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]
Germany has suspended refugee admissions under a U.N. program as a conservative-led government prepares to take office. [Al Jazeera]
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]