The African Development Bank (AfDB) board of directors has approved a line of credit of approximately US$79mn and an equity investment of US$24mn, to be granted to the West African Development Bank
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AfDB approves 2022 borrowing programme
The 2022 borrowing programme of the African Development Bank (AfDB) has been approved by the board of directors for up to US$10bn to be raised from the capital markets
Bboxx to accelerate inclusive economic development in Africa
Through a series of new initiatives, Bboxx, a next-generation utility, is promoting greater financial inclusion in Africa
IMF staff completes mission for the first review of extended fund facility for Gabon
The Gabonese authorities and IMF staff made significant progress in discussions on the actions needed to complete the first review supported by the Extended Fund Facility (EFF), and on economic policies and structural reforms that could form the basis for the programme in 2022
Ghana is eighth biggest economy in Africa: World Bank
Among the African countries with the highest GDP over time, Ghana has been ranked as the eighth biggest economy in Africa, according to the World Bank’s report