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Egypt Seeks “Exceptional” Treatment by the IMF

Governance Issues Should Be Addressed In Any BailoutEgypt is seeking a new loan from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to address the fallout from a sharp increase in prices that has had devastating impacts on people’s economic rights.Recent IMF lo...

Western Cape Human Settlements on deferred ownership Pilot Project as Breakthrough into the Home-Ownership Market

Deferred ownership Pilot Project a Breakthrough into the Home-Ownership MarketSix weeks since its launch, the Mill Park Home Ownership Project in Bredasdorp, Cape Agulhas is proving to be a welcomed breakthrough into the home ownership market for aspir...

Japan donates US$ 9 million to WFP to tackle food insecurity in South Sudan

JUBA- The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) welcomes two contributions totalling around US$9 million, announced by the Government of Japan at a ceremony last week; a timely contribution as hunger deepens in South Sudan with more than 7.74 milli...

Amid mixed results for Africa’s effective governance, peace, security, speakers in Security Council spotlight ways to end violence, build capacity for growth

‘Africa Knows Best’, Delegates Stress, Urging More Investment, Support for Nationally Led Strategies to Tackle Continent’s ChallengesHighlighting the links between effective governance, peace, security and development in Africa, speakers urged greater ...

Central African Economy Ministers Meet to Merge Regional Economic Groupings

Central African ministers meeting in Cameroon have agreed to merge two regional blocs in a move to boost trade and growth. The 11-member Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS) will join with the six-member Economic and Monetary Community ...

Al-Shabab Faces Pushback in Ethiopia’s Somali Region

Ethiopia’s Somali region is mobilizing against al-Shabab militants to prevent further incursions by the group.The region had been hailed as the most peaceful in Ethiopia since Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed came to power in 2018. But that was put to the tes...

Commending Signing of Chadian Transitional Authorities, Politico-Military Groups Peace Agreement, Secretary-General Urges Full Support at ‘This Critical Moment’

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message, delivered in French, to the signing ceremony of the peace agreement between the Chadian transitional authorities and politico-military groups, in Doha, Qatar, today:Thank yo...

ECA and UN Climate Champions host African Roundtable to mobilize investment for climate-resilient projects in Africa

Addis Ababa, (ECA) - Ahead of the 2022 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP27) the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) and the UN Climate Champions hosted the “African Roundtable on Initiatives to Accelerate Climate Action and Advance the SDG...

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Half of Australian Children and Adolescents Might Be Overweight by 2050: Research

Melbourne: Half of Australian children and adolescents aged five to 24 are forecast to be obese or overweight by 2050, with a third expected to fall into the obesity category, according to new research published on Tuesday, the World Obesity Day. Acc...
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Isinya Residents Encouraged to Opt for Approved Health Facilities Over Traditional Methods

Isinya: Residents of Isinya in Kajiado East Constituency have been advised to prioritize medical care at approved health facilities rather than relying on traditional healing methods when they fall ill. This initiative was emphasized during a free med...

China Releases White Paper on Fentanyl-Related Substances

China: China's State Council Information Office on Tuesday released a white paper, titled "Controlling Fentanyl-Related Substances -- China's Contribution." According to Namibia Press Agency, the white paper outlines China's efforts and initiatives...

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South Africa – Floods (Weather South Africa, FloodList, media) (ECHO Daily Flash of 22 February 2022)

Recent heavy rainfall caused floods and flash floods across Gauteng Province (north-east South Africa), resulting in casualties.According to media, since 18 February, one person has died and three people have been reported missing in Thembisa Township....

Burkina / social cohesion in the Sahel: FDS and civilian populations unite around football

The Sahel Regional Youth Council organized from August 12 to 26 in Dori, a football tournament called " Djamtan Laafi Bala", (a mixture of Fulfulde and Moore meaning peace) during which the Defense and Security Forces (FDS) and civilians communed aroun...

Sonangol, Chinese company sign memorandum for Lobito refinery

Angola’s Oil Firm Sonangol and China National Chemical Engineering (CNCEC) Tuesday in Beijing, China, signed a memorandum of understanding providing for construction of Lobito Refinery in Angola’s coastal Benguela province, ANGOP has learnt.Sonangol’s...