September 13, 2023
Africa: Adja Sembene Fall, Senegalese 'Agripreneur' and African Development Bank Agripitch Competition Winner Says Digital Marketing Key to Luxury Tea Startup Success
AgriPitch Competition winner Adja Sembene Fall, earned $25,000 in seed money for her Contanna Tea Company. Read more »
Libya: Statement By African Development Bank Group President Dr Akinwumi Adesina in Response to the Flood Emergency in Libya
On behalf of the African Development Bank Group, I extend our deepest sympathies to the communities impacted by Mediterranean storm Daniel in Libya. This storm has resulted in a… Read more »
September 12, 2023
Africa: African Development Bank Announces Investor Calls for Inaugural Usd Global Benchmark Sustainable Hybrid Capital Transaction
The African Development Bank today announces upcoming investor calls and meetings in New York, London and Paris, ahead of an inaugural USD Global Benchmark Sustainable Hybrid… Read more »
Africa: Korea and the African Development Bank Strengthen Drive Towards Africa's Food Security
From left to right: Korea National Assembly's Forum for Africa Co-Chair Myoung Su Lee, African Development Bank President Akinwumi Adesina, Korea-Africa Foundation President Lyeo… Read more »
September 11, 2023
Africa: AfDB's Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa Welcomes $50 Million in New Commitments From Germany and USA At Africa Climate Summit
The African Development Bank's Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa (SEFA) welcomes approximately $50 million in new funding contributions from Germany and the United States. The… Read more »
Africa: African Development Bank Group President, Akinwumi Adesina, Calls On Oxford Mba Graduating Class to Be Change-Makers
Graduating executive MBA students of Oxford University's Saïd Business School received wise counsel from African Development Bank President Dr Akinwumi Adesina on Friday. Read more »
September 10, 2023
Morocco: Statement From African Development Bank Group President Dr Akinwumi Adesina Following the Devastating Earthquake in Morocco On Friday Night, 8 September 2023
The earthquake that struck Morocco on the evening of Friday 8th September 2023 was devastating. With over two thousand people dead and thousands more injured, it has brought much… Read more »
Africa: Africa Food Systems Summit 2023 - African Development Bank Leads Charge for Better Food Systems
The 2023 Africa Food Systems Summit held recently in Dar es Salam has called on African leaders to build better food systems and promote food sovereignty, with youth and women at… Read more »
September 09, 2023
Africa: African Development Bank Group to Co-Host 7th Korea-Africa Economic Cooperation (Koafec) Ministerial Conference in Busan, Republic of Korea
African Development Bank Group president Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina will lead a delegation to the 7th KOAFEC Ministerial Conference in Busan, Republic of Korea. Read more »
September 08, 2023
Africa: African Leaders Commit to Pursue Green and Inclusive Growth--Nairobi Declaration
African leaders ended the three-day Africa Climate Summit with a call to the global community to act with urgency in reducing emissions, honour a commitment to provide $100 billion… Read more »
September 07, 2023
Africa: GFANZ Africa Network, African Development Bank Announce Climate Action Partnership
New partnership seeks to engage African financial institutions on climate transition planning and finance Read more »
Africa: African Development Bank Unveils New Initiative to Cushion Farmers From Climate Change Effects
The African Development Bank has unveiled the Africa Climate Risk Insurance Facility for Adaptation (ACRIFA). The initiative is aimed at insulating countries against catastrophic… Read more »
Africa: Central African Republic - the African Development Bank Group Donates €12.62 Million to Support Workplace Reintegration for Communities Affected By the Political and Military Crisis
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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 »
