September 07, 2023
Central African Republic: Central African Republic - African Development Fund Provides U.S.$5 Million to Support Capacity Building for Public Officials and Improve the Management of Public Finances
Administrative authorities in the Central African Republic will benefit from financial support from the African Development Fund to improve their employees' working methods. Read more »
September 06, 2023
Africa: At Africa Climate Summit, Global Leaders Unite to Put Continent At Heart of Fight Against Climate Change
World leaders gathered in Nairobi at the invitation of Kenya President William Ruto (centre) voiced strong support for making Africa integral to global action efforts. Read more »
Africa: Africa Climate Summit - Global Leaders Place Africa At Heart of Fight Against Climate Change
Africa must step forward as the cornerstone around which effective climate solutions are Built - Kenya's President Ruto Read more »
Africa: $1 Billion to Boost Access to Climate Finance for Africa's Youths, African Development Bank Announces
In Nairobi, African Development Bank president Adesina announced a new $1 billion fund to accelerate climate financing for Africa's youth businesses. Read more »
Africa: African Development Bank to Hold 2-Day Inception Workshop to Kick-Start 22 New Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones Programmes in Nigeria
What: Special Agro Industrial Processing Zones Program Phase II (SAPZ Phase II) Inception Workshop Read more »
September 05, 2023
Africa: African Development Bank Partners With Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa to Sponsor Africa Food Systems Forum
Bank Vice President for Agriculture, Human and Social Development Dr. Beth Dunford, (fourth from left) who met with Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan in June, returns to Dar… Read more »
Africa: Africa Must Optimise All It Has to Achieve Universal Energy Access, Says African Development Bank Head
Dr Adesina addressed participants during the session on 'Harnessing Africa's renewable energy potential' on September 4th. Read more »
Africa: Tenacity and Innovation of Africa's Youth Key to Securing a Green and Sustainable Future - President Ruto
President William Ruto, pictured here with youth delegates in Nairobi, urged young Africans to focus on bringing solutions to climate change. Read more »
September 04, 2023
Benin: Community Gearing Up for Progress As Renovated Lomé-Cotonou Road Slashes Travel Times
Matthew Antwi, lorry driver and coconut haulier, is wasting less time and feeling calmer thanks to the renovated road and its new lighting. Read more »
Africa: Involve Children in Climate Change Action, Young Natalie Urges Summit
Natalie Silantoi Anyango shaking hands with Akinwumi Adesina at the Africa Youth Climate Assembly 2023. Children must be given a front seat in climate solution discussions, Natalie… Read more »
Africa: Africa's Youth Biggest Asset for the Continent and the World, Say Kenya's President Ruto and African Development Bank's Adesina
Hundreds of young people from across Africa are demanding a significant role in decision making for climate action. Read more »
Eritrea: Eritrea's Msilam Dam to Bolster Food Security and Change Lives for the Better
Eritrea has a long coastline on the Red Sea but limited fresh water. Its erratic rainfall has left most of the country arid. This is a challenge for Eritreans who depend on… Read more »
Africa: Africa Food Systems Forum 2023 / Side Event - Post-Dakar 2 - Food Sovereignty and Resilience
What: Africa Food Systems Forum 2023 Read more »
Africa: Boost Africa Initiative - How the African Development Bank Is Empowering Young Entrepreneurs and Driving Growth
Boost Africa will stimulate youth entrepreneurship and innovation across the continent, with a specific emphasis on empowering entrepreneurs and start-ups. Read more »
September 01, 2023
Eritrea: African Development Bank Group and Eritrea Strengthen Partnership for Growth
Eritrea looks to the African Development Bank as a partner of choice, says President Isaias Afwerki Read more »
Africa: International Energy Agency, African Development Bank to Launch Joint Report On Financing Clean Energy in Africa At Africa Climate Summit
What: Launch of the IEA-AfDB Joint Report on Financing Clean Energy in Africa Read more »
August 31, 2023
Africa: African Development Bank Debars Beza Consulting Engineers PLC and Mr Gidey Gebrezgabher Gebremariam for 15 Months for Fraudulent Practices
The African Development Bank Group, on 31 August 2023, announced a 15-month debarment of Beza Consulting Engineers PLC and Mr Gidey Gebrezgabher Gebremariam, effective from 21… Read more »
Africa: Innovative Partnerships for Responsible Resource Use in Africa
What: Loudspeaker Event - Innovative Partnerships for Responsible Resource Use in Africa Read more »
Africa: Africa's Enhanced Transparency Framework (Etf) Readiness Seminar
What: Seminar on readiness for the implementation of the enhanced transparency framework of action and support under the Paris Agreement for African countries Read more »
August 30, 2023
Senegal: African Development Bank Embraces 'Risky' Entrepreneurs - Young Fishers in Senegal Increase Their Incomes Threefold and Turn Their Backs On Illegal Immigration
These young people in Senegal have turned their back on illegal immigration thanks to the support provided by the PAVIE project. Read more »
Africa: Eleventh Conference On Climate Change and Development in Africa
What: Eleventh Conference on Climate Change and Development in Africa (CCDA - XI) - Green Growth and Climate Finance for Africa and the World Read more »
Kenya: In Kenya, 1.6 Million People On Low Incomes Now Have Access to Electricity Thanks to a Project Supported By the African Development Bank
Over 1.6 million people on low incomes have been able to access electricity thanks to a project supported by the African Development Bank. Read more »
Liberia: 'African Development Bank's Interventions Have Impacted Our Country,' Liberian Envoy Tells Constituency Executive Director
Liberia's President George Manneh Weah has lauded the African Development Bank for its "significant" support in fostering growth and development in the West African country. Read more »
August 28, 2023
Africa: Unlocking Finance and Creating an Enabling Environment for Youth Entrepreneurs and Innovators in Climate Action At the 2023 African Climate Summit
What: High-level side event on Unlocking Finance and Creating an Enabling Environment for Youth Entrepreneurs and Innovators in Climate Action at the 2023 African Climate Summit Read more »
Africa: African Development Bank's Fimes Project Marks Success in Bolstering Transitional Economies
In a successful effort to propel transitional African economies towards stability and growth, the African Development Bank's Financial Modelling for the Extractives (FIMES) project… Read more »