June 05
Africa: Making a Future Together - Inspiration From the Miracle On the Han River
African governments and institutions gathered in Seoul from June 4-5, 2024, for the inaugural Korea-Africa Summit to learn from Korea's remarkable economic transformation and forge… Read more »
June 07
Africa: Digital Future for Africa - African Development Bank and Intel to Train Millions in Ai
The African Development Bank and technology giant Intel have formalized their cooperation to transform the African digital ecosystem. The partnership aims to equip 3 million… Read more »
June 03
Africa: Career and Business Opportunities Forum for Kuwaiti Consultants, Contractors, and Suppliers
WHAT: Career and Business Opportunities Forum for Kuwaiti Consultants, Contractors, and Suppliers Read more »
June 02
Africa: African Development Bank Group Board of Governors Approves $117 Billion General Callable Capital Increase
The Board of Governors of the African Development Bank Group has approved a $117 billion (88.1 billion Units of Account) General Callable Capital Increase for the African… Read more »
May 27
Africa: Annual Meetings Offer Platform for Innovative Ideas On Global Financial Reform and Provision of Resources to Develop Africa
The African Development Bank's 2024 Annual Meetings start on Monday in Nairobi, and offer a unique opportunity to collectively promote innovative ideas for reforming the global… Read more »
May 23
Africa: A Project in History - The Transformational Journey of the African Development Bank
When the African Development Bank was established in 1964, its founders committed to the task of leveraging Africa's natural and human resources to catalyze development across the… Read more »
May 22
Nigeria: African Development Bank Invests $1.44 Billion to Support Infrastructure Development in Nigeria
The African Development Bank has invested $1.44 billion to support the development of energy and power, transport, water, and sanitation infrastructure in Nigeria. Read more »
May 19
Africa: African Development Bank Group and African Water Facility to Co-Host Session On Innovative Financing for Water and Sanitation At World Water Forum in Bali
What: Seminar on Innovative Financing and Resource Mobilization for Climate-resilient Water and Sanitation Investments Read more »
May 15
Africa: African Development Bank and Interamerican Development Bank Welcome International Monetary Fund's (IMF) Executive Board's Decision Approving Use of Sdrs for Hybrid Capital Instruments
The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) and the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) today welcomed the announcement by the International Monetary Fund's Executive Board… Read more »
May 10
Africa: African Development Bank and Stockholm International Peace Research Institute Partner to Advance Evidence-Based Conflict Prevention and Resilience Building in Africa
On the sidelines of the 2024 Stockholm Forum on Peace and Development, the African Development Bank and the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) have signed a… Read more »
May 12
Kenya: President William Ruto Advocates for $25 Billion Replenishment of African Development Fund, Highlights Impact On Kenya's Development
Kenya's President William Ruto has intensified his campaign for a substantial replenishment of the African Development Fund, underscoring the transformative impact of the… Read more »
May 10
Africa: Paris Summit Aims to Secure Commitments Toward $4b Needed to Close Clean Cooking Funding Gap for African Women
Development partners gathering in Paris on 14 May are expected to pledge towards the $4 billion needed to provide clean cooking access for 250 million African women by 2030. Read more »
May 07
Africa: Inclusive and Transparent Land Governance Practices for Building Effective Land Administration Institutions Amid the Changing Climate and Strengthening Land Rights in the Continent
What: World Bank Land Conference's side event Read more »
April 30
Africa: African Development Bank and World Health Organisation to Transform Africa's Primary Healthcare
The African Development Bank Group and the World Health Organisation have agreed to strengthen their partnership and scale up the transformation of Africa's primary healthcare. Read more »
Ghana: African Development Bank, Korea Environmental Industry and Technology Institute (Keiti) Strengthen Collaboration in Ghana
The African Development Bank Group and the Korea Environmental Industry and Technology Institute (KEITI) reaffirmed their mutual collaboration with the recent participation of the… Read more »
April 28
Tanzania: President Suluhu Lauds Partnership With African Development Bank Group At Anniversary to Mark 60 Years of Tanzania, Zanzibar Union
Tanzanian President Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan has lauded the strong partnership with the African Development Bank Group, praising its contribution to the improvement of Tanzania's… Read more »
April 26
Africa: African Development Bank's Dr. Adesina Appoints Ambassador Jalel Trabelsi As Special Envoy for Middle East and North Africa and Gulf Region
The President of the African Development Bank Group Dr. Akinwumi Adesina has appointed career diplomat Ambassador Jalel Trabelsi as his Special Envoy for the Middle East and North… Read more »
April 23
Africa: Brazil Signs Lusophone Compact Agreement to Boost Private Sector in Africa
Brazil has officially joined the Lusophone Compact, an initiative working to accelerate private sector development in Portuguese-speaking countries in Africa, known as the PALOPs… Read more »
April 19
Africa: African Development Bank President Dr Adesina to Meet Brazil's President Lula
African Development Bank Group president, Dr Akinwumi Adesina is travelling to Brazil for a two-day official visit to meet with President Luis Inacio Lula da Silva, government… Read more »
Africa: African Development Bank President Dr. Adesina to Visit Brazil
African Development Bank president, Dr Akinwumi Adesina, will lead a delegation on an official visit to Brazil aimed at strengthening ties with the Portuguese-speaking country and… Read more »
April 16
Central Africa: Cameroon - African Development Bank Bolsters Central Africa Presence With Inauguration of New Regional Office in Yaoundé
In a move that reaffirms its commitment to Central Africa's development course, the African Development Bank (AfDB) has inaugurated an ultramodern regional office building in… Read more »
April 09
Africa: African Development Bank Appoints Ousmane Fall As Acting Director for the Industrial and Trade Development Department
The African Development Bank has appointed Ousmane Fall Acting Director of the Industrial and Trade Development Department. Read more »
April 08
Togo: Afawa Finance Series Togo - African Development Bank and African Guarantee Fund Unite to Strengthen Female Entrepreneurs' Access to Finance
The African Development Bank and the African Guarantee Fund (AGF) have brought the curtain down on the AFAWA Finance Series Togo conference, a key note event aimed at promoting a… Read more »
April 05
Africa: African Legal Support Facility Appoints Akere Muna As Goodwill Ambassador
The African Legal Support Facility (ALSF) has appointed Akere Muna, an eminent lawyer and international legal consultant, as Goodwill Ambassador, marking a new chapter in its… Read more »
Central African Republic: African Development Bank and Central African Republic Forge Stronger Alliance to Tackle Fragility and Drive Sustainable Development
The African Development Bank and the Central African Republic (CAR) have reinforced their partnership during an official visit by Marie Laure Akin-Olugbade, Vice President for… Read more »