The World Bank Group is responding swiftly to the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Uganda. We are drawing on our investments in health preparedness — and the financing tools …
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Economy & Development
Thailand’s Next Growth Chapter: Valuing Nature to Power a More Competitive Economy
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauA vision grounded in Thailand’s strengths From global tourism to value-added manufacturing, Thailand is aiming for more resilient growth. It is demonstrating the possibilities for protecting the country’s rich natural …
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Economy & Development
Building Ethiopia’s Logistics Future: From Bottlenecks to Flow
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauOn the outskirts of Modjo, roughly an hour away from Addis Ababa, rows of shipping containers fill a busy yard, stacked in orderly lines and waiting to be moved. Nearby, …
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Economy & Development
Making Water Work in Mozambique for Economic Growth, People, Food and the Planet
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauMozambique’s economy is profoundly water dependent, and water is a primary driver of the economy. More than half of gross value added, over 90% of exports, and 84% of jobs …
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Economy & Development
The Gambia: IMF Staff Complete 2026 Article IV Consultation and Reach Staff-Level Agreement on the Fifth Review Under the Extended Credit Facility Arrangement and the Second Review under the Resilience and Sustainability Facility Arrangement
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauWashington, DC: An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team, led by Ms. Eva Jenkner, held discussions in Banjul from April 22-May 6, 2026, and via remotely thereafter, under the 2026 Article IV …
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Sports & Inspiration
Singapore Badminton Open 2026: HS Prannoy stuns world No. 5 Jonatan Christie; Kidambi Srikanth out in first round
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauFormer world No. 1 Kidambi Srikanth exited in the first round, while HS Prannoy produced a stunning comeback to progress in the Singapore Badminton Open 2026 on Wednesday. Kidambi Srikanth, 37th in the men’s singles badminton rankings, …
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Sports & Inspiration
India to host Asian Relays 2027 and Asian Indoor Athletics Championships 2028
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauIndia were confirmed as the host for the Asian Relays 2027 and the Asian Indoor Athletics Championships 2028 on Wednesday. The bids were approved by the Asian Athletics Association (AAA) during its executive council …
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Sports & Inspiration
ISSF World Cup 2026 Munich: Esha Singh breaks world record for gold medal; Manu Bhaker falls short
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauAsian champion Esha Singh delivered a standout performance at the ISSF World Cup 2026 in Munich, Germany, clinching the women’s 25m pistol gold medal with a world record score on Wednesday. In a high-quality eight-shooter field featuring …
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Sports & Inspiration
Unity Cup 2026: Indian football team lose 2-0 to Jamaica
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauThe Indian football team suffered a 2-0 defeat to Jamaica in the semi-final of the Unity Cup 2026 at The Valley, London, on Wednesday. Courtney Clarke’s (8’) early strike and Kaheim Dixon’s (78’) solo …
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Global Affairs
International Programme on Education about the Holocaust and Genocides (IPHGE) – Phase II in Brazil
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauThe International Programme on Education about the Holocaust and Genocides (IPHGE) – Phase II in Brazil is implemented by the UNESCO Office in Brazil in partnership with the Municipal Secretariat of Education …