International Development

Kenyan Citizens demonstrate and Protest against over Taxation bill along Nairobi streets. Among the many placards on display in the streets of Nairobi last June when Kenyans protested against the Finance Bill, 2024 were a few…

Elevated view of Mt. Arayat and bridge connecting Pampanga and…

ALGIERS, June 2 (Xinhua) -- Algeria's non-hydrocarbon economy expanded by 4.8 percent in 2024, driven by strong public investment and resilient household…

JUNEAU — The University of Alaska Southeast has named two new leaders. Dr. Carlee Simon is now the permanent dean of the School of Education. She had served in the role on an interim basis since last year and helped lead the…

(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) TASHKENT, Uzbekistan, June 2. Minister of Economy and Finance of Uzbekistan Jamshid Kuchkarov met with a delegation from the World Bank led by Asad Alam, Regional Director for Equitable Growth, Finance, and…

In a powerful address at the African Union’s Nelson Mandela Hall, Gates Foundation Chair Bill Gates pledged to direct the majority of his $200 billion commitment over the next 20 years to Africa, partnering with…

"We want an Africa that is increasingly prosperous, an Africa that is increasingly involved and, certainly, an Africa that is less and less dependent on other continents," she said in statements to the Lusa news agency on…

Shaikha Al Nowais has been nominated to become the first woman Secretary-General of UN Tourism, marking a potentially historic moment for the global travel sector. If confirmed by the UN Tourism General Assembly, she would step into the…

How AI Is Driving Tech Growth Across Africa and Beyond. Image source: Pixabay Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping industries globally, and Africa is no exception. With a surge in investments and innovations,…

Trade’s vital role in fostering sustainable ocean economies that leave no one behind will be in the spotlight during the high-stakes global meeting. The ocean, which covers 70 per cent of Earth’s…