July 11, 2022
Africa: African Development Bank Group Chief in Zimbabwe to Get Debt Clearance Plan Underway
African Development Bank Group President Dr. Akinwumi Adesina arrived in Zimbabwe today at the start of a two-day official visit to the country. Read more »
Africa: Zimbabwe - Zimfund $23 Million Power Project Ready to Roll With Delivery of New Transformer
An Emergency Power Infrastructure Rehabilitation Project funded by ZimFund, has reached the last leg of implementation with the delivery of a 175 MVA transformer, Read more »
July 10, 2022
Africa: Statement On the Death of Former Prime Minister of Japan, Shinzo Abe
I wish to express my condolences and sympathies to the Government and people of Japan on the tragic death of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. Read more »
July 08, 2022
Kenya: President Kenyatta Endorsed As Global Champion for Africa Adaptation Acceleration Program
Global leaders on Thursday tasked Kenya's President Uhuru Kenyatta to spearhead Africa's effort to address climate change under the Africa Adaptation Acceleration Program (AAAP). Read more »
Senegal: African Development Bank Extends €121 Million Food-Production Loan to Senegal to Cushion Impacts of War in Ukraine
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group today approved a €121 million loan to Senegal for implementation of an emergency agricultural programme that will… Read more »
Africa: Water At Last! Zimfund Brings Relief to Dangamvura Residents After 22 Years of Dry Taps
Elison Basopo, a lecturer, is a resident of Dangamvura high density suburb in Mutare, a city in eastern Zimbabwe's Manicaland province. A senior citizen, he has lived there for 37… Read more »
July 07, 2022
Tunisia: Tunisia's New Industrialization and Innovation Strategy Supported By the African Development Bank
Tunisia's Head of Government, Najla Bouden Ramadan launched a new strategy for industrialization and innovation on 6 July in Tunis to help create 840,000 industrial jobs and… Read more »
Comoros: The African Development Bank Is Supporting Improvements to the Power Grid in the Comoros
The Comoros Energy Sector Support Project has helped improve the country's power grid. Read more »
July 05, 2022
Kenya: Kenya - African Development Bank Approves €89 Million Loan to Bolster Economic Recovery
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group has approved an €89 million loan to boost the Kenyan government's economic recovery efforts. Read more »
July 04, 2022
Africa: Invest More in Africa--Akinwumi Adesina Urges Keen Irish Business Community
Since joining the African Development Bank Group as its 81st shareholder in 2020, Ireland has shown steadily increasing interest in strengthening its economic ties with Africa.… Read more »
Africa: Africa Energy Forum 2022 - African Development Bank, Private Infrastructure Development Group, Deepen Cooperation On Desert to Power
A financing facility associated with the African Development Bank's Desert to Power Initiative was featured at a side event held on the margins of the just-ended Africa Energy… Read more »
July 01, 2022
Africa: 11th World Urban Forum - Amplifying the Voices of African Cities
What can representatives of African cities learn from their counterparts from the rest of the world? To answer that question, the African Development Bank invited representatives… Read more »
Tanzania: In Tanzania, a Special Training Center Provides a Second Chance for Out-of-School Youth
Hadia Baruti Wimbi was only six years old when she left her parents' home, eventually leading to her spending much of her childhood without any schooling. "An elderly member of my… Read more »
June 30, 2022
Africa: Ghana - African Development Fund Approves $27.19 Million Grant for Skills Development Infrastructure to Boost Post Covid-19 Recovery
The Board of Directors of the African Development Fund today approved a $27.19 million grant to Ghana for infrastructure for skills development and job creation for youth and women… Read more »
Africa: African Development Bank Appoints Acting Director of Human Resources
The African Development Bank Group has appointed Mr. Ifechukwude Emmanuel Ezinwa as Acting Director of the Human Resources Operations, Recruitment and Client Services Department,… Read more »
Africa: African Development Bank Appoints Dr. Soumik Paul As Acting Director, Staff Welfare Services, Compensation and Employment Policy Department
The African Development Bank Group has appointed Dr. Soumik Paul as Acting Director of the Staff Welfare Services, Compensation and Employment Policy Department. Read more »
Africa: African Development Bank Appoints Jessica Kitakule-Mukungu As Acting Director, Talent, Performance Management and Staff Development Department
The African Development Bank has appointed Jessica Kitakule-Mukungu as Acting Director of the Talent, Performance Management and Staff Development Department. Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda, African Development Bank Launch Industrial Policy Project, Targeting 200,000 Jobs Per Year
The Government of Rwanda, in partnership with the African Development Bank's Fund for African Private Sector Assistance, has launched a two-year project to boost industrial… Read more »
June 29, 2022
Africa: US President Biden Backs African Development Bank's Plan to Feed Africa
Bank President Akinwumi Adesina welcomes support for institution's emergency food plan Read more »
Africa: African Development Bank Launches First ESG African Frontier-Currency Bond
The African Development Bank on 14 June 2022 launched a 19-billion Ugandan shilling (UGX) ($5.07 million) 2-year theme bond, the first-ever African frontier currency-denominated… Read more »
June 28, 2022
Africa: Webinar On the Implications for Africa of the Findings of the IPCC 6th Assessment Reports
What: Webinar on the implications of the findings of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) reports for Africa during London Climate Action Week Read more »
Africa: Finance in Common Summit 2022
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West Africa: Ecowas - African Development Fund Approves $2 Million Technical Grant to Boost Electricity Reforms
The Board of Directors of the African Development Fund on 24 June approved a technical assistance grant of $2 million to fund research that will contribute to electricity reforms… Read more »
June 27, 2022
Senegal: The Dakar TER, an Express Train to Development in Senegal
The smiling boy runs up to his brother, who is waiting for him by the school gate. Together, they hurry to one of the stations served by Senegal's first regional express train, or… Read more »
Africa: Micro, Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises Day - The African Development Bank's Youthadapt Challenge Is Accelerating Climate Adaptation and Food Security Efforts
In observation of UN Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSME) Day, today 27 June, we highlight small businesses that are receiving African Development Bank support as they… Read more »