September 23, 2022
Africa: Japan, UK Keen to Channel IMF Support Through Top African Lender
Five nations mulling option of channeling SDRs, AfDB head says Read more »
September 16, 2022
Africa: Senegal - African Development Fund Replenishment Meeting - Delegates Visit Rice Fields and Interact With Beneficiaries of Projects Financed By the Fund
On Thursday, 15 September 2022, the farmers of the Baboulaye Valley in western Senegal welcomed special visitors. Delegates from the African Development Fund (ADF), the African… Read more »
September 19, 2022
Africa: African Development Bank President Adesina to Join World Leaders for UN General Assembly
African Development Bank Group head Dr. Akinwumi Adesina will join other world leaders for the 77th session of the UN General Assembly in New York City to discuss global issues… Read more »
September 15, 2022
Africa: US Government Announces $5 Million Grant to Support African Development Bank in Tackling Methane Emissions
Climate envoy Kerry announces funding at Dakar meeting of African ministers Read more »
September 05, 2022
Africa: African Development Bank and Portugal Sign Eur 400 Million Guarantee Agreement to Underpin Lusophone Compact
The African Development Bank and the Portuguese government have signed a guarantee agreement to be extended to the African Development Bank under the Lusophone Compact. The Compact… Read more »
Central Africa: African Climate Week 2022 - In Central Africa, the African Development Bank Collaborates With UN Agencies to Advance Climate Action
The African Development Bank and several UN agencies - the UN Regional Office for Central Africa, the Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) and the UN Office… Read more »
September 01, 2022
Africa: Ticad8 - African Development Bank to Complement Japan Africa Dream Scholarship With African Science, Technology and Innovation Fund - Dr. Adesina
African Development Bank head Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina, has commended the Japan Policy and Human Resources Development Grant, established by the Bank and the government of Japan,… Read more »
Africa: Virtual Meeting for Asian Investors Ahead of the Africa Investment Forum Market Days 2022
What: Virtual investor meeting for Asian investors in preparation for Africa Investment Forum Market Days 2022 Read more »
August 28, 2022
Africa: Japan and the African Development Bank announce up to $5 billion in support for Africa's private sector
- The government of Japan and the African Development Bank have announced a $5 billion financial cooperation under the fifth phase of the Enhanced Private Sector Assistance for… Read more »
Africa: Japan and the African Development Bank Announce Up to $5 Billion in Support for Africa's Private Sector
The government of Japan and the African Development Bank have announced a $5 billion financial cooperation under the fifth phase of the Enhanced Private Sector Assistance for… Read more »
August 25, 2022
Africa: The 8th Tokyo International Conference On African Development to Shore Up Japanese-Africa Economic Cooperation
The African Development Bank Group will play a key role in the eighth edition of the Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD) taking place in the Tunisian… Read more »
August 10, 2022
Africa: Ticad8 Official Side Event - Accelerating Clean Energy Access With Climate Finance
Date: Monday, 22 August 2022 Read more »
July 29, 2022
Africa: Atlantic Council Panel On 2022 African Economic Outlook Pushes for 'Africa Agenda' At Cop 27
Africa deserves the highest priority attention at the United Nations climate conference, COP 27 to be held in November this year, panel members discussing the African Development… Read more »
July 26, 2022
Africa: African Economic Outlook 2022 - African Development Bank and IMF Experts Underscore the Urgency of Climate Financing for Africa
African Development Bank and International Monetary Fund (IMF) experts have stressed the urgency of mobilizing climate financing for Africa during a panel discussion on the African… Read more »
July 21, 2022
Africa: Invest in Africa, African Development Bank Chief Urges Investors At U.S.-Africa Business Summit
The President of the African Development Bank Group Dr. Akinwumi Adesina has given strong assurance to U.S. investors that Africa is a secure, competitive and profitable market for… Read more »
July 10, 2022
Africa: Statement On the Death of Former Prime Minister of Japan, Shinzo Abe
I wish to express my condolences and sympathies to the Government and people of Japan on the tragic death of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. Read more »
July 08, 2022
Senegal: African Development Bank Extends €121 Million Food-Production Loan to Senegal to Cushion Impacts of War in Ukraine
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group today approved a €121 million loan to Senegal for implementation of an emergency agricultural programme that will… Read more »
July 04, 2022
Africa: Invest More in Africa--Akinwumi Adesina Urges Keen Irish Business Community
Since joining the African Development Bank Group as its 81st shareholder in 2020, Ireland has shown steadily increasing interest in strengthening its economic ties with Africa.… Read more »
June 16, 2022
Africa: President Adesina to Attend 2022 Commonwealth Business Forum in Kigali
What: Commonwealth Business Forum (part of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting) Read more »
Africa: Africa and the Caribbean to Strengthen Cooperation Through Their Regional Development Banks
Economic ties between Africa and the Caribbean took a strong upward turn this week as the regions' premier financial institutions--the African Development Bank and the Caribbean… 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 »
May 26, 2022
Africa: Ghana Signs Grant Agreement With African Development Fund, Government of Switzerland, to Support Development of Mini-Grids and Solar PV Net Metering
The government of Ghana has signed a grant agreement with the African Development Fund, and a financing agreement with the government of Switzerland, for the Ghana Mini Grid and… Read more »
May 17, 2022
Africa: Pre-Ticad8 Event - Solidarity of Women Entrepreneurs in Africa and Japan
What: Webinar on Solidarity of Women Entrepreneurs in Africa and Japan Read more »
May 13, 2022
Africa: African Development Bank Group Seeks US Support for $1.5 Billion Emergency Food Plan for Africa
The president of the African Development Bank Group, Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, made a compelling case, on Wednesday, for the United States to back the institution's $1.5 billion… Read more »
May 08, 2022
Africa: Duke University Honors African Development Bank Group President and Three Others
America's Duke University today conferred honorary doctorate degrees on four recipients during its 2022 Commencement ceremonies in Durham, North Carolina. Read more »