Ethiopia Faces Critical Drug Shortage Amid Forex Shortfall
Ethiopia is grappling with a severe medicine shortage, largely due to an ongoing forex crisis. A personal initiative
March 20, 2024Section
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Kenya Postpones Police Mission to Haiti Amid Political Upheaval
Kenya announced a delay in sending 1,000 police officers to Haiti to combat gangs on March 12. This decision followed...
March 13, 2024
U.S. Embassy Staff Evacuated Amid Haiti’s Escalating Crisis
As violence by armed gangs escalates in Haiti, the U.S. has begun evacuating some embassy staff and enhancing security.
March 11, 2024
Gold’s Rally Amid Economic Uncertainty
Gold prices soared, ending higher on Wednesday after hitting an all-time peak, driven by a faltering U.S. dollar and interest...
March 6, 2024
Kenya and Namibia’s Grey Listing: A Call for Financial Integrity
In February 2024, FATF gray-listed Kenya and Namibia due to anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing concerns
March 1, 2024
Nations Rally to Support Haiti Against Gang Violence
The United Nations announced receiving support from five nations to strengthen Haiti's fight against gang violence.
March 1, 2024
Rising Tensions Between DR Congo and Rwanda
This situation worsens the plight of about 800,000 displaced people in the area and 2.5 million in North Kivu province
February 26, 2024
Lula’s Push for Climate Finance in Africa
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva visits Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, to boost Brazil-Africa ties, seeking Global South partnerships.
February 16, 2024
Africa’s Push for Better Debt Handling
The African Forum and Network on Debt and Development is partnering with the Southern African Development Community.
February 15, 2024