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April 03
2025
World Bank approves $1.08 billion in new financing for education, nutrition and economic resilience in Nigeria
The World Bank has approved three operations in Nigeria, totaling $1.08 billion in concessional financing, to strengthen education, improve nutrition, and enhance community...
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April 02
2025
Commission to invest €1.3 billion in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and digital skills
The European Commission has unveiled its Digital Europe Programme work plan (DIGITAL) for 2025-2027, allocating €1.3 billion to support the deployment of critical digital...
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March 28
2025
EU pledges €3.4 billion to fight global malnutrition
At the Nutrition for Growth (N4G) Summit in Paris, the European Commission has announced a new pledge of €3.4 billion until 2027 to combat malnutrition globally. This commitment...
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March 27
2025
Commission launches Preparedness Union Strategy to prevent and react to emerging threats and crises
The Commission and High Representative have launched the Preparedness Union Strategy, which aims to support Member States and enhance Europe's capability to prevent and respond...
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March 20
2025
European Commission unveils White Paper and ReArm Europe Plan to strengthen defence capabilities
The European Commission has launched the White Paper for European Defence – Readiness 2030, alongside the ReArm Europe Plan, marking a decisive shift in the European Union’s...
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March 12
2025
EIB backs Africa Finance Corporation $750 million Climate Resilient Infrastructure Fund
The European Investment Bank (EIB) has committed to join the Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) in financing a $750 million Infrastructure Climate Resilient Fund (ICRF). This...
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March 06
2025
European Commission and World Bank Group Join Forces to Expand Energy Access in Africa
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and World Bank Group President Ajay Banga have announced in Brussels that they are joining forces to align the European...
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The fifth edition of the Finance in Common Summit (FiCS) concluded in Cape Town, South Africa, on February 28 with strong calls for global development finance institutions to...
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February 27
2025
Commission introduces new Clean Industrial Deal to accelerate decarbonisation efforts
The European Commission has introduced the new Clean Industrial Deal, a bold business plan to support the competitiveness and resilience of EU industry. The Deal aims to...
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February 25
2025
African Development Bank Strengthens Regional Integration and Trade at Ministerial Roundtable
The African Development Bank has reinforced its dedication to regional integration at the Ministerial Roundtable in Casablanca, where it discussed the potential of the African...
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February 21
2025
2025 Commission Work Programme - highlights
The Commission has adopted its 2025 Work Programme, outlining key policy and legislative initiatives for the year ahead. The programme responds to the issues that matter most to...
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February 19
2025
Commission allocates €99 million in emergency support to farmers in Spain, Croatia, Cyprus, Latvia and Hungary
Member States have approved a proposal from the European Commission to mobilise €98,6 million from the agricultural reserve to support farmers in Spain, Croatia, Cyprus, Latvia...
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