April 05
Central African Republic: African Development Bank and Central African Republic Forge Stronger Alliance to Tackle Fragility and Drive Sustainable Development
The African Development Bank and the Central African Republic (CAR) have reinforced their partnership during an official visit by Marie Laure Akin-Olugbade, Vice President for… Read more »
Central African Republic: Young People in the Central African Republic Can Now Enter the Digital Professions Thanks to Fibre-Optic Capacities Installed With AfDB and EU Support
The two-storey building in downtown Bangui, the capital of the Central African Republic (CAR), has a futuristic air. First impressions don't deceive: inside, a fully equipped… Read more »
April 04
Central Africa: African Development Bank Group to Open Regional Office in Central Africa
What: Official opening of the African Development Bank Group's regional office for Central Africa Read more »
March 26
Burundi: Burundi - African Water Facility Approves €2 Million for Multipurpose Water Resources Development
The African Water Facility has approved a grant of about €2 million to Burundi for the "Development of Water Resources and the Ruvyironza Multi-Purpose Dam (PRODERER)" project… Read more »
East Africa: Burundi - African Development Bank Director General for East Africa Commends Progress of Bank-Funded Projects
The Director General of the African Development Bank for East Africa, Nnenna Nwabufo, has expressed satisfaction with the implementation of projects funded by the Bank in Burundi. Read more »
March 17
East Africa: Burundi - Official Visit By AfDB Director General for East Africa
What? Visit by Ms Nnenna Nwabufo, Director General of the African Development Bank for East Africa Read more »
March 04
Congo-Kinshasa: Democratic Republic of Congo - African Development Bank to Lend $117 Million to Support Agricultural Transformation
Meeting in Abidjan on 14 February 2024, the Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group approved a loan of $117.9 million to the Democratic Republic of Congo to… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda -The African Development Fund Commits $12 Million to the Rapid Operationalization of the African Pharmaceutical Technology Foundation (Aptf)
The Board of Directors of the African Development Fund approved, in Abidjan on 27 February 2024, $11.96 million Grant to speed up the establishment of the African Pharmaceutical… Read more »
February 22
Congo-Kinshasa: DR Congo - African Development Bank Grants $7 Million Trade Finance Guarantee Facility to Access Bank DR Congo to Support SMEs and Local Businesses
On 20 February 2024, the Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group approved a $7 million trade finance guarantee facility grant to Access Bank DR Congo. Read more »
February 21
Southern Africa: SADC Business Council to Host Major Investment Forum Focused On Angola and Regional Growth
The SADC Business Council will host the Southern African Industrialisation Forum from 26-27 February 2024 at Sandton Hotel, in Johannesburg, South Africa. Read more »
Central Africa: Digital Climate Advisory Services Training to Support Climate Resilience for Smallholder Agriculture in Central Africa
What: Digital Climate Advisory Services Training to Support Climate Resilience for Smallholder Agriculture in Central Africa Read more »
February 20
Central Africa: African Development Bank Group, Lake Chad Basin Commission Sign MOU to Restore Lake Chad Basin
The African Development Bank Group and the Lake Chad Basin Commission have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to rehabilitate and restore the Lake Chad Basin. Read more »
February 16
Africa: AU Summit - African Development Bank and Lake Chad Basin Commission to Sign a Memorandum of Understanding
What: Signing Ceremony for a Memorandum of Understanding to Rehabilitate the Lake Chad Basin Read more »
February 02
Angola: Angola - Growth of Non-Petroleum Exports and 36,000 New Businesses Thanks to African Development Bank Support
Institutional Capacity Building Project for Private Sector Development, which was implemented in Angola between 2014 and 2023, delivered better-than-expected outcomes as shown in… Read more »
January 30
Comoros: African Development Bank Country Gender Profiles Reveal Progress in Addressing Gender Discrimination in Comoros, Democratic Republic of Congo, South Sudan and Seychelles
African Development Bank reports on Comoros, Democratic Republic of Congo, South Sudan, and Seychelles show advances in addressing gender discrimination - despite uneven rates of… Read more »
January 26
Congo-Kinshasa: Democratic Republic of Congo - African Development Bank Presents 2023-2028 Country Strategy Paper Focused On Industrialization and Employment
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group (AfDB Group) met on 17 January 2024 in Abidjan and approved the 2023-2028 Country Strategy Paper (CSP) for the… Read more »
January 23
Congo-Kinshasa: AfDB Head Adesina Backs Infrastructure Projects in Strategic Two-Day Visit to DRC
African Development Bank President Dr. Akinwumi Adesina has concluded a two-day visit to the Democratic Republic of Congo for high-level talks on accelerating strategic development… Read more »
January 18
Burundi: Burundian Farmers Celebrate Great Yields Thanks to African Development Bank Support
Burundian farmers told visiting government officials and African Development representatives that they are delighted with the year's great yields thanks to the hybrid,… Read more »
January 17
Burundi: Burundi - African Development Bank Helps Train Managers On Programme-Budget Implementation in Public Administration
The African Development Bank has supported the capacity building of about 50 managers from Burundi's public administration to consolidate implementation of the programme budget… Read more »
December 19, 2023
Central Africa: Zimbabwe - African Development Bank Approves $25 Million Trade Finance Line of Credit for Central Africa Building Society
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group has approved a $25 million trade finance line of credit facility to the Central Africa Building Society of Zimbabwe, to… Read more »
December 15, 2023
Cameroon: Cameroon - African Development Bank Grants a Loan of Eur 74 Million for Electricity Sector Reforms to Facilitate Universal Access to Power
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group approved a loan of EUR 74.25 million to Cameroon in Abidjan on 14 December 2023 to implement the first phase of the… Read more »
December 14, 2023
Rwanda: African Pharmaceutical Technology Foundation, Government of Rwanda to Sign Host Country Agreement
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December 13, 2023
Burundi: Burundi - African Development Bank Signs Two Grant Agreements to Improve Water Supply and Boost Climate Change Resilience
The Water Sector and Climate Resilience Building Support Programme will provide drinking water to 1.2 million Burundians and will improve their living environment through… Read more »
Angola: Angola - African Development Bank Approves $105-Million Loan to Improve the Productivity of Smallholdings and Reduce Food Imports
The African Development Bank is providing significant financial support to Angola to strengthen agricultural policy and the business environment to improve food production and… Read more »
December 12, 2023
Africa: Burundi - African Development Bank Presents Health Infrastructure Strategy for Africa
The Bank Group's Strategy for Quality Health Infrastructure 2020-2030 was presented to health actors in Burundi. Read more »
