September 30, 2025
Africa: World Bank Steps Up Support to Increase Rwanda's Resilience to Natural Disasters
The World Bank Board of Executive Directors approved a Disaster Risk Management Development Policy Financing (DPF) with a Catastrophe Deferred Drawdown Option (Cat DDO) for the… Read more »
Africa: Building the Energy Foundations for Rwanda's Electric Mobility Transition
Rwanda's ambition to electrify 20% of its bus fleet by 2030 will require substantial investment in energy infrastructure, clear policy frameworks, and innovative financing,… Read more »
Africa: Tackling the Pressing Challenge of Defying Drought in West Africa - an Africa Water Center Is Established to Strengthen Capacity in the Water Sector
two-day High-Level Forum on Defying Drought (D2) in West Africa concluded today in Ouagadougou with a strong commitment to address the pressing challenges of drought in the region,… Read more »
Africa: Improving Revenue Collection and Public Spending Can Accelerate Job-Creation and Uganda's Economic Growth
KAMPALA, September 30, 2025--Uganda's economic growth continues to be strong, with real gross domestic product (GDP) accelerating from 6.1% to 6.8% in the nine months from July… Read more »
September 24, 2025
Africa: 17 Countries Commit to Concrete Plans to Scale Up Electricity Access As Mission 300 Expands
NEW YORK, September 24, 2025--Seventeen African governments today committed to reforms and actionable plans to expand electricity access as part of Mission 300--an ambitious… Read more »
Africa: Over 650,000 Zambians Set to Benefit From World Bank Financing for Natural Resource Management and Forest Conservation
The World Bank is expanding support for Zambia's watershed management and forest conservation, approving the second phase of the Transforming Landscapes for Resilience and… Read more »
September 23, 2025
Africa: New World Bank Program Helps Zambia Increase Jobs Through Inclusive Digital Access
The World Bank Group has approved the Digital Zambia Acceleration Project (DZAP) to support the Zambian government to increase access to, and inclusive use of, the internet and… Read more »
September 02, 2025
Africa: In Ethiopia, Building Better Livelihoods Through Poultry Farming
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August 13, 2025
Africa: Education Is Key to Africa's Growth, Says Ousmane Diagana, World Bank Vice President
Africa has a young population of 1.5 billion people and is expected to see great economic growth in the future. It is also rich in important mineral resources such as copper and… Read more »
August 08, 2025
Africa: Nigeria to Strengthen Resilience for 7.4 Million Persons Affected By Displacement
The World Bank has approved on August 7, $300 million in financing for the Solutions for the Internally Displaced and Host Communities Project (SOLID). This initiative will enhance… Read more »
August 14, 2025
Africa: Ghana's Economy Shows Resilience Amid a Challenging Environment
The World Bank's 9th Economic Update for Ghana titled Addressing Labor Market Challenges and Opportunities in Ghana's Economic Landscape notes Ghana's economy displayed resilience… Read more »
July 29, 2025
Africa: New World Bank Program to Expand Electricity Access to Six Million People Across Ethiopia
The World Bank Board of Executive Directors has approved the Accelerating Sustainable and Clean Energy Access Transformation (ASCENT) in Ethiopia Program-for-Results (PforR), an… Read more »
July 28, 2025
Africa: In Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Reassessing Tax Incentives Can Assist Growth and Equity
Kinshasa, July 28, 2023--In the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), rationalizing tax incentives could improve effectiveness of tax policies, and pave the way for future tax rate… Read more »
July 23, 2025
Africa: Expanding Financial Coverage to Save Lives and Livelihoods in Eastern and Southern Africa
World Bank provides $400 million to allow 12 million people in Angola, Burundi, Malawi, Seychelles and Zambia to benefit from financial readiness against climate-related and other… Read more »
July 15, 2025
Africa: World Bank Report Highlights Gender Dynamics and Opportunities in Botswana
GABORONE, July 15, 2025-The World Bank has released a comprehensive report, "Trends and Opportunities to Advance Gender Equality in Botswana", analyzing gender dynamics across… Read more »
July 10, 2025
Africa: Robust Policies for Better Public Services in Africa - the 2025 Country Policy and Institutional Assessment (Cpia) Report in 6 Charts
Since 2006, The World Bank's annual Country Policy and Institutional Assessment (CPIA) Report has been a guide for countries, policymakers, and investors, identifying key trends… Read more »
June 30, 2025
Africa: Seychelles Launches Ambitious Renewable Energy Program to Attract Private Investment and Power a Sustainable Future
WASHINGTON, June 30, 2025--The Republic of Seychelles is taking a major step toward a more sustainable and resilient energy future with the launch of the Seychelles Renewable… Read more »
Africa: World Bank Appoints New Country Manager for Somalia
The World Bank has announced Mr. Hideki Matsunaga as the Country Manager for Somalia. He will oversee the design and implementation of the Somalia portfolio totaling $2.63 billion. Read more »
July 03, 2025
Africa: Rwanda to Restore Ecosystems and Boost Climate Resilience in the Nyungwe-Ruhango Corridor
Communities in Rwanda's Southern Province are set to benefit from restored ecosystems, improved agricultural productivity, and expanded sustainable livelihood opportunities in… Read more »
June 30, 2025
Africa: Saving Money, Breathing Easier - How Energy Access Is Transforming Lives in Ethiopia
Families in rural Ethiopia are transforming their lives with clean energy. Supported by the World Bank's Ci-Dev, biogas digesters replace firewood, cutting smoke and improving crop… Read more »
June 25, 2025
Africa: Rwanda to Expand Economic Opportunities for Refugees and Host Communities
Refugees and host communities in Rwanda are set to benefit from expanded access to jobs, essential services and climate-resilient infrastructure through the second phase of the… Read more »
Africa: Transforming Kigali's Urban Mobility to Improve Commutes and Create Jobs
Kigali, Rwanda's capital, is poised to transform its public transportation system to improve daily commutes, expand access to jobs and services, and generate new employment… Read more »
