Featured World Bank kicks off FY25 with $2.7b in sustainable bonds tied to SOFR rate Aya Anwar Jul 18, 2024 0 The World Bank initiated its fiscal year 2025 US Dollar Benchmark Programme by pricing two Sustainable Development…
Africa News Ethiopia nears $10.5b support agreement Aya Anwar Jul 4, 2024 0 Ethiopia is set to receive $10.5 billion in support over the next few years if negotiations with the International…
Africa News Equatorial Guinea accelerates digital economy transformation Aya Anwar Jun 25, 2024 0 Equatorial Guinea, traditionally reliant on oil revenues, is embracing digital transformation to diversify its…
Africa News World Bank approves $600m for Morocco Aya Anwar Jun 25, 2024 0 The World Bank has approved $600 million for Morocco to fund two projects to enhance public service delivery,…
Money World Bank pledges $700m DPF for Egypt’s economic transformation Nada Ali Jun 24, 2024 0 The World Bank has pledged $700 million in Development Policy Financing (DPF) to support Egypt's transition towards…
Africa News Ghana reaches deal with creditors Aya Anwar Jun 12, 2024 0 Ghana has finalised a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with its Official Creditor Committee (OCC), chaired by…
International News Myanmar poverty deepens, economic growth stagnant – WB Nada Ali Jun 12, 2024 0 Myanmar's economy faces ongoing challenges, as highlighted in the recent World Bank report on Wednesday.
Featured World Bank raises global growth forecast Aya Anwar Jun 11, 2024 0 The World Bank revised its global economic outlook upwards, now projecting a 2.6 per cent expansion in 2024,…
Featured Egypt gets World Bank recognition for fairer market reforms Nada Ali Jun 9, 2024 0 The World Bank is applauding Egypt's efforts to create a more level playing field for businesses. Stephane Guimbert…
Africa News World Bank forecasts Kenya’s GDP to decelerate to 5.0% in ’24 Aya Anwar Jun 6, 2024 0 Kenya's real GDP rose to 5.6 per cent in 2023, surpassing 4.9 per cent in the previous year, fueled by agriculture…