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Week Ending Jan. 5

Jan 5, 2024 | passblue.com | Arthur Bassas |Banjo Damilola |Hanan Morsy |Foteini Papagioti

Happy New Year!! Welcome back to This Week @UN: Five newbies in the Security Council (good luck); France on Gaza; a woman global influencer; a debt-relief plan for burdened countries. Plus: Cyprus and Sudan. Follow us on Twitter (X), Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn* Thank you to every reader who contributed to our annual News Match fund-raising campaign, which ended Dec.
A New Global Plan to Ease Debt-Burdened Countries and Improve Lives

Jan 1, 2024 | passblue.com | Hanan Morsy |Banjo Damilola |Jo Kelcey |Foteini Papagioti |Anastasiia Carrier |Jacqueline de Chollet

Many African countries face a high debt burden that is hindering their work on achieving sustainable development. As of August 2023, eight African nations were in debt distress and an additional 14 were at high risk of joining them. Several factors have contributed to this problem. In the 2010s, many African countries, compelled by the declining availability of concessional financing and encouraged by favorable low interest rates, turned to Eurobond issuances.
Reforming the global debt architecture

Aug 14, 2023 | taipeitimes.com | Hanan Morsy

By Hanan Morsy One in five people globally live in countries that are in debt distress or at risk of it. Two-thirds of low-income countries — most of them in Africa — fall into this category, while eight of the nine countries in debt distress are on the continent. A confluence of factors has created this mounting debt crisis.
Reforming the global debt architecture

Jul 8, 2023 | omanobserver.om | Hanan Morsy

One in five people globally live in countries that are in debt distress or at risk of it. Two-thirds of low-income countries – most of them in Africa – fall into this category, while eight of the nine countries currently in debt distress are on the continent. A confluence of factors has created this mounting debt crisis.
Rwanda: Reforming the Global Debt Architecture

Jul 6, 2023 | allafrica.com | Hanan Morsy

The Sovereign — debt crisis is hitting Africa particularly hard and could lead to a lost decade of development. While the G20 has tried to ease the burden, its Common Framework has proven ineffective and needs to be fixed, and international institutions must make room at the policymaking table for African countries. ADDIS ABABA - One in five people globally live in countries that are in debt distress or at risk of it.
Reforming the global debt architecture

Jul 5, 2023 | punchng.com | Hanan Morsy

The sovereign-debt crisis is hitting Africa particularly hard and could lead to a lost decade of development. While the G20 has tried to ease the burden, its Common Framework has proven ineffective and needs to be fixed, and international institutions must make room at the policymaking table for African countries. One in five people globally live in countries that are in debt distress or at risk of it.
The Frugal Living of a Japanese Man: Saving 94 Million Yen and Gaining Netizens' Attention

Jul 5, 2023 | newsdirectory3.com | Hanan Morsy

A Japanese Man’s Extraordinary Frugal Lifestyle Captivates NetizensIn an era of excess and indulgence, a Japanese man’s minimalist approach to life has sparked fascination among netizens. ‘Absolute Leaving Man’, as he is known online, recently gained attention after sharing his daily frugal meals and investment activities on Twitter. A Glimpse Into His Unconventional LifestyleThis remarkable individual caused a stir on social media last month with a simple yet intriguing post.
Lee Nak-yeon Urgently Seeking Unity and Solidarity: Former Democratic Party Leader's Visit to Gyeongnam Raises Concerns of Power Struggle

Jul 5, 2023 | newsdirectory3.com | Hanan Morsy

Former Democratic Party leader Lee Nak-yeon recently returned from the United States and chose Gyeongnam as his next destination. Gyeongnam is known for housing the tombs and private residences of former presidents, following the Honam ‘garden.’ With the future CEO Lee Jae-myung, the former CEO Lee is reportedly coordinating the schedule of their meetings, but there are voices calling for an urgent meeting to foster unity and solidarity.
Reforming the global debt architecture

Jul 5, 2023 | newtimes.co.rw | Hanan Morsy

African Union General Assembly in Ethiopia. In 2024, African countries will spend around $74 billion on debt service, up from $17 billion in 2010.
Reforming global debt architecture

Jul 4, 2023 | koreatimes.co.kr | Hanan Morsy

By Hanan MorsyADDIS ABABA ― One in five people globally live in countries that are in debt distress or at risk of it. Two-thirds of low-income countries ― most of them in Africa ― fall into this category, while eight of the nine countries currently in debt distress are on the continent. A confluence of factors has created this mounting debt crisis.