Mauritania: Mauritania - African Development Bank Scales Up Support for Resilience, Women's Empowerment, and Climate Action Through Three New Financing Agreements

The Islamic Republic of Mauritania and the African Development Bank have signed three new financing agreements totaling nearly $30 million to boost climate resilience, improve… Read more »

Africa: Planting Power - Africa Climate Change Fund Enhances Gender Equality and Climate Resilience in Uganda

In Uganda's northeastern district of Kotido, where the land is dry and the climate harsh, a bold idea is taking root. Tree by tree, woman by woman, Kotido is transforming from a… Read more »

Djibouti: 'The Land Is Life' - A Regional Project Supported By the African Development Bank Boosts Rural Women's Climate Resilience in Djibouti

"Before, farming was an unattainable dream. Today, I feed my children from the land." These words from Assia Obakar Hassan, a mother from the village of Kalaf, epitomize the… Read more »

Africa: African Development Bank Group to Host Virtual Workshop On Women's Land Rights As a Strategic Investment in Africa's Future

What: Webinar on Women's Land Rights: A Strategic Investment for Africa's Prosperity and Resilience Read more »

Senegal: Launch of Pavie II - Empowering Women and Youth for Food Sovereignty Project in Senegal

What: Launch of the second phase of the Project for Support and Promotion of Women's and Youth's Entrepreneurial Initiatives (PAVIE II) Read more »

Africa: Restitution Session - Mapping Study of Women Business Associations in Africa

What: Workshop presenting findings of the African Development Bank's Mapping Study of Women's Business Associations in Africa Read more »

Chad: Chad Integrates Gender and Climate Change Into School Curricula

Chad is set to release a new handbook that integrates gender equality and climate change into its national school curricula. This development follows a key validation workshop held… Read more »

Cote d'Ivoire: The African Development Bank Joins Côte d'Ivoire's International Women's Day Celebrations

During the month of March, the African Development Bank's Gender and Women Empowerment Division demonstrated the institution's commitment to gender equality and women empowerment… Read more »

Zimbabwe: Gender in Focus - African Development Bank's Support Ignites the Entrepreneurial Spirit Within Zimbabwean Women

Turning Crisis into Opportunity: How Two Zimbabwean Women Entrepreneurs Are Building Thriving Businesses Read more »

Cameroon: In the Centre of Cameroon, Pineapple Farming Is Transforming the Daily Lives of Women

On the green hills of Ngoumou, cocoa, coffee, banana and pineapple plantations stretch as far as the eye can see. The district in the Centre Region of Cameroon is a rapidly… Read more »

Kenya: Gender in Focus - Kenyan Entrepreneur Patents Bee Venom Collection Technology to Boost Productivity and Beekeeper Incomes

Editor's Note: Kenyan entrepreneur Patrice Murugi Wachira developed an innovative technology to extract venom from bees, then monetized the product - to create an additional… Read more »

Africa: African Development Bank Group's Afawa Initiative Takes Stage At Élysée Palace International Women's Day Event

The African Development Bank Group is showcasing its transformation of Africa's financial sector to provide Africa's women entrepreneurs billions of U.S. dollars to grow their… Read more »

Ethiopia: A Celebration of International Women's Day 2025 Hosted By FSD Ethiopia, in Collaboration With G7 Partnership for Women's Digital Financial Inclusion

What: A celebration of International Women's Day 2025 hosted by FSD Ethiopia, in collaboration with G7 Partnership for Women's Digital Financial Inclusion Read more »

Africa: Vice President in Charge of Finance, Hassatou Diop N'sele, Among the 50 Most Inspiring Women of 2025

We are pleased to announce that Hassatou N'Sele, Vice President for Finance and Chief Financial Officer at the African Development Bank (AfDB), has been named by Forbes Africa as… Read more »

Africa: Breaking Barriers - Africa Gender Index Insights for Action

What: Webinar on the Africa Gender Index 2023 Analytical Report - Breaking Barriers: Africa Gender Index Insights for Action Read more »

Africa: How My African Development Bank Journey Brings Africa Gender Index Statistics to Life

When I joined the Bank more than 12 years ago, I was struck by the incredible potential of Africa's women. I've witnessed firsthand how our advocacy, investments, and commitment to… Read more »

Africa: Mano River Union Delegation Studies Successful Border Post Model to Enhance Women's Cross-Border Trade

A Mano River Union (MRU) delegation recently concluded a successful study tour of the 'Busia One Stop Border Post' (OSBP) between Kenya and Uganda, gaining valuable insights into… Read more »

Africa: International Day of Clean Energy January 26th - African Development Bank Promotes Women's Empowerment Through Sustainable Energy Business Development

When Grace Akingurwaruh signed up to become a seller of coal-efficient, improved-cooking stoves, she had no idea that she'd be successful enough to purchase her first smartphone -… Read more »

Cote d'Ivoire: Côte d'Ivoire - South-South Meeting to Promote Gender Equality and Combat Deforestation

From 10 to 12 December 2024, the African Development Bank, through the Climate Investment Funds (CIF), initiated a South-South exchange trip, which saw a delegation from Burkina… Read more »

Africa: Advancing Gender Equality in South Africa's Just Energy Transition

A series of impactful events held between November 12-15 marked several strides forward in advancing gender equality in South Africa's Just Energy Transition. Read more »

Africa: Empowering Women to Lead - The Inaugural Women's Journey Leadership Development Program

This week marked a historic milestone for the African Development Bank as it celebrated the conclusion of the inaugural Women's Journey Leadership Development Program, held at the… Read more »

Senegal: Senegal - African Development Bank Mobilises Over 74 Million Euros to Promote Entrepreneurship Among Women and Young People

The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group has approved a loan of €73.72 million to Senegal to implement the second phase of the project to support and… Read more »

Africa: Benin - African Development Fund Helps Women in Shea Industry Build Economic and Financial Resistance

"I was in a tough situation, my husband was seriously ill and then he passed away," says Yacoubou Safa, a resident of Banigri in central Benin. She is also a member of Antisua, an… Read more »

Gambia: African Development Bank Launches Project to Empower Vulnerable Youth and Women in the Gambia

A new landmark initiative focusing on fostering self-reliance through social support services, support to entrepreneurs and building their business skills is set to impact… Read more »

Africa: The Launch of the Africa Gender Index 2023 Report

What: The African Development Bank (AfDB) and the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) invite the press to the launch of the 2023 Africa Gender Index Report in Addis… Read more »