International Finance Corporation
Coverage of International Finance Corporation in the Nexus archive.
- Africa moves ahead with vaccine manufacturing ambitions
Africa aims to produce 60% of its vaccines locally by 2040, supported by Gavi's $1.2 billion African Vaccine Manufacturing Accelerator. Initial disbursements to African manufacturers are expected in 2026, alongside efforts to secure technology transfer agreements and long-term funding for sustainable production.
- Rwanda wins Basketball Africa League Championship
Rwanda’s RSSB Tigers won the Basketball Africa League (BAL) Championship, marking a record-breaking season for the NBA-backed league. The victory, alongside record crowds and 1.1 billion social media views, has spurred investor interest, with $50 million pledged by the International Finance Corporation and Proparco to Helios Sports and Entertainment, a sports-focused private equity fund.