Development
Malawi is likely to achieve only four of the eight MDGs namely: Reduce child mortality; Combat HIV, malaria and other diseases; Ensure environmental sustainability; and Develop global partnerships for development. However, close scrutiny point to alarming statistics: Rural poverty in Malawi remains widespread.
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As global economic crises ‘pile up’, Ghanaian leader says it’s time for urgent attention
President Akufo-Addo’s address to the Assembly’s 77th annual high-level debate centered largely…
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No time to waste. Ministerial meeting calls for urgent financing for countries most vulnerable to climate change
With barely two months to go before the UN Climate Change Conference…
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Famine looms in Somalia, but many ‘hunger hotspots’ are in deep trouble
In Somalia, “hundreds of thousands are already facing starvation today with staggering…
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Can today’s Adaptation Action minimize future losses and damages in Africa?
On the sidelines of the 2022 edition of Africa Climate Week, a…
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African Domestic Bond Fund lists on Botswana Stock Exchange
The African Domestic Bond Fund (ADBF), an exchange-traded fund, has been listed…
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DR Congo President denounces ‘aggression’ by Rwanda, calls on UN to support African-led mediation
“Peace and security for all, controlling climate change, relaunching the global economy…
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Mali: African Development Bank to accelerate roll-out of country projects to tackle poverty
The government of Mali and the African Development Bank have agreed to…
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Rare Ebola outbreak declared in Uganda
The UN World Health Organization (WHO) said on Tuesday that a sample…
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Cote d'Ivoire: Representatives of African Cities and local authorities learn about the functioning of financial markets
Finance directors from roughly 40 African cities and local authorities have arrived…
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African Development Bank launches new tools for SMEs to tap opportunities for green investment
The African Development Bank has released a series of toolkits to assist…
