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  "id": 14941069,
  "title": "Government secures financing to fix water shortages in Tamale, Yendi and Damongo",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/government-secures-financing-to-fix-water-shortages-in-tamale-yendi-14941069",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-16T11:17:59.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Joy Business",
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    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/government-secures-financing-to-fix-water-shortages-in-tamale-yendi-and-damongo/"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Government officials have secured €323 million in financing to address water shortages in Tamale, Yendi, and Damongo. The Finance Minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, announced the €98 million in grants and €225 million highly concessional facility from the European Investment Bank. The European Commission will contribute €68 million, while Invest International and the Dutch government will provide €30 million each. Dr. Forson described the meeting with EIB Vice-President Ambroise Fayolle as productive, highlighting the positive outcome of their discussions. The project aims to alleviate recurring water shortages and improve sanitation in the three communities.",
  "summary": "The package comprises €98 million in grants and a €225 million highly concessional facility from the European Investment Bank (EIB).",
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        "title": "Government secures €323M to resolve water shortages in Tamale, Yendi, and Damongo",
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        "title": "Government secures financing to fix water shortages in Tamale, Yendi and Damongo",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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