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Malawi: NBM Development Bank, PPPC Partner to Unlock Long-Term Capital
[Nyasa Times] NBM Development Bank Limited has entered into a partnership with the Public Private Partnership Commission (PPPC) to facilitate access to long-term financing for transformative development projects across the country.
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:
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Ramaphosaโs big Trump trade-off
But he secured tentative trade talks as negotiations with officials on a pact between South Africa and the US were set to continue
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:Ethiopia: Dollar Bids Top 133 Birr At Latest Nbe Forex Auction
[Reporter] The weighted average of all successful bids in the latest round of the central bank's forex auctions registered at 133.17 Birr per USD.
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:Somalia: Somalia's Danab Forces Seize Weapons, Kill Over 40 Al-Shabaab Fighters in Lower Juba Operation
[Shabelle] Mogadishu -- Somali elite forces from the Danab commando unit have seized a large cache of weapons from the militant group Al-Shabaab during a military operation in the Barjaale area of Lower Juba region, officials said Thursday.
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:Africa: Capacity-Building On the African Charter On Democracy, Elections and Governance (Acdeg) Concludes With Renewed Commitment From Member States
[African Union] The African Union Commission (AUC), through its Political Affairs, Peace and Security Department (PAPS) and with the facilitation of the African Governance Architecture and the African Peace and Security Architecture (AGA-APSA) Secretariat, convened a capacity-building workshop on the African Charter on Democracy, Elections and Governance (ACDEG) on 22-23 May 2025 in Nairobi, Kenya.
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:Ethiopia: Research Shows Ethiopian Educators, Health Workers Face Shrinking Incomes, Eye Career Exit
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- A new study by ActionAid has revealed alarming trends among Ethiopian educators and health workers, many of whom are grappling with worsening financial conditions, deteriorating working environments, and an increasing desire to leave their professions. Titled "The Human Cost of Public Sector Cuts in Africa," the report paints a clear picture of the human impact of public sector...
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:Ethiopia: Tigray Interim Admin Vows to Crackdown Against Threats to Judicial Independence
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- In the backdrop of threats to judicial independence, the Interim Administration of the Tigray region has pledged to restore order and uphold the rule of law following a recent disruption in a courtroom presiding over the murder case of Zewdu Haftu, a 32-year-old woman from Mekelle who was killed in August 2023 by unknown individuals while walking in the street with her girlfriend.
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:MEPs agree carve out for 90% of EU-importing firms on carbon levy
EU lawmakers have agreed to exempt 90 percent of importers from the blocโs carbon border adjustment mechanism rules in a move designed to help small businesses.
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:Serbia's EU membership remains a strategic goal, Kallas says in Belgrade
Serbia's EU membership hinges on its strategic choices, Kallas said after meeting Vuฤiฤ and government officials in Belgrade, stressing the need for concrete reforms.
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:Qatar Gifts a Luxury Boeing 747 Aircraft to President Trump
Qatari PM Al Thani does not know why people thought of the gift as a bribe. On Wednesday, the Pentagon announced that the United States has accepted a Boeing 747 aircraft as a gift from Qatar, with plans to quickly modify the jet to serve as the next Air Force One to transport President Donald [โฆ]
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:Busy hurricane season expected as forecasters fear Trump cuts
The warning comes as cuts to American research raise fears over the ability to track and prepare for them.
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:Investigating Israel's strike on Gaza's European Hospital
BBC Verify analysed footage, gathered witness testimony and spoke to munitions and legal experts to examine how one of Gaza's last functioning hospitals came under Israeli attack.
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:Eight EU countries form coalition of the willing on crisis preparedness
The eight member states are calling for more coordination across the bloc, including with EU institutions.
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:Police search home linked to suspect in Israeli embassy staff shooting
US authorities searched a Chicago home linked to Elias Rodriguez, suspect in shooting two Israeli embassy staffers.
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:EU Proposes Security Partnership With Australia
It is too early to assess the benefits of an Australia-EU defense agreement to each side when so much hinges on the details.
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:Rapper Kid Cudi says his car was set on fire weeks after Sean (Diddy) Combs broke into his home
Rapper Kid Cudi testified Thursday that Sean(Diddy)Combs broke into his Hollywood Hills home in 2011 after finding out he was dating Combs' ex-girlfriend, the R&B singer Cassie, and that someone set fire to his car weeks later.
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:Woman detained near CIA headquarters after guards open fire on her car
The incident came after two Israeli embassy staff were killed by a gunman in Washington, in what appeared to be an unconnected shooting.
