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Developing countries face prolonged food, fuel price shock despite Hormuz reopening: UNCTAD

India, July 2 -- Despite signs of a gradual recovery in commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, developing countries are likely to continue facing the consequences of higher food and fuel co... Read More


Ebola outbreak threatens to push 985,000 into poverty in DRC

India, July 2 -- UNDP warns DRC's 17th Ebola outbreak could push 985,000 more people into poverty. It is projected to erase over $1 billion in GDP and 55,000 jobs. Africa-wide, losses may reach $3.6... Read More


Higher Body Mass Index (BMI) linked to 19 types of cancer, finds study

India, June 26 -- A large international study has strengthened the evidence that excess body weight can raise the risk of several types of cancer. Researchers reviewed decades of peer-reviewed literat... Read More


Mangrove forests showing remarkable recovery worldwide, study finds

India, June 25 -- Global mangrove forests, long considered among the world's most threatened ecosystems, are showing an unexpected and encouraging recovery, according to a new study led by researchers... Read More


Eastern and Southern Africa face highest refugee resettlement needs in 2027: UNHCR

India, June 22 -- An urgent expansion of refugee resettlement is needed as the gap between global resettlement needs and available places continues to widen, according to a new report by the United Na... Read More


Rapid urbanisation puts pressure on housing and services in South Sudan, says World Bank report

India, June 22 -- A new report has highlighted the growing challenges posed by rapid urbanisation in South Sudan. The report, South Sudan Urbanization Review - Cities as Anchors of Recovery and Resil... Read More


South Africa: Children at risk as testing finds pesticide residues in common foods

India, June 18 -- A recent report from the African Centre for Biodiversity (ACB), a research and advocacy organisation, has uncovered extensive pesticide contamination in popular food items sold in So... Read More


Electric vehicle sales projected to reach 23 million globally in 2026: IEA report

India, May 25 -- A new report by the International Energy Agency (IEA) projects that global electric car sales will rise to 23 million units in 2026, accounting for 28 per cent of total global car sal... Read More


Investing 15% of Africa's health budgets in R&D could add $668 billion to GDP and create 4.56 million jobs by 2044: Report

India, May 25 -- A new report by the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) and Team Europe highlights the enormous economic potential of investing in health research and devel... Read More


Housing affordability crisis worsens worldwide, hits sub-Saharan Africa hardest: UN

India, May 22 -- Housing affordability is deteriorating worldwide, with 44% of households spending over 30% of their income on rent. Sub-Saharan Africa is hardest hit, with 55% facing excessive housi... Read More