrested for allegedly making a bomb threat on board a [...] Full text...

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The President of Burkina Faso hands over a large consignment of military equipment to the army

06 june 2024 - 16:14:55
Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso (PANA) - The President of Burkina Faso, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, on Thursday handed over a large consignment [...] Full text...

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Stephanie Khoury holds wide-ranging consultations in eastern Libya to revive the political process

06 june 2024 - 15:32:02
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The Deputy Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for Political Affairs and Acting Head of the [...] Full text...

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Libyan PM reviews preparations for Conference on combating illegal migration and border security

05 june 2024 - 18:33:29
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - At a meeting held in Tripoli on Wednesday, the Libyan Prime Minister of the Government of [...] Full text...

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Russian Foreign Minister on 48-hour visit to Burkina Faso

05 june 2024 - 12:06:36
Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso (PANA) - Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov arrived in Ouagadougou Tuesday evening for a 48-hour working and [...] Full text...

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War in Gaza: Continuing restrictions hamper humanitarian access inside Gaza

05 june 2024 - 07:13:28
New York, United States (PANA) - The UN humanitarian affairs coordination office (OCHA) on Tuesday warned that lifesaving aid for [...] Full text...

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Top UN humanitarian laments lack of dialogue to resolve conflict

05 june 2024 - 06:58:07
New York, United States (PANA) - The UN’s top aid official said on Tuesday he was leaving office at the [...] Full text...

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Steps taken to reopen Polish embassy in Libya

04 june 2024 - 18:04:10
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The Libyan Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Government of National Unity has [...] Full text...

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War in Palestinian Territory: Türk condemns over 500 West Bank killings, calls for accountability

04 june 2024 - 12:23:57
Geneva, Switzerland (PANA)  – UN Human Rights Chief Volker Türk on Tuesday issued a renewed call for an end to [...] Full text...

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Community infrastructure supports lives and national reconciliation in Central African Republic: World Bank Blog By Athanase Danhossou, Fred Frippiat, Joachim Boko and Oghenesuvwe Kokoricha

04 june 2024 - 06:47:47
Bangui, CAR (PANA) - Displacement due to conflict is on the rise around the world. In the Central African Republic [...] Full text...

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Ongoing war destroying social fabric in Gaza, UN aid official says

04 june 2024 - 06:16:52
New York, USA (PANA) - The narrowing space left for civilians in the Gaza Strip is becoming increasingly limited and [...] Full text...

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Libyan-South Korean talks to promote economic cooperation

03 june 2024 - 12:51:24
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - Libyan Presidential Council deputy chairman, Moussa al-Kouni, held talks with South Korea Prime Minister Han Duck-soo on Monday [...] Full text...

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IMF, Niger reach staff-level deal on reviews of ECF and RSF

01 june 2024 - 18:05:10
Niamey, Niger (PANA) - With the economic outlook promising over the near and medium term, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) [...] Full text...

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Official launch of "Tripoli Arab Youth Capital" celebrations for 2024

01 june 2024 - 14:40:12
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - Libyan Presidential Council Chair Abdallah al-Lafi declared Tripoli the Arab Youth Capital for 2024 in presence [...] Full text...

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UNSMIL begins workshop on code of conduct for military and security institutions

01 june 2024 - 08:17:41
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Political Affairs and Acting Head of the United [...] Full text...

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Stronger control efforts help to lower tobacco use in African region

31 may 2024 - 13:01:51
Brazzaville, Congo (PANA) – Tobacco use among adolescents in the African region declined by nearly 18% between 2020 and 2022, [...] Full text...

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Sierra Leone to enhance climate-resilient transport, access to market

30 may 2024 - 11:03:00
Freetown, Sierra Leone (PANA) - The World Bank Board has approved a $74 million International Development Association (IDA) grant to [...] Full text...

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South Africa flags concerns over Sudanese turmoil

30 may 2024 - 10:38:04
Cape Town, South Africa (PANA) – South Africa has again expressed its serious concern at the ongoing armed conflict in [...] Full text...

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WHO Member States agree way forward to conclude Pandemic Agreement

29 may 2024 - 14:25:57
Geneva, Switzerland (PANA) - The World Health Assembly (WHA) on Tuesday recognized the progress made over the past two years [...] Full text...

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Libyan-European meeting focuses on ways to strengthen border management and security

29 may 2024 - 14:02:44
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - Abderrahman Khamada, Director of the European Affairs Department at the Libyan Ministry of Foreign Affairs and [...] Full text...

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Gender equality, youth aspirations keys to sustainable peace, Security Council hears

29 may 2024 - 05:40:56
New York, US (PANA) - Gender equality and the aspirations of young people are crucial for ensuring sustainable peace and [...] Full text...

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Gaza war: Guterres ‘heartbroken’ by images of deadly strikes on Rafah camp

29 may 2024 - 05:30:41
New York, US (PANA) - As fighting continues in Gaza, UN Secretary-General António Guterres said on Tuesday that he was [...] Full text...

