March 05, 2018
Africa: Senior Management Appointments At the African Development Bank
The President of the African Development Bank, Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina, is pleased to announce the following Senior Management appointments: Read more »
February 19, 2018
Sudan: Executive Directors of the African Development Bank Conclude Consultation Mission to Sudan
The Executive Directors of the African Development Bank concluded a five-day Consultation Mission to Sudan on Tuesday, 15th February 2017 with a wrap-up meeting at the Ministry of… Read more »
January 19, 2018
Nigeria: Nigeria Makes Formal Request to Host African Development Bank's Regional Hub
"We think being the largest shareholder of the Bank since inception, and the country with one of the largest portfolio of its projects, Nigeria, is the natural and logical place… Read more »
December 28, 2017
Africa: African Development Bank Board Approves Third Sovereign Lending Instrument
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) approved the Bank's third sovereign lending instrument called the Results-Based Financing (RBF) Policy. RBF will… Read more »
December 15, 2017
Ethiopia: African Development Bank Strengthens Ethiopia's Debt Management Capacity
The African Development Bank conducted the first of a series of capacity development sessions on debt management for Ethiopia from December 4-8, 2017 in Addis Ababa. Read more »
October 26, 2017
Sierra Leone: AfDB Approves U.S.$ 3 Million Line of Credit to Union Trust Bank Sierra Leone
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October 25, 2017
Africa: AfDB Approves U.S.$ 100 Million Line of Credit to Kenya Commercial Bank
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank (AfDB) today approved a US$ 100 million Line of Credit (LOC) to Kenya Commercial Bank Limited (KCB). Read more »
September 20, 2017
Africa: Integrity in Development Projects - African Development Bank Debars Malian Company Entreprise De Construction Urbaine Et Rurale
The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) on September 19, 2017, announced the debarment of Entreprise de Construction Urbaine et Rurale (ECUR) for a minimum period of three years. Read more »
September 07, 2017
Africa: The African Development Bank Appoints Racine Kane As Deputy Director General for the Central Africa Regional Development and Business Delivery Office
The African Development Bank Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Racine Kane as Deputy Director General for the Central Africa Regional Development and Business… Read more »
August 22, 2017
Africa: Integrity in Development Projects - African Development Bank Debars Chongqing International Construction Corporation for Fraud
"It is the duty of the African Development Bank to ensure that the funds it receives from donors are used exclusively to further the socio-economic development of the institution's… Read more »
July 27, 2017
Ghana: AfDB President Adesina Visits Ghana to Strengthen Cooperation
The President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Akinwumi Adesina, will visit Ghana from 1-4 August 2017 as part of efforts to strengthen cooperation. Read more »
July 11, 2017
Africa: AfDB, Islamic Development Bank Sign New Us $ 2billion Deal to Fund Energy, SMEs, Human Development Programs
The African Development Bank (AfDB) and the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) have signed a landmark agreement to strengthen partnership at country level. Read more »
June 27, 2017
Africa: AfDB Appoints Dibba-Wadda New Director of Human Capital, Youth and Skills Development
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has announced the appointment of Ms. Oley Lucretia Clara Dibba-Wadda as Director of Human Capital, Youth and Skills Development with effect from… Read more »
June 19, 2017
Africa: The African Development Bank Announces the Appointment of Vanessa Moungar As Director for Gender, Women and Civil Society
The African Development Bank is pleased to announce the appointment of Vanessa Moungar as Director of Gender, Women and Civil Society with effect from 1st July 2017. Read more »
June 13, 2017
Africa: Poll Ranks Adesina Third Most Reputable Person On Earth
The President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Akinwumi Adesina, has been rated third most reputable personality in the world on the 2017 Most Reputable People on Earth list… Read more »
May 24, 2017
Africa: Citi Bank Wins Lifetime Achievement Award At This Year's African Banker Awards
Winners of the 2017 African Banker Awards were announced at a prestigious Gala Dinner in Ahmedabad, India. The Awards, held annually on the fringes of the Annual Meetings of the… Read more »
April 28, 2017
Africa: Mr. Charles O. Boamah Appointed As Senior Vice-President of the African Development Bank Group
The African Development Bank is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Charles O. Boamah as Senior Vice-President of the African Development Bank Group, effective immediately. Read more »
Africa: The African Development Bank Group Appoints Ms. Hassatou Diop N'sele As the Acting Vice-President for Finance/Chief Financial Officer
President Akinwumi Adesina of the African Development Bank Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. Hassatou Diop N'Sele, as Acting Vice-President for Finance and Chief… Read more »
April 12, 2017
Africa: African Development Bank Group Announces Staff Changes
The African Development Bank Group announced today the departure of Dr. Frannie A. Léautier, its Senior Vice-President. Dr. Léautier's decision to move on was for… Read more »
March 31, 2017
Africa: We Are Proud of What the African Development Bank Is Doing for Africa, Says Dean of Africa Diplomatic Corps in India
The Dean of African Diplomatic Corps in India, Ambassador Alem Tsesaye Woldemariam of the State of Eritrea, has commended the African Development Bank (AfDB) for its steadfast… Read more »
March 30, 2017
Africa: AfDB Approves a Usd 450 Million Trade Finance Package for the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank)
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank (AfDB) approved on Wednesday, May 29, 2017 a USD 450 million Trade Finance Package for the African Export-Import Bank… Read more »
March 14, 2017
Africa: AfDB Issues 1.875 Percent Usd 2.5 Billion Global Benchmark Due 16 March 2020
On Wednesday, March 8, 2017, the African Development Bank (AfDB), rated Aaa (Moody's) / AAA (S&P) / AAA (Fitch), launched and priced a new USD 2.5 billion 3-year Global… Read more »
March 03, 2017
Africa: AfDB Announces Appointment of Henry Paul Batchi Baldeh As Director for Power Systems Development
The African Development Bank Group has announced the appointment of Henry Paul Batchi Baldeh as the Director for Power Systems Development with effect from May 1, 2017. Read more »
February 23, 2017
Zimbabwe: AfDB Launches Three Projects Worth U.S..$26 Million in Zimbabwe
The African Development Bank and the Government of Zimbabwe officially launched three projects worth US $26 million that were recently approved by the Bank's Board of Directors.… Read more »
West Africa: AfDB to Open Field Offices in Benin, Guinea and Niger
Benin, Guinea and Niger will benefit significantly from the development support provided by the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) following the Board's approval to open offices… Read more »