January 23
Cote d'Ivoire: African Development Bank-Funded Road Project Is Paving the Way to Better Health, Livelihoods for Local Communities in Liberia and Côte d'Ivoire
Even ahead of its completion, an African Development Bank Group-supported transport project to deepen regional trade and integration in four West African countries is enhancing the… Read more »
January 22
Africa: African Development Bank Launches a New $ 2 Billion 4.125 Percent 3-Year Social Global Benchmark Due 25 February 2027
The African Development Bank, rated Aaa/AAA/AAA/AAA (Moody's/S&P/Fitch/Japan Credit Rating, all stable), has launched and priced a USD 2 billion 3-year Social Global Benchmark… Read more »
January 19
Kenya: African Development Bank and UK Announce Kenya As the Next Beneficiary of Unlocked Climate Finance From the Landmark Room to Run Sovereign Program
The African Development Bank and the United Kingdom have announced the selection of the Transmission Network Improvement Project in Kenya as a beneficiary project under the Room to… Read more »
Benin: Benin Announced As Latest Beneficiary of Unlocked Climate Finance Lending From Room 2 Run Sovereign Programme, a Joint Initiative of the African Development Bank and the UK
The African Development Bank and the UK have announced the Secondary Town Stormwater Drainage Project in Benin as the latest beneficiary project under the Room to Run Sovereign… Read more »
Mauritius: African Development Bank and UK Announce Mauritius As a Beneficiary of Unlocked Climate Finance From the Landmark Room to Run Sovereign Program
The African Development Bank and the United Kingdom have announced the selection of the Gas Insulated Switchgear Substations Project in Mauritius as a beneficiary project under the… Read more »
Africa: African Development Bank Appoints Aida Ndir Ngom As Director of the Private Sector Development Department
The African Development Bank has appointed Aida Ngir Ngom as Director, Private Sector Development Department. Her appointment takes effect from February 1, 2024. Read more »
Tunisia: African Development Bank and UK Select Tunisian Cereals Project As Prime Climate Finance Transaction Under Landmark Room to Run Sovereign Programme
The African Development Bank and the United Kingdom have announced the selection of the Inclusive and Sustainable Development of the Cereal Sector Project in Tunisia, as a… Read more »
Africa: COP28 Day 9 - More Investment Needed to Protect Africa's Marine Economy
The world's oceans are crucial to humankind. Read more »
Africa: African Development Bank Appoints Osamu Kawanishi As Director, Asia External Representation Office
The African Development Bank has appointed Osamu Kawanishi as Director of the Asia External Representation Office as of 16th January 2024. Read more »
Ethiopia: African Development Bank Group and Ethiopia Resolve to Normalize Relations
Following a serious diplomatic incident in which two international staff of the African Development Bank Group based in the Bank's Country Office in Ethiopia were severely… Read more »
Africa: African Development Bank Appoints Oluwatomisin Adeola Fashina As Senior Director, Information Technology and Chief Information Technology Officer
The African Development Bank has appointed Dr. Oluwatomisin Adeola Fashina as Senior Director, Information Technology and Chief Information Technology Officer, effective 16th… Read more »
January 18
Burundi: Burundian Farmers Celebrate Great Yields Thanks to African Development Bank Support
Burundian farmers told visiting government officials and African Development representatives that they are delighted with the year's great yields thanks to the hybrid,… Read more »
January 17
Burundi: Burundi - African Development Bank Helps Train Managers On Programme-Budget Implementation in Public Administration
The African Development Bank has supported the capacity building of about 50 managers from Burundi's public administration to consolidate implementation of the programme budget… Read more »
Africa: The African Development Bank Plans to Invest Usd 10.5 Million in the Capital of Seedstars Africa Ventures to Boost Investment in Innovative Businesses
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank (AfDB) agreed on Wednesday that the Bank should take a stake of USD 10.50 million in the capital of Seedstars Africa Ventures… Read more »
January 12
Cote d'Ivoire: Côte d'Ivoire - Fourth Abidjan Bridge and Other African Development Bank-Funded Transport Infrastructure Now Open to Traffic
On Wednesday 10 January, the Ivorian Prime Minister, Robert Beugré Mambé, opened Abidjan's fourth bridge, the "Y4" bypass, and the urban highways of Civil Prison and… Read more »
Cote d'Ivoire: Côte d'Ivoire/2023 Afcon - Fourth Abidjan Bridge and Other African Development Bank-Funded Transport Infrastructure Now Open to Traffic
On Wednesday 10 January, just days before the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations football tournament opens, (2023 AFCON), the Ivorian Prime Minister, Robert Beugré Mambé,… Read more »
Africa: African Development Bank to Support Healthtech Hub Africa's Blueprint to Fast-Track Health Tech Innovations Across Africa
The African Development Bank Group has entered into an agreement with the HealthTech Hub Africa to support the development of a pan-African blueprint to fast-track health tech… Read more »
January 09
North Africa: North Africa 2023 - More Than $2 Billion From the African Development Bank for Inclusive, Sustainable Growth
In 2023, the African Development Bank Group provided more than $2 billion to North Africa to finance a series of key operations in a range of strategic sectors. Read more »
December 22, 2023
Africa: African Development Bank Champions Home-Grown Solutions to Africa's Debt Challenges
The African Development Bank Group is facilitating the establishment of the African Debt Managers Initiative Network (ADMIN), which will bring together experts to find home-grown… Read more »
December 21, 2023
Africa: Across 2023 the African Development Bank Group Spearheaded a Range of Exciting and Innovative Initiatives to Grow Africa's Economies.
Billions of dollars were provided by the Bank Group and its development partners to battle food insecurity, address climate change, promote renewable energies, and improve… Read more »
Africa: COP28 - Four African Journalists Look Back At Their First World Climate Event
Thanks to financial support from the African Development Bank and the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa, the Africa 21 Association was able to invite a delegation of… Read more »
Africa: Circular Economy - Connecting the Dots Between Climate Change, Resilience, and Opportunities in Africa
When it comes to climate change and Africa, the usual narrative revolves around the increasing vulnerability of the continent to the negative effects of climate change. Read more »
Burkina Faso: Burkina Faso - The African Development Bank Supports Training for Design Engineers at the ISGE
Twenty-four-year-old Josias Idani is looking forward to his career with confidence. Following his studies, which led to a design engineer diploma in June 2023, he now nurtures his… Read more »
Africa: African Development Bank President Wins Obafemi Awolowo Leadership Prize
The President of the African Development Bank Group, Akinwumi Adesina, has been awarded the prestigious Obafemi Awolowo Prize for Leadership. Read more »
Africa: COP28 - 'Climate Justice Needs Language Justice!' Says OIF
French-speaking countries in Africa face two injustices in climate negotiation bodies. On the one hand, they are on the continent that is most vulnerable to climate change while… Read more »
