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Mauritius has not received US proposal on Chagos Islands

IMF warns coups are dragging down economic growth

Political instability, particularly coups d’état, is having a severe and lasting impact on economic growth in Africa and other developing regions, according to a new study by the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

AfDB, WFP launch $87 million initiative to boost Sudan’s food systems

The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) and the United Nations (UN) World Food Programme (WFP) have launched a $87 million project aimed at strengthening Sudan’s food systems and supporting farmers in key agricultural regions, as the country faces severe hunger levels.

Landmark report warns ocean under growing global threat

The ocean, which covers more than 70% of the planet and underpins life on Earth, is facing mounting pressure from human activity and climate change, according to a major new global scientific assessment.