The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) approved today a disbursement of SDR361 million (about US$491.5 million or 100 percent of quota) for Uganda under the Rapid Credit Facility (RCF).
Development
FAO calls for policy measures and government intervention on Biofortification
The UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)’s Senior Nutrition Officer, Dr. Patrizia Fracassi has called for policy measures and governments intervention on biofortification.
Somalia: African Development Bank Group approves framework to clear nation’s arrears
The African Development Bank and African Development Fund on Wednesday approved a framework for $122.55 million to clear Somalia’s arrears, paving the way for the Bank Group to fully reengage with Somalia and opening opportunities for enhanced financing for the country.
Zimbabwe: $33 million African Development Bank clean water and sanitation project nears completion
Safe water access and cleaner waste collection are set to become a reality for vulnerable communities in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, as a Bank-funded water and sewerage improvement project enters its final phase.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau meets African leaders to advance conflict resolution and economic security
Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau convened a meeting for African heads of state, foreign ministers and representatives of the United Nations and other multilateral bodies on Monday to discuss ways to secure peace across the continent as a necessary condition for prosperity.
AfDB approves €8 million technical assistance grant to support preparation of Ruzizi IV Hydro Power Project in the Great Lakes region
The project will provide electricity to millions of households, as well as small and medium-sized enterprises and industries, thereby improving the living conditions of the regional population
Idriss Elba gets Sierra Leone diplomatic passport
President Julius Maada Bio on Friday presented a diplomatic passport to actor, writer, producer, and singer, Idrissa Akuna Elba.
