Development

Egypt's Finance Minister Ahmed Kouchouk announced that his ministry seeks to deepen ties with the Mostakbal Misr for Sustainable Development Authority to support economic growth and create sustainable jobs. The statement came during a meeting with executive director Bahaa El-Ghannam at the authority's headquarters.

March 23, 2026 Ti AI ṣe iroyin

President William Ruto wrapped up his four-day tour of Luo Nyanza and Western Kenya counties on March 23, 2026, launching multi-billion-shilling development projects. The tour, which began with project approvals and opposition rebukes in Kisumu on March 20, is seen as challenging opposition and Linda Mwananchi efforts ahead of 2027 elections. Analysts warn that timely project completion could further weaken rivals.

Ahmed Rostom, Egypt's Minister of Planning and Economic Development, met with Abdel Aziz Al Mulla, Executive Director for Arab countries at the World Bank, and Hisham Seif, Alternate Executive Director, to explore ways to deepen cooperation between Egypt and the World Bank Group. The meeting supports Egypt's path toward comprehensive and sustainable development and the goals of Egypt Vision 2030. Discussions focused on development financing and employment programs.

March 08, 2026 Ti AI ṣe iroyin

The Gambella region's Culture and Tourism Bureau has ordered 109 tourist sites to be included in Google Carta. This effort aims to improve and promote the sites, according to the bureau. It seeks to better utilize the region's tourism potentials.

President of the World Bank Group, Ajay Banga, visited a residential project under Egypt's 'Housing for All Egyptians' initiative in 10th of Ramadan City. During the tour, Banga inspected a model housing unit and held discussions with several families about improvements in their living conditions. He praised the quality of units provided to low-income citizens and the integrated services nearby, noting the initiative as the largest World Bank-financed social housing program globally.

March 04, 2026 Ti AI ṣe iroyin

Addis Ababa will host the 9th round of Ethiopia's Basic Infrastructure Development and Construction Week starting today. The event runs from Miazia 9 to 12, 2018 EC. Its guiding principle is 'Ethiopia is rising! Creation, speed and quality for basic development'.