August 19, 2019
Southern Africa: "African Development Bank $13 Billion Investment in Southern Africa Is Delivering Strong Results... Africa Must Not Be Under-Ambitious!" Adesina Tells SADC Summit
The African Development Bank's $13 billion investment in Southern African region since 2012 is delivering strong results across countries, the Bank's President, Akinwumi Adesina… Read more »
August 14, 2019
Africa: African Development Bank Welcomes $20 Million Investment From the Clean Technology Fund for the Facility for Energy Inclusion
The Clean Technology Fund (CTF) one of two multi-donor trust funds within the Climate Investment Funds (CIF) on August 8, 2019 approved $20 million for the Facility for Energy… Read more »
August 08, 2019
Nigeria: African Development Bank Extolls Chinese Commitment to Africa, Explores Potential Partnerships With Investors
Abuja, Nigeria - 8 August 2019: The African Development Bank in Nigeria met a private sector consortium from China to help attract investment through partnerships in the… Read more »
August 06, 2019
Egypt: African Development Bank, African Export-Import Bank Roadshow Launches Preparations for 2nd Africa Investment Forum
The African Development Bank and the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) held a roadshow in Cairo to launch preparations for the second Africa Investment Forum taking place in… Read more »
July 30, 2019
Africa: From Youth Empowerment to Youth Investment
Africa's greatest asset is its young people. However, without harnessing their potential and equipping them with skills of the future, restless, hungry, unemployed young people… Read more »
July 23, 2019
Africa: African Development Bank unveils new digital platform for Africa Investment Forum
The African Investment Forum's new digital platform will connect project sponsors with investment opportunities in Africa, vastly improving the quality of project information and… Read more »
July 11, 2019
Africa: Africa Investment Forum 2019 - African Development Bank Delegation Presents Opportunities At Japan Roadshow
Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire, 11 July, 2019 - Japanese companies and investors were presented with a range of investment opportunities in Africa as the African Investment Forum… Read more »
July 10, 2019
Africa: Africa Investment Forum 2019 - Nigeria Expected to Be Major Player
ABUJA, Nigeria 10 July 2019 - Nigeria will feature significantly in the 2019 Africa Investment Forum scheduled to take place in Johannesburg, South Africa this November, business… Read more »
July 03, 2019
Africa: Africa Investment Forum: South Korean investors are keen to access pipeline of bankable African projects
The 2019 edition of the Africa Investment Forum presents a good opportunity for South Korean investors to explore bankable projects in critical sectors, industry players said on… Read more »
June 24, 2019
Africa: African Development Bank Welcomes Eur 40 Million Investment From the European Commission for the Facility for Energy Inclusion (FEI)
The African Development Bank announced a EUR 40 million investment from the European Commission for the Facility for Energy Inclusion (FEI), a new platform for financing… Read more »
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 »
June 11, 2019
Niger: African Development Bank and Niger Sign Financing Agreement to Support Kandadji Project
The Republic of Niger and the African Development Bank on Tuesday signed a $128.8 million financing agreement to support the "Kandadji" project for the regeneration of ecosystems… 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 16, 2019
Malawi: Increasing Access to Higher Education Through Investment in Modern Open & Distance Learning
Petros Gama, a Bachelor of Education Science student at Mzuzu University in Malawi. Read more »
April 30, 2019
Africa: African Development Bank Hosts Investment Forum On Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones
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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
Africa: African Development Bank Organizes Roadshow to Whet Investor Interest Ahead of Africa Investment Forum 2019
The African Development Bank has organised a roadshow to drum up support from Angolan investors ahead of the second edition of the Africa Investment Forum (AIF) in November 2019. Read more »
April 12, 2019
Africa: African Development Bank Hails Canada's US$1.1 Billion Pledge in Callable Capital Support
On the sidelines of the World Bank-IMF Spring meetings, Canada announced a $1.1 billion commitment in temporary callable capital to support the African Development Bank. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria - African Development Bank Approves $15 Million Investment Package for Infrastructure Credit Guarantee Company
The Board of the African Development Bank has approved a $15-million investment package to Infrastructure Credit Guarantee Company (InfraCredit), to support infrastructure… Read more »
April 09, 2019
Africa: African Development Bank President Makes Strong Case for Increased U.S. Investment in Africa
Speaking at a high-level dialogue in Washington D.C. on the sidelines of the World Bank-IMF Spring meetings, the President of the African Development Bank, Akinwumi Adesina, said… Read more »
April 11, 2019
Angola: African Development Bank to host Investment Forum Roadshow in Angola
Who: Country Office of the African Development Bank in Angola Read more »
March 28, 2019
West Africa: African Development Bank Approves €12.5 Million Investment in Adiwale Fund 1 Targeting Francophone West Africa
The Board of the African Development Bank has approved a €12.5 million equity investment in Adiwale Fund 1, a first-generation private equity fund targeting high growth… Read more »
March 27, 2019
West Africa: African Development Bank Approves $20 Million Investment in Uhuru Growth Fund, to Build Regional Champions Across West Africa
The African Development Bank has approved a US$20 million equity investment in Uhuru Growth Fund 1, a first-generation fund sponsored by Uhuru Partners Limited, a private equity… Read more »
March 26, 2019
Lesotho: King of Lesotho, African Development Bank President, Hold Bilateral Meeting On Increased Nutrition Investment, Projects Collaboration
African Development Bank President Akinwumi Adesina and His Majesty Letsie III, the King of Lesotho, met at the Bank's headquarters in Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire on Tuesday, where they… Read more »
March 20, 2019
Africa: Climate Action - African Development Bank Calls for Global Collaboration to Turn Nationally Determined Contributions Into Investment Plans
The African Development Bank has called for global collaboration to ensure consistent and coordinated support to African countries in the implementation of their Nationally… Read more »
