Politik

Distressed small business owner with denied SBA loan document outside closed shop, Capitol building in background

SBA bars businesses with any noncitizen owners from its main 7(a) and 504 loan programs

12. juni 2026 Rapporteret af AI Billede genereret af AI Faktatjekket

The U.S. Small Business Administration has made companies ineligible for SBA-backed 7(a) and 504 loans if any portion of the business is owned, directly or indirectly, by someone who is not a U.S. citizen or U.S. national—excluding legal permanent residents who previously qualified. The change took effect March 1, 2026, and has drawn pushback from some Democrats and small-business advocates.

Ethiopia makes cybersecurity a key strategy for national sovereignty

Ethiopia's information network security chief says the country is prioritizing cybersecurity as a core strategy for national development and security.

Report calls for merging circular and bio-based economies

22. juni 2026 Rapporteret af AI

A new report from the Ellen MacArthur Foundation urges policymakers to integrate bio-based materials into circular economy strategies. The analysis finds that renewable materials such as cotton, wood, and rubber have largely been overlooked, missing opportunities worth trillions of dollars and significant climate benefits.

Afrika

Ethiopia launches Makatet Roadmap for refugee inclusion

Kultur

Exclusion from investment code identified as main obstacle to Ethiopia's creative industry

Asia

South Korea plans tailored job support measures for key sectors

Jambi Ministry Office restricts gadget use in madrasahs

The Regional Office of the Ministry of Religious Affairs in Jambi Province has begun restricting gadget use in public and private madrasahs to protect children from online gambling and harmful digital content.

Department of Education announces four new interagency agreements

16. juni 2026 Rapporteret af AI

The Department of Education announced four interagency agreements today to improve coordination with other federal agencies. The moves are part of efforts to reduce bureaucracy while maintaining existing protections for students.

Health CS Duale orders refunds for unlawful SHA charges

Health Cabinet Secretary Adan Duale has directed hospitals to refund civil servants charged out-of-pocket fees for services covered by the Social Health Authority. The order was issued on June 10 during the SHA rollout in Nairobi. Facilities violating the rules face suspension.

Economic Ministerial Group Approves Updated State Ownership Policy

10. juni 2026 Rapporteret af AI

Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly chaired the Economic Ministerial Group meeting in the New Administrative Capital to review the IMF reform programme, inflation and investment reforms.

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