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European Investment Bank confirms support for EUR 495m transformational investment across Africa at Vienna summit

EUR 495m new support for sustainable transport in Africa’s largest city, improving access to clean energy and connecting East Africa to global communications; EIB President outlines support for sustainable development at HighâLevel Forum AfricaâEurope; EIB experts highlight how cooperation with African business, public sector and international partners unlocking crucial

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La Banque européenne d’investissement confirme, lors du sommet de Vienne, un soutien de 495 millions d’EU R en faveur d’investissements porteurs de transformations dans toute l’Afrique

Un nouveau concours de 495 millions d’EUR pour les transports durables dans la plus grande ville d’Afrique, l’amélioration de l’accès aux énergies propres et le raccordement de l’Afrique de l’Est aux réseaux de télécommunications mondiaux ; Le président de la BEI décrit le soutien de

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Tomber de rideau sur la Conférence des Parties (COP24) en Pologne : La Banque africaine de développement plus que ja mais résolue à poursuivre la lutte contre le changement climatique en Afrique

Si la [COP24](https://www.cop24afdb.org/en) ([www.COP24afdb.org](http://www.cop24afdb.org/)), le sommet mondial annuel sur le climat, fermait officiellement ses portes vendredi 14 décembre 2018, à Katowice, en Pologne, les négociations se sont poursuivies durant le week end, faute d’agrément quant aux modalités concrètes

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Curtain falls on Conference of the Parties (COP24) in Poland: African Development Bank more resolute than ever to fight against climate change in Africa

The curtain has fallen on [COP24](https://www.cop24afdb.org/en) (www.COP24afdb.org), this year’s global climate summit held in Katowice, Poland. However, negotiations continued throughout the weekend to reach agreement on specific parts of the ‘rulebook’ to be applied from 2020 by the 197 signatories of the

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Côte d’Ivoire – Près de Man, 60 villages sont désormais connectés au réseau élec trique

Soixante villages du département de Man, dans la région du Tonkpi en Côte d’Ivoire, sont sortis des ténèbres dans le cadre du volet d’électrification rurale du [Projet de renforcement des réseaux de transport et de distribution](https://www.afdb.org/fr/news-and-events/la-banque-africaine-de-developpement-mobilise-137-82-millions-deuros-pour-le-renforcement-des-reseaux-electriques-en-cote-divoire-16385/)… Read more on https://afdb.

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USA Increases Access to Health Services to Volta Region Island Communities through Boat Handover

On December 18 2018, the United States of America through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Ghana Mission Director, Sharon Cromer, joined the Honorable Deputy Minister of Health, Kingsley Aboagye-Gyedu, for the handover of a 25-seater boat to the Ghana Health Service (GHS). Funded by the United States

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U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Partners with Ethiopian Public Health Institute to Build Capacity at Public Health Emergency Operation

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) facilitated a public health emergency management (PHEM) training in Bishoftu in coordination with the Ethiopian Public Health Institute (EPHI) from November 26 – December 7, 2018. As part of Ethiopia’s growing capacity and leadership, the training was actually led by

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Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) commemorates its 60th anniversary; honors young innovators

The Economic Commission for Africa marked its 60th anniversary this week with an official event attended by members of the Diplomatic Corps and key representatives from partner institutions, Think Tanks, Civil Society Organizations, University Students, High School Students and the Private Sector. In his remarks, Ethiopia’s Deputy Prime Minister

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Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) applauds Angola Reforms during landmark visit

Angola’s leadership is undertaking crucial tax and policy changes to diversify the economy while opening the oil sector to new investment; H.E. Mohammad Sanusi Barkindo visited Luanda for the first time as Secretary General of OPEC; Barkindo on Angola: “Right reforms at the right time” During his first

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Vital UN Air Service risks being grounded in Central African Republic due to funding shortages

The United Nations Humanitarian Air Service (UNHAS) that enables aid workers to deploy to reach tens of thousands of people in need in the Central African Republic (CAR) is at risk of shutting down due to a shortage of funds, the World Food Programme (WFP) that manages the service warned

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Nigeria at a Crossroads: The Upcoming Elections (Testimony Tibor P. Nagy, Jr.)

Testimony Tibor P. Nagy, Jr. Introduction Chairman Smith, Ranking Member Bass, and distinguished Members of the Committee, thank you for the opportunity to testify today regarding the upcoming elections in Nigeria. I am also pleased to be joined by my USAID colleague, Senior Deputy Assistant Administrator Ramsey Day. The title

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Advancing U.S. Interests at International Civil Aviation Event in Kenya

At the eleventh annual International Civil Aviation Organization Air Services Negotiation Event (ICAN 2018) in Nairobi, Kenya, December 10-14, 2018, U.S. delegates met with counterparts from over 20 countries. The delegation negotiated new bilateral Open Skies Agreements, expanded and modernized existing agreements, pressed for fair treatment of U.S.