Author: Daily Republic Staff

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – 18 February 2026 – The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) and FHI 360 today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen collaboration in advancing health security, workforce development, and resilient public health systems across Africa. The MoU establishes a structured framework of cooperation aligned with the Africa […]Read More

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In 2025, municipal service rates increased by an average of 8-12%, and VAT also rose by 1.7% on January 1. This surge is leading to a sharp increase in the prices of consumer goods, including cucumbers, which are a staple on Russian tables. To stop this spiral, profound economic reforms would be needed, which are impossible with a state budget focused solely on military spending.Read More

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IUCN has formally signed a Host Agreement with the Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) on 17 February in Rome, during the sixth meeting of the Subsidiary Body on Implementation (SBI-6), designating the IUCN Regional Office for Eastern Europe and Central Asia (ECARO) as the official Subregional Technical and Scientific Cooperation (TSC) Support Centre for Central Asia.Read More

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