End of World Bank nuclear ban paves the way for Africa
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The World Bank’s board has voted to end a longstanding ban on funding for nuclear…

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End of World Bank nuclear ban paves the way for Africa

Somalia nears end of long journey to debt relief
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In the late 1970s, after being abandoned by the Soviet Union, the Somali dictator Siyad…

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Somalia nears end of long journey to debt relief

Ethiopia liberalises foreign exchange regime in bid to gain IMF funding
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Ethiopia has liberalised its foreign exchange regime, in a move that will unlock over $10bn…

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Ethiopia liberalises foreign exchange regime in bid to gain IMF funding

Digitalisation could boost Africa's poorest countries, says World Bank
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Digitalisation could improve fiscal policy, the quality of public administration and the fortunes of the…

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Digitalisation could boost Africa's poorest countries, says World Bank

Why are some creditors more preferred than others?
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Despite the world now being three years into the post Covid-19 “recovery”, the issue of…

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Why are some creditors more preferred than others?

World Bank: Developing countries on path to debt crisis and lost decade
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Developing countries and are on a “path to crisis” and face another “lost decade” unless…

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World Bank: Developing countries on path to debt crisis and lost decade

Lula faces numerous challenges as Brazil assumes G20 presidency
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As Brazil takes over the G20 presidency from India on December 1, Luiz Inácio Lula…

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Lula faces numerous challenges as Brazil assumes G20 presidency

How can Africa widen the tax net?
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All governments need to provide certain services to citizens. International law imposes some obligations for…

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How can Africa widen the tax net?

World Bank to Host Climate Loss and Damage Fund, Despite Concerns
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Countries moved a step closer Saturday to getting a fund off the ground to help…

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World Bank to Host Climate Loss and Damage Fund, Despite Concerns