Kenya: African Development Bank Group Debars Esiko Kenya Enterprises Limited and Two Others for Fraudulent Practices

The African Development Bank Group today announces the 9-month debarment of Esiko Kenya Enterprises Limited, a civil and electrical engineering company registered in the Republic… Read more »

Africa: High-Level Symposium to Advance a Visa-Free Africa for Economic Prosperity

Who: The African Development Bank Group, through its Regional Integration Coordination Office; and the African Union Commission's Department of Health, Humanitarian and Social… Read more »

Africa: African Development Bank Debars Martin Obiero Achieng for 24 Months for Fraudulent Practice

The African Development Bank Group today announces the debarment of Mr. Martin Obiero Achieng for 24 months with conditional release. Mr. Martin Obiero Achieng is a national of the… Read more »

East Africa: African Development Bank Group Debars Tetralink Taylor & Associates East Africa Limited for 24 Months for a Fraudulent Practice

The African Development Bank Group today announces the 24-month debarment of Tetralink Taylor & Associates East Africa Limited, a consulting firm registered in the Republic of… Read more »

Africa: African Development Bank Group Debars Jiangxi Transportation Engineering Group Limited for 12 Months for Fraudulent Practices

The African Development Bank Group today announces the 12-month debarment and the payment of restitution by Jiangxi Transportation Engineering Group Limited, an engineering… Read more »

Africa: Rule of Law Is Africa's New Gold - AfDB's Adesina Calls for Bold Legal and Governance Reforms to Unlock Prosperity

"When Africa stands for the rule of law, the world will stand with Africa," the President of the African Development Bank Group, Dr Akinwumi Adesina, has told more than 1,200… Read more »

Africa: African Legal Support Facility Appoints Akere Muna As Goodwill Ambassador

The African Legal Support Facility (ALSF) has appointed Akere Muna, an eminent lawyer and international legal consultant, as Goodwill Ambassador, marking a new chapter in its… Read more »

Africa: São Tomé and Príncipe Joins African Legal Support Facility, Boosting Legal Aid for African Nations

São Tomé and Príncipe has ratified the Agreement establishing the African Legal Support Facility (ALSF), paving the way for full membership in the Facility. Read more »

Africa: AfDB Issues Statement on Illegal Arrest of Staffers In Ethiopia

On 31 October 2023, two staff members of the African Development Bank Group based in Addis Ababa were unlawfully arrested, physically assaulted, and detained for… Read more »

Ethiopia: Statement By the African Development Bank Group Following the Illegal Arrest of Its Staff in Ethiopia

On 31 October 2023, two staff members of the African Development Bank Group based in Addis Ababa were unlawfully arrested, physically assaulted, and detained for many hours by… Read more »

Kenya: African Development Bank Celebrates Kenyan Judge for Defending Community in West Pokot

Justice Nixon Sifuna, a Kenyan High Court judge has been named one of two recipients of the African Development Bank's inaugural Accountability in Action Award for the year 2022. Read more »

Africa: Launch of the African Legal Support Facility Medium-Term Strategy 2023-2027 and New Visual Identity

WHAT: Launch of The African Legal Support Facility Medium-Term Strategy 2023-2027 and new visual identity Read more »

Guinea Bissau: Guinea-Bissau - African Development Bank Project Strengthens Judiciary, Boosts Enrolment of Women Lawyers

Implemented between 2017 and 2021, the Guinea-Bissau Support Project to Build Institutional Capacity in the Justice Sector helped to improve the quality of training in the judicial… Read more »

Africa: African Legal Support Facility Holds 2022 Annual Meetings

The Management Board and Governing Council of the African Legal Support Facility (ALSF) have expressed satisfaction with the strong 2021 performance of the ALSF. They also… Read more »

Africa: African Development Bank New Series of African Country Gender Profiles Show Progress in Addressing Gender Discriminatory Law

New reports the African Development Bank has produced on Benin, Djibouti, Somalia, Zimbabwe and Liberia show the countries have successfully put national policies in place to… Read more »

Africa: African Lawmakers Must Create Pathways for Innovative Climate Action Financing - Forum

The role of legislators is critical in placing climate change mitigation and adaptation firmly on the political agenda, participants at a conference heard. The event took place… Read more »

Africa: African Legal Support Facility (Alsf) Heralding a New Phase

The African Legal Support Facility (ALSF) will hold a high-level conference on 22-23 September 2021 to celebrate its achievements and mark the renewal of its mandate for a further… Read more »

Africa: Virtual Launch of the African Petroleum Legislation Atlas Platform

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Africa: African Legal Support Facility Appoints New Chairman and Two Board Members

The ALSF Director, Dorcas Achapa, outgoing Chairperson of the ALSF Board; and Charles Boamah, Chairperson of the ALSF Governing Council and Senior Vice President at the African… Read more »

Uganda: Uganda Becomes 27th Member of the African Legal Support Facility

Uganda has ratified the agreement for the establishment of the African Legal Support Facility (ALSF), becoming the 27th member state of the body, which is an international… Read more »

Africa: African Legal Support Facility Trains African Lawyers On Negotiating Deals in Key Economic Sectors

The African Legal Support Facility has completed a two-day workshop for African lawyers and government negotiators, aimed at strengthening their capacity to negotiate complex deals… Read more »

Africa: Africa Investment Forum - African Legal Support Facility Offers Tools to Assist Negotiations for Infrastructure On the Continent

Stephen Karangizi, Director and Chief Executive Officer of the African Legal Support Facility on Monday said the facility offers the needed tools for African countries to better… Read more »

Africa: ALSF Wins Best Legal Department of the Year Prize At the African Legal Awards

The African Legal Support Facility (ALSF) was recognized as Best Legal Department of the Year (Large Teams) at the 2018 Annual African Legal Awards held in Johannesburg, South… Read more »

Africa: African Development Bank Shares Milestones and Lessons Learnt During Administrative Tribunal's First 20 Years

The African Development Bank marked the 20th anniversary of its Administrative Tribunal with a forum held at the Bank's headquarters in Abidjan. Read more »

Africa: International Lawmakers Gather in Abidjan to Mark 20 Years Jubilee of the African Development Bank's Administrative Tribunal

The Bank to host International Colloquium to enhance participants' capacity to effectively prevent and manage employment disputes in international organizations Read more »