'Investing in women is the greatest business': Catalina Escobar on breaking Colombia’s cycles of poverty

'Investing in women is the greatest business': Catalina Escobar on breaking Colombia’s cycles of poverty
'Investing in women is the greatest business': Catalina Escobar on breaking Colombia’s cycles of poverty

'Investing in women is the greatest business': Catalina Escobar on breaking Colombia’s cycles of poverty
Severe flooding in Angola leaves residents struggling for survival

Severe flooding in Angola leaves residents struggling for survival
Asia-Pacific set to miss 103 of 117 sustainable development targets

Asia-Pacific set to miss 103 of 117 sustainable development targets
This is why Iranians are protesting

This is why Iranians are protesting
‘An act of survival’: Kenyans react to video of man clinging to Nairobi bus

‘An act of survival’: Kenyans react to video of man clinging to Nairobi bus
Indonesia Roundup: Doubled emergency fund, poverty target, Pakistan ties

Indonesia Roundup: Doubled emergency fund, poverty target, Pakistan ties
Madagascar Roundup: Political resets, governance battles, economic repositioning shape national outlook

Madagascar Roundup: Political resets, governance battles, economic repositioning shape national outlook
How a dish made from food waste reflects urban poverty in the Philippines: Video

How a dish made from food waste reflects urban poverty in the Philippines: Video
World Vision Rwanda's 5-year plan to safeguard 2.5 million vulnerable children

World Vision Rwanda's 5-year plan to safeguard 2.5 million vulnerable children
Uruguay’s unions call for wealth tax as child poverty deepens: Video

Uruguay’s unions call for wealth tax as child poverty deepens: Video
Parts of the EU risk poverty and social exclusion

Parts of the EU risk poverty and social exclusion
Poverty rate falls in Southeast Asia, report shows ahead of October bloc summit

Poverty rate falls in Southeast Asia, report shows ahead of October bloc summit
Europe’s soaring electricity prices signal a global energy divide

Europe’s soaring electricity prices signal a global energy divide
Africa is not a country: Debunking global misconceptions about a continent of 54 nations

Africa is not a country: Debunking global misconceptions about a continent of 54 nations
Are countries still struggling with leprosy?

Are countries still struggling with leprosy?
Why hundreds of U.S. counties have lower life expectancy than North Korea

Why hundreds of U.S. counties have lower life expectancy than North Korea
5 alarming findings from the new report on menstrual health in Ivory Coast

5 alarming findings from the new report on menstrual health in Ivory Coast
'Gold is taken, people stay poor': Shocking gaps in South Sudan's mining oversight

'Gold is taken, people stay poor': Shocking gaps in South Sudan's mining oversight
The global social protection gap: Why 2 billion people remain uncovered

The global social protection gap: Why 2 billion people remain uncovered
Global development stalls in 2024, widening inequality, UNDP warns

Global development stalls in 2024, widening inequality, UNDP warns
These countries are not happy in 2025

These countries are not happy in 2025
76% in South Sudan live below poverty line – what you need to know

76% in South Sudan live below poverty line – what you need to know
Ramaphosa launches South Africa's G20 presidency with Global South development goal: Video

Ramaphosa launches South Africa's G20 presidency with Global South development goal: Video
Namibians call on fellow countrymen to turn up in large numbers to vote: Video

Namibians call on fellow countrymen to turn up in large numbers to vote: Video
Argentina's government overhauls tax agency amidst austerity measures and rising poverty

Argentina's government overhauls tax agency amidst austerity measures and rising poverty
8 of the world's least happy countries

8 of the world's least happy countries
How artists are transforming a Nigerian slum through dance festivals: Video

How artists are transforming a Nigerian slum through dance festivals: Video
Mali Roundup: Severed Ukraine ties, heat wave, insecurity

Mali Roundup: Severed Ukraine ties, heat wave, insecurity
The Longevity of Power: Africa's serving 'presidents for life'

The Longevity of Power: Africa's serving 'presidents for life'
Covid-19 pushed three million Tanzanians into poverty, World bank report says

Covid-19 pushed three million Tanzanians into poverty, World bank report says
Over 50% of Malawi's population abandon banks: Survey

Over 50% of Malawi's population abandon banks: Survey
1.63 million people could be trapped in poverty in Côte d’Ivoire by 2050: Report

1.63 million people could be trapped in poverty in Côte d’Ivoire by 2050: Report
Sub-Saharan Africa’s increasing population worsens job creation conundrum