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:Venezuelan Electoral Council Opens 12 Polling Stations in Guayana Esequiba
Five candidates are vying to become the first governor of the state of Guayana Esequiba. On Wednesday, Conrado Perez, president of Venezuelaโs National Electoral Council (CNE), announced that all preparations are complete for regional and parliamentary elections to be on Sunday in the state of Guayana Esequiba. RELATED: Venezuela Rejects ICJ Ruling on the Guayana [โฆ]
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:US judge rejects claims made in teen chatbot death lawsuit that AI has free speech rights
Claims that artificial intelligence (AI) should be protected under free speech legislation were made in a lawsuit over the alleged wrongful death of a teenage boy.
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:US House passes tax and spending bill by single vote
The bill, which includes cuts to Medicaid and SNAP, now heads to Senate for debate.
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:Climate crisis must be tackled without resorting to degrowth, says MEP
Growth is essential to retaining the European way of life, said the EPPโs Lรญdia Pereira, responding to claims that the EU must shift its thinking on sustainability.
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:Greece boosts firefighter and drone numbers to tackle growing risk of wildfires
Officials said the number of firefighting personnel has increased by roughly 20% over the past two years, while the fleet of fire-surveillance drones has grown to 82, up from the previous 45.
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:Ditching the Liberals can put the grunt back into the Nationals โ Australiaโs rural party | Gabrielle Chan
Country Australia holds the balance of power โ if it wants to exercise it โ in pretty much every parliamentAustralia news live: latest politics updates Full federal election results: live Australian Senate seat countSee our full coverage of the Australian electionGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastItโs been a lonely week for the Nats. Personally, I am on Team Split. I think itโs high time they...
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:This tiny Australian bat is the size of a matchbox. But it flies up to 150km a night in search of food
Until now, little was known about foraging flights of critically endangered southern bent-wing bats, which roost in cavesGet Guardian Australia environment editor Adam Mortonโs Clear Air column as an emailGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA tiny, critically endangered bat โ roughly the size of a matchbox โ can fly about 150km in a single night, new research has found.Southern bent-wing bats...
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:Newsroom edition: could Coalition chaos be good for country voters? - podcast
As this episode was recorded, the Liberal and National parties were still locked in discussions over the Coalition agreement, after the parties dramatically parted ways earlier in the week. But with a reunion already on the cards, Bridie Jabour spoke with Mike Ticher and former rural and regional editor Gabrielle Chan about why the breakup could be good for regional voters Continue reading...
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:What foods should you buy now to be prepared for a possible emergency?
The recent Iberian blackout reminded citizens of the need to be prepared in the event of a crisis. When it comes to food, what should we have at home to best get through the chaos? Euronews speaks to a nutritionist to hear their thoughts.
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:Leaked Muslim Brotherhood report criticized as โalarmistโ by academics and civil society
The document alleges that the Egypt-based Islamist organization is attempting to influence policymakers as part of the group's long-held goal of establishing a state governed by Islamic law.
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:The UK is rolling out a world-first vaccine for gonorrhoea. What about the rest of Europe?
The UK will offer a vaccine originally intended to prevent meningitis, which is caused by a bacteria with a similar genetic profile to the one that causes gonorrhoea.
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:OECD growth slows abruptly to 0.1% in the first three months of 2025
The overall GDP growth of the 38 countries of the OECD, providing more than 40% of the global economy, slowed down substantially in the first quarter of 2025.
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:UK signs โessentialโ Chagos Islands deal with Mauritius, says China sought its โcollapseโ
Multibillion-dollar agreement for 99 years sees Britain keep control of military base on Diego Garcia jointly run with the US.
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:Three dead, thousands affected after floodwaters swamp New South Wales
Record-breaking floods on Australiaโs east coast have left at least three people dead and one missing, as authorities warn of more heavy rain in the coming days.
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:Echo chamber of power: Trumpโs perilous pursuit of โwhite manhoodโ
The white man, failing to maintain his hegemonic "manhood" in post-apartheid South Africa, seeks to reclaim it within the idiocy that is Trump's version of masculinity
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:Mothers' legal win in Italy IVF case seen as 'historic day' for 2SLGBTQ+ parenting rights
Italy's Constitutional Court said on Thursday that same-sex female couples who use in vitro fertilization (IVF) abroad can both be legally recognized as parents in Italy, even if one is not the biological mother.
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:Cocoa, coffee and wheat: The EU food imports threatened by biodiversity and climate crises
Climate finance is not a form of altruism, the researchers argue. Rather, it is essential to Europeโs food security.
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:Xiaomi flexes chip prowess as new XRing O1 bests Appleโs A18 Pro in certain tests
The XRing O1โs launch marked the culmination of Xiaomiโs four-year-long journey to develop an advanced chip to rival those from Apple.
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source: