February 09
South Sudan: African Development Bank, UNHCR Explore Pathways to Support Forcibly Displaced People in South Sudan
During a joint visit to South Sudan, the African Development Bank and UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, committed to deepening their collaboration for displaced people and host… Read more »
December 14, 2023
Africa: African Development Bank and the International Committee of the Red Cross Join Hands to Advance Sustainable Solutions in Conflict-Affected Settings
ICRC Vice President Gilles Carbonnier(l) and AfDB Vice President Marie-Laure Akin-Olugbade (r) following the signing of an MOU between the institutions to jointly address… Read more »
November 27, 2023
Africa: Workshop On Leveraging Early Warning for Crises Prevention and Regional Stability
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September 07, 2023
Africa: Central African Republic - the African Development Bank Group Donates €12.62 Million to Support Workplace Reintegration for Communities Affected By the Political and Military Crisis
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May 11, 2023
Africa: Women Must Play a Larger Role in Peace Building and Resolving Conflicts - -African Development Bank Chief
Women's proven role in conflict resolution makes the unique position of First Ladies even more important as agents for resolving conflicts in Africa. Read more »
March 01, 2023
Central African Republic: UNHCR, African Development Bank Conduct Joint Mission to Car On Durable Solutions for Refugees and Internally Displaced Persons
Representatives of the African Development Bank and the United Nations Refugee Agency have conducted a joint visit to Central African Republic to explore the potential of joint… Read more »
November 03, 2022
Africa: African Development Bank Calls for Closer Linkage of Peace, Security and Development Efforts
The African Union held its first Political Conference in Tangier, Morocco, with delegates calling for accelerated partnerships between the various actors to respond more… Read more »
October 24, 2022
Africa: First Continental Policy Conference On the Theme "Promoting the Peace, Security, and Development Nexus - the Promise of Regional Integration."
WHAT: First Continental Policy Conference on the theme "Promoting the Peace, Security, and Development Nexus: The Promise of Regional Integration." Read more »
September 27, 2022
Burkina Faso: Burkina Faso - African Development Bank Supports Government Efforts to Relieve Internally Displaced Persons
On the north-eastern outskirts of Ouahigouya, the capital of Yatenga Province in northern Burkina Faso, the size of two internally displaced persons (IDP) camps indicates the scale… Read more »
June 10, 2022
Ghana: Ghana - Economy Shows Signs of Rebound, but Covid-19 and the Ukraine-Russia Crisis Will Test Resilience and Inclusivity - - Report
Ghana has enjoyed two decades of steady growth, but the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic and the Ukraine-Russia crisis could dent economic prospects, according to an African… Read more »
April 27, 2022
Nigeria: Nigeria Top Priority Under African Development Bank Africa Emergency Food Plan
The head of the African Development Bank, Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, met with Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari in Abuja on Tuesday to discuss the impact of the Russia-Ukraine war and… Read more »
April 15, 2022
Africa: UN Report - 41 Countries in Africa Face Maximum Exposure in 'Three-Dimensional Crisis' As a Result of War in Ukraine
Antonio Guterres unveils six champions including African Union chair Macky Sall to drive global action Read more »
April 04, 2022
Africa: It's High Time Africa Started Feeding Itself in the Wake of the Russia-Ukraine War, Dr Akinwumi Adesina Tells 'The National'
The sudden shortage of wheat, maize and other grains imported from Russia and Ukraine could spark civil unrest in Africa as food supply chains are tested again on the heels of a… Read more »
March 25, 2022
Africa: Out of Ukraine War, a Plan for Africa's Food Security
* Any views expressed in this opinion piece are those of the author and not of Thomson Reuters Foundation. Read more »
March 22, 2022
Africa: Ukraine War Threatens Food Crisis and Political Upheaval Across Africa, Warns Top Economist
The continent is deeply reliant on cereals imports Read more »
March 18, 2022
Africa: Mozambique - African Development Bank Group Approves $1.4 Million Grant for Enhancing Private Sector Engagement and Capacity Building for Refugees and Internally Displaced Persons
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group on 11 February 2022 approved a $1.4 million grant for enhancing private sector engagement and capacity building for… Read more »
November 25, 2021
Africa: Mozambique - African Development Bank Group approves $36 million grant for power scheme that includes refugees and internally displaced persons
UN workers deliver relief items to internally displaced people in Corrane Site in Nampula Province. Read more »
September 08, 2021
Africa: After Years of Witnessing Fights Over Water, a Family's Life Is Transformed in a Refugee Camp in Zimbabwe
For years, Josephine Mbayo watched as fights broke out in her community over water. Read more »
February 10, 2020
Africa: Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau Meets African Leaders to Advance Conflict Resolution and Economic Security
Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau convened a meeting for African heads of state, foreign ministers and representatives of the United Nations and other multilateral bodies on… Read more »
November 26, 2019
Africa: Bring Women to the Table to Build Peace in Africa, Say Gender Experts
Women bear the brunt of conflict and for peace building to be successful they must be involved in conflict resolution and reconstruction at every stage, said gender experts at the… Read more »
October 11, 2019
Ethiopia: 2019 Nobel Peace Prize Winner - Abiy Ahmed Ali, Prime Minister of Ethiopia
'I am delighted and proud that Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. Read more »
October 05, 2018
Africa: Nigerian Defence Academy Confers Honors On African Development President Akinwumi Adesina
The Nigerian Defence Academy, the country's leading military and academic institution, has conferred honorary doctorate degrees in Management Science on three prominent… Read more »
June 19, 2018
Africa: Preventing Conflicts Could Save Between 5 and 70 Billion Dollars, According to a Study By the African Development Bank
"Prevention is better than cure". This wise advice makes even more sense when you read a study entitled Pathways for Peace. Inclusive Approaches to Preventing Violent Conflict,… Read more »
November 17, 2017
Africa: Tanzania Case Study Examines Impact of Hosting Refugees Over Long and Short Term
Receiving large numbers of refugees has a significant impact on human capital in the host country and especially on education and youth employment. This is the conclusion of a… Read more »
August 15, 2017
Burkina Faso: President's Statement On Burkina Faso Attacks
"The terrorist attacks in Burkina Faso are deplorable, shameful and cruel. We stand in support of the Government and the brave people of Burkina Faso as they deal with this… Read more »