Sources: Al Jazeera
The World Bank's board of governors elects American business executive Ajay Banga as the next President of the World Bank Group. 2023-05-3
Lebanon, Egypt and Syria sign an agreement to supply Egyptian gas to a power plant in northern Lebanon through Syria. However, the World Bank, which is financing the deal, must validate the agreement before it can take effect. 2022-06-21
The World Bank delays its decision on granting a US$500 million loan to Tanzania, in response to pressure from activist groups over the country’s policy of banning pregnant students from attending state schools. 2020-01-27
The World Bank urges the People's Republic of China to undertake financial reforms to keep economic growth on track. 2015-07-1
India has become the world's third-largest economy in purchasing power parity after the United States and China, moving ahead of Japan according to World Bank report. The last survey in 2005 had placed India in 10th place. 2014-04-30
Robert Zoellick, the President of the World Bank, claims that the world economy has entered the "danger zone", with the United States, European Union and Japan having to make tough decisions. 2011-09-14
2010–2011 Ivorian crisis: Unrest continues in Côte d'Ivoire as the internationally-recognised President Alassane Ouattara heads to a mediation summit. 2011-03-9
Côte d'Ivoire's ambassador to the United Nations, Youssoufou Bamba, says the country is on the "brink of genocide". 2010-12-30
Former South African President Thabo Mbeki begins mediation efforts in the Ivory Coast following the disputed presidential election. 2010-12-5
An arms embargo, and financial and travel sanctions, are extended on Côte d'Ivoire for a further six months. 2010-10-15