KINSHASA (Reuters) – The World Bank pledged $1 billion on Wednesday to fund development in central Africa’s Great Lakes region in return for peace, but fresh fighting in eastern Congo underscored the challenges facing the area.

KINSHASA (Reuters) – The World Bank on Wednesday announced $1 billion in development funding for Africa’s Great Lakes region, where renewed fighting this week between the government and rebels in eastern Congo has raised fears once again of an escalation in conflict.