Countries Tunisia union chief slams elections as pointless Tunis – Tunisia’s powerful UGTT trade union chief took aim Saturday at legislative elections due later this month, claiming... Read more 4 Dec, 2022
World US launches green transition scheme for global south Sharm el Sheikh – The United States launched on Wednesday a partnership with private funds aimed at supporting the... Read more 10 Nov, 2022
Business Global South needs $2 trillion a year to tame, cope with climate Sharm el Sheikh – Developing and emerging countries – excluding China – need investments well beyond $2 trillion annually... Read more 9 Nov, 2022
Business Antonio Guterres says rewiring financial system will aid climate-hit nations Sharm el Sheikh – The world needs to rethink the international financial system to provide debt relief to countries... Read more 8 Nov, 2022
Countries COP27: Financing for climate damages gets a foot in the door Sharm el Sheikh – UN climate negotiations on Sunday offered a sliver of hope and “solidarity” for developing countries... Read more 7 Nov, 2022
Business IMF team approves additional funds for Mozambique Maputo – The IMF on Monday said it was satisfied with fiscal progress Mozambique, ranked among the world’s poorest... Read more 20 Sep, 2022
Business World Bank signs off $300m grant to Mozambique after scandal Maputo – The World Bank signed off on Monday on a $300 million grant to Mozambique, marking its return... Read more 23 Aug, 2022
Business Malawi arrests former minister, bank chief for lying to IMF Lilongwe – Malawi police have arrested a former finance minister and an ex-central bank chief for fabricating figures in a... Read more 8 Dec, 2021
News Outrage in Sierra Leone after suspension of auditor general Freetown – Sierra Leone’s president has suspended the auditor general and her deputy, the presidency said on Friday, just... Read more 13 Nov, 2021
Business Out of the shadow, Egypt money-pooling apps thrive Cairo – Cash-strapped Egyptians fearful of banks have long relied on a “gameya” to access money in time of... Read more 7 Nov, 2021