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African Development Bank approves $30 million to protect Benin farmers from climate shocks

The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) has approved $30.25 million in financing for a groundbreaking climate protection and agricultural sector resilience program in Benin. Thanks to this approval, Beninese farmers, …

South Africa to get $475m loan from African Development Bank

South Africa has signed a $474.6m (R8.3-trillion) loan agreement with the African Development Bank to help finance infrastructure and clean energy plans, National Treasury said on Thursday. Treasury said the loan offered concessional terms, including a …

Development Bank seeks N$29 million debt owed by Oilrot company Enercon

Staff Reporter THE Development Bank of Namibia (DBN) has dragged Enercon Namibia, one of the companies currently entangled in the Namcor fraud and corruption case, to court and has demanded that Enercon pay back a total of N$29 million in unpaid debt. …

Liberia pioneers African Development Bank-financed Youth Entrepreneurship Investment Bank

 Liberia has become the first country to launch an African Development Bank Group initiative) that will help tackle youth unemployment among African youth. President of the Republic of Liberia, Joseph Nyuma Boakai Sr was joined in the capital Monrovia by …

GNA CEO and Technical teams inspect ongoing Africa Development Bank funded Project in Tamale 

By Eric K. Amoh  Tamale, July 24, GNA – Mr Albert Kofi Owusu, Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana News Agency (GNA), has led technical teams from the Engineering and Architectural Services Limited (AESL) and the Social Investment Fund (SIF) to jointly …

Islamic Development Bank eyes power sector expansion in Nigeria with $2 billion investment portfolio  

The Islamic Development Bank (IDB) has announced plans to expand its engagement with the Federal Government of Nigeria to tackle infrastructure gaps in the nation’s power sector. The proposed partnership, revealed during a courtesy visit to Nigeria’s …

African Development Bank And Casablanca Finance City Host Strategic Dialogue To Accelerate African Economic Integration ...

(MENAFN- African Press Organization) The African Development Bank ( ) and Casablanca Finance City (CFC), Africa's leading financial centre, have jointly organized a high-level strategic dialogue in Casablanca to accelerate private sector engagement in …

South Africa must unlock financial sector for growth, says African Development Bank

The African Development Bank (AfDB) says South Africa’s well-developed financial sector has the potential to be the continent’s powerhouse. The African Development Bank (AfDB) says South Africa’s well-developed financial sector has the potential to be the …

India on track to cut fiscal deficit, Asian Development Bank says after slashing FY2025 GDP outlook

Multilateral lender (ADB) cuts its fiscal 2025 GDP forecast for India to 6.5 per cent in its latest outlook from the 6.7 per cent it estimated back in April. “[India] is on track to meet the targeted reduction in its fiscal deficit,” stated the development …

Islamic Development Bank partners FG to boost power infrastructure 

BY GLORIA AKUDORO  The Islamic Development Bank (IDB) is partnering with the Federal Government to address critical infrastructure gaps in the power sector, with ready funds to support the country’s energy development. The Infrastructure Project Finance, …

Asian Development Bank lowers India’s growth forecast for FY26 over risks from US tariffs

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has lowered India's GDP growth forecast for FY26 to 6.5%, down 0.2 percentage points from its estimates in April, expecting weaker exports and investment due to trade uncertainty and higher US tariffs, according to a …

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Asian Development Bank Lowers Its Growth Forecast for South Korea’s Economy in 2025

Asian Development Bank Lowers Its Growth Forecast for South Korea’s Economy in 2025 [Wed, 23 Jul 2025 14:46:01 +0300] Seoul - Saba: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) sharply lowered its growth forecast for South Korea’s economy this year 2025 to 0.8 percent …

Going local will ease housing deficit - Thierno-Habib Hann, CEO of Shelter Afrique Development Bank

This article was produced with the support of Shelter Afrique Development Bank Shelter Afrique Development Bank has announced its intention to significantly reduce the affordable housing deficit in Africa. What are your targets? Thierno-Habib Hann: Our …

