World Bank Mobilizes $100 Million for CAR

The World Bank Group says it’s providing $100-million in emergency development funds for Central African Republic. It describes the fighting and humanitarian crisis in CAR as a “profound tragedy” that requires “urgent international support.” Muslim and Christian armed groups have been fighting since December and are blamed for many civilian killings and looting. Makhtar Diop, the World Bank Group’s Vice President for Africa, said, “I think for us it’s very important to support one...

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