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 US to Process 4 500 refugee applications monthly from White SA applicants

The report says the US embassy in Pretoria is putting measures in place to support the effort. 

Africa CDC head cites major concerns over data, pathogen sharing in US health deals

Other global health advocates have criticised the pathogen-sharing element of the deals.

Apple seeks dismissal of fraud lawsuit over Siri AI, Epic injunction

Apple urged a federal judge to dismiss a proposed class action claiming it defrauded shareholders twice, by overstating the artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities of its Siri voice assistant and falsely representing its compliance with an injunction governing commissions on app sales.

AfDB secures record-breaking $2 bln bond as investor demand surges

The African Development Bank has successfully issued a new $2 billion five‑year global benchmark bond, achieving the largest orderbook in its history and the tightest spread to United States (US) Treasuries ever secured by the Bank.

IMF approves $2.3 billion in new financing for Egypt as economic stabilisation gains traction

The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has completed the combined fifth and sixth reviews of Egypt’s economic reform programme under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) and Extended Credit Facility (ECF), along with the first review of the Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF).

IMF approves further disbursements for Benin as economic momentum strengthens

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has completed the seventh review of Benin’s Extended Fund Facility (EFF) and Extended Credit Facility (ECF) arrangements, alongside the fourth review of its Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF).