Economy
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen condemns ‘Russia’s blackmail’ on food and fuel
Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, denounced Russia's aggression in Ukraine and its use of “hunger and...
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World Economic Forum calls for new partnerships to generate private capital for fragile communities
The World Economic Forum released today a paper that calls for new collaboration between humanitarian and development organizations, businesses, investors...
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Building sustainable jobs and a healthy workforce: MCC, Lesotho sign $300 million development grant
The U.S. government’s Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) and the Government of the Kingdom of Lesotho signed the $300 million Lesotho Health...
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IMF approves $456 million extended credit facility arrangement for Mozambique with $91 million available for immediate disbursement, says money will support recovery and reduce debt
he executive board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved $456 million three-year extended credit facility arrangement for Mozambique...
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Biden on Consumer Price Index: Bringing inflation down ‘is my top economic priority’
This starts with the Federal Reserve, which plays a primary role in fighting inflation in our country. I thank the...
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At 2022 Investing in Africa Mining Indaba Conference, Under Secretary Jose W. Fernandez details U.S. investment plans for Africa
Good afternoon. I’m grateful for the opportunity to be here. This is my first time at Mining Indaba. I truly...
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IMF says Seychellois economy strongly recovered in 2021 but spillover effects from Russia’s war Ukraine threatening progress
"The Seychellois economy strongly recovered in 2021, but spillover effects from the war in Ukraine are expected to weigh on...
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In Abidjan, Nigerian president urges World Bank, African Development Bank and other partners to support One Planet Summit initiative and activate the $19 billion pledge
Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari Monday urged the World Bank, African Development Bank and other partners to support the One Planet...
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President Ramaphosa of South Africa: ‘The workers have spoken and we must listen’
This year, I was invited to address a Workers Day rally at the Royal Bafokeng Stadium in Rustenburg. I was,...
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Hajia Alima Mahama is Ghana’s first female ambassador to the U.S. as gender gap remains a concern in the west African nation
Hajia Alima Mahama has been serving as Ghana’s Ambassador to the United States since June of 2021. She is the...
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