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Africa Digital Transformation Centre launched in SA

Children paying the heaviest price in Iran: UNICEF

The United Nations (UN) Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has expressed deep alarm over the escalating military strikes in Iran, warning that children are paying an unbearable price as attacks intensify across the country.

Smart climate investments could halve Somalia’s economic losses, boost jobs: World Bank

A new World Bank Group report warns that Somalia could face significant long‑term economic losses from climate change but finds that cost‑effective, targeted investments in climate resilience could cut these losses by half and generate more stable, productive jobs across the country.

Somalia’s constitutional amendments spark political tensions, fears of renewed instability

Somalia’s parliament has approved constitutional changes that could extend President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud’s term by one year and delay planned national elections, triggering strong criticism from opposition lawmakers and raising concerns about political stability in the Horn of Africa nation.

IMF analysts urge emerging markets to build stronger reserve buffers as global fragmentation deepens

International Monetary Fund (IMF) economists say emerging market and developing economies must step up efforts to build foreign exchange reserves as global financial conditions become increasingly fragmented and geopolitical tensions intensify.

IMF praises Zambia’s reform progress as fiscal, growth risks mount

An International Monetary Fund IMF) mission says Zambia has made substantial progress in restoring macroeconomic stability following the completion of its IMF‑supported reform programme, but warns that rising fiscal pressures and weaker‑than‑expected growth could threaten recent gains.

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Africa Digital Transformation Centre launched in SA

Children paying the heaviest price in Iran: UNICEF

Smart climate investments could halve Somalia’s economic losses, boost jobs: World Bank

Somalia’s constitutional amendments spark political tensions, fears of renewed instability

IMF analysts urge emerging markets to build stronger reserve buffers as global fragmentation deepens

IMF praises Zambia’s reform progress as fiscal, growth risks mount

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