Micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) are central to the global green transition. Representing over 90 per cent of businesses worldwide, they are deeply embedded in local economies and play a critical role in economic growt…
Access to adequate housing is a foundation of resilient cities. Safe and affordable homes provide stability, allow residents to access essential services, and enhance the capacity for communities to withstand and recover from shocks. Y…
Across Asia and the Pacific, a birth certificate is more than just proof of birth. It’s a gateway to education, public and private services, and future opportunities. In many countries, it’s required multiple times during a child’s aca…
Foreign direct investment is not just a measure of economic confidence; it is one of the most powerful tools the Asia-Pacific region has to finance sustainable development, build resilient infrastructure and create quality jobs.
Th…
On 11 March 2011, the powerful 9.0 magnitude T?hoku earthquake struck off the northeastern coast of Japan, triggering a 40-meter Tsunami. Many coastal towns along Japan’s Pacific coast were devastated. Approximately 20,000 people lost …
Across Asia, new initiatives are showing how satellite Earth observation data and AI-powered technologies can turn fragmented water-related data into actionable insights for managers and policymakers in line ministries and local govern…
Rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are testing the resilience of global systems, including peace, trade and energy markets. As a major supplier of oil and gas and a key global trade route, disruptions in the region create se…
The United Nations has endorsed a new global statistical framework for disaster-related statistics to help countries better understand and reduce growing disaster risks.
The Global Disaster-Related Statistics Framework (G-DRSF) esta…
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A tanker docks beside a maze of storage tanks and pipelines in North Jakarta, Indonesia. With tensions in the chokepoints like the Strait of Hormuz, Asia’s energy lifelines face mounting press…
Palmtrees, a screenplay development incubator for writers from Africa, the Middle East, Latin America, South Asia, Southeast Asia, the Caribbean and Oceania has partnered with NEON for its inaugural cohort. Writers from eligible regions ap…
A technology company founded by Ghanaians has been nominated for a Webby Award in Best Responsible AI Implementation -- and the public vote is open now.
Human in the Loop was built by Ghanaian entrepreneurs to solve one of the biggest c…
Government is exploring the local sourcing of polymers – the key raw material in sachet water production – as part of efforts to reduce costs and stabilise prices following the suspension of a planned price increase by producers.
Th…
The upcoming African Mining Week (AMW) conference – taking place October 14–16, 2026 in Cape Town – will feature a dedicated panel exploring the role of mergers and acquisitions (M&As) in unlocking Africa’s mining investment potent…
Moniepoint Inc. ("Moniepoint"), Africa's leading financial platform, today announces the completion of its acquisition of Sumac Microfinance Bank Limited ("Sumac"). The transaction, approved by the Central Bank of Kenya and Competition Aut…
Caribbean leaders are accelerating oil and gas development even as they advance renewable energy initiatives, arguing that rising global demand requires a pragmatic, dual-track approach.
At the opening of Caribbean Energy Week i…
Canon Europe (www.Canon-Europe.com), in partnership with Visa pour l’Image, announces two grants to support long-term documentary projects both in the photography and filmmaking space.
Championing the very best in storytelling, …
A long-term medical training partnership between Mercy Ships (www.MercyShips.org) and Malagasy healthcare professionals has enabled clubfoot patients to receive better treatment in Madagascar, highlighting the impact of surgical ed…
In recent years, as a vivid example of China and other countries jointly building the Health Silk Road, China and Zambia have continuously deepened their cooperation in the medical field. Chinese medical workers and advanced techno…
Until recently, the modernisation of customs processes was a race to digitise paperwork and automate manual workflows. With that phase largely complete, we are entering a far more consequential era: the shift from automated systems…
Afrobarometer (http://Afrobarometer.org), in partnership with the African Leadership (AL) for Governance Network, concluded the 2026 Governance Sector Challenge in March, an eight-week immersive policy research and innovation progr…
Merck Foundation also marked the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation 2026 through their ‘Our Africa’ TV program
Merck Foundation CEO and African First Ladies continue their partnership to Advocate…
The Caribbean’s energy ambitions received a major financial boost this March as Afreximbank confirmed it is increasing its CARICOM financing capacity to $5 billion, marking a significant step toward closing the region’s infrastruct…
The United States is stepping up its push for deeper energy and infrastructure partnerships in the Caribbean, with a focus on Suriname’s emerging oil and gas sector and the region’s long-term energy security, according to Paul Watz…
US President Donald Trump has set deadlines, made demands and issued threats over the course of the five-week joint US-Israeli war against Iran. But seldom have they been this explicit.
The new round of strikes against Iran will…
President John Dramani Mahama has said he resisted pressure from within his own political support base to exclude contractors perceived to be aligned with the opposition from benefiting under the government’s flagship road programme.
