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Published on Jan 21, 2021

How contributions support WHO’s work in ongoing fight of COVID-19 pandemic around the world

The FINANCIAL -- As the world marks a year of intense disruption by the COVID pandemic, many countries are facing the most difficult situations yet. The approval of new vaccines and their roll out are offering hope, but work remains to be done to support …

Source: The Financial - Neutral
Published on Dec 11, 2020

The Rise And Fall Of Japan Over The Deadly Mauritius Oil Spill

The Wakashio ran aground on the Indian Ocean island of Mauritius in July, triggering an oil spill ... [+] and ecological catastrophe that has become a largely Japanese affair AFP via Getty Images Four months since the major oil spill disaster, the ghost of …

Source: Forbes - Neutral
Published on Oct 26, 2020

Legarda: COVID-19 recovery packages must be climate adaptive

CALOOCAN CITY, Oct. 26 (PIA) -- House Deputy Speaker Loren Legarda has welcomed the leadership of the Global Center on Adaptation (GCA) in keeping the momentum for climate adaptation and building resilience despite the COVID pandemic. Legarda also …

Source: China News.net - Neutral
Published on Sep 21, 2020

ISS TODAY: Mauritius’ fading image of clean governance

Mauritius (Photo: Dan Freeman/Unsplash) First published by ISS Today Hardly a week after Mauritius was placed on the European Union’s potential blacklist for money laundering and terrorism financing, another scandal came back to bite. On 8 June the …

Source: Daily Maverick - Neutral
Published on Jan 29, 2019

Philippines slightly improves in 2018 global corruption index

The country gets a score of 36, up from 34 in 2017. It ranks 99th out of 180 countries in Transparency International's Corruption Perceptions Index. Published 1:35 PM, January 29, 2019 Updated 1:35 PM, January 29, 2019 MANILA, Philippines – The …

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Published on Jul 28, 2020

US-China spats rattle world, prompting calls for unity

BEIJING (AP) — Antagonisms between the U.S. and China are rattling governments around the world, prompting a German official to warn of “Cold War 2.0” and Kenya’s president to appeal for unity to fight the coronavirus pandemic. Global trade already was …

Source: Federal News Network - Neutral
Published on Jul 24, 2020

US surpasses 4 million coronavirus infections: Live updates

The United States surpassed 4 million cases of coronavirus on Thursday, amid a surge in cases, predominantly in southern and western states.Â Death toll in Iran from the novel coronavirus has surged past 15,000Â as 2,621 people tested positive in the last …

Source: Al Jazeera - Gov't Propaganda
Published on Jun 22, 2018

Philippines : ADB Ranked First on Aid Transparency among Development Organizations

Jun 21, 2018 (Euclid Infotech Ltd via COMTEX) -- The Asian Development Bank (ADB) ranked first in the 2018 Aid Transparency Index (ATI), an independent measurement of aid transparency spearheaded by British nongovernment organization Publish What You Fund, …

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Published on Apr 21, 2020

Confirmed coronavirus cases top 2.5m worldwide: Live updates

There's so much oil sloshing around the system and no demand for it that oil futures haveÂ plunged below zero for the first time in history. Globally, more than 2.5 million people have been diagnosed with the virus. More than 170,000 have died, …

Source: Al Jazeera - Gov't Propaganda
Published on Apr 18, 2020

Coronavirus - Africa: A Human Rights Checklist

Human Rights Watch is committed to reporting on the human rights dimensions of the COVID-19 pandemic. Our research has identified 40 questions to guide a rights-respecting response to this crisis that addresses the needs of groups most at risk, including …

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Published on Apr 9, 2020

World: Human Rights Council holds a virtual informal conversation with the United Nations High Commissioner for Human ...

The Human Rights Council this morning held its first ever virtual informal conversation with Michelle Bachelet, United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, on the implications of the COVID-19 crisis on human rights around the world. In her …

Source: ReliefWeb - Neutral
Published on Apr 7, 2020

U.S. Deaths Top 10,000; Possible Plateau in N.Y.- Virus Update

(Bloomberg) -- More signs emerged that the crisis may be easing in some areas, sending stocks soaring. Italy, France, Germany and Spain reported lower numbers of new cases. In New York, Governor Andrew Cuomo said deaths were showing indications of hitting …

Source: Jakarta News.Net - Neutral
Published on Mar 24, 2020

Italy reports 602 new coronavirus deaths: Live updates

Italy has reported 602 new deaths from the coronavirus on Monday, bringing the total to 6,077Â with the tally of cases in the country, a major hotspot, rising toÂ 63,928.Â The number of reported deaths in the country dropped for a second day in a row, …

Source: Al Jazeera - Gov't Propaganda
Published on Mar 23, 2020

Coronavirus cases in the US surge past 35,200: Live updates

The UAE is suspending all passenger and transit flights for two weeks, while Saudi Arabia has imposed a dusk-to-dawn curfew to curb the spread of theÂ coronavirus pandemic. In Europe, ItalyÂ has moved to stop all domestic travel, as the country's death …

Source: Al Jazeera - Gov't Propaganda
Published on Mar 19, 2020

China’s Coronavirus Slowdown: Which African Economies Will Be Hit Hardest?

AdvertisementCOVID-19, first detected in Wuhan, China late last year, has so far spread to over 166 countries, areas, and territories, infected over 207,500 people, and killed over 8,650 people. It has been declared a global pandemic by the World Health …

Source: The Diplomat - Neutral
Published on Nov 29, 2019

AfDB throws weight behind women

THE president of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Akinwumi Adesina, says the multilateral development bank believes in women, as “women are bankable.” He said this during his address at the opening ceremony of the Global Gender Summit currently under …

Source: The Namibian - Neutral
Published on Oct 31, 2019

Mega-infrastructure projects in Africa, Asia and Latin America are reshaping development

Huge investments in infrastructure are redefining global development, from China's Belt and Road Initiative to infrastructure development plans from the African Development Bank and the Initiative for the Integration of the Regional Infrastructure of …

Source: Phys.org - Neutral
Published on Sep 25, 2019

UN General Assembly 2019: Scaling Up Nutrition Lead Group meets to chart way forward

Download logo “Energy, passion and a lot of young people who care about nutrition” will underpin the Scaling Up Nutrition (SUN) Movement’s newest phase, alongside stronger private sector engagement, members of the Lead Group heard on Tuesday. The meeting …

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Published on Sep 24, 2019

Dangote, Adesina, others get new appointment [Full list]

The President of the Dangote group, Aliko Dangote, and the President of the African Development Bank, Akinwunmi Adesina, have received new appointments from the United Nations (UN). They were appointed as part of a team to combat malnutrition across the …

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Published on February 25, 2021 - 23:30 GMT

Mauritius: JICA provides $289 million support to fight COVID-19 under initiative with African Development Bank

Download logo The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has extended an Official Development Assistance loan of up to 30 billion Japanese yen ($289 million) to support Mauritius’ response to the COVID-19 pandemic and rebuild its economy. The loan, …

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Published on February 10, 2021 - 23:31 GMT

African Development Bank President says vaccines and debt relief will be key to Africa’s recovery from COVID-19

The President of the African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org), Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina, has called for fair access to COVID-19 vaccines for Africans and said debt relief would help African economies recover faster and better from the pandemic. Speaking on 8 …

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Published on February 9, 2021 - 16:49 GMT

African Development Bank assists West African countries to deliver carbon emission reductions and meet their Paris ...

Download logo The African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org) has extended financial support to a project that will strengthen the efforts of West African countries to meet their Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) targets under the Paris climate accord …

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Published on February 5, 2021 - 15:35 GMT

The African Development Bank and WHO cut sod for Public Health Emergency Operations Center building in Juba, South Sudan

Download logo The African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org) is financing the construction of the second phase of the Public Health Emergency Operations Center (PHEOC) in Juba, South Sudan. The groundbreaking ceremony, held on Thursday, was presided over by …

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Published on February 24, 2021 - 20:02 GMT

Time for a digital scale-up in Africa to unlock the continent’s untapped creative economies, panelists say

