November 29, 2017
Cameroon: AfDB Helps Cameroon Unlock Its Energy Potential With €150m Loan
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has approved a loan of € 150m to help finance the 420 MW Nachtigal hydroelectric project, with the… Read more »
West Africa: The African Development Bank and the European Commission Ink Agreements to Co-Finance Road Projects in West Africa
The African Development Bank (AfDB) and the European Commission on Monday 27 November 2017 signed five co-financing agreements to support road infrastructure projects in West… Read more »
November 23, 2017
Cameroon: AfDB Supports Cameroon's Economic Reforms With €180 Million Loan
The African Development Bank Group's Board of Directors has approved a loan of €180 million to the Republic of Cameroon to finance the first phase of the government's… Read more »
November 21, 2017
Africa: Africa Must Implement 1999 Yamoussoukro Agreement for Open Skies, Says AfDB President
"Together, let's open up the skies of Africa, and together let's integrate Africa. By so doing, we will build stronger and more resilient economies." - Akinwumi Adesina, President… Read more »
Cote d'Ivoire: Africa Must Implement 1990 Yamoussoukro Agreement for Open Skies, Says AfDB President
"Together, let's open up the skies of Africa, and together let's integrate Africa. By so doing, we will build stronger and more resilient economies." - Akinwumi Adesina, President… Read more »
Africa: AfDB and ISDB Partner to Boost Agriculture and Fight Drought in Nigeria, Somalia and Uganda
A joint initiative of the African Development Bank (AfDB) and the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) will boost agriculture value chains and enhance drought resilience in Nigeria,… Read more »
November 08, 2017
Nigeria: AfDB Holds Fashionomics Africa Masterclass At Lagos Fashion and Design Week 2017
124 women take part in maiden fashion masterclass in Nigeria Read more »
November 06, 2017
Nigeria: AfDB Salutes Nigeria's Laudable Efforts On Economic Recovery and Diversification
The Nigeria House of Representatives has constituted a Tactical Committee on Economic Recession to guide innovative legislative actions by the House and the National Assembly to… Read more »
Africa: AfDB President Will Take an Active Part in the Sun Movement Global Gathering in Abidjan Beginning Tuesday
Dr Akinwumi Adesina, African development Bank (AfDB)'s President and member of the Lead Group of the Scaling Up Nutrition (SUN) Movement will take an active part in the Sun… Read more »
November 02, 2017
Cameroon: Cameroon Makes Significant Strides in Social Services and Infrastructure, New AfDB Report Shows
As the most robust economy in Central Africa, Cameroon, has in the past decade taken steps to further boost growth, making major advances in providing health, education, and clean… Read more »
October 31, 2017
Nigeria: African Development Bank Strongly Supports Nigerian Government's Economic Recovery Efforts
The African Development Bank wishes to categorically refute the statement that it has "called off loans to Nigeria", as reported in Reuters and credited to AfDB Vice-President for… Read more »
October 27, 2017
Sierra Leone: African Development Fund Paves Way for Guinea-Sierra Leone Border Road Reconstruction With €48 Million Loan and Grant Finance
The Boards of the African Development Bank Group have approved funding of €48 million from the African Development Fund (ADF) for the reconstruction of the border road from… Read more »
October 26, 2017
Sierra Leone: AfDB Approves U.S.$ 3 Million Line of Credit to Union Trust Bank Sierra Leone
Supporting Women through Indigenous Financial Institutions in Africa Read more »
October 25, 2017
Africa: Princess Astrid of Belgium Visits AfDB Headquarters in Abidjan Wednesday
Her Royal Highness, Princess Astrid of Belgium, accompanied by a high-level delegation of members of the country's federal and regional governments and business leaders, will make… Read more »
October 11, 2017
Africa: Benin - AfDB Supports Inclusive Growth Through Agricultural Value Chains and Infrastructure Development
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has approved the institution's intervention strategy in Benin for the period 2017-2021. Read more »
October 03, 2017
Guinea Bissau: With Alsf Support, Guinea-Bissau Successfully Renegotiates and Reduces Outstanding Debts By 90 Percent
Following an official request for support from the Government of Guinea-Bissau, the African Legal Support Facility (ALSF) has provided creditor litigation support and advisory… Read more »
September 28, 2017
Africa: AfDB President Lays the Foundation Stone in the Electrification Project in Burkina Faso
The President of the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group, Akinwumi Adesina, arrived in Ouagadougou for a three-day official visit and was immediately welcomed by Burkina Faso's… Read more »
Africa: Speech By Akinwumi A. Adesina, President of the African Development Bank At the Gala Dinner During the State Visit to Niger, September 26, 2017
Prime Minister, Head of Government, Read more »
September 27, 2017
Africa: President Akinwumi Adesina in Niamey - the AfDB Is Working With Niger to Speed Up Its Development
The President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Akinwumi Adesina, arrived in Niamey on Tuesday, September 26, 2017 for a two-day official visit to Niger, which began with a… Read more »
Africa: President Akinwumi Adesina in Niamey - the AfDB Is Working With Niger to Speed Up Its Development
The President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Akinwumi Adesina, arrived in Niamey on Tuesday, September 26, 2017 for a two-day official visit to Niger, which began with a… Read more »
September 21, 2017
Africa: The AfDB Pays Tribute to Late President Babacar Ndiaye
The African Development Bank (AfDB) will pay tribute to honor its former President, late Dr. Babacar Ndiaye, on Thursday 21 September 2017, from 10.30 am to 12.30 pm at the Bank's… Read more »
September 20, 2017
Africa: Integrity in Development Projects - African Development Bank Debars Malian Company Entreprise De Construction Urbaine Et Rurale
The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) on September 19, 2017, announced the debarment of Entreprise de Construction Urbaine et Rurale (ECUR) for a minimum period of three years. Read more »
September 15, 2017
Africa: 11 West African Ministries Explore Practical Policy Tools to Turn Extractives Into Development Outcomes
Natural resources make significant contributions to economic growth in most African countries. But how can countries turn extractives-driven growth into development outcomes? Read more »
September 13, 2017
Africa: Speech Delivered By Akinwumi A. Adesina, President of the African Development Bank Group, On the Occasion of the Africa50 Annual Shareholders Meeting On September 12, 2017 in Dakar, Senegal
Your Excellency President Macky Sall, Read more »
September 07, 2017
Liberia: Liberian President Johnson Sirleaf Visits AfDB President
The President of Liberia, Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, on Wednesday, September 6, 2017 paid a visit to the African Development Bank President Akinwumi Adesina at the Bank's headquarters… Read more »
