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Guinea-Bissau opposition defence challenges coup trial legality

PAIGC leader’s legal team questions judiciary’s handling of alleged coup trial in Guinea-Bissau

AfDB backs $74 million funding to complete Kenya’s Thwake dam project

The African Development Bank (AfDB) Group has approved about $74 million (€68.39 million) in additional financing to support the completion of Kenya’s Thwake Multipurpose Water Development Programme Phase I, a key project under the country’s Vision 2030 strategy.

AfDB approves $140 million loan for irrigation, agriculture in Uganda

The African Development Bank (AfDB) Group has approved a $140 million loan to support climate-resilient irrigation and agricultural development in Uganda’s Bunyoro subregion, as part of efforts to strengthen food systems and boost rural economic activity.

UN cautious amid reports of possible US–Iran ceasefire

The United Nations (UN) on Friday said it is closely monitoring developments following conflicting reports of a possible ceasefire agreement between the United States (US) and Iran, as diplomatic efforts to end months of hostilities continue.

Ebola outbreak spreads in eastern DRC as risk to children rises

The Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) continues to expand rapidly, with United Nations (UN) agencies on Friday warning that children are increasingly at risk as transmission patterns evolve.

UNAIDS warns funding cuts threaten progress in global HIV fight

Global progress in the fight against HIV/AIDS is at risk of being reversed due to sharp funding cuts, rising human rights challenges and declining investment in prevention, according to a new United Nations (UN) report.