Africa: Liberia Calls for New Global Framework On Poverty Reduction

Africa: Liberia Calls for New Global Framework On Poverty Reduction

The Agriculture Minister Dr. J. Alexander Nuetah called Tuesday for a “fundamental shift” in global poverty reduction strategy, pressing governments, financial institutions, and the private sector to abandon short-term aid models in favor of long-term investments that create lasting economic opportunity. Speaking at the First Plenary Session of the Committee of the Global Partnership for…

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Reserve Bank draws a line on inflation

Reserve Bank draws a line on inflation

Reserve Bank governor Lesetja Kganyago. Siphiwe Sibeko/Reuters Reserve Bank governor Lesetja Kganyago said on Tuesday that the bank would bring inflation back to its 3% target, defending last week’s rate hike as necessary to prevent second-round effects from the Middle East oil shock from becoming entrenched. The central bank  raised its key repo rate by…

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Africa: Liberia Calls for New Global Framework On Poverty Reduction

Africa: Okudzeto Ablakwa Commends Korea for Strengthening Africa Ties

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has commended the Republic of Korea for its continued engagement with Africa and its commitment to strengthening bilateral relations, describing the partnership as one anchored on mutual respect, shared prosperity, sustainability and solidarity. Speaking on behalf of African countries at the Africa-Korea Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in…

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Sizekhaya’s lottery tech drive marks new era

Sizekhaya’s lottery tech drive marks new era

The new lottery era is powered by innovation and access. The appointment of Sizekhaya as South Africa’s fourth national lottery operator marks the beginning of an era of technological innovation and modernisation for the country’s lottery system, says the National Lotteries Commission (NLC). Sizekhaya officially assumed responsibility for operating the national lottery on 1 June,…

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Africa: Liberia Calls for New Global Framework On Poverty Reduction

Africa: Statement from the Voting Members of the Governing Board on the Pandemic Fund’s Accelerated Support for the Ebola Emergency

Washington, D.C. — At an extraordinary meeting, the Governing Board of the Pandemic Fund approved the activation of the Fund’s Emergency Financing Procedures (EFP), enabling the mobilization of up to US$220.6 million in Pandemic Fund grant financing to provide rapid and flexible support to fill critical gaps in response to the ongoing Ebola outbreak in Central and…

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Major Russian missile and drone attacks across Ukraine kill several, wound dozens

Major Russian missile and drone attacks across Ukraine kill several, wound dozens

A barrage of Russian missile and drone strikes killed at least nine people and wounded dozens across Ukraine, authorities said Tuesday, just days after President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned that Moscow was preparing a “massive new strike.” Russia has bombarded Ukraine almost daily since launching an offensive in 2022, often provoking retaliation from Kyiv, as talks…

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