As Senegal faces scrutiny, Africa’s debt transparency problem is becoming harder to ignore

World Bank report highlights 'shockingly large' gap between gender equality laws and enforcement

World Bank report highlights 'shockingly large' gap between gender equality laws and enforcement
Nigeria Roundup: World Bank growth boost, UAE investment drive, security developments

Nigeria Roundup: World Bank growth boost, UAE investment drive, security developments
Exclusive-US may lift more Venezuela sanctions next week, Bessent says

Exclusive-US may lift more Venezuela sanctions next week, Bessent says
Kosovo's 'political earthquake' election sees Kurti resurgent

Kosovo's 'political earthquake' election sees Kurti resurgent
Kosovo's ruling party set to win vote, exit poll shows

Kosovo's ruling party set to win vote, exit poll shows
Kosovo’s Kurti promises swift formation of new government after election win

Kosovo’s Kurti promises swift formation of new government after election win
Kosovo heads to polls as political deadlock threatens vital funds

Kosovo heads to polls as political deadlock threatens vital funds
India Roundup: Messi event chaos, clean air funding, regional diplomacy

India Roundup: Messi event chaos, clean air funding, regional diplomacy
US to host meeting of G20 officials without South Africa's participation, sources say

US to host meeting of G20 officials without South Africa's participation, sources say
China urges trade partners against tariffs as record surplus stirs tensions

China urges trade partners against tariffs as record surplus stirs tensions
Madagascar Roundup: Political resets, governance battles, economic repositioning shape national outlook

Madagascar Roundup: Political resets, governance battles, economic repositioning shape national outlook
ADB, World Bank launch Pacific islands projects under new cofinancing model

ADB, World Bank launch Pacific islands projects under new cofinancing model
Ireland's Donohoe resigns as finance minister and Eurogroup chief to join World Bank

Ireland's Donohoe resigns as finance minister and Eurogroup chief to join World Bank
World Bank, in letter to US, backs draft UN resolution on Gaza

World Bank, in letter to US, backs draft UN resolution on Gaza
US supportive of new IMF programme, EU loan for Ukraine, Dombrovskis says

US supportive of new IMF programme, EU loan for Ukraine, Dombrovskis says
IMF urges more joint EU borrowing to pay for bloc's public goods

IMF urges more joint EU borrowing to pay for bloc's public goods
Morocco will prioritize health, education spending in 2026 budget, finance minister says

Morocco will prioritize health, education spending in 2026 budget, finance minister says
US outlines growth, deregulation, energy as priorities for G20 presidency, sources say

US outlines growth, deregulation, energy as priorities for G20 presidency, sources say
G20 vows to keep focus on developing countries' debt issues

G20 vows to keep focus on developing countries' debt issues
Why agriculture still matters in Southeast Asia and where it’s heading

Why agriculture still matters in Southeast Asia and where it’s heading
IMF chief plans to travel to Ukraine, IMF spokesperson says

IMF chief plans to travel to Ukraine, IMF spokesperson says
Why the IMF says AI investment boom could potentially be risky

Why the IMF says AI investment boom could potentially be risky
IMF flags four major threats to the world economy, here’s what they are

IMF flags four major threats to the world economy, here’s what they are
Greer, Bessent blast China's rare earths curbs, urge Beijing not to implement them

Greer, Bessent blast China's rare earths curbs, urge Beijing not to implement them
As Brazil readies for COP30 climate talks, finance ministers offer plan for $1.3 trillion in yearly finance

As Brazil readies for COP30 climate talks, finance ministers offer plan for $1.3 trillion in yearly finance
Trump ready to meet with China's Xi in South Korea, Bessent tells CNBC

Trump ready to meet with China's Xi in South Korea, Bessent tells CNBC
Russia's war in Ukraine is bad for US businesses, EU Commissioner says

Russia's war in Ukraine is bad for US businesses, EU Commissioner says
Groups blast lack of progress on debt issues during South Africa's G20 presidency

Groups blast lack of progress on debt issues during South Africa's G20 presidency
IMF's Georgieva says countries lack regulatory, ethical foundation for AI

IMF's Georgieva says countries lack regulatory, ethical foundation for AI
IMF chief Georgieva says IMF will keep pushing G20 to prioritize debt issues

IMF chief Georgieva says IMF will keep pushing G20 to prioritize debt issues
Trump's latest China tariff brinkmanship clouds IMF, World Bank meetings

Trump's latest China tariff brinkmanship clouds IMF, World Bank meetings
‘We are not ready to be sold to the IMF,’ debt anger grows amongst Kenyans: Video

‘We are not ready to be sold to the IMF,’ debt anger grows amongst Kenyans: Video
IMF chief says she expects decisions soon on Argentina aid package

IMF chief says she expects decisions soon on Argentina aid package
US is not putting money into Argentina, Bessent says

US is not putting money into Argentina, Bessent says
Pakistan's poverty reduction reversed by economic shocks, weak reforms, World Bank says

Pakistan's poverty reduction reversed by economic shocks, weak reforms, World Bank says
Poll shows huge support for global cooperation, but failing grades for UN, others

Poll shows huge support for global cooperation, but failing grades for UN, others
How many years of work does it take to buy one bitcoin?

