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Italian Prime Minister calls for deeper Africa-Europe co-operation

Italian Prime Minister, Giorgia Meloni has voiced strong support for a deeper Africa-Europe co-operation, telling leaders at the 39th African Union summit in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia that the futures of Italy, Europe and Africa are closely linked

New Zealand’s Ferguson granted parental leave to miss Canada game

New Zealand fast bowler, Lockie Ferguson will miss his side’s next Twenty20 World Cup group game against Canada as he was granted paternal leave of absence, New Zealand Cricket announced on Sunday

Khaka stars as Proteas Women seal T20 series victory over Pakistan

Ayabonga Khaka delivered a match‑winning performance in Benoni as the Proteas Women secured both the second T20 International and the series against Pakistan.

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.