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Africa: Many Basotho Eye Jobs in South Africa, but Most Favour Limited in-Migration

Almost half of adults say they given emigration at least “a little” thought. Key findings Seven in 10 Basotho (71%) say Southern Africans should be able to move freely across international borders in order to trade or work in other countries. o But three-quarters (76%) say that in practice, crossing international borders is difficult, an […]

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Africa: 305 Million People Need Lifesaving Help Next Year, Says UN’s Top Aid Official

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Multiple unending conflicts, climate change and a glaring disregard for long-established international humanitarian law are set to leave a staggering 305 million people in need of lifesaving assistance next year, the UN’s top aid official warned on Wednesday. “The world is on fire…We are dealing with a polycrisis right now globally and it is the

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Africa: World Bank Board Approves $47.7 Million to Improve the Public Sector in the First Result-Based Financing Program

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Banjul — The World Bank today approved a $47.7 million grant from the International Development Association (IDA) for The Public Administration Modernization for Citizen Centric Service Delivery (PAMP). The five-year PAMP Program-for-Results (PforR) is the first of its kind for The Gambia. The PforR will support The Gambia’s Public Sector to enhance domestic resource mobilization

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Africa’s Migration Governance Structure Is Built Bloc By Bloc

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As Africa pushes for greater integration and economic development, a coordinated and better-managed migration landscape is central. Migration offers significant potential for economic and social development in Africa, but outdated governance frameworks and fragmented regional approaches hinder the continent’s ability to fully harness its benefits. The prospect of a more integrated, prosperous continent propelled by

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Africa: Analysts Troubled By Trend of Internet, Social Media Shutdowns in Africa

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Washington — Amid widespread protests in Kenya this summer over a controversial finance bill, the country’s Communications Authority announced it did not intend to shut down internet access. The next day, however, Kenya experienced a countrywide loss in internet connectivity. The main internet service providers said the outage on June 25 was caused by an

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Africa’s Civic Space Remains Mostly Repressive – Report

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Nairobi — Forty-three out of 50 countries and territories in sub-Saharan Africa have “restricted” or “shut down” civic spaces, according to a report released Wednesday by a global alliance of civil society organizations. The annual report, titled “People Power Under Attack 2024,” says civic space has improved over the past year in Botswana and Liberia,

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Africa: COP29 Outcomes – a Call to Action for the World’s Most Vulnerable Nations

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United Nations — The conclusion of the 29th Conference of Parties (COP29) brings with it a blend of urgency, frustration, and a glimmer of hope for the Least Developed Countries (LDCs), Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDCs), and Small Island Developing States (SIDS). These nations, responsible for only a fraction of global greenhouse gas emissions, suffer disproportionally

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Southern Africa: Conservation Agriculture Transforming Farming in Southern Africa

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Bulawayo — On the dusty plains of Shamva District in Zimbabwe, Wilfred Mudavanhu’s maize field defies drought. With the El Niño-induced drought gripping several countries in Southern Africa, Mudavanhu’s maize crop is flourishing, thanks to an innovative farming method that helps keep moisture in the soil and promotes soil health. Once harvesting just 1.5 tonnes

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Africa: With the World At a Crossroads, Robust IDA Is More Critical Than Ever

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Low-cost financing is not just a lifeline for low-income countries but the world’s collective future in a time of uncertainty. As the International Development Association (IDA) replenishment meeting in South Korea begins today, it’s clear that, with the shifting geopolitical landscape, the global community is at a crossroads. For many African nations, which make up

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Africa: ‘Continuously Opposed’ – Global South Vexed At What Went Unsaid At COP29

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In Baku, developed countries managed to prevent comprehensive discussions of unilateral trade measures. They can only delay for so long. For the first time at a climate conference, the Global South collectively warned about the effects of unilateral trade measures. In consultations with the Azerbaijani presidency at COP29, the G77+China group expressed “deep concern” that

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Africa: Many Basotho Eye Jobs in South Africa, but Most Favour Limited in-Migration

Africa: 305 Million People Need Lifesaving Help Next Year, Says UN’s Top Aid Official

Africa: World Bank Board Approves $47.7 Million to Improve the Public Sector in the First Result-Based Financing Program

Africa’s Migration Governance Structure Is Built Bloc By Bloc

Africa: Analysts Troubled By Trend of Internet, Social Media Shutdowns in Africa

Africa’s Civic Space Remains Mostly Repressive – Report

Africa: COP29 Outcomes – a Call to Action for the World’s Most Vulnerable Nations

Southern Africa: Conservation Agriculture Transforming Farming in Southern Africa

Africa: With the World At a Crossroads, Robust IDA Is More Critical Than Ever

Africa: ‘Continuously Opposed’ – Global South Vexed At What Went Unsaid At COP29

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