Washington, DC -The World Bank Group today committed $5 billion in new technical and financial support for energy projects in six African countries-- Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Liberia, Nigeria, and Tanzania—which have partnered with President Obama’s Power Africa initiative.

The World Bank Board of Executive Directors has approved additional financing of US$19.80 million to support the development of Ghana's rich oil and gas reserves.

The World Bank's Board of Executive Directors has approved two credits to Ghana today, the first of which will bring senior secondary education to thousands of students in under-served areas while also improving the quality of secondary education programs. The second will help ensure that pregnant women, mothers and young children receive critical health and nutrition services.