The EU Agenda for Cities offers a strategic vision to empower cities in tackling local challenges contributing to meeting broader EU goals. It provides a unified framework to strengthen the territorial and urban dimensions of EU policies and streamline existing support for urban areas. Furthermore, it calls for more dialogue with local authorities about their […]
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Joaquin Guzman Lopez, who succeeded his father, Joaquin Guzman Loera, also known as “El Chapo,” as one of the leaders of the Sinaloa Cartel in Mexico, pleaded guilty yesterday to federal drug charges. “The Sinaloa Cartel is a terrorist organization that has spent decades destroying American families through brutal violence and deadly drug trafficking,” said […]
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Annalena Baerbock was speaking at an Assembly plenary meeting where countries debated a resolution that affirms the UN’s responsibility for the question of Palestine. “For 78 years the Palestinian people have been denied their inalienable rights – in particular, their right to self-determination,” she said. “Now, it is high time that we take decisive action to end this […]
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The healthcare system funding surge, weak outcomes, and required urgent accountability Strikes, deteriorating facilities, and rising patient costs Nigeria’s health system is strained by recurring strikes and poor facility conditions, with patients reporting high fees despite under‑equipped, unhygienic clinics and overstretched emergency services. Health unions cite unpaid salaries, stalled allowances, and decaying infrastructure, as wealthier […]
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Shifts in financial markets now move global trade almost as strongly as actual economic activity, shaping prospects for developing countries in particular. “Trade is not just a chain of suppliers. It is also a chain of credit lines, payment systems, currency markets and capital flows,” said Rebeca Grynspan, UNCTAD Secretary-General. Developing economies face mounting pressures […]
Continue ReadingToday, the Reflection Group on Mobilising Climate Resilience Financing presented its final report to Commissioner Hoekstra, stressing the need for collective action to strengthen the European Union’s resilience to climate-related risks. Commissioner Hoekstra welcomed the report’s recommendations, emphasising that investing in climate resilience is not only essential to avoid future damages but also a prerequisite […]
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The agency reports that close to 100,000 have been newly displaced in the past two weeks alone, following intensified attacks on villages and a rapid spillover of violence into previously safe districts. Speaking from conflict-ridden Erati in northern Mozambique, Xavier Creach expressed concern over the attacks and inability to sufficiently respond. “These simultaneous attacks […]
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Business Africa’s Business Heroes Summit Returns to Kigali The Africa’s Business Heroes (ABH) Summit, backed by Alibaba Philanthropy, will convene in Kigali on 12–13 December 2025, bringing together over 1,000 entrepreneurs, investors, and industry leaders. Finalists will compete for $1.5 million in grant funding, showcasing Africa’s innovation potential CAJ News Africa. South African Rand Shows […]
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Federal President Frank‑Walter Steinmeier and his wife Elke Büdenbender will travel to the United Kingdom for a state visit from 3–5 December 2025, following an invitation from King Charles III. Strengthening Bilateral Ties The visit underscores the close relationship between Germany and the UK, with both nations seeking to deepen cooperation across political, cultural, and […]
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Just as industrialisation in the 19th century “split the world into a wealthy few and the impoverished”, the AI revolution could do the same. “Countries that invest in skills, computing power and sound governance systems will benefit, others risk being left far behind,” warned Philip Schellekens, Chief Economist for the UN Development Programme for the Asia […]
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