June 08, 2016
Nigeria: AfDB Approves U.S. $ 150-Million Line of Credit to Nigeria's United Bank for Africa PLC
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) through its private sector window has approved a USD 150-million line of credit (LOC) to United Bank for Africa… Read more »
June 06, 2016
Africa: Bank Strengthens Nordic Partnerships - "Our Priorities Are Aligned"
The Bank strengthens its longstanding partnerships with the Nordic countries this week as its President, Dr Akinwumi Adesina, visits Norway, Denmark, Finland and Sweden. Read more »
May 25, 2016
Africa: Launch of Special Panel On Accelerating the Implementation of the Bank's Ten Year Strategy
On Monday, May 23, 2016, African Development Bank President Akinwumi Adesina launched the Special Panel on Accelerating the Implementation of the Bank's Ten Year Strategy. The… Read more »
Africa: AfDB Supports Water and Agriculture Improvement Projects in Egypt
The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) and the Government of Egypt on the sidelines of the AfDB's Annual Meetings in Lusaka on Wednesday, May 25, 2016 signed two grant… Read more »
April 18, 2016
Africa: AfDB in the Top 10 Organisations On Transparency
Publish What You Fund, a British-based think tank, has ranked the African Development Bank in its highest category on transparency. Read more »
April 15, 2016
Africa: AfDB Issues 1.000 Percent Us $1.0 Billion Benchmark Due 15 May 2019
On Thursday, April 14, 2016, the African Development Bank ("AfDB"), rated Aaa (Moody's) / AAA (S&P) / AAA (Fitch), launched and priced a new USD 1 billion 3-year Global… Read more »
April 13, 2016
South Africa: AfDB President Strengthens Alliances in South Africa
The President of the African Development Bank Group (AfDB), Akinwumi Adesina, visited Pretoria, South Africa, April 7-8, 2016, where he strengthened alliances with stakeholders in… Read more »
April 11, 2016
Africa: 6 Months Into Office, President Adesina Shares His Vision for the Bank and for Africa
Six months into office, African Development Bank President Akinwumi Adesina looks back on his accomplishments and shares his vision for the Bank and for Africa over the next… Read more »
March 22, 2016
Africa: Dr. Alberic Kacou Appointed As Vice-President, Human Resources and Corporate Services of the African Development Bank Group
The African Development Bank is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Alberic Kacou, as the Vice-President Human Resources and Corporate Services, effective 15 May, 2016. Read more »
Africa: Mr. David Ssegawa Appointed As Director, Corporate Human Resources of the African Development Bank Group
The African Development Bank is pleased to announce the appointment of David Ssegawa, as the Director of the Corporate Human Resources Department, effective May 1, 2016. A Ugandan… Read more »
Africa: Dr. Frannie Leautier Appointed As Senior Vice-President of the African Development Bank Group
The African Development Bank is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Frannie Leautier as the Senior Vice-President of the African Development Bank Group effective on 9th May,… Read more »
February 15, 2016
Africa: Kevin Urama and Maria Mulindi Appointed Senior Advisors to AfDB President
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has announced the appointments of Kevin Chika Urama and Maria Mulindi as advisors to the Bank's President, Akinwumi Adesina. Read more »
January 18, 2016
Africa: AfDB Launches "High-Fives" Application - A Tool for Tracking Progress On the Bank's Development Priorities
In his inaugural speech after taking office on September 1, 2015, African Development Bank President Akinwumi Adesina laid out the five priority areas that the Bank will focus on… Read more »
December 14, 2015
Africa: African Development Bank USD 500 Million 1.375 Percent 3-Year Green Bond Transaction Due December 2018
Final terms of the transaction Read more »
December 10, 2015
Africa: AfDB Board Approves 2016-2018 Work Programme and Budgets
Executive Directors of the African Development Bank Group on Tuesday, December 8, 2015 in Abidjan approved the institution's 2016-2018 Work Programme and Budget which envisages a… Read more »
October 15, 2015
Africa: Safeguards and Sustainability Series, Volume 1, Issue 3
This study critically reviews the African Development Bank's Involuntary Resettlement Policy and its implementation on AfDB-funded operations on the African continent with the aim… Read more »
September 23, 2015
Africa: President Akinwumi Adesina Appoints Dr. Sipho Moyo As Director of the Cabinet and Chief of Staff
"It gives me great pleasure to announce the appointment of Dr. Sipho Moyo, a citizen of Zimbabwe, as Director of Cabinet and Chief of Staff in the Office of the President" said Mr… Read more »
September 22, 2015
Africa: AfDB and Badea Discuss Enhancing Cooperation
The President of the African Development Bank, Akinwumi Adesina, met with Sidi Ould Tah, Director General of the Banque Arabe pour le Développement Economique en Afrique… Read more »
September 01, 2015
Africa: Investiture of President-elect Akinwumi A. Adesina
From: 01/09/2015To: 01/09/2015Location: Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire Read more »
August 12, 2015
Africa: Fitch Affirms African Development Bank At 'AAA' - Outlook Stable
Fitch Ratings has affirmed the African Development Bank (AfDB)'s Long-term Issuer Default Rating (IDR)'s at 'AAA' with a Stable Outlook. The Short-term IDR has been affirmed at… Read more »
July 10, 2015
Cote d'Ivoire: AfDB Approves a €100-Million Soft Commodity Finance Facility for Sucden Côte d'Ivoire
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank (AfDB) approved on Friday, July 10, 2015 a two-year €100-million Soft Commodity Finance Facility for Sucres &… Read more »
Africa: AfDB Board Pays Tribute to Outgoing President Donald Kaberuka
Executive Directors of the African Development Bank Group paid glowing tributes to outgoing President Donald Kaberuka for the enormous work he accomplished toward the development… Read more »
June 26, 2015
Kenya: AfDB President Kaberuka Pays Farewell Visit to Kenya
African Development Bank President Donald Kaberuka concluded his East African tour with a farewell meeting with Kenya's Head of State, Uhuru Kenyatta, on June 25th 2015. Read more »
June 19, 2015
Africa: AfDB Promotes Gender Equality in the Media Through 'Women's Rights ' Award
The African Development Bank, in collaboration with UK-based One World Media, has just awarded the first 'Women's Rights in Africa' Media Award. Read more »
June 01, 2015
Africa: Outgoing President of AfDB Pledges to Continue to Work for Africa
The outgoing President of the African Development Bank has pledged to continue working for Africa after serving the Bank for a decade. Read more »