October 06, 2023
Africa: Kenya, African Development Bank Group Sign Memorandum On Hosting 2024 Annual Meetings in Nairobi
From left to right: Dr Chris Kiptoo, Principal Secretary, National Treasury; Prof Vincet O. Nmehielle, Secretary General, African Development Bank Group; Prof Njuguna Ndung'u,… Read more »
Africa: Remarks By Secretary-General Vincent Nmehielle, Signing Ceremony of the Memorandum of Understanding On the 2024 Annual Meetings, Nairobi
6 October 2023, Nairobi, Kenya Read more »
October 03, 2023
Madagascar: Madagascar - African Development Bank and the Government Join Forces to Secure Water Access and Strengthen Climate Change Resilience
The African Development Bank and Madagascar's Ministry of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene have launched the preparation stage of a project to protect and develop water resources and… Read more »
October 04, 2023
Somalia: Somalia - African Development Bank Group Approves $13.3 Million Grant to Help Improve Domestic Revenue Mobilisation and Public Expenditure Management
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group on 2 October 2023 approved a grant of $13.29 million to Somalia to help improve domestic revenue mobilization and… Read more »
October 02, 2023
East Africa: East Africa Civil Society Regional Forum
What: East Africa Civil Society Regional Forum Read more »
September 18, 2023
Madagascar: Madagascar - African Development Bank Launches Digital Platform to Drive Business Linkages.
Representatives of the Malagasy private sector during the presentation of the digital platform that will help them build business relationships. Read more »
September 14, 2023
Africa: Mauritius - African Development Bank Affirms Commitment to Continent's Tourism Sector At UN Tourism Conference
Leila Mokkadem, DG Southern Africa with Mauritius Deputy Prime Minister Louis Steven Obeegadoo Read more »
September 13, 2023
Africa: Ethiopia - African Development Bank Approves $ 104 Million in Funding to Improve Power Supply in Eastern Ethiopia
The funding from the African Development Fund and Korea's Economic Development Cooperation Fund will contribute to improving the power grid in eastern Ethiopia, benefiting… Read more »
September 08, 2023
Africa: African Leaders Commit to Pursue Green and Inclusive Growth--Nairobi Declaration
African leaders ended the three-day Africa Climate Summit with a call to the global community to act with urgency in reducing emissions, honour a commitment to provide $100 billion… Read more »
September 04, 2023
Africa: Africa's Youth Biggest Asset for the Continent and the World, Say Kenya's President Ruto and African Development Bank's Adesina
Hundreds of young people from across Africa are demanding a significant role in decision making for climate action. Read more »
Eritrea: Eritrea's Msilam Dam to Bolster Food Security and Change Lives for the Better
Eritrea has a long coastline on the Red Sea but limited fresh water. Its erratic rainfall has left most of the country arid. This is a challenge for Eritreans who depend on… Read more »
September 01, 2023
Eritrea: African Development Bank Group and Eritrea Strengthen Partnership for Growth
Eritrea looks to the African Development Bank as a partner of choice, says President Isaias Afwerki Read more »
August 25, 2023
Africa: Burundi - The Port of Bujumbura Will Soon Be Renovated and Modernized Thanks to Funding From the African Development Bank Group and the European Union
A partial aerial view of the Port of Bujumbura, which is about to be renovated and modernized. Read more »
August 30, 2023
Kenya: In Kenya, 1.6 Million People On Low Incomes Now Have Access to Electricity Thanks to a Project Supported By the African Development Bank
Over 1.6 million people on low incomes have been able to access electricity thanks to a project supported by the African Development Bank. Read more »
August 18, 2023
Kenya: African Development Bank Celebrates Kenyan Judge for Defending Community in West Pokot
Justice Nixon Sifuna, a Kenyan High Court judge has been named one of two recipients of the African Development Bank's inaugural Accountability in Action Award for the year 2022. Read more »
August 16, 2023
Ethiopia: Ethiopia and African Development Bank Group Ink $84.3 Million Grant Agreement to Enhance Wheat Production
The African Development Bank Group has awarded grant funding totalling $84.3 million to Ethiopia to advance wheat production and increase farmers' incomes. Read more »
August 10, 2023
Africa: Mozambique's $170 Million Negomano-Roma Road Project Unveiled, Marking a Major Milestone in Enhancing Trade Between Mozambique and Tanzania
Road to transform lives of millions in Cabo Delgado Province Read more »
August 02, 2023
Burundi: African Development Bank Group Reports Successful Progress On Burundi's Country Strategy Paper Implementation Despite Economic and Climate Challenges
The African Development Bank Group has expressed satisfaction with the implementation of its Country Strategy Paper (CSP) for Burundi for 2019-2023 based on an evaluation by a Bank… Read more »
July 31, 2023
East Africa: East Africa Regional Economic Outlook 2023 - Mid-Term Growth for East Africa Region Projected Highest On the Continent for 2023-4
East Africa will register the highest regional economic performance on the continent in 2023 and 2024, with growth figures at over 5 percent, according to the newly published… Read more »
July 25, 2023
East Africa: African Development Bank to Launch East Africa Economic Outlook 2023
WHAT: Launch of the East Africa Economic Outlook 2023 Read more »
July 14, 2023
Rwanda: Rwanda - African Development Bank Group Commits $101 Million to Sustainable Water and Sanitation Reforms
The Board of Directors of the African Development Fund has approved a $101 million loan to finance the Rwanda Sustainable and Resilient Water and Sanitation Program - a… Read more »
July 10, 2023
Tanzania: Tanzanian President Meets African Development Bank to Advance Post-Dakar 2 Africa Food Summit Agricultural Transformation
President of the United Republic of Tanzania H.E. Samia Suluhu Hassan and Bank Vice President Dr. Beth Dunford, with their respective delegations at Tanzania's State House in… Read more »
June 26, 2023
Kenya: Kenya - African Development Bank Group Board Okays Funds to Support Women and Youth in Agribusiness
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group has approved an equity investment of Ꞓ18 million in the Africa Guarantee Fund (AGF) and another Ꞓ1.2 million to… Read more »
June 13, 2023
Tanzania: African Development Bank Approves $107.8 Million to Promote Tanzania's Green and Resilient Recovery From Covid-19 Impacts
The African Development Bank is extending $108 million to Tanzania to enhance livelihoods through support to small and medium enterprises, women and youth. Read more »
June 09, 2023
Africa: African Development Bank Group, Government of Tanzania Launch $54 Million Initiative to Drive Job Creation for Youth in Zanzibar's Blue Economy
Dr Hussein Mwinyi, president of Zanzibar (center) , AfDB Tanzania country manager, Patricia Laverley, and delegations representing the government and the AfDB at the Golden Tulip… Read more »