International Aid

The World Bank Group has announced a coordinated plan to provide financial aid to vulnerable countries like Kenya amid the Middle East conflict's effects. President William Ruto warned oil marketers against hoarding fuel for profit. This comes as fuel prices surge and some Kenyan petrol stations report shortages.

January 31, 2026 Ti AI ṣe iroyin

Egypt is seeking to align international development support with state fiscal reform priorities to maximise the effectiveness of technical and financial aid, Deputy Finance Minister for Fiscal Policy Yasser Sobhi said on Saturday. Speaking at the third annual meeting of the Public Financial Management coordination committee, Sobhi stated that the ministry is committed to completing its management development path by deepening cooperation with international partners. This coordination aims to support the implementation of reform efforts, stimulate economic growth, and improve the efficiency of public services and social protection programmes.

Germany has pledged 60 million euros to the Adaptation Fund at the World Climate Conference in Belém. The fund supports countries heavily affected by climate change. Environment Minister Carsten Schneider emphasized the need to aid vulnerable nations.

November 12, 2025 Ti AI ṣe iroyin

Around a third of mpox vaccines donated by Japan to the Democratic Republic of Congo are being wasted due to storage issues after preparation for use. Congo's mpox response head highlighted the problem amid efforts to combat the clade Ib strain that triggered a global health emergency last year. Japan has provided 3 million doses of its LC16 vaccine.

Migration Minister Johan Forssell defends Swedish aid to Somalia despite criticism over high salaries and corruption. The opposition accuses the government of bribes in a deportation agreement. The government views the debate as a chance to highlight tougher migration policies.

October 19, 2025 Ti AI ṣe iroyin

The Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunization (Gavi) has commended Ethiopia for its leading role in advancing population health across Africa. This statement came during a meeting on the sidelines of the World Bank and IMF annual meetings.