February 22
Morocco: African Development Bank and OCP Group Provide $188 Million for Green Investment in Morocco
The African Development Bank and the OCP Group signed three loan agreements in Rabat totalling $188 million to help fund the OCP Group's Green Investment Program supplying clean… Read more »
February 21
Southern Africa: SADC Business Council to Host Major Investment Forum Focused On Angola and Regional Growth
The SADC Business Council will host the Southern African Industrialisation Forum from 26-27 February 2024 at Sandton Hotel, in Johannesburg, South Africa. Read more »
February 01
Africa: Pharmaceutical Investment Roundtable and Clinics
What: Pharmaceutical Investment Roundtable and Clinics Read more »
January 24
Africa: Investing in Innovative Research to Enhance Financial Inclusion and Increase Economic Empowerment
Like many women across Africa, Judith Laokwali, who lives in northern Nigeria's Kano State, runs her own small tailoring business for customers in her community. However, the… Read more »
January 22
Africa: African Development Bank Launches a New $ 2 Billion 4.125 Percent 3-Year Social Global Benchmark Due 25 February 2027
The African Development Bank, rated Aaa/AAA/AAA/AAA (Moody's/S&P/Fitch/Japan Credit Rating, all stable), has launched and priced a USD 2 billion 3-year Social Global Benchmark… Read more »
January 19
Africa: COP28 Day 9 - More Investment Needed to Protect Africa's Marine Economy
The world's oceans are crucial to humankind. Read more »
January 17
Africa: The African Development Bank Plans to Invest Usd 10.5 Million in the Capital of Seedstars Africa Ventures to Boost Investment in Innovative Businesses
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank (AfDB) agreed on Wednesday that the Bank should take a stake of USD 10.50 million in the capital of Seedstars Africa Ventures… Read more »
December 18, 2023
Mali: Desert to Power Initiative - African Development Fund Approves Nearly $303 Million for Mauritania-Mali Electricity Interconnection Project
The Board of Directors of the African Development Fund, the concessional window of the African Development Bank Group, has approved a $302.9 million loan co-financing for a… Read more »
December 12, 2023
Africa: The African Development Bank Appoints Yacine Fal As Special Representative of the President to the Africa Investment Forum
African Development Bank Group President Dr. Akinwumi Adesina has appointed Yacine Fal as his Special Representative to the Africa Investment Forum, effective December 15, 2023. Read more »
Africa: Africa Visa Openness Index 2023 - Progress in Visa Openness in Africa to Ease Cross Border Travel, Boost Trade, Investment and Regional Integration
Rwanda becomes latest African country to offer visa-free access to all Africans Read more »
December 05, 2023
Africa: Revolutionizing African Finance - Innovations Explored At COP28 Side Event
At COP28, The AfDB shared its expertise on innovative ways to tap finance for climate action and other priorities. Read more »
December 02, 2023
Africa: COP28 - African Leaders Urge Robust Financing for Continent's Climate Adaptation
Global leaders attending this year's global climate change conference in Dubai on Friday urged a more global response to the continent's adaptation financing needs to tackle the… Read more »
Africa: Multinational - African Development Bank, Partners Launch $3.9 Million Project to Help Catalyse Diaspora Investment in Eight African Countries.
The African Development Bank, the African Union Commission (AUC), and the International Organization for Migration (IOM) have signed a protocol agreement for $3.9 million in grant… Read more »
November 27, 2023
Nigeria: Nigeria - African Development Bank Approves $80 Million for Investment in Ekiti Knowledge Zone
With $80M in AfDB financing, Ekiti Knowledge Zone will attract private investment into the digital and knowledge economy sectors of Nigeria's Ekiti state and its neighbours Read more »
November 21, 2023
Africa: African Development Bank Approves $10 Million Investment in Dhamana Guarantee Company Limited, East Africa
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group has approved a $10 million equity investment in Dhamana Guarantee Company Limited to support the use of capital markets… Read more »
November 10, 2023
Africa: Africa Investment Forum 2023 - 'Invest in African Sport and You'll Get a Good Return On Investment!' - Herbert Mensah, President of Rugby Africa
Herbert Mensah, Chairman of Rugby Africa at the Africa Investment Forum 2023, Marrakech 9 November. Read more »
November 17, 2023
Africa: Africa Investment Forum 2023 - Capital Market Integration in Africa Is Essential to Meet Funding Needs - Experts
From left to right : Karabo Morule, founder of Amara Strategic Investments ; Alexandre Kateb, founder of The Multipolarity Report ; Mohamed El Kettani, Chairman and CEO of… Read more »
November 10, 2023
Africa: Africa Investment Forum 2023 - Africa Must Commit to Transformative Digital Technologies to Accelerate Growth - Experts
Left to right: Zaid Belbagi, CEO of Hardcastle and columnist for Arab News (panel moderator); Femi Adeagbo, CEO of Comnavig; Samuel Alemayehu, board member of Next Billion; Adnane… Read more »
November 13, 2023
Africa: Africa Investment Forum Secures $34.82 Billion in Investor Interest
The Africa Investment Forum's 2023 Market Days generated $34.82 billion in investment interest for infrastructure, agriculture, health, and creative industry projects. Read more »
November 10, 2023
Africa: Africa Investment Forum 2023 - Agribusiness, Africa's New Wealth, Should Benefit From the Attention of Banks and Institutional Donors, Experts Say
Left to right: Raïssa Okoi moderated the panel which included Mireille Esther Gninahophin, founder of OKEDJENOU and Adeel Malik, Professor of Development Economics at the… Read more »
Africa: African Development Bank, Mohammed Vi Investment Fund Join Forces to Strengthen Investment Financing in Morocco
Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, President of the African Development Bank and Mohamed Benchaâboun, President of the Mohammed VI Investment Fund (FM6I) signed the letter of intent. Read more »
Africa: Invitation to Africa Investment Forum Closing Press Conference
What: Africa Investment Forum closing press conference Read more »
Africa: African Development Bank, Leaders Commit to Catalyse Investment in Cities As Engines of the Continent's Economic Growth
AfDB President Akinwumi Adesina (2nd from right) with Jamie Cooper ( centre) and mayors from across Africa Marrakech, Morocco November 9 2023 Read more »
November 09, 2023
Africa: Africa Investment Forum 2023 - Experts Explore Ways for Africa to Leverage Its Strategic Minerals
Left to right: Martine Dennis, panel moderator; Amina Benkhadra, CEO of ONHYM in Morocco; Ms Swazi Tshabalala, Senior Vice-President of the African Development Bank; and Ms… Read more »
Africa: Africa Investment Forum 2023 - African Sovereign Wealth Funds, New Drivers of Development
The new generation of sovereign wealth funds are shaping the future of the continent, and Africans must take the reins of their development, said Mohamed Benchaâboun,… Read more »
