World Bank Strengthens Livelihoods and Service Access in Western Côte d'Ivoire [press release]
World Bank
The World Bank approved today a $100 million project that will enable approximately 1.8 million people in the Western Montagnes District to access inclusive basic services and… Read more »
U.S. - Liberia Compact Sparks Fierce SRHR and Data Row
New Dawn
The Informal Working Group (IWG) on Reproductive Health and Rights has raised serious concerns over sexual and reproductive health rights (SRHR) and data sovereignty during a… Read more »
All of Africa Today - May 19, 2026
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Wike Launches Health Insurance Scheme for FCT Inmates, 1,500 to Benefit
Premium Times
The FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, approved the insurance scheme, saying that incarceration should not prevent citizens from accessing quality healthcare and other basic rights. Read more »
Rethinking Humanitarianism | Diaspora Aid - the Lifeline We Don't Talk About Enough
The New Humanitarian
"For a long time, people in the diaspora have been neglected, but they play a critical role." Read more »
Egypt Reaffirms Scholarship Support for Ugandan Students
Nile Post
The government of Egypt has reaffirmed its commitment to offering scholarship opportunities to Ugandan students as part of efforts to strengthen the long-standing bilateral… Read more »
Making Foundational Learning Investments Last - Leveraging Partnerships for Sustainable Reforms in Africa [guest column]
allAfrica
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All of Africa Today - May 18, 2026
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Inklings | Who Should Run Pooled Funds?
The New Humanitarian
"We would question whether the UN and OCHA is the right group to be able to manage these pooled funds." Read more »
As Aid Shrinks, Jobs Become Central to Self-Reliance for Host Communities and Refugees in Kenya [press release]
World Bank
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AfDB Approves $200m Facility for Nigeria's Bank of Industry
Daba Finance
The African Development Bank approved a $200 million financing facility for Nigeria's Bank of Industry (BOI) to expand access to long-term credit for companies in sectors tied to… Read more »
EU Announces Fresh €138 Million Support Package for Somalia Amid Security and Humanitarian Challenges
Shabelle
The European Union has announced a new financial support package for Somalia combining security assistance and humanitarian aid, as the country continues to face complex political… Read more »
Group Draws Tinubu's Attention to Zaura's Humanitarian Efforts
Leadership
The World Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Organisation has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to consider businessman and philanthropist, Abdussalam Abdulkarim Zaura, for a… Read more »
Despite Receiving 80 Percent of Donor Funds, Two Regions Still Rank Lowest in Literacy, FG Raises Alarm
Vanguard
The Federal Government has expressed deep concern that despite attracting nearly 80 per cent of development partners' investments in Nigeria's education sector over the last… Read more »
Somalia's Growth Continues, but Shocks and Aid Cuts Intensify Risks to Jobs and Livelihoods [press release]
World Bank
Somalia's economic growth moderated to an estimated 3 percent in 2025, down from about 4 percent in 2023-24, as declining foreign aid, drought conditions, and rising living costs… Read more »
