International Aid
Sweden offers to treat burn victims from Crans-Montana fire
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Sweden has offered to receive severely burned patients from the New Year's Eve fire at Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, which killed at least 40 and injured over 115, as the country activates EU civil protection aid amid national mourning.
Egypt is seeking to align international development support with state fiscal reform priorities to maximise the effectiveness of technical and financial aid, Deputy Finance Minister for Fiscal Policy Yasser Sobhi said on Saturday. Speaking at the third annual meeting of the Public Financial Management coordination committee, Sobhi stated that the ministry is committed to completing its management development path by deepening cooperation with international partners. This coordination aims to support the implementation of reform efforts, stimulate economic growth, and improve the efficiency of public services and social protection programmes.
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An opinion piece in Addis Fortune warns that US assistance to Ethiopia's health sector must not turn into a giveaway of sensitive data.
On November 8, 2025, Cuba received solidarity gestures from several countries following the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa. Japan delivered an emergency donation, Venezuela shipped thousands of tons of aid, and Cuban Vice President Salvador Valdés Mesa thanked Colombian supporters.
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Following the extensive damage from Hurricane Melissa in several eastern Cuban provinces, authorities have outlined procedures for receiving and managing international donations. Experts from the Ministry of Foreign Trade and Investment explain that an emergency procedure under Decree Law No. 16 applies. Cuba does not request aid but facilitates channels for spontaneous solidarity offered to its people.
Sweden's government invests over 100 million kronor in electric mopeds in Ghana to meet national climate goals, but the project faces sharp criticism from party leaders and experts following Aftonbladet's investigation. Concerns include ties to Russian interests, doubtful emission reductions, and subsidies to private companies. Several leaders describe the initiative as absurd and misguided.
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Sweden has unveiled a significant new military aid package aimed at supporting international partners. The announcement was made on September 11, 2025, but details were finalized and publicized after September 14. This move reflects Sweden's ongoing commitment to global security efforts.