Nepal floods and landslides death toll surges to 193

The death toll from monsoon-induced floods and landslides in Nepal has risen to 193, with at least 31 people still missing and many others injured, police said on Monday. The heavy rain, described by local media as the worst in decades, has predominant…

World Bank approves additional $1.57bn loan for Nigeria

The World Bank announced that it has approved an additional $1.57 billion loan to the Nigerian government to fund three projects. The Washington-based bank disclosed this in a statement on Monday. The World Bank noted that new funding will support Nige…