July 13, 2023
Africa: African Economic Outlook 2023 - Opportunities Abound for Asian Investors in Africa, Experts Say
"Good time for Asia businesses to invest in Africa ", experts say, as African Development Bank presents the 2023 edition of its flagship African Economic Outlook report to Asian… Read more »
Africa: African Economic Outlook 2023 - Opportunities Abound for Asian Investors in Africa, Experts
"Good time for Asia businesses to invest in Africa ", experts say, as African Development Bank presents the 2023 edition of its flagship African Economic Outlook report to Asian… Read more »
July 06, 2023
Africa: African and Global Institutional Investors Sign On to New $500m Infrastructure Fund
The fund will catalyse further investment flows into critical infrastructure, including energy, transportation, telecommunications, and water Read more »
July 03, 2023
Africa: Africa50 Invests Over U.S.$6.6 Billion in Infrastructure in Six Years
African and global institutional investors to unlock infrastructure investment in Africa under new Fund Read more »
June 30, 2023
Africa: African Development Bank to Make U.S.$11 Million Equity Investment in Bluepeak Private Capital Fund
The African Development Bank's $11 million equity investment in BluePeak Private Capital Fund will support midsize pharmaceutical and other firms across Africa. Read more »
June 29, 2023
Africa: African Development Bank's Umdf and Icex Spain Trade and Investment Team Up to Boost Sustainable Urban Development in Africa
Ms. María Peña Mateos, CEO of ICEX Spain Trade and Investment of the Kingdom of Spain, and Stefan Atchia, Manager of the Urban Development Division, sign a… Read more »
June 23, 2023
Africa: African Development Bank, European Investment Bank, Islamic Development Bank and Who Launch New Investment Platform to Strengthen Primary Health Care Services
AfDB head Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina with WHO Director General Dr. Adhanom Ghebreyesus Tedros and heads of other multilateral development banks at the launch of the Platfom in Paris.… Read more »
June 16, 2023
Africa: USAID Commits $3 Million to African Water Facility to Accelerate Preparation of Water and Sanitation Investment Projects in Africa
An attendant at Kathulumbi Health Center draws water from a tank provided courtesy of the Thwake Dam Project, Makueni County, Kenya. Read more »
June 01, 2023
Africa: African Development Bank Approves $20 Million Investment in Private Equity Fund Targeting the Infrastructure Sector in Africa
The Nairobi-Thika Highway, Kenya Read more »
May 23, 2023
Africa: Africa Investment Forum Showcases $1.475 Billion in Green and Renewable Energy Deals At African Development Bank 2023 Annual Meetings
Africa Investment Forum's current pipeline, comprises 90 deals valued at $62.9 billion Read more »
May 19, 2023
Africa: Africa Investment Forum to Hold Investment Roundtable During African Development Bank Group's 2023 Annual Meetings
What: Africa Investment Forum Investment Roundtable Read more »
May 11, 2023
Africa: Change Africa's Narrative Through Partnerships and Investment, Says Africa Investment Forum's Senior Director
Africans should reject the status quo view of their continent and work with the private sector, governments and development partners to take advantage of its immense opportunities,… Read more »
May 09, 2023
Africa: Japanese Investors Say They Want More Business With Africa
Construction of Mozambique's multibillion dollar gas project to restart in Q3 2023 Read more »
April 24, 2023
Africa: Private Sector Crucial to Overcoming Africa's Critical Investment Gaps - African Development Bank
Bank's partnership with the African Sovereign Investor's Forum represents important step in terms of increasing the leverage of investments as well as reassuring global investors… Read more »
Africa: Investing in Africa Is Profitable, African Development Bank President Tells Japanese Investors
The president of the African Development Bank Group, Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, has called for a significant increase in Japanese investment in Africa, saying the continent is the… Read more »
April 17, 2023
Africa: Business Event - Japan-Africa Investment Ecosystem Co-Creation Forum
WHO: African Development Bank, KEIZAI DOYUKAI, United Nations Development Program Read more »
March 15, 2023
Africa: International Women's Month 2023 - Abidjan-Based Women Investment Champions Share Their Journeys With Africa Investment Forum
The Africa Investment Forum marked International Women's Day by hosting a special evening session for African women business leaders and innovators under its "Women as investment… Read more »
March 13, 2023
Nigeria: Nigeria to Launch the Investment in Digital and Creative Enterprises Program (I-Dice)
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February 17, 2023
Africa: Dakar Financing Summit - African Development Bank Is Lead Financier of Pida Infrastructure Projects
The African Development Bank has provided over 50% of financing secured by infrastructure projects under the Programme for Infrastructure Development in Africa (PIDA), making it… Read more »
Africa: Africagogreen Fund Closes $47m in New Equity Investments to Advance Climate Resilience in Africa
The AfricaGoGreen Fund (AGGF) has made headlines today with the announcement of its successful second fundraising close, securing $47 million in combined investments from top… Read more »
January 31, 2023
Africa: African Development Bank's Afawa Hits $1 Billion Investment Milestone in Lending to Women Entrepreneurs in Africa
AfDB Vice President Beth Dunford announces AFAWA's $1 billion milestone at the African Food Summit in Dakar. Read more »
January 30, 2023
Africa: African Development Bank Approves $50 Million and Eur 50 Million Trade Finance Transaction Line of Credit for Ecowas Bank for Investment and Development (Ebid) to Enhance Food Security and Boost Agricultural Value Chains in the Region
EBID headquarters building in Lome, Togo Read more »
January 23, 2023
Africa: Regular Economic Performance Analysis Could Bolster Investment Decisions in Africa, Says African Development Bank Chief Economist
The African Development Bank Group's Acting Chief Economist and Vice President for Economic Governance and Knowledge Management, Professor Kevin Chika Urama, shares his thoughts on… Read more »
December 23, 2022
Africa: Founding Partners of Africa Investment Forum Secure $1 Billion in Memoranda of Understanding During U.S.-Africa Leaders' Summit
Africa Investment Forum (AIF) last week garnered strong support in the U.S. to help advance key infrastructure projects for the continent. Three founding members of the Africa… Read more »
December 19, 2022
Africa: Côte d'Ivoire - African Development Bank, Africa Finance Corporation, German Investment Corporation and Emerging Africa Infrastructure Fund Reach Financial Close On €174.3 Million Singrobo Hydropower Plant
Financing for the Singrobo-Ahouaty 44-megawatt hydropower project in Côte d'Ivoire has reached financial close with the African Development Bank Group as mandated lead… Read more »
