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 »
December 08, 2021
Africa: The African Development Bank Appoints Ms. Hassatou Diop N'sele As Acting Vice-President for Finance and Chief Financial Officer
The African Development Bank is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. Hassatou DIOP N'SELE as the Acting Vice-President for Finance and Chief Financial Officer, effective 1… Read more »
Africa: The African Development Bank Appoints Professor Kevin Chika Urama As the Acting Chief Economist and Vice President for the Economic Governance and Knowledge Management Complex
The African Development Bank is pleased to announce the appointment of Professor Kevin Chika URAMA as Acting Chief Economist and Vice President for the Economic Governance and… Read more »
November 02, 2021
Africa: Moody's Affirms African Development Bank Aaa Rating, Stable Outlook
Moody's Investors Service ("Moody's") has affirmed the African Development Bank's Aaa long-term issuer and senior unsecured ratings. The outlook remains stable. Read more »
October 13, 2021
Africa: Appointment of Ms. Bajabulile "Swazi" Tshabalala As Senior Vice President of the African Development Bank Group
The African Development Bank Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. Bajabulile "Swazi" Tshabalala as Senior Vice President effective 1 November 2021 Read more »
October 06, 2021
Africa: Appointment of the General Counsel and Director of the Legal Service Department, Dr. Souley Amadou
The African Development Bank is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Souley Amadou as General Counsel and Director of the Legal Service Department, effective 1st November… Read more »
September 29, 2021
Africa: African Development Bank Debars Rockey Africa Limited, Its Affiliates and CEO for Fraudulent Practices
The African Development Bank Group, on 29 September 2021, announces the 18-month debarment of Rockey Africa Limited and its affiliates including Aerospace Aviation, Eva-Top… Read more »
September 24, 2021
Africa: African Development Bank Adopts New Policy to Strengthen Accountability and Support People Affected By Its Operations
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group have approved a new policy framework for the Independent Recourse Mechanism (IRM) aimed at strengthening accountability… Read more »
September 17, 2021
East Africa: African Development Bank's Sefa Grant to Support First Super Esco in East Africa
The Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa (SEFA) has announced a $1 million grant to support the government of Kenya to create a Super Energy Service Company (ESCO). The Super ESCO,… Read more »
September 13, 2021
Nigeria: Nigeria - African Development Bank President Conferred With Leadership Person of the Year Award 2020 - Leadership Newspaper Group
The President of the African Development Bank Group, Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina, has received the Leadership Person of the Year award from the Leadership Newspaper Group in Nigeria.… Read more »
July 07, 2021
Mozambique: Appointment Announcement Country Manager, Designated for Mozambique Country Office Mr. Cesar Augusto Mba Abogo
The African Development Bank Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Cesar Augusto Mba Abogo as Country Manager, designated for Mozambique Country Office, effective 16… Read more »
July 06, 2021
Nigeria: Appointment Announcement Director General, Nigeria Country Office Mr. Lamin Barrow
The African Development Bank Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Lamin BARROW as Director General, Nigeria Country Office, effective 1st July 2021. Read more »
June 28, 2021
Africa: African Development Bank Incoming Vice President Beth Dunford to Deliver Keynote Speech At Agrf Agribusiness Deal Room Launch
What: Alliance for Green Revolution Forum launch of the Agribusiness Deal Room 2021 Read more »
June 23, 2021
Africa: Strengthening the Bank's Position As the Premier Knowledge Broker in Africa
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June 15, 2021
Africa: Appointment of Director, Financial Management, Mr. Jacques Djofack
The African Development Bank Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Jacques DJOFACK as Director, Financial Management, effective 1st June 2021. Read more »
April 30, 2021
Africa: African Countries Commit to Double Agricultural Productivity As Development Banks and Partners Pledge Over $17 Billion to Increase Food Security
A coalition of multilateral development banks and development partners has pledged over $17 billion in financing to address rising hunger on the African continent, and to improve… Read more »
April 28, 2021
Nigeria: African Development Bank Debars Maxicare Company (Nigeria) Limited for 36 Months for Collusive and Fraudulent Practices
The African Development Bank Group, on 28 April 2021, announces the 36 month debarment of Maxicare Company (Nigeria) Limited with effect from 23 February 2021. Maxicare Company… Read more »
March 23, 2021
Kenya: Kenya - Equity Group Holdings Plans Trans-Africa Expansion With $100 Million Loan From the African Development Bank
The African Development Bank and Equity Group Holdings (EGH) have signed a $100 million (Kshs 11 Billion) loan facility to support the commercial bank's expansion across Eastern… Read more »
March 08, 2021
Africa: African Development Bank Celebrates International Women's Day By Spotlighting Women Entrepreneurs As Key Drivers of Economic Growth
In celebration of International Women's Day, and to mark the rollout of the Affirmative Finance Action for Women in Africa (AFAWA) Guarantee for Growth program, the African… Read more »
February 12, 2021
Africa: Appointment Announcement - Mr. Ifedayo Orimoloye As the Group Chief Risk Officer
The African Development Bank Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Ifedayo Orimoloye as the Group Chief Risk Officer, effective 1 April 2021. Read more »
January 14, 2021
Africa: The African Development Bank Appoints Mrs. Paula Santos DA Costa, Acting Director, Office of Integrity and Anti-Corruption
The African Development Bank Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Mrs. Paula Santos Da Costa as Acting Director, Office of Integrity and Anticorruption, effective from… Read more »