How many years of work does it take to buy one bitcoin?
Mongolia Roundup: World Bank talks, credit rating, China partnership

Mongolia Roundup: World Bank talks, credit rating, China partnership
World Bank urges fresh push on economic threat of pollution

World Bank urges fresh push on economic threat of pollution
How developing nations are building new alliances

How developing nations are building new alliances
Climate, gender in focus for World Bank in aid-reliant Pacific Islands

Climate, gender in focus for World Bank in aid-reliant Pacific Islands
US eyes 'back to basics' revamp of G20 when it assumes presidency next year

US eyes 'back to basics' revamp of G20 when it assumes presidency next year
Germany to contribute 10 million eur to World Bank trust fund, Finance Minister says

Germany to contribute 10 million eur to World Bank trust fund, Finance Minister says
G20's financial watchdog lays out climate plan but presses pause amid divisions

G20's financial watchdog lays out climate plan but presses pause amid divisions
Indonesia ranks as the world’s fourth most populous country

Indonesia ranks as the world’s fourth most populous country
Blistering heat and empty chairs mar UN's flagship development event

Blistering heat and empty chairs mar UN's flagship development event
Civil society leaves UN development summit feeling unheard

Civil society leaves UN development summit feeling unheard
Eurovision Asia 2026: 11 countries confirmed as Bangkok prepares for historic first contest

Eurovision Asia 2026: 11 countries confirmed as Bangkok prepares for historic first contest
Ben-Gvir accuses Arab parties of election fraud as Qatar denies involvement

Ben-Gvir accuses Arab parties of election fraud as Qatar denies involvement
Bolivia’s ‘Doctor Cockerel’ has waited outside a hospital for eight years

Bolivia’s ‘Doctor Cockerel’ has waited outside a hospital for eight years
Keiko Fujimori turns to Bukele's prison model as Peru battles organised crime

Keiko Fujimori turns to Bukele's prison model as Peru battles organised crime
‘The people have decided’ - Protesters pressure Eisenkot to join Arab parties against Netanyahu

‘The people have decided’ - Protesters pressure Eisenkot to join Arab parties against Netanyahu
Migrants attempt dangerous Channel crossings from new French departure points

Migrants attempt dangerous Channel crossings from new French departure points
Venezuela's Machado pushes for 2027 presidential election after return

Venezuela's Machado pushes for 2027 presidential election after return
Netanyahu wins most seats but falls short of majority as secret election probe continues

Netanyahu wins most seats but falls short of majority as secret election probe continues
Israel election 2026: Netanyahu's bloc leads but falls short of parliamentary majority

Israel election 2026: Netanyahu's bloc leads but falls short of parliamentary majority
'No majority, no peace' - Police drag Tel Aviv protesters away amid election deadlock

'No majority, no peace' - Police drag Tel Aviv protesters away amid election deadlock
‘Netanyahu is sowing chaos’ - Bennett accuses Israeli PM of exploiting Qatar election interference claims

‘Netanyahu is sowing chaos’ - Bennett accuses Israeli PM of exploiting Qatar election interference claims
Niger accuses Chad of deadly drone strike with French backing

Niger accuses Chad of deadly drone strike with French backing
‘We refuse to be scapegoats’ - Chad rejects Niger's deadly drone strike accusations

‘We refuse to be scapegoats’ - Chad rejects Niger's deadly drone strike accusations
Indonesia deploys oxygen buses as wildfire haze worsens in Borneo

Indonesia deploys oxygen buses as wildfire haze worsens in Borneo
‘Lie of the century’ - China warns US over blacklisting of biotechnology firms

‘Lie of the century’ - China warns US over blacklisting of biotechnology firms
Mexico Roundup: Truckers demand Sheinbaum talks, US operations proposal rejected and trade deal remains unfinished

Mexico Roundup: Truckers demand Sheinbaum talks, US operations proposal rejected and trade deal remains unfinished
Why Spain and France's time zones do not match their geographical location

Why Spain and France's time zones do not match their geographical location
Wildfires in 2026: Russia, Brazil and Canada among countries with most land burned

Wildfires in 2026: Russia, Brazil and Canada among countries with most land burned
How Europe's time zones looked in 1938 before World War II changed the clocks

How Europe's time zones looked in 1938 before World War II changed the clocks
Brazil's Catholic population falls to 57% as evangelical Christianity expands

Brazil's Catholic population falls to 57% as evangelical Christianity expands
Flávio Bolsonaro arrives in Miami after leaving Brazil through Argentina and Ecuador

Flávio Bolsonaro arrives in Miami after leaving Brazil through Argentina and Ecuador
Costa Rica transfers first 123 inmates to new mega-prison

Costa Rica transfers first 123 inmates to new mega-prison
Trump calls Brazil election ‘terrible’ despite accepting Lula's victory

Trump calls Brazil election ‘terrible’ despite accepting Lula's victory
Israel election deadlocked as opposition declares vote against Netanyahu

Israel election deadlocked as opposition declares vote against Netanyahu
‘The bad one leaves, someone worse comes’ - Gaza Palestinians reject hopes of change after Israel election

‘The bad one leaves, someone worse comes’ - Gaza Palestinians reject hopes of change after Israel election
Countries strengthen crisis plans as Europe steps up disaster readiness

Countries strengthen crisis plans as Europe steps up disaster readiness
‘He who owes nothing, fears nothing’ - Lula slams Flavio Bolsonaro's exit to US

‘He who owes nothing, fears nothing’ - Lula slams Flavio Bolsonaro's exit to US
Brazil election 2026: Lula gains ground across nearly all municipalities in runoff victory

Brazil election 2026: Lula gains ground across nearly all municipalities in runoff victory
UN secretary-general race 2026: Rebeca Grynspan leads as veto threats block candidates

UN secretary-general race 2026: Rebeca Grynspan leads as veto threats block candidates
The Brazilian lawmaker behind Lula’s digital army is taking his political influence beyond Brazil

The Brazilian lawmaker behind Lula’s digital army is taking his political influence beyond Brazil