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New phase of Ethiopia’s safety‑net programme to boost jobs, food security, climate resilience, approved

The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors has approved a new phase of support for Ethiopia’s flagship social protection programme, launching the Productive Safety Net Project 6 (PSNP 6) to help families facing rising hardship as droughts intensify, food prices climb and job opportunities remain limited.

US tariff ruling reshapes emerging‑market outlook as global trade landscape shifts: Momentum Investments

Momentum Investments’ 2026 Economies at a Glance report finds that emerging markets are navigating a reconfigured global trading environment, with easing protectionist pressure, shifting supply chains and measured fiscal reforms reshaping growth prospects.

ADF approves $9.57 million grant to boost SADC regional health security

The Board of Directors of the African Development Fund (ADF) has approved a $9.57 million grant to help Southern African Development Community (SADC) member states strengthen regional health security and emergency preparedness.

Conflicts fuel rise in gender‑based violence as discriminatory laws widen global “justice gap”, UN Women warns

Escalating global conflicts and a resurgence of discriminatory laws are deepening a worldwide “justice gap” for women and girls, according to a new report released on Wednesday by the United Nations (UN) Women.

UN probe warns Iranian detainees face expedited executions as regional violence intensifies

As United States, Israeli and Iranian strikes entered a fifth day on Wednesday, a United Nations (UN) Human Rights Council investigation warned that prisoners in Iran, including detained protesters, may be facing accelerated death‑penalty proceedings amid the deepening regional conflict.

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New phase of Ethiopia’s safety‑net programme to boost jobs, food security, climate resilience, approved

US tariff ruling reshapes emerging‑market outlook as global trade landscape shifts: Momentum Investments

ADF approves $9.57 million grant to boost SADC regional health security

Conflicts fuel rise in gender‑based violence as discriminatory laws widen global “justice gap”, UN Women warns

UN probe warns Iranian detainees face expedited executions as regional violence intensifies

Ongoing electricity outages delay Mugabe’s case

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