Hope For Liberia's Youth As Country Pioneers African Development Bank-Financed Youth Entrepreneurship Investment Bank

(MENAFN- African Press Organization) MONROVIA, Liberia, July 23, 2025/APO Group/ -- Program will turn job seekers into job creators – Liberian President Boakai The future of Liberia's youth cannot be left to hustling – Dr. Adesina Liberia has …

Asian Development Bank lowers India’s FY26 growth forecast, points to a Trump footprint

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Wednesday lowered India’s growth forecast for FY26 to 6.5 per cent, down from 6.7 per cent projected in April 2025, citing the impact of US baseline tariffs and associated policy uncertainty.The regional development bank …

SANRAL Secures R7 Billion Loan from New Development Bank for Toll Road Upgrades

The South African National Roads Agency (SANRAL) has signed a R7 billion loan agreement with the New Development Bank (NDB) to fund critical upgrades to the country’s toll road network. The funding will support key projects, including improvements to the …

Asian Development Bank Halves South Korea’s 2025 Growth Forecast to 0.8%

Photo : YONHAP News The Asian Development Bank(ADB) has again slashed its 2025 growth outlook for South Korea, cutting it nearly in half in just three months. The finance ministry said the ADB predicted in its latest Asian Development Outlook report, …

Sanral signs R7bn loan with New Development Bank

The South African National Roads Agency Limited (Sanral) on July 22 signed a R7-billion loan agreement with multilateral development bank the New Development Bank (NDB) to support the agency’s various toll portfolio projects in the country. The funds would …

Dr. Mack’s Latest Release Is Exposing 'Plantation Politics' of Division, Control, and the Fight for Freedom

Dr. Mack reveals hidden systems of control and division in America, urging readers to question freedom and resist manipulation. NY, UNITED STATES, July 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The America: A Modern Plantation, written by Dr. Mack, …

Best Gold IRA Companies 2025: Augusta Leads the Rankings in IRAEmpire’s New List

IRAEmpire, a popular retirement planning publication, has released its updated list of the best gold IRA companies of 2025 for consumers. SCOTTSDALE, AZ, UNITED STATES, July 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- IRAEmpire.com has released a new Best …

ATM UP Applauds Bipartisan Payment Choice Act: Protecting Consumer Rights and Cash Access

ATM UP CEO Sal Salpietro applauds bipartisan 'Payment Choice Act' by Senators Cramer & Fetterman protecting consumer cash payment rights nationwide. FT LAUDERDALE, FL, UNITED STATES, July 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- FOR IMMEDIATE …

HES Renewables Prepares Clients for Imminent Safe Harbor Changes

Top Southern California Solar Company Readies Property Owners for Forthcoming Changes to Solar Incentive Regulations SAN DIEGO, CA, UNITED STATES, July 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- HES Renewables, in a recent story posted to its website, …

Former President Joe Biden to Address National Bar Association at 100th Annual Awards Gala in Chicago

A Centennial Celebration of Justice and Legacy, Headlined by the 46th President of the United States WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, July 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The National Bar Association (NBA), the nation’s oldest and largest network …

Tariff Tensions in ASEAN: How Vietnam, Indonesia, and Thailand Are Navigating Trade Headwinds

EBC Financial Group analyses as Southeast Asia faces tough choices as U.S. tariff threats loom large. DC, UNITED STATES, July 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As the U.S. intensifies its protectionist stance under President Trump’s administration, …

Tariff Tensions in ASEAN: How Vietnam, Indonesia, and Thailand Are Navigating Trade Headwinds

EBC Financial Group analyses as Southeast Asia faces tough choices as U.S. tariff threats loom large. DC, UNITED STATES, July 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As the U.S. intensifies its protectionist stance under President Trump’s administration …

Tariff Tensions in ASEAN: How Vietnam, Indonesia, and Thailand Are Navigating Trade Headwinds