Download logo Digital platforms in Africa should scale up to take advantage of the continent’s surging demand for creative content, said Africa Investment Forum Senior Director Chinelo Anohu, adding that the African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org) flagship …

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Published on February 1, 2021 - 20:57 GMT

S&P Global affirms African Development Bank’s AAA rating with stable outlook

Download logo Ratings agency S&P Global has affirmed its “AAA/A-1+” foreign currency issuer credit rating of the African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org) with a stable outlook. The ratings agency said its outlook reflected the expectation that the …

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Published on January 26, 2021 - 14:02 GMT

New African Development Bank-Global Center on Adaptation (GCA) initiative will galvanize $25 billion to scale up African ...

African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org) President Akinwumi A. Adesina announced the launch on Monday of the Africa Adaptation Acceleration Program (AAAP) to mobilize $25 billion to scale up and accelerate climate change adaptation actions across Africa. …

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Published on January 21, 2021 - 19:24 GMT

African Development Bank (AfDB) President Akinwumi Adesina’s Speech at the Federal Inland Revenue Service Tax Dialogue

Download logo By Akinwumi Adesina, President of African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org) Your Excellency, President Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria Your Excellencies, Governors, Excellencies, Ambassadors Honorable …

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Published on February 26, 2021 - 23:21 GMT

The GLOBAL Rhapsody Online Prayer Conference is here again

The Rhapsody Online Prayer Conference is an opportune time of prayers for all Rhapsody partners globally! MANCHESTER, LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, February 27, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- MILLIONS TO PARTICIPATE IN UPCOMING RHAPSODY ONLINE PRAYER …

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Published on February 26, 2021 - 17:07 GMT

Laura Hammarstrom Awarded Certificate in Event Management by Cvent

Laura Hammarstrom, the founder of Laura Hammarstrom, CMP, LLC, earns Cvent Event Management certification, adding to her long list of noteworthy achievements. BENTONVILLE, AR, UNITED STATES, February 26, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Laura …

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Published on February 26, 2021 - 14:12 GMT

Palm Beach Residents Unite To X-Out Human Trafficking

The Salvation Army of Palm Beach County renews valued partnership with #ENDITMOVEMENT. WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, USA, February 26, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Palm Beach Residents Unite To X-Out Human Trafficking The Salvation Army of Palm …

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Published on February 27, 2021 - 00:36 GMT

Innovative Smart Bag redefines menstruation management for refugee girls in Uganda

In Uganda, menstruation management presents a daunting challenge for so many adolescent girls and women. The inability to adequately manage their periods means they often choose to forego school and stay at home for several days each month, according to a …

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Published on February 26, 2021 - 11:00 GMT

Governments and Corporations are Responsible for the Death of Small Business

No More Excuses: Small Business Needs Support, Not Lockdowns and Unfair Restrictions TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA, February 26, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- How many small businesses throughout Canada have struggled and closed while many large …

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Published on February 26, 2021 - 07:33 GMT

Miners Garden Mining Platform offers new affordable cloud mining contracts

Make your crypto growing fast and super with Miners Garden Cloud Mining Platform ENGLAND, PROVINCE, UNITED KINGDOM, February 26, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- "Your first choice to start cryptocurrency mining - miners garden - BTC Mining" …

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Published on February 26, 2021 - 06:30 GMT

COVID-19 a Key Focus for World Suicide Prevention Experts in Australia This Year

Australia will be in the world spotlight this September as lead international experts gather to share ways to tackle the potential impact of COVID-19 on suicide GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA, February 26, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The International …

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Published on February 26, 2021 - 05:50 GMT

eZ-XPO Announces Zoom Live Streaming Making It Simple For Virtual Summit With Sponsorship

Empower all Zoom and Virtual Trade Show customers with private Live Streaming without going through YouTube or Facebook with sponsorship logo display SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES, February 25, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- eZ-Xpo, the …

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Published on February 26, 2021 - 05:43 GMT

North - East Civil Society Forum Calls for UN Zero Draft to Include Referal of Sri Lanka to Int'l Criminal Court (ICC)

