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UN Peacebuilding Fund marks $1 billion milestone but faces major financing gap

The United Nations (UN) Peacebuilding Fund has reached a significant milestone, approving more than $1 billion in support for global peacebuilding and conflict-prevention initiatives since 2020.

US group sues Apple over DRC conflict minerals

A United States (US)-based advocacy group has filed a lawsuit in Washington, accusing Apple of using minerals linked to conflict and human rights abuses in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Rwanda despite the iPhone maker’s denials.

Senegal announces improved debt figure with rebased GDP

Senegal has announced a recalculated gross domestic product (GDP) resulting in improved debt metrics

AI-driven cybercrime widens Africa’s governance gap as attacks surge

Alphabet on pace to hit $4 trillion market value as AI gains momentum

Alphabet was on track to hit a historic $4 trillion market valuation on Tuesday, powered by an impressive year-long rally fueled by the Google parent’s sharpened focus on artificial intelligence tools.

Burkina Faso host women in business conference

Burkina Faso is hosting an international conference

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UN Peacebuilding Fund marks $1 billion milestone but faces major financing gap

US group sues Apple over DRC conflict minerals

Senegal announces improved debt figure with rebased GDP

AI-driven cybercrime widens Africa’s governance gap as attacks surge

Alphabet on pace to hit $4 trillion market value as AI gains momentum

Burkina Faso host women in business conference

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