Iran confirms receiving proposals from mediators amid war with US
Iran said Monday it has received proposals from mediators as back-and-forth attacks with the United States continue. “Proposals have been […]
July 21, 2026
South Africa signs $1.5bn World Bank loan for infrastructure development
South Africa has secured a $1.5 billion World Bank loan to support reforms aimed modernising its infrastructure and creating hundreds
U.S. funding cuts have gutted global AIDS program, report finds
Cuts to a major U.S.-funded AIDS program have forced clinics to close, staff to lose their jobs, and HIV services
Six jailed Ivory Coast opposition party officials freed after months in detention
A lawyer for six local opposition party officials jailed last year said they were freed on Monday following a hearing
Africa overtakes Asia as world’s hunger hot spot, UN report finds
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