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IMF reaches staff-level agreement with Liberia on ECF review, new climate resilience facility

An International Monetary Fund (IMF) delegation led by Daehaeng Kim has concluded a two‑week mission to Monrovia, announcing staff‑level agreements with the Liberian authorities on both the third review of the country’s Extended Credit Facility (ECF) and a new climate‑focused programme under the Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF).

SA Agriculture Minister announces new Veterinary Council

Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen has welcomed the formal establishment of the newly constituted South African (SA) Veterinary Council (SAVC).

Guterres warns rule of law is being replaced by ‘law of the jungle’

Warning that the “rule of law is being replaced by the law of the jungle,” United Nations (UN) Secretary‑General António Guterres on Monday urged world powers to recommit to international law as the foundation of peace, justice and multilateral co-operation.

WhatsApp unveils high-security mode, latest tech firm to offer users stronger protection

Meta’s WhatsApp messaging service is offering users an advanced security mode, joining a growing number of United States (US) tech firms that are letting users opt into stronger protections against hackers in exchange for a more restrictive experience.