November 12, 2018
Africa: African Development Bank and European Bank for Reconstruction and Development Invest EUR150 Million in Sanitation in Tunisia
During the Africa Investment Forum (AIF) held in Johannesburg, South Africa, the president of the African Development Bank, Akinwumi Adesina, and the president of the European Bank… Read more »
November 06, 2018
Morocco: African Development Bank Approves € 117 Million for Secure and Sustainable Access to Drinking Water
On Monday 5 November 2018, the Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group approved a €117 million loan to finance a Project to Ensure the Sustainability and… Read more »
Africa: La Banque Africaine de Développement appuie l'extension et la modernisation de l'aéroport international de Rabat-Salé
Renforcer la compétitivité et l'attractivité de la zone économique Rabat-Salé ; Read more »
August 02, 2018
Africa: African Development Bank President Visits Bank-Funded Morocco-Spain Power Interconnection Project
Nestled on the steep slopes of the northernmost part of Morocco facing Spain, is the Melloussa interconnection station, which provides 15% of Morocco's electricity production. Read more »
July 31, 2018
Morocco: African Development Bank President Attends Morocco's Fête Du Trône Celebrations
The President of the African Development Bank Group, Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, participated in the Fête du Trône (Throne Day) ceremony, marking the 19th anniversary of His… Read more »
July 30, 2018
Africa: Morocco Making Giant Strides in Electrification
Morocco has emerged as a pioneer in renewable energy in Africa, revolutionizing its energy sector, to achieve nearly hundred percent nationwide supply Read more »
July 27, 2018
Tunisia: Tunisia Launches Pilot Project to Use Drones for Data Collection in Agricultural Sector
Tunisia and the African Development Bank have signed an agreement for the launch of a pilot project to use drones for data collection to enhance management of agricultural projects… Read more »
July 26, 2018
Africa: African Investment Forum Road Show in Cairo, Attended By Egyptian Public and Private Sector Entities
Over 80 Egyptian public and private sector entities attended the African Investment Forum (AIF) road show organised by the African Development Bank on Wednesday 25 July 2018 in… Read more »
Tunisia: Launch Ceremony of Tunisia Drone Project Financed By Koafec Trust Fund
The Launching Ceremony of the Pilot Project on the Use of Drones in Agricultural Development Projects will be attended by Tunisia's Minister of Development and International… Read more »
July 23, 2018
North Africa: Africa Investment Forum Road Show in North Africa
the African Development Bank will present the Africa Investment Forum (AIF), the largest investment market in Africa, in North Africa. The Bank is championing the continent's… Read more »
May 16, 2018
Africa: EUR 200 Million to Develop Morocco's Agricultural Value Chains and Reinforce Sustainable Job Creation
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank has approved EUR 200 million loan to support inclusive and Sustainable Development of Agricultural Value Chains in Morocco. Read more »
April 30, 2018
Africa: Cairo to Cape Town Road Boosts Cross-Border Economies, Links Tanzania to Rest of Africa
Rehema Tukai grew up in Kondoa and works in Dodoma, Tanzania's capital city. Until now, visiting her family in Kondoa involved a five-hour journey along a bumpy and dusty road.… Read more »
March 12, 2018
North Africa: African Development Bank Group's Premier Regional Economic Outlook for North Africa Region for Launch
Following the successful launch of the 2018 edition of its flagship African Economic Outlook, the African Development will on Monday, March 12, 2018 launch the regional versions of… Read more »
January 17, 2018
Egypt: African Development Bank Approves U.S. $500-Million Third and Final Tranche Budget Support Loan for Governance Reforms in Egypt
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank has approved a US $500-million loan to finance Egypt's Economic Governance and Energy Support Program Phase III. This is the… Read more »
December 21, 2017
Egypt: Egypt Gets U.S.$ 150m From the African Development Bank to Upgrade Water Treatment Plant
In support of the Egyptian Government's efforts to ensure safe living conditions, the African Development Bank has approved financing amounting to US$ 150 million for the expansion… Read more »
November 22, 2017
Tunisia: AfDB Group Approves €122m Loan for Tunisia Road Improvement Project
The Board of the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has approved a loan of €112 million to help finance the North-East Road Connectivity Support Project in Tunisia. Read more »
November 10, 2017
Tunisia: AfDB Approves €72 Million Loan for Radical Upgrade of Tunisia's Digital Capability
The Board of the African Development Bank Group has approved a loan of €71.56 million to support the implementation of 'Digital Tunisia 2020' National Strategic Plan. The… Read more »
October 27, 2017
Egypt: Africa50 Reaches Financial Close for Solar Plants in Egypt
Africa50, the infrastructure fund for Africa, Scatec Solar and Norfund have signed the long-term financing documentation for the 400 MWDC utility scale photovoltaic (PV) power… Read more »
September 05, 2017
Africa: AfDB Approves U.S. $55-Million (Including U.S.$ 7 Million From GEF) Loan for Three Solar PV Projects in Egypt
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group has approved three senior loans for a total amount of US$ 55 million to finance three solar PV Projects under… Read more »
July 03, 2017
Morocco: Morocco Secures U.S. $25 Million Loan From the Clean Technology Fund for Hybrid Solar Project
Morocco received approval for a US $25 million loan from the Climate Investment Funds' Clean Technology Fund (CIF CTF) for a project to generate solar power through an innovative… Read more »
June 30, 2017
Tunisia: Souk At-Tanmia Builds Capacity of 450 Young Entrepreneurs, Public and Civil Actors in Tunisia
Group photo of Souk At-tanmia's training for public and civil actors, Tunis (May 2017) Read more »
May 08, 2017
Africa: African Women Journalists Discuss Role of Women in Media in Cairo
The African Development Bank and the Egyptian Agency of Partnership for Development (EAPD) launched on Sunday 7th May, 2017, the first session of the Egyptian-African Program for… Read more »
April 09, 2017
Africa: Bank President Addresses Issues of Youth Employment, Access to Energy and Gender Equality During 10th Mo Ibrahim Governance Weekend
The African Development Bank and the Mo Ibrahim Foundation have long had a close affinity and a natural alliance based on shared interests and complementary objectives. These… Read more »
April 08, 2017
Africa: Adesina Visits the Marrakech-Menara Airport, an Impressive Project Financed by the AfDB
Akinwumi Adesina, President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), accompanied by Yacine Fal, AfDB Deputy Director for North Africa, visited the Marrakech-Menara international… Read more »
February 21, 2017
Africa: ADEA 2017 Triennale - Change of Venue From Marrakech to Dakar
The flagship event of the Association for the Development of Education in Africa (ADEA), the 2017 Triennale, initially scheduled to take place in Marrakech, the Kingdom of Morocco… Read more »
