President of the World Bank Jim Yong Kim. Photo/FILE

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World Bank pledges $1bn to aid peace in Great Lakes region

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The World Bank on Wednesday announced $1 billion in development funding for Africa's Great Lakes region, where renewed fighting this week between the government and rebels in eastern DRC has raised fears once again of an escalation in conflict....

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