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The Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr Johnson Pandit Asiama, has highlighted the high cost of maintaining macroeconomic stability despite improved economic indicators, raising concerns over the burden of monetary tightening on the cent…
Seeds are the foundation of agriculture and the starting point of food security.
Across Africa and India, millions of farmers still plant varieties developed decades ago, unsuited to today’s climate and nutritional realities.
This i…
World Travel Awards (WTA) has announced that the paradise nation of the Maldives will host its Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony 2026, with travel industry leaders from across the region gathering for a prestigious VIP reception on 27 September 2…
The Africa’s Green Economy Summit (AGES) 2026 post?event report, released today, highlights a clear shift underway across Africa’s green and blue economy: from ambition and dialogue towards execution, deployment and scale.
Held in C…
Space42, the UAE-based AI-powered SpaceTech company, and Viasat, Inc., a global leader in satellite communications, will discuss continued progress toward their planned direct-to-device (D2D) infrastructure and offer an early look at the p…
As disruptions to global shipping routes continue to increase energy prices – with oil prices reaching over $100 per barrel in March 2026 – the upcoming African Mining Week (AMW) conference will connect global investors with emergi…
What began as a focused convening for creators has evolved into one of the continent’s most influential culture-led platforms. CR8TOR WEEK AFRICA (CWA) 2026, held from 24–29 March in Johannesburg, marked a defining moment for Africa’s crea…
CityBlue Hotels, one of Africa’s fastest-growing hotel groups, has selected UK-based platform Inntelo AI to deploy AI-native concierge agents across its portfolio, marking a significant step in the group’s strategy to lead the next…
Caribbean Energy Week (CEW) 2026 kicked off in Paramaribo, Suriname, uniting government officials, investors and industry leaders to explore the region’s evolving energy landscape on 30 March. Day 1 highlighted discussions on hydro…
The Assembly of the African Union (AU), at its 39th Ordinary Session, has adopted a landmark decision to correct Africa’s misrepresentation in global cartography, geospatial systems, media, and educational curricula. This milestone reinfor…
The Assembly of the African Union (AU), at its 39th Ordinary Session, has adopted a landmark decision to correct Africa’s misrepresentation in global cartography, geospatial systems, media, and educational curricula. This milestone reinfor…
Cross?Atlantic energy partnerships are materializing into strategic ventures that could reshape offshore development across the South Atlantic Basin. At the heart of this momentum is the Brazil?Africa energy nexus, spotlighted as a…
The West African Development Bank (BOAD) (www.BOAD.org) and the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, held a high-level working session today at BOAD’s headquarters in Lomé to further strengthen…
Torrential rains and flash floods that have claimed dozens of lives in Kenya and displaced more than 30 000 people have renewed debate among scientists and disaster-risk experts about the growing impact of climate change and the need for s…
Industry players meet in Nairobi to expand access to affordable livestock disease testing
Livestock diseases continue to pose a significant threat to farmers' livelihoods, food security and public health in Kenya. Diseases such as Foot-…
Digital Earth Africa has launched its Water Quality Monitoring Service (WQMS), a new continental-scale service delivering harmonised, satellite-derived water quality information for Africa’s lakes, dams and reservoirs.
The Water Q…
The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) has reinforced its public safety and consumer protection outreach during the 2026 Kwahu Easter festivities.
The Authority’s team combined targeted education campaigns with support for the Nkoko N…
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Hosted by Groot Constantia, South Africa’s oldest wine-producing farm, the annual event brings together industry leaders, stakeholders, and partners to reflect on a year of achievement and shared pu…
Radisson Hotel Group (www.RadissonHotels.com) has reached a significant milestone in Africa, with more than 100 hotels across the continent in operation and under development. Radisson Blu continues to anchor the legacy footprint. …
Scancom PLC (MTN Ghana) announces the completion of the structural separation of its mobile money business, in line with its strategic objective to scale its fintech operations and to comply with the localisation requirements of the Paymen…
The Chancery of the Accra Reset has announced a high-level panel of global health leaders tasked with producing concrete proposals to restructure the world’s health governance system, which critics say has long treated Global South natio…
The Democratic Republic of Congo has agreed to accept migrants deported from the US who are not themselves Congolese under a deal effective from this month, officials said.
The Ministry of Communication said a temporary receptio…
Australia's most-decorated living soldier has been charged over allegations he committed war crimes in Afghanistan.
Ben Roberts-Smith - who left the defence force in 2013 - was arrested at Sydney airport on Tuesday and will face…
The Member of Parliament for Guan Constituency, Fred Kwasi Agbenyo, has called for renewed commitment to peace, unity and hard work to accelerate development in the newly created Guan District.
He said that although the district was r…
The Director-General of the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA), Rev. Stephen Wilfred Arthur, has received a top honour for his outstanding contributions to aviation safety, security and regulatory excellence in Ghana and across Africa…
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