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    ADB flags $264 billion yearly ASEAN infrastructure gap

    – Southeast Asian governments face a $264 billion annual shortfall in infrastructure funding, according to a new Asian Development Bank report. The region needs a total of $7.1 trillion in infrastructure investment through 2040, or about $476 billion a year.

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    Nigeria and EU seal readmission deal after decade of talks

    – Nigeria and the European Union have signed a long-awaited readmission agreement after about 10 years of negotiations. The accord sets out procedures to identify and return people who have no legal right to stay in Nigeria or in an

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    Yellow fever kills 18 across nine African nations, WHO says

    – Yellow fever has killed 18 people across nine African countries this year, the World Health Organization said, warning that outbreaks are continuing. A total of 67 confirmed cases were recorded between January 1 and October 12, 2026. The cases

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    ADB flags $264 billion yearly ASEAN infrastructure gap

    – Southeast Asian governments face a $264 billion annual shortfall in infrastructure funding, according to a new Asian Development Bank report. The region needs a total of $7.1 trillion in infrastructure investment through 2040, or about $476 billion a year.

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    MEAPMP Launches: Revamped Independent Ad-Tech & Premium Media Buying Across MEA

    Middle East and Africa Private Market Place (MEAPMP) today announced the commercial launch of its revamped independent supply-side platform (SSP) and curated media marketplace, connecting enterprise media buyers and agencies directly with premium regional inventory across 73 countries. Operating from

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    Ballon d’Or 2026 shortlist sets stage for London awards

    Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé, Lamine Yamal and Erling Haaland are among the 30 nominees for the 2026 Ballon d’Or. Organizers announced the men’s shortlist on September 8 before the awards ceremony in London on October 26. Ousmane Dembélé, Rodri and

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