Sub-Saharan Africa’s increasing population worsens job creation conundrum
15 million more people fell into extreme poverty since Covid – UN report

15 million more people fell into extreme poverty since Covid – UN report
Approximately half of Filipinos perceive themselves as poor: PH survey

Approximately half of Filipinos perceive themselves as poor: PH survey
Senegal welcomes Youth Olympic flame ahead of Dakar 2026

Senegal welcomes Youth Olympic flame ahead of Dakar 2026
Niger appoints new army chief weeks after failed mutiny

Niger appoints new army chief weeks after failed mutiny
Families wait for news as 140 remain missing from Indonesian ferry

Families wait for news as 140 remain missing from Indonesian ferry
Xi arrives in India for BRICS Summit after seven years

Xi arrives in India for BRICS Summit after seven years
130 missing after Indonesian passenger ferry loses contact in Java Sea

130 missing after Indonesian passenger ferry loses contact in Java Sea
Ugandan queen mother claims house arrest amid Tooro succession dispute

Ugandan queen mother claims house arrest amid Tooro succession dispute
Russia signs BRICS Pay and technology deals in New Delhi

Russia signs BRICS Pay and technology deals in New Delhi
9/11: When terrorist money looked ordinary

9/11: When terrorist money looked ordinary
Ethiopia welcomes New Year with colourful Addis Ababa drone show

Ethiopia welcomes New Year with colourful Addis Ababa drone show
Iran's Pezeshkian urges BRICS to turn economic weight into real projects

Iran's Pezeshkian urges BRICS to turn economic weight into real projects
Netanyahu accuses Iran of renewing nuclear weapons push

Netanyahu accuses Iran of renewing nuclear weapons push
Israel says 1,100-tonne blast destroyed major Hezbollah tunnel complex

Israel says 1,100-tonne blast destroyed major Hezbollah tunnel complex
25 years after 9/11, what changed for Muslims?

25 years after 9/11, what changed for Muslims?
Peru joins 'Shield of the Americas' during Rubio's visit to Lima despite protests

Peru joins 'Shield of the Americas' during Rubio's visit to Lima despite protests
Drones join search for bodies among rubble in La Guaira after twin quakes

Drones join search for bodies among rubble in La Guaira after twin quakes
‘They can’t hold out’ - Trump predicts Iran war will end after US election

‘They can’t hold out’ - Trump predicts Iran war will end after US election
Israeli forces enter Syrian village after Netanyahu Mount Hermon visit

Israeli forces enter Syrian village after Netanyahu Mount Hermon visit
Gold rush spreads ebola - Doctor warns about movement of Ituri miners in eastern DRC

Gold rush spreads ebola - Doctor warns about movement of Ituri miners in eastern DRC
'US is not a friend of Peru' - Protesters rally in Lima against Rubio's visit

'US is not a friend of Peru' - Protesters rally in Lima against Rubio's visit
Yemen government forces claim advances against Houthis in Al Jawf

Yemen government forces claim advances against Houthis in Al Jawf
Search widens for eight missing near Indonesia's Anak Krakatau

Search widens for eight missing near Indonesia's Anak Krakatau
Hungary expels 10 Russian diplomats over alleged improper activities

Hungary expels 10 Russian diplomats over alleged improper activities
‘Decent people can defend themselves’ - Colombia president lifts gun carry suspension

‘Decent people can defend themselves’ - Colombia president lifts gun carry suspension
‘We are all Africans’ - Burundians fear Ruto crackdown could fuel xenophobia

‘We are all Africans’ - Burundians fear Ruto crackdown could fuel xenophobia
Ilya Espino becomes first woman to lead Panama Canal

Ilya Espino becomes first woman to lead Panama Canal
‘I campaign wearing a bulletproof vest’ - Flavio Bolsonaro tells Brazil

‘I campaign wearing a bulletproof vest’ - Flavio Bolsonaro tells Brazil
Brazil’s right-wing protesters rally against Moraes in São Paulo

Brazil’s right-wing protesters rally against Moraes in São Paulo
‘Not made of plastic’ - Spain's opposition leader demands ‘real’ Ceuta border

‘Not made of plastic’ - Spain's opposition leader demands ‘real’ Ceuta border
Iran threatens ‘forbidden zone’ near Strait of Hormuz

Iran threatens ‘forbidden zone’ near Strait of Hormuz
‘Who will take responsibility?’ - Delhi hostel collapse kills students

‘Who will take responsibility?’ - Delhi hostel collapse kills students