Closing the Gap: Managing Journal Entry Risk in the Record-to-Report Process

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FAO honours 28 Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems across 14 countries

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) today marked a milestone celebrating 28 sites across 14 countries that have been designated as Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems (GIAHS) over the past two years. The...

Tinubu Seeks Approval To Raise $2.8bn From International Capital Market

President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday formally wrote to the House of Representatives requesting a legislative resolution to authorise Nigeria’s entry into the international capital market to raise an aggregate of $2.847 billion. The letter by the...

AfDB to Release $500M to Nigeria by End of 2025 for Economic Reforms

The African Development Bank (AfDB) plans to disburse $500 million to Nigeria before the end of 2025, as part of a $1 billion budget support facility to mitigate the impact of ongoing macroeconomic reforms. Dr. Bode Oyetunde, AfDB Executive...

AfDB to approve $500m budget support loan to Nigeria by year end, says bank official

The African Development Bank (AfDB) is planning to lend Nigeria $500 million in 2025 as part of a $1 billion budget support programme. Bode Oyetunde, the representative of Nigeria and São Tomé and Príncipe on the AfDB board, said the loan could be...

OVEP launches new toolkit for Dakar 2026

31 October 2025 – “The Road to Dakar 2026” features 15 activities designed to engage with young people across Africa. As part of the Olympic Values Education Programme (OVEP), a new toolkit of activities has been launched to engage young people...

List of 10 African countries with lowest IMF debt in 2025

Several African countries, including Kenya, rely on the International Monetary Fund for loans amid high budget deficits However, some nations are less reliant on the Bretton Woods institution, since its loans come with conditions Among the nations...

Best of Africa Awards delivers a very special night

THE Best of Africa Awards 2025 delivered an unforgettable celebration of excellence, innovation, and unity on October 26, honouring remarkable leaders who are shaping the future of African influence across sport, business, philanthropy,...

The CFO's Guide to Services CPQ: Driving Accuracy, Efficiency, and Growth

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Every Breath Counts

Every breath matters. For a newborn struggling for air, an expectant mother requiring surgery, or a patient battling respiratory illness, access to medical oxygen can mean the difference between life and death. Yet in many hospitals, life-saving...

Integrating DNA Sequencing and AI for AAV Genome Integrity

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Seminar on book 'Xi Jinping: The Governance of China' held in Beijing

A seminar on the book "Xi Jinping: The Governance of China Volume V" and its ideas was held in Beijing on October 27. Chinese and foreign guests gathered to read and discuss the fifth volume of the book, which spotlights the spirit of the Fourth...

U.S. Ends Visa Bond Policy For Mali, Signaling Diplomatic Shift

The United States Department of State has officially removed the West African nation from its Visa Bond Pilot Program, just days before the requirements were set to take effect. The decision, announced in an updated roster released on October 23,...

US-Mali visa row: US removes Mali from list requiring visa bonds

The two countries required each other's citizens to post up to 10,000 dollars in bonds if they are applying for a tourist or business visa. The US has now removed Mali from the list of countries required to post visa bonds to obtain a US visa. Up...

Officials make unprecedented announcement about unique islands: 'A major milestone'

"New ways." by Christine DulionOctober 24, 2025 A small island nation in Central Africa has just made big environmental history. São Tomé and Príncipe, a tropical archipelago off the coast of Gabon, has become the first entire country ever...

Designing a Resilient and Data-Driven FinCrime Function in the Age of AI

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MIF, C-PLPEX and 2025MFE conclude with over 140 agreements

The four-day trio of trade shows held in Macau concluded on Saturday with the signing of more than 140 cooperation agreements, the organisers said, noting that 15 per cent involved Portuguese-speaking countries. The 2nd China–Portuguese-speaking...

African airlines hit by more EU bans in ongoing safety oversight battle

The European Union has delivered a fresh blow to African aviation by expanding its Air Safety List, commonly known as the EU flight blacklist, removing dozens of carriers from the right to operate in European airspace. The 2025 EU Air Safety List...

The lesser-known tropical island that’s perfect for a winter getaway

The aroma of freshly baked bread holds a universal allure, transcending geographical boundaries. Seeking shelter from an equatorial downpour, I found myself in a quaint bakery in a Principe fishing village, captivated by the sight of flames...

Portugal reaches 30% of marine protected area

"It is extremely beneficial for the environment, for nature, for biodiversity, but also for the sustainability of fishing, because these are true fish nurseries," emphasised the Minister of Environment and Energy, Maria da Graça Carvalho, in...