South African rand recovers from 4-month low on U.S. payrolls data
South African Rand coins are seen in this illustration picture taken October 30, 2020. REUTERS/Mike Hutchings/Illustration/File photo Acquire Licensing RightsJOHANNESBURG,...
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Egypt’s cratering economy drives many to risky migrant route
Migrants catch boats from Libya to ItalyNumbers have risen sharply since 2020Egyptians struggling with record inflationEU providing funding for border...
US should link China’s power in IMF to support for debt relief- former US official
A participant stands near a logo of IMF at the International Monetary Fund - World Bank Annual Meeting 2018 in...
Shortfall in climate change cash grows ahead of COP28
A general view shows the plenary hall during an international replenishment conference for the United Nations Green Climate Fund in Bonn, Germany, October 5, 2023. REUTERS/Wolfgang Rattay Acquire Licensing RightsUN climate fund adds cash but still below targetUN warns of surging need for funds to cope with climate changeJapan adds $1 bln to fund, US money still missingGermany asks China, Gulf states to contributeBERLIN/BRUSSELS, Oct 5 (Reuters) - The United Nations' main fund for helping vulnerable countries cope with climate change said on Thursday it had raised $9.3 billion, falling...
Tunisia rejects EU financial aid, casting doubt on an immigration deal
Tunisia's President Kais Saied speaks to the media as he arrives for the first day of a European Union- African...
World Bank chief sees $100 bln-plus lending boost from country contributions
Ajay Banga, World Bank president, participates in global infrastructure and investment forum in New York, Thursday, Sept. 21, 2023. Seth...
No ‘sea of death’: Pope calls for pan-European action on migration
MARSEILLES, France, Sept 23 (Reuters) - Pope Francis on Saturday condemned "belligerent nationalisms" and called for a pan-European response to...
EU temporarily holds back food aid in Somalia after UN records widespread theft
UNITED NATIONS/NAIROBI/GENEVA, Sept 18 (Reuters) - The European Union executive has temporarily suspended funding for the World Food Programme (WFP)...
EU commission chief asks G20 to join global carbon pricing
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen gestures during a joint press statement with Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr at...
EU to prepare ground for sanctions on Niger coup leaders – Borrell
The EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell speaks next to Spain's Minister of Defence Margarita Robles (not pictured) at a press conference during the informal EU ministerial meeting on defence in Toledo, Spain August 30, 2023. REUTERS/Isabel Infantes/File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsTOLEDO, Spain, Aug 30 (Reuters) - The European Union is moving ahead with the legal groundwork to impose sanctions on members of a junta that seized power in Niger last month, EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said on Wednesday.In deciding on sanctions, the...