Africa: African Development Bank Group Welcomes Canadian Africa Envoy for Discussions to Reshape Cooperation

The Senior Vice-President of the African Development Bank Group Marie-Laure Akin-Olugbade welcomed Canada's Special Envoy for Africa, Ambassador Ben Marc Diendéré, to… Read more »

Africa: African Leaders Urge U.S. to Embrace Investment-Driven Partnerships and Review Tariffs

African leaders have called on Monday for an urgent review of U.S. tariffs on African exports, urging a shift towards transformative partnerships and investment in Africa's… Read more »

Africa: African Development Bank's Adesina Warns of Economic Shockwaves From U.S. Tariffs, Calls for Strategic Global Engagement

As the United States imposes higher tariffs with global ramifications, African Development Bank Group President Dr. Akinwumi Adesina has warned that these measures could trigger… Read more »

Africa: African Development Bank Signs $3.2 Billion Exposure Exchange With Inter-American Development Bank

The African Development Bank Group has signed a $3.2 billion Exposure Exchange Agreement with the Inter-American Development Bank (IADB), renewing a prior agreement originally… Read more »

Africa: Côte d'Ivoire - Canada Strengthens Partnership With the African Development Bank During High-Level Meeting

The African Development Bank welcomed Andrew Smith, Director General for the Pan-African Bureau at Global Affairs Canada, to Côte d'Ivoire on Friday, 7 February. This marked… Read more »

Africa: African Development Bank Group Women and Gender Communications Campaign Wins National Association of Black Journalists Salute to Excellence Award

America's largest organization of journalists and media-related professionals of colour has named the African Development Bank Group a "Salute to Excellence Award" winner for Bank… Read more »

Africa: The African Development Bank and Dentons Canada Llp, Toronto PPP Webinar Series

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Africa: African Development Bank, African Union, United States Government, International Fund for Agricultural Development, Cgiar Advance Ties to Boost Africa's Food Production

Top development organisations have pledged to forge partnerships to expand the Vision for Adapted Crops and Soils (VACS), an initiative aimed at building resilient African food… Read more »

Africa: Canada Pays Tribute to Its Solid Partnership With the African Development Bank Group, Keen to Expand Its Development Cooperation

Canada reaffirmed its partnership with the African Development Bank Group during a meeting between Cheryl Urban, Canada's Assistant Deputy Minister responsible for International… Read more »

Africa: Largest US Bank Jpmorgan Chase to Deepen Partnerships With the African Development Bank Group

African Development Bank Senior Vice-President Bajabulile Swazi Tshabalala, has held talks with a high-level delegation from JPMorgan Chase, the largest US bank, on potential… Read more »

Africa: The African Development Bank and Dentons Canada Llp Toronto PPP Webinar Series

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Africa: U.S. and African Development Bank Collaborate to Accelerate Africa's Digital Transformation

The U.S. Commercial Service and the African Development Bank have announced a new strategic collaboration in a move to drive digital transformation across Africa, Read more »

Africa: Canada - African Development Bank Climate Fund Approves $36.3 Million in Support to Climate Adaptation On the Continent.

The Canada-African Development Bank Climate Fund (CACF), established to support gender-affirmative climate change projects in Africa, has approved $36.3 million to two private… Read more »

Africa: AfDB's Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa Welcomes $50 Million in New Commitments From Germany and USA At Africa Climate Summit

The African Development Bank's Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa (SEFA) welcomes approximately $50 million in new funding contributions from Germany and the United States. The… Read more »

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 »

Africa: Africa Development Bank's Africa Climate Change Fund Dialogues With Global Affairs Canada Delegation

The Director of the African Development Bank's Climate Change and Green Growth Department, Prof. Anthony Nyong, on 25 April in Abidjan, received a delegation from Global Affairs… Read more »

Africa: African Leaders and U.S. Government Affirm Commitment to Nutrition Investment for Africa On Margins of U.S.-African Leaders Summit

U.S. Government is committing $760 million to expand and scale agricultural programs that support farmers and communities around the world hit by rising food, fuel, and fertilizer… Read more »

Africa: US Government Announces $5 Million Grant to Support African Development Bank in Tackling Methane Emissions

Climate envoy Kerry announces funding at Dakar meeting of African ministers Read more »

Africa: Atlantic Council Panel On 2022 African Economic Outlook Pushes for 'Africa Agenda' At Cop 27

Africa deserves the highest priority attention at the United Nations climate conference, COP 27 to be held in November this year, panel members discussing the African Development… Read more »

Africa: Invest in Africa, African Development Bank Chief Urges Investors At U.S.-Africa Business Summit

The President of the African Development Bank Group Dr. Akinwumi Adesina has given strong assurance to U.S. investors that Africa is a secure, competitive and profitable market for… Read more »

Africa: African Development Bank Group Seeks US Support for $1.5 Billion Emergency Food Plan for Africa

The president of the African Development Bank Group, Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, made a compelling case, on Wednesday, for the United States to back the institution's $1.5 billion… Read more »

Africa: Duke University Honors African Development Bank Group President and Three Others

America's Duke University today conferred honorary doctorate degrees on four recipients during its 2022 Commencement ceremonies in Durham, North Carolina. Read more »

Africa: African Development Bank's Africa Disaster Risk Financing Program Receives $2.5 Million Pledge From United States

The United States Agency for International Development and the U.S. State Department pledged financial support to African Development Bank's Africa Disaster Risk Financing Program,… Read more »

Africa: Let Us Change the Narrative On Africa in the United States" African Development Bank President Tells African Diplomats in Washington

African Development Bank President Dr Akinwumi A. Adesina has said that a concerted effort to change the narrative on Africa in the United States is necessary to attract increased… Read more »

Africa: President Biden's Special Envoy for Climate, Secretary John Kerry Meets African Development Bank President, Akinwumi Adesina On Climate Financing for Africa

The Special Envoy for Climate of the US President Joseph Biden, Secretary John Kerry met with the President of the African Development Bank, Akinwumi Adesina, virtually today,… Read more »