May 25, 2022
Africa: African Development Bank 2022 AMs - African Leaders Show Common Resolve to See a More Financially Powerful African Development Bank
Ghana's President Nana Akufo-Addo, Filipe Nyusi of Mozambique, President Samia Suluhu Hassan of Tanzania, and Azali Assoumani of Comoros have voiced strong support for the the… Read more »
May 24, 2022
Africa: Assemblées annuelles 2022 : Akinwumi Adesina trace le chemin d'une agriculture résiliente pour nourrir tout le continent
Le président du Groupe de la Banque africaine de développement, Dr Akinwumi Adesina a annoncé, lundi à Accra, les engagements clés de la Banque… Read more »
May 21, 2022
Africa: The African Development Bank Appoints Dr. Daniel Alexander Schroth As Director of the Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Department
The African Development Bank is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Daniel Alexander Schroth as Director of the Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Department, effective… Read more »
May 20, 2022
Africa: The African Development Bank Appoints Ms Malado Kaba Director of the Gender, Women and Civil Society Department
The African Development Bank is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. Malado Kaba as Director of the Gender, Women and Civil Society Department of the African Development… Read more »
May 19, 2022
Africa: The Independent Recourse Mechanism Launches Its First Accountability Report
The Independent Recourse Mechanism (IRM) of the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) launches its first-ever Accountability Report to present its performance to its stakeholders… Read more »
April 08, 2022
Africa: Appointment of Auditor General - Mr. Maurice Goddard
The African Development Bank is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Maurice Goddard as the Auditor General, effective 16th May 2022. Read more »
April 04, 2022
Botswana: African Development Bank Group Vice Presidents and Director General On Official Visit to Botswana and Zimbabwe
Visits highlight Bank's commitment to SADC, regional integration efforts Read more »
March 31, 2022
Africa: The African Development Fund - 50 Years of Making a Difference
The African Development Fund, the concessional financing window of the African Development Bank Group, is turning 50! Read more »
March 22, 2022
Africa: African Development Bank Group President Akinwumi Adesina Begins Official Visit to South Africa
African Development Bank head Dr. Akinwumi A Adesina is in Johannesburg at the start of a three-day official visit to South Africa. Read more »
March 08, 2022
Africa: African Development Bank Begins Edge Certification Programme
The African Development Bank has begun the process of becoming certified under the Economic Dividends for Gender Equality, or EDGE, Certification programme, the leading global… Read more »
Africa: Multimedia Group Silverbird Names African Development Bank's Akinwumi Adesina 2021 'Extraordinary Personality of the Year'
'It's time to support the youth to propel the future' - Adesina says in keynote speech Read more »
March 02, 2022
Africa: The African Development Bank Appoints Dr. Vanessa Ushie As Acting Director of the African Natural Resources Centre
The African Development Bank Group has appointed Dr. Vanessa Ushie, a natural resource economist, as Acting Director of the African Natural Resources Centre, effective 16 November… Read more »
Africa: African Development Bank Group Names New Head of Corporate Information Technology Services
The African Development Bank Group has appointed Mr. Bahati Sanga as Acting Director, Corporate Information Technology Services, effective 1st February 2022. Read more »
Africa: The African Development Bank Appoints Mike Salawou As Acting Director for the Infrastructure and Urban Development Department
The African Development Bank Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Mike Salawou as Acting Director for the Infrastructure and Urban Development Department, effective 1st… Read more »
February 10, 2022
Africa: West African Monetary Union - African Development Bank Approves $750,000 Grant for the Development of the Regional Financial Market
The African Development Bank on 9 February approved a $750,000 grant to drive reforms that will deepen the West African Monetary Union (WAMU) regional financial market and make it… Read more »
February 08, 2022
Tanzania: African Development Bank President Begins Three-Day Official Visit to Tanzania
African Development Bank Group President Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina began a three-day official visit to Tanzania on Monday. The visit signals strong ongoing support by the pan-African… Read more »
January 28, 2022
Senegal: The African Development Bank Delivers for Senegal, Says President Macky Sall
President Macky Sall of Senegal has commended the African Development Bank for the impact of its funded projects in his country, the most recent of these being the Regional Express… Read more »
December 23, 2021
Africa: African Development Bank Debars Weihai Construction Group for 35 Months for Fraudulent Practices
The African Development Bank Group, on 23 December 2021, announces the conclusion of a negotiated settlement agreement with Weihai Construction Group, thus putting an end to… Read more »
December 21, 2021
Africa: Osward Mulenga Chanda Appointed Director of the African Development Bank's Water and Sanitation Development Department
The African Development Bank Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Osward Mulenga Chanda as Director, Water Development and Sanitation, with effect from 1 December. Read more »
Africa: Public Announcement - African Development Bank's Integrated Safeguards System Update
The Integrated Safeguards System (ISS) of the African Development Bank is a cornerstone of the institution's vision to support economic transformation in our regional member… Read more »
December 18, 2021
Africa: Stephen Ashcroft Appointed the African Development Bank's Director of Corporate Services and Procurement
The African Development Bank Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Stephen Ashcroft as Director, General Services and Procurement, with effect from 16 February 2022. Read more »
December 17, 2021
Africa: The African Development Bank Appoints Ms Yacine Fal As Acting Vice President, Regional Development, Integration and Business Delivery
The African Development Bank Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. Yacine FAL, currently Director General, Cabinet Office of the President, as the Acting Vice… Read more »
December 16, 2021
Ethiopia: Ethiopian President Sahle-Work Zewde and African Development Bank Chief Akinwumi Adesina Discuss Ethiopia's Development Priorities
Ethiopian President Sahle-Work Zewde met with African Development Bank President Dr Akinwumi A. Adesina while on a working visit to Côte d'Ivoire. Read more »
December 15, 2021
Africa: African Development Bank's Board of Directors Approves the Institution's Borrowing Program for 2022
The 2022 borrowing program of the African Development Bank was approved on December 14th by the Board of Directors for up to $10 billion to be raised from the capital markets. Read more »
December 09, 2021
Tanzania: The African Development Bank Appoints Dr. Patricia N. Laverley As Country Manager, Designate for the Tanzania Country Office
The African Development Bank Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Patricia N. Laverley as Country Manager, designated for the Tanzania Country Office, effective 01… Read more »