June 27
Burkina Faso: Launch of Two World Bank Economic Reports [press release]
World Bank
The World Bank today launched (i) the Burkina Faso Economic Update and (ii) the Country Economic Memorandum (CEM). Read more »
Uganda: Uganda Should Improve Public Spending On Health for a More Productive Population [press release]
World Bank
Economic activity in Uganda has remained resilient despite multiple successive shocks, with real gross domestic product (GDP) accelerating from 5.3% in FY22/23 to an estimated 6%… Read more »
West Africa: Ecowas Gives $2 Million in Aid to Red Cross, WFP
Premium Times
The Nigerian Red Cross, which aims to reach 3,500 households in Adamawa, Anambra, Oyo, Kebbi, Kogi and Rivers states, got a cheque of $906,205. Read more »
Somalia: Sodma Head Discusses Humanitarian Needs With SSC-Khaatumo Leader
Shabelle
Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA) Commissioner Mohamud Moallim met with SSC-Khaatumo leader Abdikadir Firdhiye to discuss the region's humanitarian needs, emphasizing the… Read more »
Africa: Inclusive Digitalization in Eastern and Southern Africa Program - Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) [press release]
World Bank
What is the Inclusive Digitalization in Eastern and Southern Africa (IDEA) Program? Read more »
June 26
Mozambique: UK & US Subsidies Take Electric Car Battery Jobs Away From Mozambique
Mozambique News Reports And Clippings
Workers in Vidalia, Louisiana, USA began producing anodes for lithium batteries for electric cars in February, using graphite from Balama, Cabo Delgado, mined by Australian company… Read more »
Mauritius: Mauritius Extends Financial Support to Victims of Gaza Conflict
Government of Mauritius
Mauritius is extending a financial support to the victims of the Gaza conflict and, in this context, the Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Housing and Land Use Planning, Minister… Read more »
Somalia: UN Official Highlights Ongoing Terrorist Threats, Dire Humanitarian Needs in Somalia
Shabelle
A UN official on Monday highlighted the ongoing terrorist threats and dire humanitarian needs in Somalia, urging global partners to provide funding to help improve the situation… Read more »
Nigeria: Widows' Day - Fcta Distributes Palliatives to 400 Widows
Daily Trust
The FCT Administration, on Tuesday, distributed food items for about 400 widows as part of the programmes to mark 2024 Internation Widows' Day. Read more »
June 25
Equatorial Guinea: New Report Proposes a Way Forward to Develop a Safe and Inclusive Digital Economy
World Bank
In the wake of new challenges and its prolonged oil-dependency, Equatorial Guinea's government is aiming for economic diversification as a key course of action for growth and… Read more »
Morocco: Launch of Medical Aid Distribution to Palestinians in Gaza On HM the King's High Instructions
MAP
The distribution of Moroccan medical aid to the Palestinians in the Gaza strip started on Tuesday, on High instructions of HM King Mohammed VI, Chairman of the Al-Quds Committee. Read more »
Zimbabwe: China Pledges Support for Zim Farmers
The Herald
CORDIAL relations between Zimbabwe and China continue to firm with the giant Asian nation recently committing to support small-scale farmers through climate-smart agriculture and… Read more »
June 24
Ethiopia: Ongoing Investigation Into the Killings of Maria Tedros and Yohannes [press release]
MSF
Today marks three years since the brutal murders of our colleagues, María Hernández Matas, Tedros Gebremariam and Yohannes Halefom Reda, who were killed while… Read more »
Nigeria: 'Hunger, Food Security' - U.S. Govt. Awards $26.6m Grants to 33 Nigerian Companies
Vanguard
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) says it has awarded 26.6 million dollars in co-investment grants to 33 companies in Nigeria through its global hunger… Read more »
Tanzania: A Climate-Smart Focus in the Livestock Sector Can Help Tanzania Increase Production and Generate Jobs [press release]
World Bank
-Tanzania can significantly boost its livestock sector's economic contribution with a bold and comprehensive plan that emphasizes climate-smart strategies and innovations. A new… Read more »
Morocco: World Bank Approves U.S.$ 600 Million to Improve Public Service Performance
MAP
The World Bank's Board of Directors has approved US$600 million for Morocco, which will finance two projects to improve public service delivery, inclusiveness, and the performance… Read more »
Sudan: Halting the Catastrophic Battle for Sudan's El Fasher
Crisis Group
Hundreds of thousands of civilians are caught in the crossfire with war intensifying in North Darfur and its capital El Fasher. Concerted pressure is needed to get all sides to… Read more »
Sudan: Humanitarian Emergency Committee Holds Meeting, Takes Some Measures
SNA
The Humanitarian Emergency Committee held a meeting on Monday under the chairmanship of Dr. Jibril Ibrahim, Minister of Finance, and reviewed the situation of Sudanese refugees in… Read more »
Morocco: Medical Aid to Gaza - Palestinian Official Hails Morocco's 'Sincere, Constant' Efforts in Support of Palestinians Under HM the King's Leadership
MAP
Ziad Al-Hamouri, Director of the Al-Quds Center for Economic and Social Rights, on Monday commended Morocco's "sincere and constant" efforts in support of the Palestinians, under… Read more »
June 23
Nigeria: Gov. Aliyu Distributes N100m to Victims of Sokoto Market Fire Inferno
Leadership
Sokoto, June 22, 2024 (NAN) Gov. Ahmed Aliyu of Sokoto State has commenced the distribution of N100 million donated by the state government to the victims of the recent inferno at… Read more »
June 22
Sudan: El Fasher Fighting Incessant Despite UN Resolution, Civilians Trapped and No Aid Can Enter - MSF
MSF
Nine days since the UN Security Council called for an end to the fighting in El Fasher, Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) - one of the few international humanitarian… Read more »
Sudan: Sudan Humanitarian Crisis - Donors Urged to Honour April 15 Paris Pledges
Dabanga
A group of 60 civil society organisations* have voiced grave concern about the dire humanitarian situation in Sudan, and "appeal to the world community to take the necessary… Read more »
June 21
Malawi: The World Bank Must Double Its Fund for the Poorest Nations Like Mine to Tackle Hunger Crisis [opinion]
IPS
After El Niño-induced floods and devastating drought, roughly two in five people in Malawi - a country of some 20 million people - are now facing the looming prospect of… Read more »
Africa: World Bank Scales Up Support for Water and Sanitation in Senegal to Reach 7 Million Inhabitants [press release]
World Bank
The World Bank today approved $200 million in financing to help Senegal improve safely managed sanitation services and water resources in priority water security hotspots. Read more »
Senegal: The World Bank Boosts Its Support for Local Governments and Climate Resilience in Senegal [press release]
World Bank
The World Bank has approved an additional $110 million in Program for Results financing for the Municipal and Agglomeration Support Program (PACASEN) in Senegal. This additional… Read more »