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Sudan's government and the World Food Programme are expanding their partnership to tackle hunger and boost farming development. The UN agency plans to move operations back to the capital as stability improves.
A new continent-wide training programme is opening doors for African journalists to master digital skills and build cross-border networks. Applications are now open for the 2026 cohort, with a 12-week certified programme combining online learning and hands-on experience in Johannesburg.
A free six-week training programme has supported over 5,000 British microbusinesses since 2022, with recent graduates celebrated at the House of Lords. Cambridge entrepreneur Sarah Mardle joined hundreds of founders learning the financial skills and strategy to grow their smallest ventures into sustainable successes.
The United Arab Emirates just launched a major new programme to support young entrepreneurs, selecting 17 Emirati founders from over 370 applicants. Nearly 90 percent are under 35, and they're building solutions in healthcare, climate, finance, and agriculture.
New Zealand's CODE National Funding Programme is giving experienced game developers up to $250,000 to launch their first commercial games. The StartUp Fund supports creators working on everything from VR adventures to mobile games, helping transform innovative ideas into global products.
Cloudflare just open-sourced a platform that lets anyone build apps using AI, no coding skills required. The company solved the security nightmare that usually comes with letting employees "vibe code" their own tools.
Annie Easley joined NASA in 1955 as one of just four African Americans among 2,500 employees, yet her brilliant mathematical mind helped power missions to Saturn. Her mother's words guided her through decades of discrimination: "You can be anything you want to, but you do have to work at it."
Over 900 Moroccan professionals have trained at top Indian institutions in the past decade through a partnership that's strengthening skills and building bridges between two nations. The celebration in Rabat showcased how investing in people creates lasting connections that benefit everyone.
Ghana's government is investing GH¢4.2 billion to improve school meals for students, nearly doubling the daily food allowance. The move addresses persistent food shortages that have plagued the Free SHS programme since its launch.
When roads vanish and floodwaters rise, cargo planes become the only lifeline for isolated communities in South Sudan. In 2025, the World Food Programme airdropped 9,400 tons of food to people who would otherwise survive on lily roots and tree leaves.
A three-way partnership between Zimbabwe, Russia, and the World Food Programme is delivering critical food relief to drought-affected communities during the country's toughest months. The collaboration shows how international cooperation can directly combat hunger when it matters most.
Tanzania's brightest graduates can now earn fully funded Master's degrees in Poland, with everything from tuition to travel covered. The Banach Programme opens doors to world-class education without the crushing debt.
More than 50 young people in New Zealand will learn hands-on farming skills through a new government-backed programme connecting them with rural careers. The 13-month pilot offers training in everything from sheep shearing to forestry for youth aged 12 to 24.
Ghana's brightest professionals can now apply for fully funded master's degrees in the UK through the Chevening Scholarship Programme. The UK government covers everything from tuition to living expenses for future leaders committed to transforming their home country. ##
Three innovative Armenian companies just earned their tickets to Paris for VivaTech 2026, one of Europe's biggest technology showcases. The EU4Innovation East programme selected these startups to connect Armenian entrepreneurs with European investors and fresh opportunities.
Villages in Tamil Nadu are getting solar lights, clean water systems, and restored canals before the next cyclone or flood hits. The state's Climate Resilient Village programme is teaching 2.7 million people how to face extreme weather and bounce back faster.
Malta International Airport is replacing diesel-powered ground equipment with electric alternatives in a major push to reduce aviation emissions. The airfield electrification programme marks a significant step toward cleaner air travel in the Mediterranean.
A Nigerian peace initiative that once focused on ending armed conflict now sends hundreds of students abroad for education. Nearly two decades later, the Presidential Amnesty Programme is transforming lives across the Niger Delta region.
Researchers have created a programmable chip that can slow down light whenever needed, solving a major bottleneck in optical computing. The breakthrough could make AI servers and data centers faster, cheaper, and far more energy efficient.
Families in Ahmedabad's tin-roof slums are slashing indoor temperatures by up to 6°C with a simple solution: special white reflective paint. The Cool Roofs Programme is helping thousands beat deadly heat without expensive air conditioning.
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