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The Arab Fund for Economic and Social Development (AFESD) promotes economic and social growth across 21 Arab states through project financing and technical assistance. Established in 1968, it supports regional integration and sustainability. For a detailed description, click on the article title.
Location: Central Asia Official name: Islamic Republic of Afghanistan Formation (date of independence / date current borders were established): 1919 / 1919 Capital city: Kabul Population: 29.1 million / 116 people per sq mile (45 people per sq km) Total land area: 250,000 square miles (647,500 square km) Language(s) spoken: Pashtu (official language), Tajik, Dari …
Africa is the world’s second-largest continent with a total area of 11,712,434 sq miles (30,335,000 sq km). It has 54 separate countries, including Madagascar in the Indian Ocean. It straddles the equator and is the only continent to stretch from the northern to southern temperate zones. Learn more about Africa here.
African Trypanosomiasis, or sleeping sickness, is a fatal disease caused by Trypanosoma parasites transmitted by tsetse flies. Early diagnosis and vector control are key to combating this endemic threat in sub-Saharan Africa. For a detailed description, click on the article title.