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The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa warns that the effects of the pandemic on Africa's economy could push the number of "extremely poor" Africans to 514 million people. The World Bank also announced a recession as the economies of African countries continue to shrink.
2021-12-24

Kyrgyzstan signs an agreement with the World Bank to purchase vaccines developed by Sinopharm.
2021-05-12

The World Bank releases US$150 million to support the Dominican Republic's efforts to contain COVID-19.
2020-04-3

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 says that the economies affected by the Great Recession are starting to recover.
2014-01-15

The World Bank announces that its President, Robert Zoellick, is stepping down when his term ends in June.
2012-02-14

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

2011 Horn of Africa famine: The World Bank promises $500 million in aid to drought victims in East Africa as a United Nations agency hosts an emergency meeting aimed at fighting famine.
2011-07-25

Robert Zoellick, the President of the World Bank estimates that the 2010 Pakistan floods have caused $1 billion in damages to crops.
2010-08-14