USAID Administrator Samantha Power announces $4.3 million in new election-related support for Sudan
The U.S. Agency for International Development Administrator Samantha Power on Tuesday announced $4.3 million in additional election-related assistance for Sudan as the country continues its transition toward civilian-led democratic rule following the 2019 citizen revolution that overthrew the nearly 30-year dictatorship of former President Omar al-Bashir.
US aid chief Samantha Power visits Tigrayan refugees in Eastern Sudan
On the third day of her trip to Sudan, U.S. Agency for International Development Administrator Samantha Power traveled to Um Rakuba refugee camp in Gedaref State to meet with refugees from Ethiopia’s Tigray region, representatives of Sudanese communities hosting the refugees, and U.S. government humanitarian partners responding to the crisis.
IMF governors approve historic $650 billion special drawing rights allocation to boost global liquidity but only $21 billion will go to low-income countries and $400 billion to rich nations
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Outrage as bodies with gunshot wounds and hands bound are found in river between Ethiopia’s Tigray region and Sudan as U.S. aid chief visits Ethiopia to end devastating war and famine
people apparently fleeing the war in Ethiopia's Tigray region had been found floating in the river between Sudan and Ethiopia.
In Ethiopia, USAID Administrator Samantha Power announces $720 million for COVID-19 response and recovery worldwide
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USAID Administrator Samantha Power announces $4.3 million in new election-related support for Sudan
The U.S. Agency for International Development Administrator Samantha Power on Tuesday announced $4.3 million in additional election-related assistance for Sudan as the country continues its transition toward civilian-led democratic rule following the 2019 citizen revolution that overthrew the nearly 30-year dictatorship of former President Omar al-Bashir.
US aid chief Samantha Power visits Tigrayan refugees in Eastern Sudan
On the third day of her trip to Sudan, U.S. Agency for International Development Administrator Samantha Power traveled to Um Rakuba refugee camp in Gedaref State to meet with refugees from Ethiopia’s Tigray region, representatives of Sudanese communities hosting the refugees, and U.S. government humanitarian partners responding to the crisis.
IMF governors approve historic $650 billion special drawing rights allocation to boost global liquidity but only $21 billion will go to low-income countries and $400 billion to rich nations
The $650 billion SDR issuance will deliver almost $400 billion in added reserves to the world’s richest economies, $230 billion to middle-income countries, and $21 billion to low-income countries, an allocation Oxfam International says "reproduces the global financial system’s gaping inequalities" with more than 60 percent of SDRs going to rich countries while low-income countries will get just 3 percent.
Nigeria receives four million doses of Moderna COVID-19 vaccine donated by U.S. to help beat pandemic
The donated vaccines are part of the U.S. pledge to initially provide at least 25 million of the 80 million doses globally to Africa.
IMF governors approve historic $650 billion special drawing rights allocation to boost global liquidity but only $21 billion will go to low-income countries and $400 billion to rich nations
The $650 billion SDR issuance will deliver almost $400 billion in added reserves to the world’s richest economies, $230 billion to middle-income countries, and $21 billion to low-income countries, an allocation Oxfam International says "reproduces the global financial system’s gaping inequalities" with more than 60 percent of SDRs going to rich countries while low-income countries will get just 3 percent.
Nigeria receives four million doses of Moderna COVID-19 vaccine donated by U.S. to help beat pandemic
The donated vaccines are part of the U.S. pledge to initially provide at least 25 million of the 80 million doses globally to Africa.
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Outrage as bodies with gunshot wounds and hands bound are found in river between Ethiopia’s Tigray region and Sudan as U.S. aid chief visits Ethiopia to end devastating war and famine
people apparently fleeing the war in Ethiopia's Tigray region had been found floating in the river between Sudan and Ethiopia.
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US aid chief Samantha Power meets with Sudanese leaders, democracy activists in Khartoum
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In Ethiopia, USAID Administrator Samantha Power announces $720 million for COVID-19 response and recovery worldwide
. Agency for International Development (USAID) Administrator Samantha Power on Wednesday announced approximately $720 million in new funding from the American Rescue Plan to expand and intensify the fight against COVID-19 abroad, respond to humanitarian crises exacerbated by COVID-19, and support a global recovery while preparing for future pandemic threats.
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US aid chief Samantha Power meets with Sudanese leaders, democracy activists in Khartoum
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In Ethiopia, USAID Administrator Samantha Power announces $720 million for COVID-19 response and recovery worldwide
. Agency for International Development (USAID) Administrator Samantha Power on Wednesday announced approximately $720 million in new funding from the American Rescue Plan to expand and intensify the fight against COVID-19 abroad, respond to humanitarian crises exacerbated by COVID-19, and support a global recovery while preparing for future pandemic threats.
