January 14, 2021
Africa: Signing Ceremony and High-Level Announcement of Joint Partnership Action Plan Between the European Investment Bank and the African Development Bank
What: Signing of Joint Action Plan outlining strengthened cooperation to support high-impact investment across Africa Read more »
January 11, 2021
West Africa: Sahel Region - The African Development Bank Pledges to Mobilise $6.5 Billion in Support of the Great Green Wall Initiative
The Sahel region's Great Green Wall Initiative received a major boost from the African Development Bank on Monday. During a forum hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron and His… Read more »
December 01, 2020
Africa: African Development Bank Receives Coveted Stevie Award During Virtual Ceremony
The African Development Bank has taken home two coveted prizes at the 17th Annual International Business Awards in recognition of the institution's 2019 Annual Report. Read more »
November 25, 2020
Africa: Appointments and Reassignments At the African Development Bank
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November 23, 2020
Africa: The African Development Bank Appoints Country Managers
The African Development Bank is pleased to announce the appointment of Country Managers for the following Regional Member Countries: Central African Republic, Ghana, Madagascar,… Read more »
November 14, 2020
Africa: Moody's Investor Service Affirms African Development Bank's Aaa Credit Rating
Moody's Investor Service has affirmed the African Development Bank's AAA credit rating, with a stable outlook. Read more »
October 28, 2020
Africa: Appointment of Mr. Lamin Barrow As Acting Senior Director, Nigeria Country Office, African Development Bank Group
The African Development Bank Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Lamin Barrow as Acting Senior Director - Nigeria Country Office, effective 1 November 2020. Read more »
October 13, 2020
Africa: Appointments in the Cabinet of African Development Bank President Akinwumi Adesina
The African Development Bank Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. Yacine FAL Director General, Cabinet Office of the President, effective 1st November 2020. Read more »
September 22, 2020
South Sudan: African Development Bank Covid-19 Response Grant Is Saving Lives in South Sudan
A $4 million COVID-19 response grant from the African Development Bank has boosted South Sudan's capacity to respond to the health crisis created by the pandemic. Read more »
July 04, 2020
Africa: Appointment of Acting Vice President Agriculture, Human and Social Development, African Development Bank Group - Wambui Gichuri
The African Development Bank Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Wambui Gichuri as Acting Vice President- Agriculture, Human and Social Development, effective 5 July… Read more »
June 30, 2020
Africa: Appointment of Souley Amadou As Acting General Counsel and Director of the Legal Service Department
The African Development Bank is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Souley Amadou as Acting General Counsel and Director of the Legal Service Department, effective 1 July… Read more »
June 12, 2020
Egypt: Egyptian Refining Company Unlocks Industrial Potential and Uplifts Communities
Eyes glued to screens and flashing lights in the control room, Mohamed Said Amer, a 32-year-old operations field engineer at the Egyptian Refining Company (ERC), a greenfield… Read more »
June 10, 2020
Africa: Vice-President Jennifer Blanke bids farewell to the African Development Bank
Blanke joined the Bank in early 2017 and has overseen a number of the Bank’s key programs Read more »
April 17, 2020
Africa: African Development Bank Places Zhongmei Engineering Group Limited On 12 Months Conditional Non-Debarment for Fraudulent Practice
The African Development Bank Group on 17 April 2020, announces a 12-month conditional non-debarment of Zhongmei Engineering Group Limited, an engineering company registered in… Read more »
April 06, 2020
Africa: Appointment of Acting Director, Corporate Information Technology Department (Chis)
Senior Management is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Pepin Vougo as Acting Director, Corporate Information and Technology Department effective 1st April 2020. Read more »
March 11, 2020
Ghana: Ghana Seeks African Development Bank Support for Domestic Development Bank
Ghana is seeking support from the African Development Bank Group to establish a national development bank, the country's Finance Minister Kenneth Ofori-Atta told a delegation of… Read more »
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 03, 2020
Africa: The African Development Bank Group Appoints M. Solomon Quaynor As Vice-President, Private Sector, Infrastructure and Industrialization
The African Development Bank Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Solomon Quaynor as the Vice President for the Private Sector, Infrastructure and Industrialization… Read more »
March 02, 2020
Africa: African Development Bank Group President Appoints Ms. Bajabulile "Swazi" Tshabalala As Acting Senior Vice President
The President of the African Development Bank Group, Dr. Akinwumi Adesina is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. Bajabulile "Swazi" Tshabalala as Acting Senior Vice… 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 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 »
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 04, 2019
Africa: The African Development Bank Group Appoints Stefan Nalletamby As Acting Vice-President for the Private Sector, Infrastructure and Industrialization Complex
President Akinwumi Adesina of the African Development Bank Group is pleased to announce the appointment Mr. Stefan Nalletamby, as Acting Vice-President for the Private Sector,… Read more »
December 03, 2019
Africa: Bank Group President and Colleagues Bid Farewell to Outgoing Vice President Pierre Guislain
The African Development Bank, on Thursday, bid farewell to retiring Vice-President for the Private Sector, Infrastructure and Industrialization, Pierre Guislain. Read more »