Tag: Development
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China’s Poverty Reduction: How Globalization, Policy, and Choices Shaped Outcomes
Introduction: A Global Poverty Story China’s journey from extreme poverty to a middle-income economy over the past few decades is one of the most scrutinized economic stories in modern history. As the world reshaped supply chains, trade, and investment through globalization, China pursued rapid growth with a mix of market reforms, social programs, and targeted…
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High-stakes Ugunja by-election: 11 candidates vie to replace Wandayi
Overview: a pivotal race as November 27 approaches With the Ugunja Parliamentary by-election just days away, the contest has narrowed into a high-stakes race to succeed Raila Odinga’s former ally, Wandayi. Eleven candidates are on the ballot, each presenting a bundle of development promises, from infrastructure and job creation to healthcare and education improvements. The…
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Briefing Recap: UN Secretary-General’s Spokesperson Announces G20 Trip and Key Updates
Overview of today’s briefing Today’s daily press briefing by the Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General provided an early summary of the Secretary-General’s upcoming engagements and priorities. Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric outlined the main elements of the Secretary-General’s schedule, including a trip focused on the G20 and a briefing on ongoing global humanitarian and development…
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Falcons to Add a QB in 2026: Identifying a Likely Replacement Plan Amid Penix Jr.’s Injury
Overview: A calculated pivot for the Falcons in 2026 The Atlanta Falcons entered 2026 with a plan to maximize their defensive strengths and supporting cast around quarterback Michael Penix Jr. That plan hit an unexpected snag when Penix suffered a partially torn ACL during the 2025 season that could stretch into the summer. While Penix’s…
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Unlocking Africa’s Economic Potential for Faster Long-Term Growth
Overview: Africa’s Path to Faster Long-Term Growth Economies across Africa face a mix of headwinds and opportunities as global conditions evolve. With inflation cooling and global long-term rates potentially easing, the continent could poisedly harness faster long-term growth. Unlocking Africa’s economic potential means leveraging commodity booms, expanding inclusion in global value chains, and implementing reform…
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Strategic Investment Accelerates Cobre Exploration & Development
Overview of the strategic investment Cobre Limited (ASX: CBE) has entered into a subscription agreement with Tribeca Investment Partners Pty Ltd to place 40 million new fully paid ordinary shares. This strategic investment aims to provide Cobre with additional capital to accelerate its exploration program and advance key development initiatives. The placement aligns Tribeca’s active…
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ICGLR Hails Samia Suluhu Hassan’s Tanzania Victory: Regional Leaders Welcome a New Era
ICGLR Congratulates Tanzania’s President-Elect The International Conference on the Great Lakes Region (ICGLR) has publicly congratulated Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan on her victory in Tanzania’s presidential race. The endorsement comes as part of a broader signal of continued regional engagement and a commitment to stable leadership in East Africa. The ICGLR’s congratulations emphasize not only…
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Zimbabwe’s Zanu PF Pushes for Mnangagwa Term Extension to Sustain Development
Introduction: A call for continuity in leadership In Zimbabwe, discussions within ruling party Zanu PF have intensified around the possibility of extending President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s tenure beyond the current constitutional limit of 2028. Party officials argue that Zimbabwe’s rapid development trajectory requires stable and uninterrupted leadership to maintain momentum, implement large-scale projects, and secure investor…
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“Development Must Not Be Disrupted”: Zanu PF Leaders Push for Mnangagwa Term Extension
Overview Zanu PF officials have intensified discussions around extending President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s term beyond 2028, arguing that Zimbabwe’s rapid development agenda requires stable, uninterrupted leadership. The push, voiced during a recent feedback meeting, adds a new chapter to the country’s ongoing political debate about succession, electoral mandates, and governance. While party spokespeople frame the proposal…
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Tanzania’s CCM Reaffirms Commitment to Nearby Development: Health, Education, Water and More
Overview: CCM Reiterates a Sweeping Development Agenda Dodoma, Tanzania — The ruling CCM party has reaffirmed its pledge to implement a broad slate of development projects spanning health, education, water, agriculture, livestock, mining, manufacturing, transport, and energy. The party’s emphasis on these sectors underscores its aim to accelerate growth, improve living standards, and bolster Tanzania’s…