World Bank figures cite high poverty rates in Ethiopia.

The entities involved

• Ethiopia →

  country in the Horn of Africa

  • Ethiopia accuses Eritrea of sending troops across the border while simultaneously insisting on sovereign Red Sea access.17:30
  • Abiy Ahmed put forward a new cabinet, which included the replacement of Ahmed Shide.15:25
• World Bank →

  international financial institution

  • The World Bank identified an external account gap in Nigeria, prompting the African Democratic Congress to challenge President Tinubu.19:35
  • A manhole explosion occurred near the World Bank building, involving Chris Wright.18:55

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