March 10, 2020
Sudan: African Development Bank Signs First Private Sector Loan, Dal Group to Receive Up to $75 Million
The African Development Bank has signed an agreement with DAL Group, one of Sudan's largest conglomerates, for the provision of up to $75 million to improve food security and… Read more »
March 04, 2020
Ghana: "You Have Been in the Trenches With Us,"Ghana Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia Tells African Development Bank
The African Development Bank's support for the west African nation Ghana has boosted its government's efforts to consolidate the economy, the country's Vice President, Mahamudu… Read more »
March 01, 2020
Africa: President of The AfDB Receives 8th African Leadership Magazine African of The Year Award
Johannesburg, South Africa, 1 March 2020 – Over 200 leading African political, business, and diplomatic leaders gathered in Johannesburg for the 8th African Leadership… Read more »
South Africa: Keynote Speech by Dr Adesina, President of the AfDB Group, on the occasion of the 8th African Leadership Persons of the Year Award Investiture
Good evening to you all! Read more »
February 26, 2020
Africa: African Development Bank Board Bids Farewell to Senior Vice President Charles Boamah
"You've been a pillar of this institution. You've done very well." - Bright Okogu, Dean of the Board of Directors Read more »
February 24, 2020
Africa: Ireland Moves Closer to Becoming the 81st Member of the African Development Bank Group
Ireland moved a step closer to becoming a member of the African Development Bank Group after a government delegation on Monday deposited ratification instruments during an official… Read more »
February 25, 2020
Africa: African Union Executive Council Endorses African Development Bank President Adesina for Second Term
The Executive Council of the African Union has supported Dr. Akinwumi Adesina's candidacy for a second term as President of the African Development Bank. Read more »
February 12, 2020
Africa: AFAWA Initiative - French Delegation Follows Through Its Commitment With Working Visit to AfDB Headquarters
A delegation from the French government, led by Philippe Lacoste, director of sustainable development at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, paid a working visit to African… Read more »
February 18, 2020
Africa: African Development Bank Director Hanan Morsy Named One of Egypt's 50 Most Influential Women
The Director of Macroeconomic Policy, Forecasting and Research at the African Development Bank, Dr Hanan Morsy, has been named one of Egypt's 50 most influential women. Read more »
February 13, 2020
Africa: African Development Bank Rebuts World Bank President's Comments On Africa's Debt Profile
In several news reports, World Bank President David Malpass was recently quoted as saying some Multilateral Development Banks, including the African Development Bank, have a… Read more »
February 12, 2020
Africa: In Morocco Youth Take Up Agriculture and Make Good Money With African Development Bank Support
In Morocco, the African Development Bank has helped thousands of young people towards a new future in agriculture. Read more »
February 13, 2020
Africa: African Development Bank Rebuts World Bank President's comments on Africa's debt profile
Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire, 13 February 2020 - In several news reports, World Bank President David Malpass was recently quoted as saying some Multilateral Development Banks,… Read more »
January 23, 2020
Zimbabwe: African Development Bank Group Approves Grant for Disaster Risk Management Training
The Board of the African Development Fund (ADF) on Wednesday approved a $685,000 grant to strengthen Zimbabwe's capacity to manage disaster risks, including droughts, floods and… Read more »
December 23, 2019
Africa: Ecowas Endorses Adesina for Second Term As President of the African Development Bank
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has endorsed the candidacy of African Development Bank President Akinwumi Adesina for a second term at the helm of the… Read more »
Africa: 'Let West Africa's Success Echo Throughout the World.' Ecowas Hails the Success of African Development Bank Investments in the Region
The African Development Bank's investments in West Africa are yielding remarkable results, the President of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), Jean-Claude… Read more »
December 20, 2019
Africa: Looking Back At 2019 - Key Moments
The year 2019 was a year of exciting firsts for the African Development Bank Group. The year was marked by innovation and several new milestones that brought us closer to the… Read more »
December 19, 2019
Africa: African Development Bank Lends $272 Million for Construction of Msalato International Airport
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank has approved a $272.12 million loan to Tanzania for the construction of a new international airport in the capital Dodoma. Read more »
December 12, 2019
Africa: African Development Bank Validates Regional Power Acceleration Programme, to Boost Bankability of Regional Power Projects
The African Development Bank has validated a study report on enhancing regional and sub-regional power projects to enhance energy access and integration across the continent. Read more »
December 11, 2019
Senegal: African Development Bank Lends €62.8 Million to Help Create 150,000 Jobs for Women and Young People
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank approved a €62.83 million loan to the Government of Senegal for implementation of the first phase of a project aimed at… Read more »
November 11, 2019
Africa: 2019 Africa Investment Forum Kicks off Delivering on the Promise to Redefine and Unpack the Continent's Investment Opportunities
$500 million equity closed for the Africa Infrastructure Investment Fund to speed up investments in agriculture Financial close for the Africa Guarantee Fund $175 Equity… Read more »
November 01, 2019
Africa: 'Today Is a Day of Joy for Africa' - African Development Bank Celebrates Historic Capital Increase
The African Development Bank on Thursday celebrated a historic $115 billion increase from its shareholders, the largest in the bank's 55-year history. Read more »
October 31, 2019
Africa: Extraordinary Meeting of African Development Bank Governors - "Make the Right Decision" for Africa to Achieve Its Objectives, Says Alassane Ouattara, President of Côte d'Ivoire
The President of the Republic of Côte d'Ivoire, Alassane Ouattara, on Thursday called on the Governors of the African Development Bank to "make the right decision" to enable… Read more »
September 27, 2019
Africa: The Bank Group's Swears in Its New Sanctions Commissioners
On 10 September 2019, two experts with more than 35 years of combined experience in the legal field were sworn in as the Bank Group's new sanctions commissioner and alternate… Read more »
September 18, 2019
Angola: Country Office Anniversary Cocktail Toasts Bank's 55 Years of Making a Difference
The Angola country office of the African Development Bank on 10 September 2019 marked the Group's 55th anniversary with a cocktail reception in Luanda, during which dignitaries… Read more »
September 13, 2019
Africa: The Future of Development Banks Discussed As Senior Officials Meet At 20th Annual Meeting
Senior officials from the world's leading financial institutions have wrapped up their 20th annual meeting in Abidjan at the headquarters of the African Development Bank. Read more »