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The Treasury imposes sanctions on vessels supporting Houthis with oil deliveries

The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has imposed sanctions on three vessels and their owners for supporting the Houthis, part of Iran’s network of proxies.


World Bank raises $9 billion through dual-tranche bonds amid high investor demand

The World Bank has announced the successful pricing of two Sustainable Development Bonds, raising a total of USD 9 billion through a 3-year bond and a 7-year bond.


WTO urges timely subsidy notifications amid ongoing transparency discussions

The recent discussions at the Subsidies Committee highlighted ongoing concerns about transparency among World Trade Organization (WTO) members.


EU and World Bank partner to strengthen fiscal governance in the Western Balkans

Public finances in the Western Balkans experienced significant strain during the COVID-19 crisis, necessitating efforts to reduce public debt while continuing to encourage economic recovery.


Morocco takes steps to improve maternal and child health in rural areas

Morocco has made significant strides in reducing maternal, neonatal, and child mortality rates over the past few decades.


World Bank backs Rio Grande do Sul climate resilience project with $359.6 million

The World Bank's Board of Directors has approved a project aimed at aiding Rio Grande do Sul to handle extreme weather events and optimize public resource management.


U.S. and Guatemala collaborate on cybersecurity review discovering threats linked to China

The Government of Guatemala, in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Defense, has concluded a joint cybersecurity review of Guatemalan government networks.


2025 West Africa Logistics Conference to be hosted in Liberia for the first time

The upcoming 2025 West Africa Logistics Conference (WALC) is set to be hosted in Liberia for the first time, marking a step forward in efforts to enhance regional collaboration and logistics capabilities in West Africa.


Trade finance report underscores barriers and solutions in Guatemala, Honduras, and Mexico

The World Trade Organization (WTO) has emphasized the importance of trade finance, often overlooked as a driving force behind foreign trade.


World Bank urges action to increase Dominican women's role in STEM fields

Digital technologies are rapidly altering the global landscape, yet many Dominican girls and women remain underrepresented in fields like technology, science, mathematics, and engineering.


U.S. and Brazil deepen collaboration against transnational crime with new agreement

The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) and the Brazilian Federal Police (PF) have formally agreed to expand their collaboration in fighting transnational crime.


Learned Society of Wales inducts seven Swansea University Fellows

The Learned Society of Wales has announced the election of seven new Fellows from Swansea University.


U.S. Embassy supports Kyrgyz teachers with training and development initiative

April 29, 2025, Bishkek – The U.S. Embassy-funded 2025 Next Generation Education (NextGenEd) teacher training program commenced this month in the Kyrgyz Republic.


U.S. Embassy congratulates Brice Oligui Nguema on Gabon presidency after April election

The U.S. Embassy has extended congratulations to President-elect Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema on winning the recent presidential election in Gabon.


Tender invitation by U.S. Embassy in Windhoek for HVAC installation

The United States Embassy in Windhoek has announced an invitation to tender for the supply and installation of HVAC equipment at its old building.


UN Security Council debates role of Hamas and Iran in Middle East instability

Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot and Secretary-General Guterres participated in a United Nations Security Council open debate on the Middle East situation.


HSBC reports decline in profits for Q1 2025 amid business disposals

HSBC Holdings plc announced its financial performance for the first quarter of 2025.


Demonstration set for April 30 at U.S. Consulate in Sandton

A demonstration is planned to occur at the U.S. Consulate in Sandton, South Africa, on Wednesday, April 30, 2025.


US Government issues RFQ for MSG cook service

The United States Government has issued a Request for Quotations (RFQ) for MSG cook service, identified under the number 19BA3025Q0002.


Mandela Washington fellow awarded grant for solar energy project in Niger

Niamey, Niger – The U.S. Embassy in Niger has announced that Mahamadou Salissou Amadou Abdou, a Mandela Washington Fellow, has been awarded a Catalyst Grant.