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The World Bank has granted more than $16 billion in financial assistance to Ethiopia. The World Bank's Board of Directors announced that it will provide $16.6 billion in loans and assistance to Ethiopia over the next three years. According to the World Bank's website, the financial aid and loans will support Ethiopia's ongoing economic reforms. The bank stated that $1 billion of the approved funds will be direct support, while $500 million will be an extended loan. Additionally, the World Bank has announced several support frameworks to aid Ethiopia's indigenous economic reforms. Specifically, $1 billion will be direct aid, $500…