NNW Bureau

Washington, DC – February 25, 2026: The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has completed the seventh review under the blended Extended Fund Facility (EFF) and Extended Credit Facility (ECF) arrangements, …

Washington, DC: The Executive Board of the IMF has completed the combined fifth and sixth reviews of Egypt’s economic reform program supported by the EFF arrangement and the first review under …

In a new report on the underground global scourge that conservative estimates say generates up to $18 billion in illicit profits annually, the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) highlighted that …

Briefing the Security Council on Wednesday, Special Representative Valentine Rugwabiza said the 28 December 2025 polls marked “an important milestone in the consolidation of the peace process and State authority.” The combined …

The warning comes as the world’s youngest nation remains among the top displacement crises, with nearly 10 million people in need of humanitarian assistance including returnees fleeing the war in neighbouring Sudan.  IOM requires just over $131 million for operations in South Sudan this year but faces a $29 million funding gap.  ‘An extraordinary burden’  The …

The finding comes in a UN-backed report that underscores the need for stronger political commitment and inclusive policies around land rights amid growing focus on climate change, biodiversity protection, gender equality and rural transformation.  Over the past two …

At World of Coffee Dubai, the message from the market was clear: buyers are seeking distinctive flavour experiences, stronger brand presentation and closer connections to origin. For small African coffee …

Nairobi, 24 February 2026 – The UN Environment Programme (UNEP) today launched a call for nominations for the 2026 cycle of the Young Champions of the Earth award, which honours outstanding young people …

UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) Secretary-General Rebeca Grynspan concluded a week-long mission to Africa, highlighting the continent’s strong economic prospects at a decisive moment for global trade and the energy …

This is a summary of what was said by the United Nations World Food Programme’s (WFP) Director of Emergency Preparedness and Response, Ross Smith, to whom quoted text may be …