EBC Financial Group analyses as Southeast Asia faces tough choices as U.S. tariff threats loom large. DC, UNITED STATES, July 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As the U.S. intensifies its protectionist stance under President Trump’s administration, …

Dr. Robert Malone Returns to London Real for Explosive Live Interview on Trump, the CDC and the Future of Vaccine Policy

Dr. Robert Malone goes live on London Real to discuss Trump, the CDC, and his new role shaping U.S. vaccine policy from the inside LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, July 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- London Real is proud to welcome back Dr. Robert W. …

South Korea’s Economy Expands 0.6% in Q2, But Tariff Uncertainty Clouds Market Outlook

EBC Financial Group analyses how a stronger economic print, policy recalibration, and unresolved U.S. trade risks are redefining outlooks for Korean assets SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA, July 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- South Korea’s economy grew at its fastest …

South Korea’s Economy Expands 0.6% in Q2, But Tariff Uncertainty Clouds Market Outlook

EBC Financial Group analyses how a stronger economic print, policy recalibration, and unresolved U.S. trade risks are redefining outlooks for Korean assets SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA, July 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- South Korea’s economy grew at its …

South Korea’s Economy Expands 0.6% in Q2, But Tariff Uncertainty Clouds Market Outlook

EBC Financial Group analyses how a stronger economic print, policy recalibration, and unresolved U.S. trade risks are redefining outlooks for Korean assets SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA, July 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- South Korea’s economy grew at its …

New York State Community Commission on Reparations Remedies to Host Public Hearing on Gentrification and Redlining

Community invited to share testimonies on housing displacement and racialized land use in New York ALBANY, NY, UNITED STATES, July 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The New York State Community Commission on Reparations Remedies (NYSCCRR) will …

AMMWEC Launches National Coalition on Fighting Antisemitism and Hate

United Against Hate WASHINGTON DC, DC, UNITED STATES, July 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The American Muslim & Multifaith Women’s Empowerment Council (AMMWEC) convened its inaugural National Coalition Conference, titled 'United Against …

NCRI-US Welcomes Senate Resolution Urging Snapback Sanctions on Iran’s Regime

Reinstating UN sanctions is not only a strategic necessity—it is a vital step to sever the regime’s financial lifelines and confront its rogue behavior. WASHINGTON, DC, DC, UNITED STATES, July 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The National Council …

Animal Control Services Now Available Through The City of Carson beginning July 28, 2025

CARSON, CA, UNITED STATES, July 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The City of Carson is proud to announce animal control services beginning July 28, 2025. A full-time Animal Control Officer has been hired by the city who will respond to animal-related …

Federal Bureau of Prisons Moves Forward with 70 Law Enforcement Job Cuts at Thomson Facility

THOMSON, IL, UNITED STATES, July 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) is pushing ahead with plans to eliminate 70 law enforcement jobs at Thomson Federal Prison, a move decided in Washington, D.C. without any real …

Tracked N' Solved offers Local Colorado Springs Private Investigators Now

Colorado Springs Private Investigator Tracked N' Solved Investigation Agency Opens New Office to Serve El Paso County Residents COLORADO SPRINGS, CO, UNITED STATES, July 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Local Colorado Springs Private …

Former STARRS Leader Matt Lohmeier Voted By Senate As Under Secretary of Air Force

Air Force Academy Graduate. F-15 Fighter Pilot. Space Force Commander. Former USAF Lt. Colonel. COLORADO SPRINGS, CO, UNITED STATES, July 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The U.S. Senate voted today to confirm Matt Lohmeier, formerly STARRS Executive Vice …

87 U.S. Legislators Press Trump-Vance Administration to Ensure Safe Return of Armenians to Nagorno Karabakh

ANCA-Backed Bipartisan letter - led by the Congressional Armenian Caucus - Highlights Swiss Peace Initiative for Nagorno Karabakh WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, July 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA …