May 07, 2015
Africa: Two AfDB Vice-Presidents Officially Announce Agenda of 2015 Annual Meetings
The Vice-President and Secretary General of the African Development Bank, Cecilia Akintomide, and the AfDB's Acting Vice-President and Chief Economist, Steve Kayizzi-Mugerwa, held… Read more »
December 18, 2014
South Africa: AfDB Makes U.S. $250-Million Loan to State Owned Company Transnet in South Africa
On December 18, 2014, the Board of Directors of the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group approved a US $250-million loan to South African state-owned logistics company Transnet. Read more »
November 19, 2014
Somalia: African Water Facility Helps Build Resilience to Climate Change for Millions of Pastoralists in Somalia
The African Water Facility (AWF) announced on Wednesday, November 19 that it has offered a €3-million grant to the Republic of Somalia to support a project designed to build… Read more »
October 15, 2014
Africa: President Kaberuka Meets With Bill Gates and Gates Foundation Executives to Explore Opportunities to Work Together
African Development Bank Group President Donald Kaberuka met with Bill Gates, co-chair and trustee of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, at his Seattle-area office on Tuesday… Read more »
May 28, 2014
Africa: Interview With Anna Bossman, Director of LACD, On Settlement Agreements
On March 21, 2014, the African Development Bank's Integrity and Anti-Corruption Department (IACD) announced the conclusion of settlement agreements with three multinationals… Read more »
February 13, 2014
Africa: The African Water Facility Unveils New Website, New Look
The African Water Facility (AWF) has launched a new website designed to enhance user experience, knowledge sharing and access to information about its grants and projects, as well… Read more »
February 05, 2014
Africa: Some Members of AfDB Appointed to High Public Office in Their Countries
A former executive director and three senior staff members of the African Development Bank (AfDB) have been appointed to high public office in their respective countries. Read more »
December 13, 2013
Africa: AfDB Holds Consultation Day On Its New Governance Strategy
The African Development Bank (AfDB) is organizing final technical consultations with representatives from across Africa on its new Governance Strategy for 2014-2018. Read more »
December 09, 2013
Africa: The Republic of Turkey Joins African Development Bank Group
The Republic of Turkey participated in the African Development Bank Group's Board Meetings for the first time last week in Tunis, following the country's admission as the 26th… Read more »
October 21, 2013
Africa: Board Pays Tribute to Outgoing Executive Director, Walter C. Jones
The outgoing United States Executive Director at the African Development Bank Group, Walter C. Jones, received glowing tributes from peers who cited his commendable service to the… Read more »
September 16, 2013
Southern Africa: AfDB Strengthens Cooperation With Nordic Development Fund in Climate Change Initiatives
The Nordic Development Fund Manager for Southern Africa, Johanna Palmberg, visited the African Development Bank's Zambia Field Office (ZMFO) on September 13, 2013 to discuss the… Read more »
July 15, 2011
Cameroon: AFDB Agrees Euro 45 Million Loan for Cameroon's Power Plant
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a loan of Euro 45 million towards the construction of a gas-fired power plant in Cameroon to help meet… Read more »
February 08, 2011
Africa: AfDB Approves Usd 25 Million for Kivuwatt Project in Rwanda
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank (AfDB) approved on Thursday, 3 February 2010 in Tunis, a USD 25-million senior private sector loan to finance the KivuWatt… Read more »