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World Bank and GPE-backed $552 million education program launches to train 500,000 teachers and educate 29 million Nigerian children

Nigeria launched a $552 million basic education programme on July 16, 2026, which is co-financed by the World Bank and…

3 months ago

Cachalia defends R600 million June 30 police operation, says spending prevented violence

Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia has defended the more than R600 million spent on the police operation during the June…

3 months ago

Tanzania’s sole billionaire seeks a $100 million role in Africa’s richest man’s $17 billion project

The Tanzanian billionaire recently disclosed his intentions to invest $100 million in Dangote’s planned refinery in Kenya. “I…

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World Bank Group approves $225 million to boost urban resilience and jobs in Madagascar

The World Bank Group has approved $225 million in financing for Madagascar to strengthen climate resilience, improve infrastructure, and create…

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Seven Million People Unite at Peaceful No Kings Protests to Defend Our First Amendment Rights

Groups Representing Plaintiffs Respond to Supreme Court Birthright Citizenship Ruling WASHINGTON — In a major victory, the U.S. Supreme Court…

3 months ago

Biggest Africa Solar Mini-Grid Firm Plans $650 Million Expansion

(Bloomberg) -- WeLight, which operates more solar mini-grids in Africa than any other company, is planning a $650 million expansion…

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World Bank-backed programme to release $27 million in performance incentives to Nigeria

The announcement was made on Tuesday in Abuja by the programme's National Coordinator, Dr Assad Hassan, during a retreat…

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Supreme Court ruling Threatens TPS for 1.3 Million Immigrants

Supreme Court ruling Threatens TPS for 1.3 Million Immigrants error: Content is protected…

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World Bank’s $642 Million Skills Push Targets Africa’s Youth Employment Gap

The World Bank Group has approved a major regional skills and employment programme for Western and Central Africa, setting up…

4 months ago

Kenya’s legal battle over U.S.-linked Ebola quarantine center fails to stop Trump’s $800 million funding push

The funding request, submitted to Congress as part of a broader $1.4 billion Ebola response package, highlights Washington's determination…

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