The Latest Breaking News from the World Bank

Africa's vast potential in the global fight against climate change is at risk due to the heavy burden of debt and lack of international investment, Kenyan President William Ruto said Thursday.

The World Bank says poverty in Lebanon has tripled over the course of a decade during which the small Mediterranean country slid into a protracted financial crisis

Charities and campaign groups are calling on bodies to say they may stop funding country if legislation comes into effect

The World Bank Group has released a new report outlining how global agriculture and food production can be overhauled in order to cut carbon emissions and limit global warning to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels. In this edition, we speak to Julian Lampietti, Global Agriculture Practice Manager at the World Bank,…

Big socio-political gains have followed apartheid but the legacy of racism and segregation is still starkly visible.

Increase in cost of crude could drive inflation up and force central banks to keep interest rates high

Brazil, Germany, Spain and South Africa sign motion for fairer tax system to deliver £250bn a year extra to fight poverty and climate crisis

Amid high unemployment and a housing crisis, many in Rwanda are apprehensive about the $272m migrant deal with the UK.

The World Bank projects positive economic growth for Vietnam, highlighting resilience and potential for development in key sectors like manufacturing and s...