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Published on 21:12 GMT

Deforestation in REDD-protected Congo rainforests is ‘beyond words’

The Republic of Congo had been protecting about half of its dense rainforests via the Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and forest Degradation (REDD+) framework. In exchange, the country is supposed to receive payments from the World Bank. But Mongabay …

Source: Mongabay - Neutral
Published on 06:09 GMT

Democratic Republic of Congo: A nation of untapped climate solutions

In this country profile, Nicolette Pombo-van Zyl, ESI Africa editor-in-chief, considers the complexities of the DRC’s carbon sinks—the natural ecosystems that play a mitigation role against climate change. Sub-Saharan Africa’s largest country by land …

Source: ESI Africa - Neutral
Published on 12:54 GMT

Top 10 African countries with the largest general government debt (% of GDP)

While borrowing is a normal and often necessary economic instrument, it becomes problematic when the general government's debt exceeds the size of the economy. General government debt, expressed as a proportion of GDP, is an important indication of a …

Source: Business Insider Africa - Neutral
Published on 11:42 GMT

President Trump’s 5% Remittance Tax, a Callous Double Whammy

By Paul Ejime The full impact of the U.S. President Donald Trump administration’s controversial foreign trade tariffs and aid cuts is still unravelling. Yet, the same government plans a 5% tax on Diaspora remittances, which will hurt millions of households …

Source: GNN Liberia - Neutral
Published on 03:22 GMT

Regaining trust of minorities requires more than symbolic actions

Ninth May, 2025, marked 80 years since the Soviet Red Army defeated Nazi Germany. Of all the allied powers, the Soviet Union paid the highest price in the war against Nazism and Fascism – 27 million Soviet citizens were killed, including every second …

Source: The Island - Center-left
Published on May 16, 2025

Republic of Congo’s gold mining boom undermines conservation efforts

The Republic of Congo has one of the lowest deforestation rates in the world, but “uncontrolled gold mining” in recent years could harm the country’s biodiversity, especially in the Sangha region, Mongabay’s Elodie Toto reported in a video published in …

Source: Mongabay - Neutral
Published on May 19, 2025

POWER TRADE IN ZAMBIA, What’s happening?- Amb. Emmanuel Mwamba

POWER TRADE IN ZAMBIA, What’s happening? By Amb. Emmanuel Mwamba Why hasn’t ERB awarded power trading licenses in an open and transparent manner? Why is ZESCO paying Ndola Energy Company millions of dollars even when production has ceased or halted? SHOCK …

Source: Zambian Observer - Indeterminate
Published on May 19, 2025

Care via air: How drones save lives

Drone technology is no doubt set to be a more powerful tool to help the emerging continent address socio-economic and environmental challenges. According to CNBC Africa, Africa's drone industry could reach $2bn by 2025. Since our story on pioneering …

Source: Times Aerospace - Neutral
Published on May 19, 2025

Central Africa Steps Up Drive for Digital Inclusion

A quiet digital revolution is beginning to take flight in Central Africa– a region where thick jungles and vast savannas have for long outpaced fibre-optic cables. For decades, countries like the Central African Republic, Chad, and the Democratic Republic …

Source: News Central TV - Indeterminate
Published on May 19, 2025

The failure of post WWII diplomacy in world politics

Institutions such as the United Nations (UN), the International Monetary Fund (IMF), and the World Bank (WB) emerged as key pillars of this vision. At the same time, the Bretton Woods system aimed to stabilise the global economy and facilitate peaceful …

Source: MMEGI - Neutral
Published on May 19, 2025

Trump era brings rethink of Africa's energy access challenge

At first glance, the first months of the second Trump administration appear less than promising for US engagement with Africa, particularly around efforts to strengthen energy accesss. Just days after Donald Trump re-entered office in January, he allowed …

Source: African Business - Neutral
Published on May 18, 2025

Top 10 countries with the largest slum populations in the world as of early 2025

These slums, characterized by overcrowding, substandard housing, and inadequate access to basic services, are expanding rapidly in regions where urban growth is not matched by infrastructure or affordable housing development. According to the latest …

