August 01
Africa: African Development Bank Invests $20 Million in Infrastructure Fund to Catalyze Continental Development
The African Development Bank has signed a $20 million equity investment in the African Infrastructure Investment Fund 4 (AIIF4). The deal, signed on 31 July 2024, reinforces the… Read more »
July 23
Africa: African Development Bank's Akinwumi Adesina Briefs African Leaders On Bank's Progress in Mobilizing Financial Resources for the Continent
The president of the African Development Bank Group, Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, has outlined the Bank's successes in mobilizing financial resources for the continent's development needs… Read more »
July 18
South Africa: African Development Bank Approves ZAR 18.85 Billion ($1 Billion) Corporate Loan for Transnet's Business Recovery Plan
The African Development Bank Group has approved a ZAR 18.85 billion ($1 billion) corporate loan to Transnet, South Africa's major freight transport and logistics company, for its… Read more »
June 28
Uganda: African Development Bank, Climate Investment Funds Spearhead Just Transition Workshops in Uganda
The African Development Bank Group and the Climate Investment Funds (CIF) have launched a series of groundbreaking workshops aimed at integrating 'just transition' principles into… Read more »
June 22
Africa: Japanese Keizai Doyukai and African Development Bank Forge Stronger Ties to Boost Private Investment and Youth Engagement in Africa
Representatives from the Japanese business association Keizai Doyukai and the African Development Bank Group met in Tokyo on Tuesday to explore deepening private sector cooperation… Read more »
June 21
Africa: Africa Offers Attractive Investment Opportunities for Japanese Firms, Say African Development Bank Leaders
Africa presents a compelling investment destination for Japanese firms, with high growth potential and the African Development Bank's strong support to manage risks, African… Read more »
June 14
Africa: High-Level AfDB Delegation Heads to Japan to Champion African Investment and Collaboration in Run-Up to Ticad9
An African Development Bank delegation led by three vice presidents will visit Japan from 17-21 June to promote investment opportunities in key African sectors and strengthen… Read more »
June 12
Mozambique: Africa Fertilizer Financing Mechanism to Launch Fertilizer Financing Scheme in Mozambique
What: Launch of Fertilizer Financing for Sustainable Agriculture Management Project in Mozambique Who: The Africa Fertilizer Financing Mechanism When: Friday, 14 June 2024;… Read more »
June 11
Africa: African Development Bank Appoints Max Magor Ndiaye As Senior Director of Syndications, the Africa Investment Forum and Client Solutions
The African Development Bank has appointed Max Magor Ndiaye as Senior Director of Syndications, the Africa Investment Forum and Client Solutions, effective 12th June 2024. Read more »
June 06
Africa: Dr Adesina Tells the Invest Africa Debate - 'We're Taking Africa to the World'
The 10th Invest Africa Debate has opened in the City of London's prestigious Guildhall with a fireside chat between the president of the African Development Bank Group Dr Akinwumi… Read more »
May 31
Africa: Africa Investment Forum Bankability Series Showcases Innovative Approaches to Attract Global Capital to Africa
The Africa Investment Forum has launched a series of investment roundtables to overcome Africa's project bankability challenges and, ultimately, bridge its infrastructure… Read more »
May 30
Africa: African Development Bank Group Annual Meetings 2024 - President Adesina Calls for Bank Makeover to Attract Game-Changing Private Sector Investment
Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, the president of the African Development Bank Group, today unveiled an ambitious five-point programme to attract much-needed private sector investment to… Read more »
May 29
Africa: African Development Bank Group to Boost Its Financing Capacity By Over $70 Billion As It Launches New Ten-Year Strategy
The African Development Bank Group unveiled its new Ten-Year Strategy 2024-2033 today, a blueprint to confront Africa's pressing challenges and to help put the continent firmly… Read more »
May 28
Africa: 2024 Annual Meetings - African Development Bank President Outlines Gains of Historic 2023 Dakar 2 Summit
Bank will invest $2.9 billion to support the Country Food and Agriculture Delivery Compacts; appoints Special Envoys to fast-track implementation Read more »
May 27
Africa: African Development Bank Annual Meetings 2024 - African Development Bank Secretary General Joins South African Leaders to Highlight Investment Opportunities of Enlarging Brics Alliance
The BRICS Alliance, together with the new member additions, provides immense trade and investment opportunities for the African continent, Prof. Vincent O. Nmehielle, Secretary… 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 18
Congo-Brazzaville: Congo Lauds Partnership With African Development Bank, Seeks Enhanced Climate Funding
The Congolese government has lauded the African Development Bank Group for its vital support to the nation's development, particularly in infrastructure, where the Bank stands as… Read more »
May 20
Africa: African Development Bank's Adesina Highlights Africa As the World's Best Investment Destination At Badea's 50th Anniversary
Africa's human, land, mineral resource and cross-border trade endowments combine to make it the world's most promising investment destination, now and well into the future, African… Read more »
May 03
Mali: Mali's CIF-Funded Investment Plan - A Beacon of Hope for Renewable Energy
Like most West African countries, Mali relies heavily on fossil fuels but has significant potential in solar and wind energy. Mali's strategy is oriented towards fostering the… Read more »
April 16
Africa: African Natural Resources Management and Investment Centre Issues New Report - 'Further Processing of Wood Products in Africa Will Contribute to the Continent's Industrialization and Integration'
In March 2024, the African Natural Resources Management and Investment Centre issued a new report, in English-only, "Regional timber-trade flows and trends in Africa". The report… Read more »
April 02
Nigeria: Africa Energy Market Place - Towards Nigeria's Sustainable Energy Future - Policy, Investment, and Regulation
What: The 8th Africa Energy Market Place (AEMP) Read more »
March 20
Africa: Powering Africa's Green Growth Offers Major Investment Opportunities, Ivorian Environment Minister Tells Ustda-AfDB Workshop
Powering Africa's green growth with new sustainable investment models offers huge opportunities for the continent, a workshop organised jointly by the U.S. Trade and Development… Read more »
March 08
Africa: #iwd2024 - Impactful Investment: African Development Bank Support Shapes Scholarship Graduate Career in Drone-Enabled Public Health
The African Development Bank's Japan Africa Dream Scholarship program invests in promising African students from Bank member countries at partner universities in Africa and Japan,… Read more »
March 07
Africa: 2024 Africa Investment Forum Market Days
What: 2024 Africa Investment Forum Market Days Read more »
March 01
Africa: Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Commits $6 Million to the African Water Facility for Africa Urban Sanitation Investment Initiative
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has committed $6 million to the African Water Facility, to support the operationalization of the Africa Urban Sanitation Investment… Read more »
