July 14, 2025
Africa: Turning the Tide - Democratic Republic of Congo's Emergency Food Production Project Sows Resilience, Plants Hope
In the early morning, the fields stretch as far as the eye can see, bathed in the soft light of the rising sun. In Kwilu, Kasai, and Tshopo provinces of the Democratic Republic of… Read more »
July 11, 2025
Uganda: African Development Bank and Cif to Launch Report On Increasing Business Opportunities, Access to Credit for Women in Renewable Energy in Uganda, Kenya, and Rwanda
What: Launch of report: Increasing Business Opportunities and Access to Credit for Women in Renewable Energy in Uganda, Kenya, and Rwanda Read more »
Africa: Digital Technologies Could Unlock Billions in Revenue for Africa, Experts Say
Digital technologies have the potential to significantly boost domestic revenue mobilization and advance inclusive economic development across Africa, experts from African… Read more »
July 10, 2025
Africa: African Development Bank 'Spotlight' On Debt Management Highlights Momentum in Debt Restructuring and Other Fiscal Reforms in Africa
African countries are demonstrating meaningful progress in sovereign debt management to achieve inclusive growth and structural transformation. The reforms, from fiscal tightening… Read more »
July 09, 2025
Africa: African Development Bank Group Attains Edge Move Certification, Marking a New Milestone in Gender Equality
Two years after achieving Level 1 Assess of the EDGE certification process, the African Development Bank has attained Level 2, in further recognition of its commitment to… Read more »
July 08, 2025
Uganda: From the Slopes of Kibuka - How Women Are Building a Better Future
The road to Kibuka clings to the mountainside, a winding ribbon of gravel and red clay cutting through misty forests. There are no guardrails--just sheer drops into a sea of green.… Read more »
July 07, 2025
Africa: African Development Bank to Host 'A Spatial Event! Mapping the Future - Harnessing Geospatial Tools for Transformative Development.'
WHAT: Leading-Edge Insights (LEI) Series Read more »
July 04, 2025
Africa: African Development Bank to Host Workshop On Water-Energy-Food Nexus Investment Framework
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Sudan: Sudan - AfDB Approves $93.6 Million to Combat Food Crisis in Conflict-Hit Regions
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group have approved a comprehensive financing package worth $93.6 million to combat severe food insecurity in Sudan's most… Read more »
South Africa: South Africa - African Development Bank Country Focus Report Highlights Urgent Need for Economic Transformation As GDP Growth Remains Subdued
South Africa's GDP growth declined to 0.6% in 2024 from 0.7% in 2023, underscoring the need for critical action and strategic reforms to unlock the country's vast capital resources… Read more »
Africa: At Africa Gender Statistics Forum, African Leaders Urge Renewed Commitment to Quality Gender Data
Amid growing setbacks on gender equality and increasing financial constraints, African policymakers, gender experts, and development specialists are calling for renewed… Read more »
Ghana: Ghana and African Development Bank Sign Landmark Deal to Develop Volta Economic Corridor
The African Development Bank today signed a landmark Letter of Intent (LoI) with the Government of Ghana to support the development of the Volta Economic Corridor, a transformative… Read more »
July 03, 2025
West Africa: Desert to Power - Independent Power Production in Sahel Takes Decisive Step Forward At Fifth Ministerial Meeting
On 30 June 2025 in Ouagadougou, representatives from six member countries of the Desert to Power Initiative approved key strategic documents to boost independent power production… Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia - African Development Bank Approves $50 Million Trade Finance Transaction Guarantee Facility to Awash Bank for Support to SMEs and Local Corporates
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group has approved a $50 million Trade Finance Transaction Guarantee facility to support to trade finance activities of Awash… Read more »
South Africa: African Development Bank Awards $1 Million Grant to Support Green Skills Development for South Africans, With Focus On Youth
The African Development Bank, through the Fund for African Private Sector Assistance (FAPA), has awarded a $1 million grant to South Africa's National Business Initiative (NBI) to… Read more »
July 02, 2025
Africa: Adesina Urges Greater Self-Reliance As Africa Faces Global Uncertainty
African Development Bank President Dr. Akinwumi Adesina has urged Africa to take charge of its destiny as the world confronts global shocks, tariffs-induced trade disruptions,… Read more »
Africa: The African Development Bank and UN-Habitat Scale Up Drive for Sustainable Urbanization in Africa
The African Development Bank Group and the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to enhance collaboration and accelerate… Read more »
July 01, 2025
South Africa: African Development Bank Approves Zar 2.5 Billion Loan to City of Johannesburg for Critical Urban Infrastructure Development
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group has approved a ZAR 2.5 billion (approximately $139 million) corporate loan to the City of Johannesburg Metropolitan… Read more »
Tunisia: African Development Bank Grants $50 Million Trade Finance Guarantee Facility to Banque Internationale Arabe De Tunisie to Boost Trade
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group has approved a $50 million trade finance guarantee facility for Banque Internationale Arabe de Tunisie (BIAT) to… Read more »
Ethiopia: AfDB's Capital Markets Development Trust Fund Approves $400,000 Technical Assistance Grant for Ethiopian Capital Market Authority and Ethiopian Securities Exchange
The African Development Bank Group has approved $400,000 in grant funding to deepen Ethiopia's capital markets. Read more »
South Africa: African Development Bank Approves $474.6 Million Loan to Support South Africa's Infrastructure Governance and Green Growth
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group has approved a $474.6 million loan for South Africa's Infrastructure Governance and Green Growth Programme (IGGGP).… Read more »
June 30, 2025
Liberia: African Development Bank Supports the Development of Long-Term Low-Carbon and Climate Resilience Visions in Botswana, Gabon, Liberia and Lesotho
The African Development Bank, with funding from the Africa Climate Change Fund (ACCF), has supported the governments of Botswana, Gabon, Lesotho, and Liberia in developing… Read more »
Morocco: Morocco - African Development Bank Approves Over €300 Million to Improve Competitiveness, Strengthen Resilience and Create Jobs
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group has approved approximately €301 million to support Morocco's economic resilience and drive job creation. The… Read more »
Sierra Leone: African Development Bank to Host Regional Dialogue On Combating Illicit Financial Flows in Natural Resources Sector in Sierra Leone
What: Workshop on Illicit Financial Flows and Resource-Backed Loans training and policy dialogue Read more »
Africa: African Development Bank, AIIB Sign MOU Renewing Their Collaboration On Sustainable Economic Development for Africa
The African Development Bank and the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) have signed an agreement strengthening their collaboration on sustainable economic development,… Read more »
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