North Korea is home to an estimated 400,000 Christians, a tiny minority among more than 26 million people. But even that number remains hidden—forced underground by the world’s most hostile regime toward Christianity. In North Korea, being a Christian is a death sentence. Those who follow Jesus live under constant threat of execution, imprisonment, torture, […]
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BANFF, Alberta – Finance ministers and central bank governors from the Group of Seven (G7) nations wrapped up three days of talks on Thursday with a united front on global economic issues, despite sidestepping sharp divisions over U.S. tariffs and the war in Ukraine. Meeting in Canada’s Rocky Mountains, G7 officials released a communique pledging […]
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1. Ethiopia Sets Record in Coffee Exports Ethiopia’s coffee export revenues reached a historic high over the past 10 months, exceeding government targets by 142%, according to East African Agrinews. The surge follows a global rise in arabica bean prices, driven by poor yields in Brazil, the world’s top producer. Government efforts — including support […]
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But this is not universal. Many people worldwide struggle – unable to walk into clinics or explain their symptoms: “[These patients] do not line up on waiting lists. They wait, unknowingly, for inside understanding and the courage to seek care,” said Dr. Merete Nordentoft of Denmark, describing the patients with whom she has worked most […]
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In the fast-paced world of finance, ongoing digitization is disrupting the traditional rules of banking with profound consequences. Our lives have also become more digital through shopping, social interactions, news, and information gathering, to name just a few. A burgeoning amount of personal data is now being produced daily. The total amount of data created, […]
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16 years – that is how long Dah had to live with the agonising condition, undergoing eight different surgical procedures before finally getting the fistula repaired. In recognition of the over 500,000 women like Dah who are forced to endure what is a highly treatable condition, the International Day to End Obstetric Fistula is being […]
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In 2024, CGAP and MFR research explored trends and challenges in trying to close the gender gap for small borrowers, specifically examining how different institutional structures link to different outcomes. Smaller institutions, often organized as NGOs or providing group loans, such as cooperatives, demonstrated the best outcomes for women borrowers. However, even though they deliver […]
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The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has endured over three decades of conflict, resulting in more than 6 million deaths and approximately 7 million internally displaced persons. This makes it the deadliest conflict since World War II. Among the numerous armed groups operating in the region, the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF), an Islamist militia […]
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The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) will convene two meetings next week to discuss the ongoing civil conflict in Myanmar, according to the bloc’s secretary general. The discussions will take place ahead of ASEAN’s annual summit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Myanmar has been in turmoil since the February 2021 military coup, which ousted the […]
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On May 21, 2025, EU ambassadors approved the Security Action for Europe (SAFE), a €150 billion loan facility aimed at enhancing Europe’s defense capabilities. This initiative, proposed by the European Commission, seeks to bolster joint military projects and reduce reliance on non-EU suppliers amid growing security concerns. (Reuters) Key Features of SAFE Objectives and Strategic […]
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