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World Bank Backs Renewable Energy Push in Africa

Accelerating electrification in underserved rural and remote areas across Benin, Central African Republic, Liberia, and Sierra LeoneWASHINGTON, June 22, 2026…

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Uganda says Islamic Development Bank approves R12.28bn loan

The Islamic Development Bank’s (IsDB) executive board has approved a €650.7m (R12.28bn) loan to Uganda to help finance its standard…

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Ghana International Bank names chief executive

Ian Greenstreet has been appointed chief executive of Ghana International Bank (GHIB). Greenstreet has more than four decades of experience…

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AfDB and World Bank Expand Research Partnership for Africa

The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) and the World Bank have agreed to deepen their collaboration on economic research and…

2 months ago

World Bank lists Tincan, Apapa Ports on global top 20 improved ports

The World Bank in its Container Port Performance Index (CPPI) for 2025 listed Tincan Island Ports Complex and Apapa Port…

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World Bank Cuts Sub-Saharan Africa Growth Forecast, Says Nigeria Benefits From Oil Prices – Arise News

The World Bank’s latest forecast has projected that growth in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) would edge down to 4.0 per cent…

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World Bank Unveils Up to $100bn Support Package as Middle East Crisis

The World Bank Group has announced plans to provide up to $100 billion in financing support to developing countries over…

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Mauritania and World Bank Expand WARDIP Programme to Include AI Infrastructure and Skills

Mauritania and the World Bank have agreed to provide additional financing under the West Africa Regional Digital Integration Program to…

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West Africa central bank keeps policy rate unchanged at 3%

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3 months ago

FNB named Africa’s best SME bank

First National Bank (FNB) has been named Africa’s Best SME Bank for 2026 at the Global Finance Awards, recognising its…

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