May 30
Africa: World Bank Supports Ghana to Strengthen Its Financial Sector [press release]
World Bank
The World Bank today approved a $250 million International Development Association (IDA)* credit for a five-year Ghana Financial Stability Project. The project will support Ghana's… Read more »
May 29
Sudan: White Nile Government, UNHCR Review Humanitarian Situation in the State
SNA
A joint meeting was held at the Secretariat-General of the White Nile State Government in Rarbak on Tuesday evening between the state government headed by the acting Governor of… Read more »
Sierra Leone: Sierra Leone to Enhance Climate-Resilient Transport and Access to Market [press release]
World Bank
The World Bank Board today approved a $74 million International Development Association (IDA) grant to enhance climate-resilient transport connectivity and agricultural market… Read more »
Ethiopia: Thousands of People Unable to Access Healthcare Services After Upsurge in Violence [press release]
ICRC
Clashes in various parts of Ethiopia affected by armed conflict and violence, have severely disrupted health services, particularly in rural and remote areas. The wounded, the… Read more »
May 28
Sudan: Nowhere Safe From Violent Fighting in El Fasher As Hospitals Are Repeatedly Hit [press release]
MSF
The intense, non-stop fighting in El Fasher, Sudan, leaves no safe place for civilians in the city as patients and medical staff are increasingly becoming part of the staggering… Read more »
Nigeria: €201m EU Aid Package Targets Humanitarian Crises in Nigeria, 6 Other Countries
Daily Trust
The European Union is providing €201 million in humanitarian funding to address the needs of the most vulnerable people affected by the humanitarian crisis in Burkina Faso,… Read more »
May 27
Congo-Kinshasa: Civilians Caught In The Crossfire In The Kivus [interview]
MSF
Civilians caught in the crossfire in the Democratic Republic of Congo are once again being forced to endure violence as the fighting between several armed groups, including the M23… Read more »
May 25
Cote d'Ivoire: Coopération - Alassane Ouattara s'est envolé pour la France puis en Corée
allAfrica
Le Président de la République, Alassane Ouattara a quitté Abidjan le samedi 25 mai 2024, pour un séjour en France puis en Corée, où il… Read more »
May 24
Libya: Libya - Six Months Since Deadly Storm, Affected Families Have Been Supported to Recover
Norwegian Refugee Council
The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC), supported by Germany's KfW Development Bank, has completed a number of activities addressing immediate needs in the eastern Libyan city of… Read more »
Malawi: Chithyola Smiles As World Bank Pumps Yet Another K140bn Fiscal Support to Malawi
Nyasa Times
The Board of Executive Directors of the International Development Association (IDA), a subsidiary of the World Bank, has approved on an absence-of objection basis a grant in the… Read more »
Gambia: Gradual Recovery Signals - the Gambia's Economy Shows Resilience Amid Global Challenges [press release]
World Bank
The Gambia's economy has shown a remarkable resilience in the face of heightened global and regional uncertainties, according to The Gambia's Fourth Economic Update - Spring 2024.… Read more »
May 23
Central African Republic: Expanding Social Safety Nets for Vulnerable Households in Central African Republic [press release]
World Bank
The World Bank approved today $30 million grant from the International Development Association (IDA)* to support the Adaptive and Productive Social Safety Nets Project in the… Read more »
Togo: A New Chapter in the Partnership Between the World Bank Group and Togo [press release]
World Bank
The World Bank Group (WBG) today endorsed a new Country Partnership Framework (CPF) for Togo, granted a special waiver for the country's access to the Prevention and Resilience… Read more »
May 22
Nigeria: Bic Nigeria Donates Academic Materials to Lagos Students
This Day
As students sit for the ongoing West African Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) conducted by the West Africa Examinations Council (WAEC) and Senior School… Read more »
May 21
Zambia: Zambia and World Bank Sign Agreement to Cut Carbon Emissions in Eastern Province [press release]
World Bank
Communities in Zambia's Eastern Province are set to reap the benefits of their efforts in forest conservation, climate-smart agriculture, and other activities such as fuel… Read more »
Mozambique: Nearly $800,000 in Emergency Funding for Mozambique IDPs from Global Fund
Global Fund
The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria (the Global Fund) has committed nearly US$800,000 to Mozambique to cover the operational costs for a mass drug… Read more »
Namibia: Suspects in Oshikoto Drought Relief Theft Not Yet Arrested
Namibian
The Oshikoto police have not yet arrested the person(s) accused of stealing drought relief food found at Leeu Pos Farm in the Guinas constituency. Read more »
May 19
Nigeria: Insight Into the Life of Aminu Dantata As a Family Man, Sportsman and Silent Philanthropist
Daily Trust
Refusing to take a "no" for an answer, the Daily Trust Team worked round the clock on how to get greater insights into the life of Alhaji Aminu Dantata. The Team reached out to Dr.… Read more »
Nigeria: Profile of the North's Century-Long Legendary Entrepreneur, Philanthropist
Daily Trust
Today, Sunday, the 19th of May, 2024 marks the 93rd year of the birth of Alhaji Aminu Dantata, a Kano-based businessman and philanthropist who is a scion of the late Alhaji… Read more »
May 17
Sudan: People Abandoned During Violence, Humanitarian Void in Central Darfur
MSF
As the fighting in Sudan between the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) began in April 2023, the displaced people of Al-Hasahisa camp, in Zalingei,… Read more »
Egypt: Arish Airport Receives Planes From Pakistan, Russia Carrying Aid to Gaza
Egypt Online
El Arish International Airport has received two planes from Pakistan and Russia carrying humanitarian relief to the Gaza Strip. A source at the airport said on Friday 17/5/2024… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Schools Benefit From President's Computer Lab Programme
The Herald
Two schools in Gweru on Monday received state-of-the-art ICT equipment as part of efforts by the Government to revolutionise the education sector in the country. Read more »
May 16
Nigeria: MSF Phases Out Activities in Benue Nigeria [press release]
MSF
After six years of providing medical humanitarian assistance to internally displaced people in Benue state, Nigeria, Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has taken the… Read more »
Ethiopia: Japan Assists 100m Yen for Refugees, Host Community in Ethiopia
Ethiopian Herald
The government of Japan has provided 100 million yen assistance to improve the livelihoods of refugees and host communities in Ethiopia's Somali state. Read more »
Tanzania: Saudi Arabia's Donation to Boost WFP Refugees Response in Tanzania
WFP
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is pleased to announce a donation of 25 metric tons of nutritious dates from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia through the King Salman… Read more »