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AfDB launches $1bn fund to boost access to climate finance for Africa’s youth

Almost $1 billion will be disbursed by the African Development Bank (AfDB) to young entrepreneurs to help tackle climate change on the continent, AfDB President Akinwumi Adesina announced, noting that failing to invest in the youth will hurt Africa. In an effort to combat climate change, the AfDB and the Global Centre on Adaptation (GCA) […]

Ivorian President to travel to Vatican on September 17 to bolster ties

Ivorian President Alassane Ouattara is expected in the Vatican on September 17 for an official visit aiming at strengthening ties with the city state led by Pope Francis. “This visit is part of the strengthening of relations of friendship and cooperation between Côte d’Ivoire and the Holy See,” said government spokesperson Amadou Coulibaly who also […]

Algeria: “No need for foreign stimulus package to overcome financial crisis”, Finance Minister

Algerian Finance Minister declared Sunday that despite current economic down-turn of the Algerian economy due to acute collapse of oil price, Algeria does not need foreign intervention to balance its budget, saying that the government will lean on domestic economic potential to keep its head above water. “Algeria does not need foreign debt, it needs […]