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European States mark 30th anniversary of milestone cooperation pact

28 may 2024 - 17:35:21
Brussels, Belgium (PANA) – European States on Tuesday marked the 30th anniversary of the entry into force of the European [...] Full text...

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Libyan delegation arrives in India for talks on promoting cooperation

28 may 2024 - 16:58:50
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - A delegation from the Libyan Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation led by the Deputy [...] Full text...

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EUMPM Niger: European Council decides not to extend mandate of the mission

27 may 2024 - 17:23:48
Brussels, Belgium (PANA) - The European Council on Monday decided to not extend the European Union military partnership mission in [...] Full text...

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More than a dozen NGOs urge UN Security Council to enforce ICJ orders on Israel’s actions in Rafah

27 may 2024 - 14:02:15
Cairo, Egypt (PANA) - More than one dozen NGOs have signed a joint statement urgently calling on all permanent and [...] Full text...

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European Council gives final approval to the ecodesign regulation

27 may 2024 - 11:50:29
Brussels, Belgium (PANA) – The European Council on Monday adopted the ecodesign regulation, which sets requirements for sustainable products. It replaces [...] Full text...

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Sudan war: Situation deteriorating in Sudan's El Fasher - UN

26 may 2024 - 05:42:30
New York, US (PANA) - The humanitarian situation for some 800,000 civilians in El Fasher, Sudan, and surrounding areas in [...] Full text...

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UN Security Council denounces attacks against aid workers, UN personnel

26 may 2024 - 05:35:40
New Yirk, US (PANA) - The United Nations Security Council has strongly condemned rising attacks on humanitarian workers and UN [...] Full text...

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UN Security Council expresses concern about challenging security situation in West Africa and Sahel

26 may 2024 - 05:34:47
New York, US (PANA) - The UN Security Council has adopted a presidential statement acknowledging the challenging security situation in [...] Full text...

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National Conference on the future of the Transition opens in Burkina Faso

25 may 2024 - 12:42:00
Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso (PANA) - The National Conferences to decide on the follow-up to the Transition, which normally ends on [...] Full text...

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Shipment of newest malaria vaccine, R21, to CAR marks latest milestone for child survival

25 may 2024 - 10:32:07
Geneva, Switzerland (PANA) - With two recommended vaccines and expanded supply, Gavi, UNICEF, WHO are working closely with governments and [...] Full text...

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Gaza war: UN relief chief repeats call for ceasefire

25 may 2024 - 10:24:22
Geneva, Switzerland (PANA) - Global uproar calling for an end to the Israeli incursion in Rafah “has grown too loud [...] Full text...

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Chadian President invited to International Conference on Combating Illegal Migration in Tripoli

24 may 2024 - 17:07:32
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The Libyan Prime Minister, Abdulhamid Al-Dbaiba, has invited Chadian President Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno to the [...] Full text...

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COVID-19 eliminated a decade of progress in global level of life expectancy - WHO

24 may 2024 - 15:54:56
Geneva, Switzerland (PANA) - Data crunched by the UN World Health Organisation (WHO) has revealed that the COVID-19 emergency reversed more [...] Full text...

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URGENT: Gaza war: World court orders Israel to halt military operations in Rafah

24 may 2024 - 15:38:29
The Hague, Netherlands (PANA) - The International Court of Justice (ICJ) on Friday issued new provisional measures that order Israel [...] Full text...

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European Council adopts update of Schengen Borders Code

24 may 2024 - 12:13:55
Brussels, Belgium (PANA) – The European Council on Friday gave its final approval to a new Schengen Borders Code, the [...] Full text...

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‘Now is the time to unleash Africa’s peace power’ Guterres tells Security Council

24 may 2024 - 05:17:20
New York, US (PANA) - Peace is the key to unlocking Africa’s future and for strengthening the continent’s voice and [...] Full text...

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Scaling up pathways to growth in Ethiopia through tourism investments: World Bank Blog By Qursum Qasim

23 may 2024 - 07:23:49
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (PANA) - From the otherworldly vistas of the Bale Mountains to the rock-hewn churches of Lalibela and [...] Full text...

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Libya holds meeting on preparations for International Conference on Air Sovereignty

22 may 2024 - 18:27:14
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - As part of the Libyan State's concern to strengthen international cooperation in security and defence, the [...] Full text...

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Gaza war: Rafah aid situation increasingly desperate, UN teams warn

22 may 2024 - 16:13:01
Cairo, Egypt (PANA) - Hostilities across Gaza reportedly continued on Wednesday, fuelling already alarming aid access problems and dire food [...] Full text...

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Accelerating extinction rate triggers domino effect of biodiversity loss

22 may 2024 - 04:59:02
New York, US (PANA) - While nearly one million species are currently at risk of extinction, the United Nations University [...] Full text...

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‘Alarming lack of compliance’ with international law ramps up danger for civilians

22 may 2024 - 04:48:18
New York, US (PANA) - The plight of civilians affected by war in 2023 was “resoundingly dire”, as the world [...] Full text...

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