The International Finance Corporation, IFC, a member of the World Bank, will invest $100 million in the first private sector green bond in Egypt, to help fund climate-smart projects, alleviate greenhouse gas emissions, and support Egypt’s shift to a greener economy, the institution said in a statement. The bond, the first by the private sector, […]
A raid by French troops in Mali has killed 33 Islamist militants last weekend using attack helicopters, ground troops and a drone, near the border with Mauritania, French President Emmanuel Macron said. The operation took place in a different part of Mali where 13 French soldiers died last month in a helicopter crash while tracking […]
Starting in early 2025, Ghana will allow citizens from every African country to enter without a visa, following a recent authorization by President Nana Akufo-Addo. The president first pledged this policy at the Africa Prosperity Dialogues, framing it as a means to forge stronger continental ties and boost tourism, trade, and travel. Historically, Ghana permitted […]
