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World Bank Reaffirms Climate, Gender Focus In Pacific
Anna Bjerde, the World Bank's Managing Director for Operations, in Marrakech, Morocco, October 11, 2023. REUTERS/Susana Vera/File Photo
The World Bank remains committed to addressing climate change and gender equality in the Pacific,…
UN Chief declares fossil fuel era “flailing” as clean energy shift irreversible – Switch News
UNITED NATIONS —United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has declared the global energy shift irreversible, stating that fossil fuels are “flailing and failing” as renewable power surges ahead in cost, efficiency, and…
How fintech infrastructure companies impact Nigeria’s financial sector
Nigeria is widely regarded as Africa’s largest fintech market based on the number of fintech companies, the valuation of these companies, and the volume of transactions. A McKinsey report…
Kenya backs united front in Air-Tourism strategy to drive Africa’s economic growth – Switch News
LUANDA — Kenya has pledged to tighten the connection between air transport and tourism to expand job opportunities, attract investment, and improve its competitiveness as a travel destination across Africa. This declaration came…
Heavy rains cause devastating humanitarian impact in Nyirol County, commissioner says – The City…
Nyirol County of Jonglei State is facing a severe health crisis as devastating floods have cut off access to vital medical supplies. Rising…
Google announces $37m in cumulative funding to advance AI in Africa
Google said Africa’s AI talent is growing rapidly, but the infrastructure to support it must grow in tandem.
Google has outlined a wave of artificial intelligence (AI) support across Africa, representing $37 million in cumulative…
Armenia recorded a decline in both exports and imports in May
In May, both exports and imports fell, although more slowly, continuing the re-export phase-out trend, stated in the World Bank’s monthly review “Armenia Monthly Economic Update. July 2025”.
YEREVAN, July 28. /ARKA/. In…
Why did Brazil choose its poorest city for UN climate talks?
Brazil will host the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) to be held in november 2025. brazil is organizing this conference in Belém, a very poor city on the banks of the Amazon, to show…
Nigeria’s Education Paradox: How the system betrays its brightest minds
In recent years Nigeria has graduated a record number of “first-class” honors students. Seven major universities alone produced 1,899 first-class degrees in one convocation year.This surge follows a 2014–15 boom in JAMB exam-takers (over…
UN aims to aid Gaza’s starving during Israel’s humanitarian pause
GENEVA: The United Nations has announced plans to maximise aid delivery to Gaza’s starving population following Israel’s decision to establish secure land routes for humanitarian convoys. The World Food Programme confirmed sufficient food…