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Fiji faces rising HIV/AIDS cases and drug use, as stated by UNAIDS adviser Renata Ram. Historically, HIV funding decreased, causing neglect as resources shifted to other health priorities. This deterioration …
Fiji’s Challenges in Addressing HIV/AIDS and Drug Use Read More
Lesotho MPs are urging for a 50% reduction in government-funded international trips, reallocating funds to combat youth unemployment through job creation and vocational training. Tšeliso Moroke from the RFP emphasized …
Lesotho Parliament Calls for Reduction of International Trips to Support Youth Unemployment Initiatives Read More
Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe has attributed Sri Lanka’s economic challenges to the government’s failure to secure the USD 700 million Adani investment. He emphasizes the need for strong foreign partnerships …
Ranil Wickremesinghe Critiques NPP Government for Missed Foreign Investments Read More
The cut in U.S. aid is worsening Nigeria’s tuberculosis funding crisis, risking vital case-finding and treatment services. With a required $404 million for 2025, the Global Fund’s allocation is insufficient. …
U.S. Aid Reduction Jeopardizes TB Treatment Initiatives in Nigeria Read More
Senator Ned Nwoko asserts that social media platforms like TikTok and X could create 200,000 jobs for Nigerians by establishing local offices. He emphasizes that the Bill to Amend the …
Senator Ned Nwoko Advocates for Social Media Companies to Establish Offices in Nigeria Read More
Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe has proposed that Sri Lanka targets a US $1 trillion economy by 2055, asserting the need for ten-fold economic growth. He emphasized collaboration with India and …
Ranil Wickremesinghe Urges Sri Lanka to Aim for a US $1 Trillion Economy by 2055 Read More
Ethiopia’s parliament has implemented a new tax for all workers to cover the funding gap from USAID’s pause. The revenue will support a new Disaster Risk Response Fund, addressing local …
Ethiopia Introduces New Tax Amid USAID Funding Pause Read More
Brigadier General Paul Seidu Tanye-Kulono, Acting Director General of GPHA, is focused on reforms to reduce operational costs and enhance competitiveness at Ghana’s ports. He aims to streamline operations and …
Reforms to Enhance Competitiveness at Ghana’s Ports by GPHA Director General Read More
On March 19, MPs raised concerns over a proposed 15 percent fuel levy, warning it could increase consumer costs. The government argues the levy aims to fund infrastructure improvements, but …
Concerns Raised by MPs Over Proposed 15% Fuel Levy in Rwanda Read More
Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo announced the distribution of a one-off $100,000 grant to adult citizens primarily via cheques for transparency. Payments will occur periodically based on fiscal consideration, with the …
Government Announces $100,000 Grants for Adult Citizens with Focus on Transparency Read More