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GiveDirectly Tests Whether Cash Transfers Can Drive Economic Growth in Malawi
EIN Presswire
In its largest program yet, GiveDirectly will enroll about 120,000 rural Malawi households by the end of 2026 for one-time cash worth about 85% of local GDP. NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, November 4, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- GiveDirectly,...
Ambassador Greer Issues Statement on President Trump’s Intent to Terminate Rwanda and South Africa from the AGOA Trade Preference Program
Office of the United States Trade Representative
WASHINGTON — Today, Ambassador Jamieson Greer issued a statement following President Trump notifying Congress and the governments of Rwanda and South Africa of his intent to terminate these countries from the African Growth and Opportunity Act...
FICE Welcomes U.S. Sanctions on Rwanda, Challenges C64 Investment Assurances and Urges Citizenship Reform
EIN Presswire
Congolese diaspora organization opposes C64's proposed CENCO-ECC mediation, supports U.S.–DRC strategic cooperation, and calls for constitutional reform HUNTERSVILLE, NC, UNITED STATES, October 29, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- FICE International...
Treasury Sanctions Rwandan Ministry of Defence and Financial Institution Supporting M23
U.S. Department of the Treasury
WASHINGTON — Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) imposed sanctions on the Rwandan Ministry of Defence and Zigama Credit and Savings Society, a Rwandan financial institution that has played a key...
Former Rwandan Military Figure Is Found Dead in Uganda
MENAFN
(MENAFN) Robert Kabera, a former Rwandan army sergeant major who became a vocal opponent of President Paul Kagame, has been found beheaded in neighbouring Uganda, raising concerns among his relatives about their safety.
GiveDirectly Sent Cash to Venezuela Earthquake Survivors Using USDC Stablecoins
EIN Presswire
In La Guaira, 3,765 people got $340 each via Pago Móvil, starting 21 days after the June 24 quakes.
Rwanda Secures Formula One Return to Africa
MENAFN
(MENAFN) Rwanda is preparing to host a Formula One Grand Prix in the early 2030s under a 10-year agreement announced on Tuesday, paving the way for the sport’s return to the African continent after an absence of nearly four decades.
GiveDirectly and Coinbase Paid 160 Young New Yorkers $12,000 Each in USDC
EIN Presswire
In the six-month South Bronx and Harlem pilot, average savings rose from $320 to $1,488, but fewer recipients felt in control of their life decisions.
Forging a career in a challenging economy
Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation
Panelists: Lorance Uwinaza, Sherlyn Alam, Chad Alexander Matha, McKenna Scherer, Wyatt Haas In an economy rife with uncertainty, Wisconsin twentysomethings are carving out career paths by being resilient and adaptable, taking risks, and betting on...
World Bank Unveils USD93M to Bolster Africa’s Ebola Response
MENAFN
(MENAFN) The World Bank has committed $93 million in additional funding to reinforce Ebola control efforts across Africa as the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) works to contain an ongoing outbreak, according to a statement released Wednesday....
Base Carbon Announces Fifth Issuance of Carbon Credits from Rwanda Cookstoves Project
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
TORONTO, Oct. 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Base Carbon Inc. (Cboe CA: BCBN) (OTCQX: BCBNF) with operations through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Base Carbon Capital Partners Corp. (“BCCPC”, together, with affiliates, “Base Carbon”, or the...
Food Planet Prize 2027 longlist announced: meet 47 projects building a sustainable food future
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
STOCKHOLM, Nov. 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Curt Bergfors Food Planet Prize, the world’s largest environmental award, organized by The Curt Bergfors Foundation, has announced its 2027 longlist.
EU–ILO Youth Employment Expert Network to advance country-level action in Rwanda, Malawi and the Philippines
International Labour Organization
GENEVA (ILO News) – The EU–ILO Youth Employment Expert Network is informing national employment policy processes and country-level action through a series of events in Rwanda, Malawi and the Philippines between October and November 2026. Co-funded...
Drone Logistics and Transportation Market to Top $61 billion by 2030, 23% CAGR, Asia Pacific, Shipping 42%
EIN Presswire
The Business Research Company’s Drone Logistics and Transportation Global Market Report 2026 – Market Size, Trends, And Forecast 2026-2035 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, October 8, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The drone logistics and...
East African Development Bank’s Medical Training and Fellowship (METAF) programme final report: Capacity building for the provision of oncology and neurology services in East Africa
Royal College of Physicians
The METAF programme aimed to increase levels of awareness of cancer and neurological disorders among the medical officers at district and regional hospitals; increase early referrals and diagnosis of cancer patients and patients with neurological...
GiveDirectly and Propel Send $100 to Families Who Lost SNAP Food Benefits
EIN Presswire
A one-time payment before Thanksgiving for Propel users who missed their October SNAP deposit.
Informal workers need stronger voice in Africa’s trade policies, ILO research finds
International Labour Organization
GENEVA (ILO News) – Informal workers and small businesses play a major role in Africa’s trade but often have little opportunity to influence the trade and labour policies that directly affect their livelihoods, according to new research from the...
US Billionaire Tim Draper Says Africa Can Leapfrog Traditional Finance at Africa Blockchain Festival 2026
EIN Presswire
NAIROBI, KENYA, September 28, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Billionaire venture capitalist and longtime Bitcoin advocate Tim Draper says Africa has the potential to leapfrog traditional financial systems and emerge as a major force in the future of...
Kigali International Financial Centre Takes Over Leadership of the Africa Roundtable of Financial Centres
EIN Presswire
KIFC takes over as ARFC Chair, strengthening collaboration among Africa’s financial centres and advancing the continent’s global competitiveness.
Belgium, Rwanda Restore Diplomatic Ties After 18-Month Rift
MENAFN
(MENAFN) Belgium and Rwanda have reestablished diplomatic relations following what Belgian Foreign Minister Maxime Prevot described Tuesday as a "process of frank discussions," ending an 18-month freeze between the two nations.
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