May 27, 2022
Ethiopia: Ethiopia - African Development Bank Signs $830,000 Grant Agreement to Improve Climate Resilience for Communities and Ecosystems
The African Development Bank has signed an $830,000 technical assistance grant agreement for Ethiopia. The funds will help mainstream climate risk management, gender and resilience… Read more »
May 25, 2022
Africa: 2022 Annual Meetings - President Samia Suluhu Hassan of Tanzania Receives Babacar N'diaye Trophy for Her Commitment to Road Development
A special award, conferred in 2021, was presented to the President for her role in transport development in Africa. Read more »
May 20, 2022
Mauritius: Mauritius - National Bourse Launches New Automated Trading Platform
The Stock Exchange of Mauritius (SEM) on Thursday launched a new automated trading system, positioning itself as an attractive multi-currency listing platform capable of offering… Read more »
May 11, 2022
Africa: Is Africa Ready for Green Growth? New Report Assesses Gabon, Kenya, Morocco, Mozambique, Rwanda, Senegal and Tunisia
A new report co-authored by the African Development Bank and the Global Green Growth Institute, has found evidence of growing political commitment to green growth in Africa. Read more »
May 03, 2022
Tanzania: Virtual Launch of the "Trade Finance Demand and Supply in Africa - Evidence From Kenya and Tanzania" Report
During this virtual launch, expert panelists will unpack the current trade finance landscape in the region, addressing, amongst other topics, drivers of trade finance demand and… Read more »
April 26, 2022
Rwanda: Rwanda - African Development Bank Approves Loans of $180 Million to Reinforce Transmission and Last Mile Connectivity
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank has approved two loans amounting to $180 million to co-finance a major energy project that will extend electricity access to… Read more »
April 08, 2022
Eritrea: African Development Fund Approves $5.5 Million Grant to Fund Phase Two of Flagship Desert to Power Energy Project in Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia and Sudan
The Board of Directors of the African Development Fund has approved a $5.5 million technical assistance grant to kick-start the roll-out of the flagship Desert to Power initiative… Read more »
April 07, 2022
Tanzania: Africa Road Builders - Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan Wins the 2022 Babacar Ndiaye Trophy for Transport Success
Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan has been named the 2022 winner of the Africa Road Builders-Babacar Ndiaye Trophy. The prize is awarded to leading figures in Africa who have… Read more »
April 04, 2022
Comoros: Comoros - African Development Fund Commits $21.6 Million to Upgrade National Road Network
The Board of Directors of the African Development Fund approved on Thursday in Abidjan $21.6 million in grants for the third phase of the National Road Network Rehabilitation… Read more »
March 28, 2022
Kenya: Sewerage Plant Changing the Face of Kenya's Narok Town
The people of Narok County in southwestern Kenya are breathing a sigh of relief after the construction of the first-ever sewerage treatment plant in the county. Read more »
March 16, 2022
Tanzania: Tanzania - African Development Fund Commits $125.3 Million to Expand Water Resources and Boost Climate Resilience in Dodoma Region
The Board of Directors of the African Development Fund on Wednesday approved a $125.3 million loan to finance the first phase of the Dodoma Resilient and Sustainable Water… Read more »
February 23, 2022
Africa: Six African Countries to Receive Initial Transfer of Mrna Vaccine Technology
Six African countries - Egypt, Senegal, Kenya, South Africa, Tunisia and Nigeria - have emerged as the first African recipients of mRNA technology under the global mRNA technology… Read more »
February 16, 2022
Somalia: African Development Fund Approves $4.3 Million Grant to Somalia for Statistics Development
The Board of Directors of the African Development Fund has approved a $4.3 million grant to support statistics development in Somalia. Read more »
Uganda: More Than 800,000 Additional People Gain Access to Clean Water in Uganda's Rural Communities Areas and Small Towns
More than 800,000 additional Ugandans have gained access to safe drinking water following the execution of the second phase of the Water Supply and Sanitation Programme, according… Read more »
February 15, 2022
Tanzania: Businesswoman Thrives in Tanzania's Male-Dominated Fertilizer Sector, Thanks to Credit Guarantee Scheme
As the morning mist rises over the rolling hills of Tanzania's Southern Highlands, Tumaini Kilawa carefully paces through the rows of her cabbage. Cabbage is a heavy feeder,… Read more »
Tanzania: Businesswoman Thrives in Tanzania's Male-Dominated Fertilizer Sector, Thanks to Credit Guarantee Scheme
As the morning mist rises over the rolling hills of Tanzania's Southern Highlands, Tumaini Kilawa carefully paces through the rows of her cabbage. Cabbage is a heavy feeder,… Read more »
February 13, 2022
Tanzania: African Development Bank Group Chief Pays Homage to the Late Magufuli
"I miss our engaging discussions about Africa. In a very short time, you transformed Tanzania." Read more »
Uganda: Western Uganda Roadway Paves the Way for Higher Incomes, More Tourism Revenue in the Region
The Kigumba-Masindi-Hoima-Kabwoya road in western Uganda has opened for traffic, paving the way for increased regional trade, tourism and oil production, Read more »
Tanzania: African Development Bank Group Chief Pays Homage to the Late President John Magufuli
"I miss our engaging discussions about Africa. In a very short time, you transformed Tanzania." Read more »
February 10, 2022
Tanzania: Tanzania to Expand Markets and Economic Growth, As It Launches Works On Major Dodoma Road
The head of the African Development Bank Group, Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina, on Wednesday joined Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan to formally launch the construction of the… Read more »
South Sudan: African Development Bank and Who Strengthen South Sudan's Emergency Response With Phase Two of Public Health Center
The government of South Sudan on Thursday inaugurated its Public Health Emergency Operations Center designed to respond promptly and effectively to public health risks and… Read more »
February 08, 2022
Tanzania: African Development Bank President Begins Three-Day Official Visit to Tanzania
African Development Bank Group President Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina began a three-day official visit to Tanzania on Monday. The visit signals strong ongoing support by the pan-African… Read more »
January 26, 2022
East Africa: African Development Bank Debars CP Power East Africa Limited and Mr. Dawit Wondwossen for 48 Months for Fraudulent Practices
The African Development Bank Group on 26 January 2022, announces the 48-month debarment of CP Power East Africa Limited and Mr. Dawit Wondwossen with effect from 4 November 2021.… Read more »
January 24, 2022
Kenya: International Education Day - From Kenya to Cameroon, Students Find the Root of Stem Success At Nigerian Institute
Dancan Onyango left Kenya in 2017 to study at the Pan African University Life and Earth Sciences Institute in Nigeria and is now the proud owner of a doctorate in environmental… Read more »
December 16, 2021
Ethiopia: Ethiopian President Sahle-Work Zewde and African Development Bank Chief Akinwumi Adesina Discuss Ethiopia's Development Priorities
Ethiopian President Sahle-Work Zewde met with African Development Bank President Dr Akinwumi A. Adesina while on a working visit to Côte d'Ivoire. Read more »
