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Nigeria Floods Kill 200, Expose Aid Failures

Devastating floods in Nigeria's Niger state have killed at least 200 people, left hundreds missing, and caused widespread destruction in Mokwa, a key trading and farming hub, despite assurances of immediate government aid.

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World Bank to Increase Aid to Syria Following US Sanctions Lift

The World Bank will gradually increase its aid to Syria, starting with electricity access, after the settlement of Syria's arrears, following the US lifting of sanctions against Syria, a move hailed by the Syrian president as historic and courageous, contributing to regional stability.

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Organized Crime Stalls Latin American Growth: World Bank Report

The World Bank's April 2025 report reveals organized crime's significant impediment to Latin America and the Caribbean's development, fueled by economic inequality and weak institutions, resulting in projected slow economic growth of 2.1% in 2025 and 2.4% in 2026.

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World Bank Considers Nuclear Energy Financing Shift

The World Bank, facing criticism for its renewable energy-only policy, is considering including nuclear power in its future strategy, a move driven by limitations in renewable energy and geopolitical competition, despite concerns about waste, proliferation, and costs.

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Trump's Trade War Casts Shadow Over IMF, World Bank Meetings

The IMF and World Bank meetings in Washington are overshadowed by US isolationism and Trump's trade war, impacting global growth; the IMF forecasts markdowns, the WTO lowered its growth forecast to 2.2 percent.

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Turkish Finance Minister Meets US Investors, Discusses Economic Outlook

Turkish Treasury and Finance Minister Mehmet Şimşek is in the US for the G20, IMF, and World Bank Spring Meetings, holding numerous investor meetings, speaking at think tanks, meeting with officials, and participating in a panel on the future of the financial system with former World Bank President ...

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World Bank Funds $219.8 Million for Climate-Resilient Roads in Mali

The World Bank granted Mali $219.8 million to improve the climate resilience of its road network, focusing on the 137.7 km Diéma-Sandaré section of the Bamako-Dakar Corridor and ancillary facilities, indirectly benefiting approximately one million people.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Nigeria's Economic Growth: A Decade High Amidst Persistent Inflation

Nigeria achieved its highest economic growth in a decade (3.4% in 2024) due to President Bola Tinubu's reforms, including ending fuel subsidies and currency liberalization; however, inflation remains high (22.1% in 2025), significantly impacting the population's purchasing power and exacerbating pov...

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Saudi Arabia and Qatar to Pay Syria's World Bank Debt

Saudi Arabia and Qatar will pay Syria's nearly $15 million debt to the World Bank, enabling the resumption of support for the war-torn country's reconstruction after the fall of Bashar al-Assad's government in December and the rise of a new leadership backed by the two oil-rich nations.

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US Criticizes IMF, Urging Focus on Financial Stability Amidst Trade Tensions

The U.S. Treasury Secretary criticized the IMF and World Bank for straying from their core missions, prompting the IMF managing director to address these concerns while also urging a swift resolution to global trade uncertainties.

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Global Finance Leaders to Negotiate Bilateral Trade Deals Amid Trump's Tariffs

Hundreds of global finance leaders will meet in Washington this week to negotiate bilateral trade deals in response to President Trump's tariffs, which are negatively impacting the IMF's economic forecasts and raising concerns about global economic stability.

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Reduced Inequality
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Turkish Finance Minister Seeks Investment in US Meetings

Turkish Treasury and Finance Minister Mehmet Şimşek is in the US for the G20, IMF, and World Bank Spring Meetings, holding numerous investor meetings and talks with officials, including US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, to improve Turkey's economic outlook and attract foreign investment.

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