"Representatives of the Tamil Victim groups, Civil society groups and Religious leaders spoke at this event" COLOMBO, SRI LANKA, February 26, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- North - East Civil Society Forum, which recently organized a …

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Published on February 25, 2021 - 16:11 GMT

As US Secretary of State Blinken Call for Action on Sri Lanka - He was Asked to Help Refer to Int’l Criminal Court -ICC

"A Civil Society Group from Sri Lanka have sent a letter to Secretary Blinken, urging him to help refer Sri Lanka to the International Criminal Court (ICC)" JAFFNA, SRI LANKA, February 25, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Secretary …

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Published on February 25, 2021 - 16:06 GMT

Author C. Orville McLeish Delivers Inspiring Messages Through His Christian Books

C. Orville McLeish is an acclaimed Christian author and visionary who creatively conveys God’s message to readers of all backgrounds KINGSTON, JAMAICA, February 25, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On a mission to truly know God, and with a vision to …

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Published on February 25, 2021 - 15:41 GMT

Guided by Grief Launches Turn-key Program for Funeral Homes and Healthcare Organizations to Offer Ongoing Grief Support

The Funeral is Over, Now What? Beyond Today is an automated way for healthcare and death-care professionals to offer ongoing grief support to families served. AUSTIN, TEXAS, UNITED STATES, February 25, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Funeral is …

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Published on February 25, 2021 - 10:02 GMT

Registration is now open for SMi Group’s 2nd annual Future Armored Vehicles: Protection Systems USA 2021

SMi Reports: Registration is now open for the Future Armored Vehicles: Protection Systems USA, which returns as a virtual conference this June. LONDON, LONDON BRIDGE , UNITED KINGDOM, February 25, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The highly …

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Published on February 25, 2021 - 08:55 GMT

Rising Public Concern About Food Safety Is Expected To Boost The Analytical Standards Industry

The Business Research Company’s Analytical Standards Global Market Report 2021: COVID-19 Growth And Change LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UK, February 25, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- New year, new updates! Our reports have been revised for market size, …

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Published on February 25, 2021 - 08:49 GMT

Automotive Airbags Silicone Market Provides Silicone Rubber Fabric Coatings And Seam Sealants For Enhanced Safety

The Business Research Company’s Automotive Airbags Silicone Global Market Report 2021: COVID-19 Impact And Recovery LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UK, February 25, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- New year, new updates! Our reports have been revised for …

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Published on February 25, 2021 - 08:48 GMT

The Application Security Market Is Driven By Increasing Security Breaches At The Business Application Level

The Business Research Company’s Application Security Global Market Report 2021: COVID-19 Growth And Change LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UK, February 25, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- New year, new updates! Our reports have been revised for market size, …

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Published on February 25, 2021 - 08:44 GMT

Eden Biologics Anticipates Initiation of Global Phase 3 in 2021 H2 for Its Denosumab Biosimilar

Eden Biologics today announced completion of enrollment for Phase 1 PK Clinical Trial of Eden's lead product candidate EB1001, a Denosumab biosimilar. HSINCHU, TAIWAN, February 25, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Eden Biologics, Inc., a global …

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Published on February 25, 2021 - 07:44 GMT

Yet Another Certified Betradar Integration by GammaStack

A certified Betradar integration of live and pre-match API has been successfully done by GammaStack for the sportsbook platform of one of their customers. WILMINGTON, DELAWARE, USA, February 25, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The iGaming industry is …

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Published on February 25, 2021 - 05:24 GMT

Opioid overdoses continued to soar in 2020 demanding more attention from all citizens to help save lives

The Foundation for a Drug-Free World, with other drug education organizations, is calling on the community to reach out and help fight rising drug fatalities WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, UNITED STATES, February 25, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ …

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Published on February 25, 2021 - 00:33 GMT

TGTE's Response to Sri Lanka Foreign Minister's Statement at the UN Human Rights Council

"It is high time that UNHRC completely ignores the bogus pleas & excuses of the Sri Lankan state and lives up to its foundational mandate of providing justice" GENEVA, SWITZERLAND, February 25, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- …

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