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 »
December 14, 2016
Nigeria: AfDB Approves USD$ 250 Million Loan and Eur 5 Million Grant for Rebuilding, Recovery and Stabilization in North East Nigeria
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group (AfDB), has approved a financing package comprising USD 150 million ADB Loan, USD 100 ADF Loan and the EUR 5 million… Read more »
December 09, 2016
Africa: 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence - Message From the President of the African Development Bank
The African Development Bank is committed to a genuine and comprehensive transformation of Africa through sustainable economic development. Read more »
March 15, 2015
Africa: Violence Against Women and Girls is a Global issue. It's Also an African Issue
Imagine a scenario where billions of dollars are draining from the economies of Africa’s 54 countries every year. Where productivity is being systematically cut out from the… Read more »
March 04, 2016
Africa: AfDB, World Bank Host High-Level Panel On Concessions and Contracts in the Natural Resource Sector in Fragile Situations
The African Development Bank (AfDB) and the World Bank jointly hosted a High-Level Panel session on March 3, 2016. The session was part of the World Bank's Fragility, Conflict and… Read more »
January 29, 2016
Burundi: Burundian Refugees to Benefit From $1 Million AfDB Emergency Assistance
The Government of Rwanda and the African Development Bank (AfDB) on Wednesday, January 27, 2016, signed a US $1-million (RWF 753-million) emergency assistance grant to Burundian… Read more »
November 16, 2015
Africa: AfDB President Pays Visit to French Ambassador in Wake of Terrorist Attacks in Paris
On Monday, a minute of silence was observed at 12 noon Paris time (11 a.m. in Abidjan), at the Residence of France in Abidjan, following the terrorist attacks in Paris on Friday,… Read more »
