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African fuel prices surge as Zambia declares supply emergency

In Zambia, authorities have declared the country’s fuel supply situation an emergency

SA Border Management Authority marks three years with reduced illegal migration as Easter travel peaks at Lebombo

South Africa’s (SA) Border Management Authority (BMA) has marked three years since its official launch, with Commissioner Dr Michael Masiapato saying the agency has made significant progress, including reducing illegal migration and strengthening border controls.

AU calls for urgent reform of health financing, declaring health a strategic economic asset

African Union (AU) Commission Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf has called for urgent reform of health financing across the continent, warning that Africa’s current approach is undermining economic growth, resilience and sovereignty.

World Bank approves $550 million to expand jobs, social protection in Tanzania

More than three million Tanzanians are set to benefit from two new World Bank-supported programmes aimed at boosting employment opportunities for young people and strengthening protection for vulnerable households.

World Bank approves $500m agriculture boost to transform Nigeria’s food systems

The World Bank has approved a $500 million credit from the International Development Association to support Nigeria’s Sustainable Agricultural Value‑Chains for Growth (AGROW) project, known as AGROW.

Hormuz shipping halt deepens energy, food crisis for developing nations

The war in the Middle East and the near standstill in shipping through the Strait of Hormuz are intensifying an already severe energy crisis for developing countries in Africa and South Asia that depend heavily on imported fuel, food and fertilisers.

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African fuel prices surge as Zambia declares supply emergency

SA Border Management Authority marks three years with reduced illegal migration as Easter travel peaks at Lebombo

AU calls for urgent reform of health financing, declaring health a strategic economic asset

World Bank approves $550 million to expand jobs, social protection in Tanzania

World Bank approves $500m agriculture boost to transform Nigeria’s food systems

Hormuz shipping halt deepens energy, food crisis for developing nations

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