Latest in Tag: sub-Saharan Africa Highlight
Latest in Tag: sub-Saharan Africa

COVID-19 to severely hit economies of sub-Saharan Africa: IMF
Growth forecast in April’s regional outlook to be significantly low

Terrorism remains key threat in Middle East, North Africa, sub-Saharan Africa
Businesses, especially tourism-related, remain vulnerable to terrorism risk

World Bank in new focus on sub-Saharan Africa
The World Bank has pledged tens of billions of dollars in financing for the development of nations in sub-Saharan Africa. The money is to go toward selected investment projects to strengthen regional economies.World Bank President Jim Yong Kim said a record $57 billion (53 billion euros) would be made available for financing a vast number …

Facebook to add more African languages
During his visit to Nigeria and Kenya, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg hinted at the possibility of adding software for more African languages, to ease Africans’ access to the online social network’s applications.

Israeli leader makes landmark African tour
Benjamin Netanyahu arrived in Uganda on Monday as the first Israeli prime minister to visit sub-Saharan Africa in 30 years. For personal reasons, this could be an emotionally-charged visit for the 66-year-old leader.