Source: Business Insider Africa - Neutral
Published on May 16, 2025

Sun King, IFC, And Stanbic IBTC Bank Close $80 Million Debt Facility To Expand Solar Access In Nigeria

IFC and Stanbic IBTC Bank, a subsidiary of Standard Bank Group, have structured an $80 million local currency facility to enable off-grid customers to access affordable solar solutions through Sun King in Nigeria. IFC contributed $50 million. The facility …

Source: Africa.com - Center-left
Published on May 18, 2025

Ethiopia's Aid Reckoning Demands a Homegrown Rescue Plan

Federal legislators recently summoned Shiferaw Teklemariam (PhD), head of the Disaster Risk Management Commission (DRMC), to explain a new bill designed to streamline the country’s response to emergencies. A defining part of the bill is the introduction of …

Source: Addis Fortune - Neutral
Published on May 17, 2025

Trump’s South Africa ‘Genocide’ Spin

Este artículo estará disponible en español en El Tiempo Latino. Asked by a reporter why he was welcoming white South Africans to the U.S. as refugees, President Donald Trump said there was “a genocide that’s taking place” against white farmers in the …

Source: FactCheck.org - Neutral
Published on May 16, 2025

Nearly 300 million people faced acute hunger in 2024: Report

In 2024, more than 295 million people across 53 countries and territories experienced acute levels of hunger, according to the Global Report on Food Crises (GRFC). This was 13.7 million more people compared to 2023. Of the total population assessed in the …

Source: Down to Earth - Center-left
Published on May 16, 2025

Acute food insecurity and malnutrition rise for sixth consecutive year in world’s most fragile regions – new report

JOINT EU/FAO/IFAD/UNHCR/UNICEF/WB/WFP NEWS RELEASE Geneva/New York/Rome/Washington – Acute food insecurity and child malnutrition rose for the sixth consecutive year in 2024, pushing millions of people to the brink, in …

Source: Food and Agriculture Organization - Gov't Institution
Published on May 15, 2025

‘Raxio Data Centre primed for Uganda’s cloud computing, digital needs’

ALL ON LIVE MONITORS: Jimmy Bucha, Raxio’s Data Hall Engineer, shows journalists how every activity at their Namanve plant is monitored. Raxio’s data centres are designed to provide 24/7 reliability, ensuring continuous service even during maintenance …

Source: Independent (Uganda) - Center-left
Published on May 15, 2025

The Trump Administration Leaned on African Countries. The Goal: Get Business for Elon Musk.

ProPublica is a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power. Sign up to receive our biggest stories as soon as they’re published. Reporting Highlights “Maximum Pressure”: The State Department conducted a monthslong campaign to push a small African …

Source: ProPublica - Left-wing

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Published on May 19, 2025 - 18:17 GMT

World Bank Returns to Kabul, Set to Release Millions in Payments

(MENAFN) The World Bank has reopened its office in Kabul and is set to restart the disbursement of nearly $50 million owed to logistics and construction companies in Afghanistan, the country's Finance Ministry announced Monday. This move follows the …

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Published on May 20, 2025 - 19:37 GMT

Societe Generale_ Combined General Meeting and Board of Directors dated 20 May 2025

COMBINED GENERAL MEETING AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS DATED 20 MAY 2025 Press release Paris, 20 May 2025 Combined General Meeting The General Meeting of shareholders of Societe Generale was held on 20 May 2025 at CNIT Forest, 2, Place de la Défense, 92092 …

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Published on May 20, 2025 - 22:21 GMT

Fish Fund Steering Committee advances work on Call for Proposals, welcomes new members

The agreement on next steps brings the Steering Committee closer to opening its first Call for Proposals. The Fund will receive funding requests for project grants that will support developing and least developed country (LDC) members to implement the …

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Published on May 20, 2025 - 12:00 GMT

Bridgewater Associates and Global Citizen Launch ‘Forecasting the Future: A Modern Economics Challenge’

Bridgewater and Global Citizen Call on the Next Generation with Global Prediction Challenge to Evaluate Impacts of Economic Transformations JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA, May 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today, Bridgewater Associates, one of the …

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Published on May 18, 2025 - 07:28 GMT

Syria Regains World Bank Eligibility

(MENAFN) Syria has been reinstated as eligible for financial assistance from the World Bank after Saudi Arabia and Qatar settled its overdue payment of USD15.5 million, the institution revealed on Friday. This development marks a significant step for the …

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Published on May 17, 2025 - 12:09 GMT

Syria Regains World Bank Eligibility as Financial Barriers Fall

(MENAFN) Syria has regained its eligibility for World Bank funding after Saudi Arabia and Qatar settled the nation's $15.5 million debt to the institution, the bank announced on Friday. The outstanding payments, owed to the International Development …

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Published on May 20, 2025 - 10:42 GMT

Risks to euro area financial stability from trade tensions

Prepared by Pauline Avril, Paul Bochmann, Stephan Fahr, Aoife Horan, Cosimo Pancaro and Riccardo Pizzeghello Trade tensions can be a threat to financial stability, with both the implementation of trade restrictions and trade policy uncertainty resulting in …

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Published on May 20, 2025 - 10:40 GMT

Israel Allows Limited Aid into Gaza

(MENAFN) After nearly 80 days under a devastating blockade, Israeli sources reported on Monday that only a small number of aid vehicles—just nine—will be permitted entry into Gaza, home to 2.4 million residents. This limited access comes after an extended …

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Published on May 20, 2025 - 21:56 GMT

Bullion Mart Launches Exclusive Dealer Program — Wholesale Pricing on Bullion and Jewelry with Instant Availability

Bullion Mart’s Dealer Program offers wholesale bullion & jewelry at Dubai/India prices with no wait—ready for instant shipping or pickup. TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA, May 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Bullion Mart, one of Canada’s most …

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Published on May 20, 2025 - 19:54 GMT

Interluxe Auctions Announces Exclusive Sponsorship with Institute for Luxury Home Marketing

Interluxe Auctions will be sponsoring the upcoming Leaders in Luxury event October 6-7, 2025, in Scottsdale, AZ. CHARLOTTE, NC, UNITED STATES, May 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Interluxe Auctions, the leading online luxury real estate auction …

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Published on May 20, 2025 - 19:13 GMT

Dunbridge Financial Launches Mass Pay Platform in U.S. and Canada

Dunbridge's new Mass Pay platform helps businesses streamline high-volume payments while reducing admin, FX, and transfer costs. TORONTO, ON, CANADA, May 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Dunbridge Financial, a leading provider of boutique …

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Published on May 20, 2025 - 19:10 GMT

SignaPay Direct and Virtual Sally Launch Cost-Saving Technology Partnership for Medical Offices in NY & NJ

SignaPay Direct & Virtual Sally partner to cut costs for NY/NJ medical offices with virtual check-ins & zero-fee card processing. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, May 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- SignaPay Direct, a leader in innovative …

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Published on May 20, 2025 - 19:08 GMT

PDL Announces Renewed Investment In Technology

Investigation company to work with new service provider UNITED KINGDOM, May 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Established private investigation company PDL has announced major new investment in technology. In working with a new service provider, …

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Published on May 20, 2025 - 19:04 GMT

How Houston Freight and Invoice Factoring Support Texas Businesses Amid Rapid Tech Changes

Catamount Funding, a Houston factoring company, offers invoice and freight factoring, helping Texas businesses improve cash flow and adapt to industry changes. HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, May 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As technology …

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Published on May 20, 2025 - 19:00 GMT

Global Office Occupancy Reaches 'New Normal' at 40%: XY Sense Report

Report shows global workplace attendance stabilized after a 9-point y-o-y increase in 2024. North American utilization lagged the rest of the world at 26.5%. MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA, May 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- XY Sense, the most actionable …

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Published on May 20, 2025 - 19:00 GMT

California Businesses Embrace AP Automation Providers to Streamline Payables

Explore how top AP Automation Providers like IBN Technologies help businesses boost accuracy, reduce costs, and streamline payments. MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, May 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Businesses across sectors are choosing digital …

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Published on May 20, 2025 - 19:00 GMT

Corvic AI Launches Scalable GenAI Business Analytics Platform on Google Cloud Marketplace

Corvic AI, a Google for Startups Cloud program participant, expands access to its production-ready data intelligence platform for enterprise customers. MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA, UNITED STATES, May 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Corvic AI, a leading …

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Published on May 20, 2025 - 18:43 GMT

Newsmatics Empowers Masaryk University Students with Cutting-Edge News Data Tools

Newsmatics engaged with students at Faculty Day, highlighting how AI and data science are reshaping the media industry WASHINGTON , DC, UNITED STATES, May 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Newsmatics’ innovative products took center stage for …

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Published on May 20, 2025 - 18:30 GMT

Festgeld statt Fonds: Anleger setzen auf Sicherheit

Ein Schweizer Vermittler setzt auf europäische Zinsen ZURICH, ZURICH, SWITZERLAND, May 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Nach der Zinswende rückt Festgeld wieder in den Fokus vieler Anleger. Auch in der Schweiz entstehen neue Angebote – etwa bei …

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Published on May 20, 2025 - 17:58 GMT

Business Minding Services Releases Comprehensive Report on Ontario's SR&ED Program

Report underscores the company’s ongoing commitment to demystifying business finances. TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA, May 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Business Minding Services, a leading accounting and consulting firm based in Markham, Ontario, …

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Published on May 20, 2025 - 17:38 GMT

Gershman Mortgage Celebrates Scotsman Guide Recognition Across Branch Network

Branch Highlights Company’s Commitment to Service and Performance LINCOLN, NE, UNITED STATES, May 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Gershman Mortgage is proud to celebrate the recognition of 14 of its loan officers on the 2025 Scotsman Guide Top …

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Published on May 20, 2025 - 17:37 GMT

Jefferson County Homeowners Might Be Overcharged As Homes Are Overvalued By 35% in 2025

O'Connor discusses how Jefferson County over valued homes by 35% in 2025. BEAUMONT, TX, UNITED STATES, May 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Jefferson Central Appraisal District has released proposed noticed values for property tax assessments in …

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Published on May 20, 2025 - 17:16 GMT

Experiencegift Becomes First Global Travel Gift Card Company to Accept Crypto Payments

AMSTERDAM, NORTH HOLLAND, NETHERLANDS, May 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Experiencegift, the fast-growing, female-founded company behind the world’s leading travel gift card brands Hotelgift, Flightgift, and the newly launched Traingift, is …

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Published on May 20, 2025 - 17:14 GMT

Sas Prinzivalli CPA PA Expands Strategic CFO Services for Corporate Clients

Fort Lauderdale firm launches expanded virtual CFO services for corporate clients seeking strategic financial leadership at reduced cost FORT LAUDERDALE, FL, UNITED STATES, May 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Sas Prinzivalli CPA PA, a leading …

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Published on May 20, 2025 - 17:12 GMT

Capital Q Ventures Announces Strategic Investment in Lumi to Accelerate the Future of Smart Projection

Capital Q Ventures Announces Strategic Investment in Lumi to Accelerate the Future of Smart Projection MAITLAND, FL, UNITED STATES, May 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Capital Q Ventures, a leading early-stage investment firm focused on next- …

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Published on May 20, 2025 - 17:11 GMT

Eve Financial & Dentulu Debut 'Dentulu Pay,' Embedded Multi-Lender Dental Financing

Partnership embeds Eve Financial’s API waterfall in Dentulu, giving practices more approvals, lower fees on patient financing up to $65K. SALT LAKE CITY, UT, UNITED STATES, May 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Eve Financial, an infrastructure …

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Published on May 20, 2025 - 17:02 GMT

CareerSource Hillsborough Pinellas Leader Sheila Doyle Named Among CFO of the Year Honorees

TAMPA, FL, UNITED STATES, May 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- CareerSource Hillsborough Pinellas (CSHP) proudly announces that Sheila Doyle, Chief Financial Officer has been selected as a CFO of the Year by the Tampa Bay Business Journal (TBBJ). This …

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Published on May 20, 2025 - 17:02 GMT

Credit Absolute Launches New Business Credit Platform With Access to 1,000+ Lenders

New business credit platform by Credit Absolute connects entrepreneurs to 1,000+ lenders and no-PG options with smart, funding-first tools and support. GILBERT, AZ, UNITED STATES, May 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Credit Absolute has officially …

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