
In other news The African Development Bank is *seeking to raise $2.2 billion for agricultural zones* in 28 Nigerian states to boost food security and create jobs. [Reuters <https://t.devex.com/Njg1LUtCTC03NjUAAAGZuTJQB9pbxuZA7OY1OJMQnwcsRksNpB8q69UGOjXJjpAnS6ajZsSFXc5VnxFhuqLryYbIv_c=> ] *Germany has suspended refugee admissions* under a U.N. program as a conservative-led government prepares to take office. [Al Jazeera <https://t.devex.com/Njg1LUtCTC03NjUAAAGZuTJQB7bYDbDTRRZPDDcaJsHY8yZwkdmPesEh_HqpDYy2QelZsAsRaaxOj7qoz1AfRx43R3M=> ] The World Bank *committed $1.1 billion to fund Jordan’s economic reforms* and expand social safety nets as the kingdom battles rising debt. [AFP via Barron’s <https://t.devex.com/Njg1LUtCTC03NjUAAAGZuTJQBpRVkHmXcC_nz9t3QYjIfHWhV183kfHWXyUJVkCoXmL1Hyos5fLlYm0Us1IaRZ4xdJ8=> ]