The talks between the African Development Bank Group and the Republic of Congo focused on strengthening their partnership, with grant agreements signed to address energy challenges. Discussions with government officials emphasized support for national development priorities and structural reforms, particularly in debt management. The Bank also explored new funding opportunities in key sectors like energy, digital infrastructure, and roads, while planning technical assistance to help Congo reassess its GDP and potentially join the second cohort of Energy Compacts under Mission 300.
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Children killed in ‘appalling’ hospital attack in West Kordofan, says WHO
SummaryOver 40 people, including children and health workers, were killed in an attack on Al-Mujlad Hospital in Sudan, prompting WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus to condemn the violence against health facilities. Amid the ongoing civil war, the UN has deemed the humanitarian crisis in Sudan the worst in the world, with severe impacts on children, including malnutrition and exploitation. Need More Context? 🔎
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