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IMF completes Cabo Verde reviews, clearing fresh disbursements under ECF and RSF programmes

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive Board has concluded Cabo Verde’s 2025 Article IV consultation, alongside the seventh review under the country’s Extended Credit Facility (ECF) arrangement and the third review under the Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF) arrangement. The

UN welcomes resumption of indirect talks between Iran and the United States

United Nations (UN) Secretary‑General António Guterres has welcomed the resumption of indirect talks between Iran and the United States, following weeks of escalating tensions over Iran’s nuclear programme and concerns about the possibility of a US military strike.

UN condemns deadly attack on worshippers at Islamabad mosque

The United Nations (UN) Secretary‑General has strongly condemned a bombing at a mosque in Pakistan’s capital, Islamabad, which killed dozens of worshippers and left many more injured during Friday prayers.

Tanzania allocates $6.5 million to strengthen non-communicable disease funding

Government of Tanzania has announced an allocation of Tanzanian Shillings 15.7 billion ($6.5 million)

US funding freeze continues to affect SA’s HIV programmes

The impact of a decision made in Washington a year ago continues to be felt in South Africa

FoodForward SA urges new law to combat surplus food waste as hunger rises

FoodForward South Africa (SA) has called for urgent legislation requiring farmers, food processors, and retailers to donate surplus food