Development

An elderly resident in a northwest Hong Kong village ordered to leave her home by the end of May has criticised government rehousing plans for the Northern Metropolis project, saying they risk splitting her family.

May 09, 2026 Ti AI ṣe iroyin

Diplomats at an event in Johannesburg called on the African Union to take a leading role in tackling the continent's challenges and enhancing the lives of its people during Africa Month celebrations.

Egypt’s Health Minister Khaled Abdel Ghaffar met with officials from the Institute of National Planning to discuss expanding cooperation on healthcare policy development and improving human development indicators, as part of efforts to modernize the health sector. The talks focused on Egypt’s healthcare achievements and health’s role as a central pillar intersecting with development sectors.

April 27, 2026 Ti AI ṣe iroyin

The University of the Philippines' Institute of Environmental Science and Meteorology has cautioned against interpreting its flood modeling research as a ruling on liability for Cebu's deadly 2025 Typhoon Tino floods. The statement responds to a video by celebrity engineer Slater Young citing the study to claim his Monterrazas de Cebu project did not contribute to the flooding that killed over 100 people. IESM stressed to Philstar.com that the analysis relies on specific assumptions and defined boundaries.

Egypt's Ministry of Planning and Economic Development highlighted its Masdar platform as a key tool for improving decision-making and directing financing to priority sectors at the UN Economic and Social Council Forum on Financing for Development in New York City.

April 20, 2026 Ti AI ṣe iroyin

Deputy Prime Minister Temesgen Tiruneh began reviewing the third 100-day implementation report for Ethiopia's 2018 budget year with federal institution leaders today. He stated that Ethiopia has continued her renaissance journey through study since the start of internal reforms. The review highlights progress in governance, economy, and diplomacy.