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‘Nearly five million young South Africans will disappear economically in 2026’

South African (SA) youth skills organisation, Afrika Tikkun has warned that nearly five million young people are at risks of becoming economically invisible

Italian PM offers climate‑shock debt suspension for African states

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said that Italy and its African partners had focused their latest talks on the continent’s debt burden, with Rome offering countries a chance to suspend repayments when hit by extreme climate events.

AfDB approves $200 million loan to scale up Nigeria’s climate‑smart agricultural reforms

The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has approved a $200 million loan to support the second phase of Nigeria’s National Agricultural Growth Scheme, Agro‑Pocket.

Türkiye’s disinflation strategy is working, warns of rising risks: IMF

The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has concluded its latest Article IV consultation with Türkiye, noting clear progress in reducing inflation while cautioning that the country still faces significant economic risks.

AI-powered prosthetics transform lives of rural women injured by fodder cutters

Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly reshaping daily life across the Global South, proving that advanced technologies are no longer reserved for wealthy nations.

Sweating for Africa’s Future: Where Capital, Code and Courage Meet in SA’s Winelands

Under the summer sun of South Africa’s (SA) Western Cape, a bold idea is taking shape, one that could redefine how African innovation is built, funded and scaled