Africa: African Development Bank Approves U.S. $40 Million Loan for Rift Valley Railways

The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a USD 40-million loan to finance the Rift Valley Railways (RVR). The five-year USD 246 million capital… Read more »

East Africa: AfDB Approves U.S. $40 Million Loan for Rift Valley Railways

The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a USD 40-million loan to finance the Rift Valley Railways (RVR). The five-year USD 246 million capital… Read more »

Africa: AfDB Supports Tunisia's SMEs with U.S. $50 Million Line of Credit

The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank (AfDB) on 13 July approved a USD 50-million line of credit in support of Tunisia's Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), to… Read more »

Africa: AfDB and WWF Partnering to Promote Green Economy and Sustainable Development in Africa

The President of the African Development Bank, Donald Kaberuka, received a delegation from WWF International, led by its Director-General, James Leape, in Tunis on Tuesday July 12,… Read more »

Africa: Ghana - U.S.$111.3 Million ADF Resources to Finance Poverty Reduction

The Board of Directors of the African Development Fund (ADF) today in Tunis approved a loan of USD 70 million (UA 44 million) and a grant of USD 41.3 million (UA 26 million) to… Read more »

Africa: Continent Seeks Greater Share of World Carbon Markets

Energy and climate experts sought ways to help Africa grab a greater share of world carbon markets at the Africa Carbon Forum, held in Marrakech, Morocco, on 4-6 July 2011. Africa… Read more »

Africa: AfDB Organizes the First Regional Forum On Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) in Africa

The African Development Bank (AfDB) joins forces with the Association for the Development of Education in Africa (ADEA), the African Union Commission (AUC), UN Economic Commission… Read more »

Africa: Fast and Inclusive - That's a Difficult But Attainable Goal, Says AfDB Expert

Fast delivery of results versus promotion of multi-stakeholder engagement and participation in CIF programs and projects was the main debating point during the in-country… Read more »

Africa: Africa Seeks Greater Share of World Carbon Markets (AfDB)

Energy and climate experts sought ways to help Africa grab a greater share of world carbon markets at the Africa Carbon Forum, held in Marrakech, Morocco, on 4-6 July 2011. Africa… Read more »

Africa: Uganda - U.S.$88.8 Million Loan to Improve Health Services Delivery

The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank (AfDB) approved a loan of USD 88.8 million (UA 56 million) to finance The Improvement of Health Services Delivery at Mulango… Read more »

Africa: AfDB Approves Four Projects Totaling U.S. $157 Million

Projects in Chad, Mali, Senegal and Uganda Read more »

Africa: AfDB Approves an Equity Investment of Up to U.S $10.4 Million to Africa Re

The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) through its private sector window approved an equity investment of up to USD10.4 million in Africa Re through… Read more »

Africa: AfDB Approves U.S. $35 Million to Finance Livestock Infrastructure in Rwanda

The Board of Directors of the African Development Fund (ADF), the concessional window of the AfDB Group, on 29 June, approved a USD 35-million loan to Rwanda. The amount will be… Read more »

Africa: AfDB Approves U.S.$64 Million for Agriculture Marketing Infrastructure Programme in Tanzania

The Board of Directors of the African Development Fund (ADF), the concessional window of the AfDB Group, on 29 June, approved a USD 64 million (40 million Units of Account) loan to… Read more »

Africa: African Countries Call for Accessible And Efficient Climate Finance (AfDB)

The 2011 Climate Investment Funds (CIF) Partnership Forum, hosted by the African Development Bank (AfDB), ended today with African countries clearly showing their willingness to… Read more »

Africa: Tanzania - U.S.$23.4 Million Loan for Alternative Learning and Skills Development

The Board of Directors of the African Development Fund (ADF) today approved a USD 23.4 million (Unit of Account 15 million) loan to finance The Alternative Learning and Skills… Read more »

Africa: AfDB-Funded Motorway Link And Other New Projects Are Path to Growth

The African Development Bank's (AfDB) most recently announced project in Tunisia will create jobs and promote growth in the neglected south east region of the country. It is also… Read more »

Africa: Fast And Inclusive - That's the Goal for Climate Change Investment Plans (AfDB)

Speed versus consultation was the main debating point during the in-country partnerships session at the Climate Investment Fund (CIF) Partnership Forum, hosted by the African… Read more »

Africa: ADB and AfDB to Cooperate to Set Up Trade Finance Program

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the African Development Bank (AfDB) have signed an agreement to help AfDB set up a trade finance program to boost African trade, and, more… Read more »

Africa: AfDB Supports Growth And Integration in Southern Africa

The African Development Bank (AfDB) Group has published a report on its activities in Southern Africa. Read more »

Africa: AfDB Presents 2011 CNN/Multichoice Award to Lamia Hassan

Egyptian journalist Lamia Hassan has been awarded the 2011 CNN/MultiChoice African Journalist Environment Award. Hassan, who works for Business Today Egypt, won the award for her… Read more »

Africa: Clean Energy Development - Opportunity for Local Spinoffs in Africa (AfDB)

How to increase local content and create additional jobs in clean energy projects in Africa Read more »

Africa: African Efforts On Climate Action Get Boost (AfDB)

Climate Investment Funds Partnership Forum Opens in Cape Town, South Africa Read more »

Africa: Information Session for the Media On Climate Change (AfDB)

The media has a fundamental role to play in sensitizing policy makers and the peoples of Africa about the challenge of climate change, according to journalists at an information… Read more »

Africa: ALSF Supports Tunisia's Bid to Recover Stolen Assets (AfDB)

The African Legal Support Facility (ALSF) is helping the Tunisian Stolen Asset Recovery Committee to build capacity, following an agreement signed on 10 June 2011 during the Annual… Read more »