Amid rising global economic and humanitarian pressures, including climate shocks, food security threats, and the lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, the organisation says the new plan aims to reach those still left behind: vulnerable children, their families, and communities in fragile circumstances.

In practical terms, the strategy promises to ramp up programmes that will protect children from harm and improve their education.

“Our core actions will protect children from harm, strengthen their education, improve their health and nutrition, help families build resilience and support communities to adapt to climate and economic challenges,” emphasised World Vision Rwanda’s National Director, Pauline Okumu.

Rwanda has made remarkable social and economic progress over the past decades, guided by national vision plans such as Vision 2050 . But the country still faces structural challenges of poverty, limited rural access to services, inequality, and vulnerability to climate and economic shocks.

In this context, World Vision Rwanda’s strategy could act as a powerful supplement to government efforts, targeting the most vulnerable children who risk being left behind otherwise.

Since beginning long-term, child-focused programmes in the early 2000s, World Vision Rwanda has intervened through water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH), education, child protection, health, nutrition and livelihoods programmes by delivering clean water access to more than 1 million people between 2018 and 2023, and enabling over 678,500 individuals to access livelihood support and financial inclusion services.

Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah has again emphasised the government's willingness to hold dialogue with the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), reaffirming that the offer remains open. He criticised PTI’s earlier decision to boycott the elections, framing the government’s stance as one of openness while expressing frustration with what he described as PTI’s inconsistent political strategy.

Polling completed peacefully with transparent voter participation

The government reported that polling activities concluded without major incidents, describing the process as peaceful and transparent. Officials highlighted strong and orderly voter participation, pointing to the day as an example of improving electoral management and rising public engagement in the democratic process.

Dialogue offer to PTI remains active, says federal leadership

Reiterating the earlier message, senior government members, including Sanaullah, clarified that the prime minister’s offer for political dialogue with PTI remains on the table . This message aims to signal political maturity and readiness to negotiate despite ongoing tensions between rival parties.

PML-N invites PTI to talks following cooperation signals from KP leadership

A fresh opening appeared after Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur Afridi signalled readiness to cooperate. In response, PML-N leaders, notably Sanaullah, extended a renewed invitation to PTI for dialogue. The development is seen as a potential thaw in relations between the two major political camps.

Pakistan’s resilience highlighted by Ahsan Iqbal

Ahsan Iqbal stressed that Pakistan remains a resilient nation capable of rising stronger from ongoing economic and political challenges. He emphasised the country’s inherent strength and potential, framing this moment as an opportunity for national renewal and collective improvement.

According to the graphic, Russia reportedly fields around 1.32 million active‐service soldiers compared to Ukraine’s approximately 900,000.

Russia also claims roughly 8,163 aircraft and helicopters versus Ukraine’s 608; around 137,277 tanks and combat vehicles against Ukraine’s 20,034; some 16,678 artillery systems compared to Ukraine’s 1,552; and approximately 758 naval vessels and submarines versus 125 for Ukraine.

These numbers align broadly with independent assessments. For example, the Council on Foreign Relations notes that Russia retains a “sizable advantage” in both personnel and equipment, even though the war has reached a protracted stalemate.

Meanwhile, comparative data tables highlight the larger scale of Russia’s arsenal and reserve forces in a conventional fight.

Yet the war is proving that raw numbers alone don’t guarantee success. Ukrainian forces have shown resilience through strategic use of Western‐supplied systems, terrain advantages and asymmetric tactics.

A recent study by the Dupuy Institute indicates that although Russia may have brought approximately 450,000 troops into Ukraine, Ukraine has kept up with a ground strength of nearly 575,000 when factoring in its reserves.

On the global front, this imbalance and war of attrition carry significant implications: Europe is increasingly urged to step up its defence commitments as the U.S. gradually reassesses its role in Ukraine’s support.

South Sudan is staging a comeback, with its oil sector fuelling recovery. Guinea is booming, powered by rich deposits of bauxite and iron ore and a surge in energy projects.

In Ethiopia, growth remains strong, driven by construction, agriculture, and energy expansion.

Rwanda continues to attract attention through its vibrant tech start-up ecosystem and thriving tourism industry, while Uganda is positioning itself for an economic boost from new oil production and robust coffee exports.

The IMF attributes these successes to smart policy reforms and improved debt management, which are enabling these economies to stay steady even as global demand weakens.