In this week’s edition of Africa of the Future, amidst the Covid 19 crisis, the World Bank extends to Eastern and Southern African Trade and Development Bank (the TDB) a debut USD 415 million long-term infrastructure finance facility, a first of its kind. This happens at a time when Africa is massively lagging behind in much needed infrastructure. We find out what makes this deal ground breaking and more.

Africa of the Future celebrates 50 years of the OAU, now known as the African Union, we explore the victories and challenges of its history and look forward into the future.

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