OVERVIEW The African continent witnessed significant developments over the past two weeks. The continent faces numerous challenges, including poverty, political instability, health crises, etc. The current Africa Now sequel highlights recent...

Afghanistan Georgette Gagnon Appointed Political Deputy of UNAMA-Tolo News The United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has appointed Canadian Georgette Gagnon as the Deputy Special Representative (Political) for Afghanistan in the United...

Economic World headed for ‘food wars’ – major commodities trader The world is facing “food wars” as geopolitical tensions have triggered a rise of protectionism amid concerns about waning supplies, according to one of the largest global agricultural...

Economic China’s exporters shun the yuan, embrace alternatives as depreciation fears build The recent volatility of the yuan, depressed profits and unexpected shifts in external demand are combining to make some Chinese exporters less sanguine about...