September 06, 2019
Africa: African Development Bank, African Fertilizer and Agribusiness Partnership Sign $5.4 Million Agreements to Foster Fertilizer Market in Nigeria and Tanzania
The African Development Bank and the African Fertilizer and Agribusiness Partnership (AFAP) have signed two grant agreements to implement trade credit guarantees worth $5.4 million… Read more »
August 23, 2019
South Sudan: African Development Bank's Water and Sanitation Project Set to Improve Lives in South Sudan
The water tankers of Juba - more than a thousand of them - are a daily feature of the city and its environs, supplying much needed potable water for the residents, but at a higher… Read more »
August 29, 2019
Somalia: African Development Bank Group Signs $28.8 Million Grant Deal With Somalia for Road and Water Projects
The African Development Bank Group on 27 August 2019 signed two grants for $28.8 million for road and water supply projects to improve livelihoods in Somalia and boost resilience. Read more »
August 28, 2019
Mauritius: African Development Bank Addresses Nascent Electricity Regulator's Special Needs
The African Development Bank and the Africa Legal Support Facility (ALSF) joined the government of Mauritius in the launch of the Utility Regulatory Authority's (URA) strategic… Read more »
August 16, 2019
Rwanda: Rwanda's Women in Tech - Leading the Digital Revolution
When she was a little girl, Jeanne Yamfashije wanted to be a doctor. Her goal was to make her parents proud and serve her people. Read more »
August 06, 2019
Djibouti: African Development Bank and Ethiopia Sign Agreement for First Phase of Ethiopia-Djibouti Transport Corridor
The government of Ethiopia and the African Development Bank Group have signed a $98 million grant agreement from the African Development Fund (ADF) to help finance phase one of the… Read more »
August 01, 2019
Kenya: African Development Bank Helps Power Wind of Change in Kenya
Africa's largest wind farm, a €620 million energy masterpiece boosting 365 turbines in northern Kenya, will help the East African nation stay on track to reach its target of… Read more »
July 26, 2019
Africa: African Development Bank Helps to Modernise South Sudan's Financial Systems
The African Development Bank Board on 17th July 2019 approved $6.6 million funding to finance South Sudan's payment and settlement systems integration project. The project is… Read more »
July 22, 2019
East Africa: Bank approves $300m to boost trade and regional economic development in COMESA
Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire, 22 July, 2019 -The African Development Bank re-affirmed its intention to boost economic and regional development on the African continent when its Board of… Read more »
July 08, 2019
Africa: African Development Bank Adesina Invites Madagascar President Rajoelina to Become a Nutrition Champion
On a recent trip to the island nation of Madagascar, African Development Bank President Akinwumi Adesina invited Madagascar President Andry Rajoelina to become a Nutrition Champion… Read more »
July 02, 2019
Africa: Speech Delivered By President Akinwumi A. Adesina of the African Development Bank Group At the Second Consultative Meeting of the 15th Replenishment of the African Development Fund, Held in Antananarivo, Madagascar, July 2, 2019
Your Excellency, President Andry Rajoelina, President of the Republic of Madagascar, Read more »
July 03, 2019
Africa: The Remarkable Story of Anthony, President Akinwumi Adesina's Adoptive Son From Madagascar
Three years ago, Anthony, then 11, showed signs of stunted growth as observed by African Development Bank President Akinwumi Adesina during a visit to Madagascar's Bas Mangoky… Read more »
July 02, 2019
Africa: Beneficiaries Describe African Development Fund Projects As Life-Saving
A delegation of senior representatives from the African Development Fund (ADF) donor countries visited two projects financed by the Fund in Madagascar this week to measure the… Read more »
June 25, 2019
South Sudan: African Development Bank Approves Usd 24.7 Million for Water and Sanitation Development in South Sudan
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank on June 20, 2019, approved a proposal to commit $24.7 million to finance the South Sudan Strategic Water Supply and… Read more »
June 24, 2019
East Africa: Ekiti State Governor Visits African Development Bank, Makes a Case for Increased Investment in His Region
Infrastructure, agricultural-processing zones, air cargo facilities, and a knowledge hub are four critical areas that need support from the African Development Bank to help… Read more »
May 21, 2019
Ethiopia: African Development Bank's Sustainable Energy Fund Approves Grant to Spur Renewable Investments
The Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa (SEFA), managed by the African Development Bank on 17 May 2019 approved a $995,000 grant to support the roll out of a sustainable procurement… Read more »
May 17, 2019
Africa: Africa's Digital Economy Is a Pan African Responsibility, Rwanda's President Kagame Says At Transform Africa Summit
Officially opening the continent's digital economy summit in the Rwandan capital, President Paul Kagame called the task to advance Africa's digital economy agenda "a pan-African… Read more »
May 15, 2019
Kenya: African Development Bank Approves Eur 90 Million to Support the Kenya Mortgage Refinance Company
Bank funding to boost mortgage finance access to lower middle- and middle-income households Read more »
May 06, 2019
Ethiopia: Ethiopia Reaps Rewards of Tax Policy Reform, According to Research From the African Development Bank
Revenue collection in Ethiopia has increased significantly after the government implemented tax reforms to boost resources. Read more »
April 16, 2019
Africa: African Development Bank - Manufacturing Key to Boost Economic Growth and Job Creation in East Africa - Regional Economic Outlook Report
The manufacturing sector will hold the key to future growth in East Africa, the African Development Bank's lead Economist for the Bank's East Africa Regional Office has emphasised. Read more »
April 18, 2019
Rwanda: African Legal Support Facility Supports $200 Million Energy Plant in Rwanda
The African Legal Support Facility has provided advisory services support to the Government of Rwanda for the negotiation of its deal with Symbion Power to develop a… Read more »
April 16, 2019
East Africa: African Development Bank - Manufacturing Key to Growth in East Africa - Regional Economic Outlook Report
The manufacturing sector will hold the key to future growth in East Africa, the African Development Bank's lead Economist for the Bank's East Africa Regional Office has emphasised. Read more »
April 12, 2019
South Sudan: Thousands Receive Food, Thanks to Emergency Response Project Supported By the African Development Bank, WFP
Thousands of people in South Sudan have received relief from a food security project which is addressing the nation's severe food and nutrition needs. Read more »
April 10, 2019
Sudan: In Sudan Technology Helps Farmers Overcome Wheat Woes
Women's groups from Maukashfi IP sites display bread products during "Field Day" Read more »
April 11, 2019
Rwanda: The African Development Bank Commemorates Kwibuka25
Who: Rwandan Embassy in Côte d'Ivoire, Rwandan Community in Côte d'Ivoire and the African Development Bank Read more »