USAID Administrator Samantha Power announces $4.3 million in new election-related support for Sudan
The U.S. Agency for International Development Administrator Samantha Power on Tuesday announced $4.3 million in additional election-related assistance for Sudan as the country continues its transition toward civilian-led democratic rule following the 2019 citizen revolution that overthrew the nearly 30-year dictatorship of former President Omar al-Bashir.
US aid chief Samantha Power visits Tigrayan refugees in Eastern Sudan
On the third day of her trip to Sudan, U.S. Agency for International Development Administrator Samantha Power traveled to Um Rakuba refugee camp in Gedaref State to meet with refugees from Ethiopia’s Tigray region, representatives of Sudanese communities hosting the refugees, and U.S. government humanitarian partners responding to the crisis.
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In Ethiopia, USAID Administrator Samantha Power announces $720 million for COVID-19 response and recovery worldwide
. Agency for International Development (USAID) Administrator Samantha Power on Wednesday announced approximately $720 million in new funding from the American Rescue Plan to expand and intensify the fight against COVID-19 abroad, respond to humanitarian crises exacerbated by COVID-19, and support a global recovery while preparing for future pandemic threats.
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USAID Administrator Samantha Power announces $4.3 million in new election-related support for Sudan
The U.S. Agency for International Development Administrator Samantha Power on Tuesday announced $4.3 million in additional election-related assistance for Sudan as the country continues its transition toward civilian-led democratic rule following the 2019 citizen revolution that overthrew the nearly 30-year dictatorship of former President Omar al-Bashir.
US aid chief Samantha Power visits Tigrayan refugees in Eastern Sudan
On the third day of her trip to Sudan, U.S. Agency for International Development Administrator Samantha Power traveled to Um Rakuba refugee camp in Gedaref State to meet with refugees from Ethiopia’s Tigray region, representatives of Sudanese communities hosting the refugees, and U.S. government humanitarian partners responding to the crisis.
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In Ethiopia, USAID Administrator Samantha Power announces $720 million for COVID-19 response and recovery worldwide
. Agency for International Development (USAID) Administrator Samantha Power on Wednesday announced approximately $720 million in new funding from the American Rescue Plan to expand and intensify the fight against COVID-19 abroad, respond to humanitarian crises exacerbated by COVID-19, and support a global recovery while preparing for future pandemic threats.
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USAID Administrator Samantha Power announces $4.3 million in new election-related support for Sudan
The U.S. Agency for International Development Administrator Samantha Power on Tuesday announced $4.3 million in additional election-related assistance for Sudan as the country continues its transition toward civilian-led democratic rule following the 2019 citizen revolution that overthrew the nearly 30-year dictatorship of former President Omar al-Bashir.
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IMF governors approve historic $650 billion special drawing rights allocation to boost global liquidity but only $21 billion will go to low-income countries and $400 billion to rich nations
The $650 billion SDR issuance will deliver almost $400 billion in added reserves to the world’s richest economies, $230 billion to middle-income countries, and $21 billion to low-income countries, an allocation Oxfam International says "reproduces the global financial system’s gaping inequalities" with more than 60 percent of SDRs going to rich countries while low-income countries will get just 3 percent.
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This year, USAID, the Agency that I have the privilege of running, turns 60. And for those 60 years, the U.S.’ relationship with the continent of Africa has largely been the same. It is a relationship rooted in foreign assistance—in the U.S. working with partner countries to develop their institutions, and investing in education, healthcare, agriculture, and energy, to support Africans’ pursuit of what has been extraordinary progress.
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IMF approves fresh $553.2 million financial support for Gabon
xecutive board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Wednesday approved a three-year extended arrangement under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) for Gabon for about $553.2 million "to navigate the COVID-19 pandemic crisis and support the implementation of the authorities’ 2021–23 Economic Recovery Strategy." The board’s approval allows for an immediate disbursement equivalent to US$115.25 million for budget support.
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IMF approves disbursement of $44.2 million to Sierra Leone to support recovery from COVID-19 economic turmoil
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U.S., World Bank Group agree to “coordinate action” to “alleviate suffering” in Ethiopia’s Tigray region
The discussions took place on Thursday when the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Administrator Samantha Power met virtually with World Bank Group (WBG) President David Malpass.
Without urgent action, COVID-19 vaccine inequity will have “lasting and profound impact” on socio-economic recovery in low- and lower-middle income countries, new report warns
In a joint statement on Thursday, the United Nations Development Program (UNDP), the World Health Organization (WHO) and the University of Oxford warned that COVID-19 vaccine inequity will have "a lasting and profound impact on socio-economic recovery in low- and lower-middle income countries without urgent action to boost supply and assure equitable access for every country."
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