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The release of the report by the World Bank Group coincides with the launch of the body's Spring Meetings taking place Monday, April 15 through Saturday April 20.

The Bamoun Kingdom is one of the oldest in sub-saharan Africa. Historians date its creation to the late XIVth century. Its capital is located in north-western Cameroon, in the city of Foumban.

Borussia Dortmund forward Sbastien Haller has been ruled out of Tuesdays Champions League quarterfinal second leg against Atltico Madrid with a recurrence of his left ankle injury.

The exhibition held during the month of Ramadan celebrated the various stages of writing Islam's holy book, from calligraphy to print.

Officially, the loan is meant to address Cairo's deteriorating fiscal situation and financial needs, notably after the outbreak of the Gaza war, the Houthi attacks in the Red Sea and the repercussions of the war in Ukraine. The sum is part of a bigge

The temporary suspension of export tariffs on East African flower exports represents a significant step forward in strengthening trade relations between the UK and East Africa.

The modern Olympics originated as an amateur sports event and the International Olympic Committee does not award prize money. However, many medalists receive payments from their countries governments, national sports bodies or from sponsors.

This week's highlights: Rwanda leads coltan exports in 2023, ahead of the DRC; Tanzanian Tourism: Balancing Accessibility and Technology, and in Kenya, Purple Tea sparks a new wave of prosperity in plantations.

A new solo exhibition by British artist Yinka Shonibare in London explores Britain's imperialist past.