March 21
Africa: São Tomé and Príncipe Joins African Legal Support Facility, Boosting Legal Aid for African Nations
São Tomé and Príncipe has ratified the Agreement establishing the African Legal Support Facility (ALSF), paving the way for full membership in the Facility. Read more »
March 18
Senegal: Senegal - Third Drinking Water Treatment Plant At Keur Momar Sarr, Built With African Development Bank Backing, Substantially Enhances Water Service in Dakar and Surrounding Area
The Project relating to the construction of a third drinking water treatment plant in Keur Momar Sarr (KMS3), launched in 2017 in the Louga department, is a major drinking water… Read more »
March 07
Gambia: The Gambia - African Development Bank Approves Supplemental $16 Million to Boost Agriculture and Food Security
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group, granted an additional $16.08 million on March 4, to The Gambia to bolster its ongoing Agriculture and Food Security… Read more »
March 06
Senegal: Senegal - The African Development Bank Donates $20 Million to Strengthen Food Security and Increase Incomes of Small Producers
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group granted a donation of $20 million to Senegal, in Abidjan on Tuesday 5 March 2024, to implement the Post-Covid Food and… Read more »
February 29
Ethiopia: Ethiopia - African Development Fund Grants $46 Million to Improve Access to Water and Sanitation for Pastoral Communities in the Borana Region
The Board of Directors of the African Development Fund in Abidjan on 28 February 2024, donated $46.02 million to Ethiopia to implement Phase 2 of the Borana Resilient Water… Read more »
February 02
Angola: Angola - Growth of Non-Petroleum Exports and 36,000 New Businesses Thanks to African Development Bank Support
Institutional Capacity Building Project for Private Sector Development, which was implemented in Angola between 2014 and 2023, delivered better-than-expected outcomes as shown in… Read more »
December 05, 2023
Africa: COP28 - Italy Announces €5 Million Contribution to Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa
Italy has made a new commitment of €5 million to Africa's sustainable energy future through the Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa (SEFA) Special Fund. The Italian Deputy… Read more »
October 18, 2023
Guinea: Guinea - Agricultural Supplies Delivered As Part of the African Development Bank's Emergency Food Production Project
The transitional government in Guinea, in partnership with the African Development Bank Group, has received a large consignment of agricultural supplies in Guinea's western town of… Read more »
October 09, 2023
Gambia: Gambia - African Development Bank Grants Nearly $7 Million to Improve Governance and Strengthen Fiscal Resilience
The African Development Bank grants financial support to The Gambia to improve its governance and fiscal resilience 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 »
June 03, 2023
Africa: Sahel Region - African Development Bank to Extend Nearly $1m in Gender-Based Grants to Boost Opportunities for Women-Led Businesses
The African Development Bank's Gender Equality Trust Fund will provide a $950,000 grant to the Africa Small and Medium Enterprise Business Linkages Program in Burkina Faso, Chad,… Read more »
April 15, 2023
Africa: African Development Bank, European Union, and France Invest $300 Million in Tanzania's Hydropower Project
Kakono Hydropower Project to serve four million inhabitants and spur economic activity in the Kagera Region of Tanzania Read more »
April 12, 2023
Burundi: Burundi to Receive Support From the African Development Bank Group in Key Development Sectors
The African Development Bank Group will mobilise close to $4 million to help Burundi urgently procure over 3,000 tons of fertilizer over the upcoming agricultural season. The… Read more »
January 10, 2023
Africa: The African Development Bank Group's $140,000 Agripitch Competition Names 25 Finalists Vying for Top Prizes
Winners of a previous AgriPitch Competition, pictured with African Development Bank and competition partner officials, receive big checks to fund their businesses. Read more »
December 17, 2022
Africa: Senegal - African Development Bank Grants About Eur 40 Million for the Development of Livestock Production and Productivity
The African Development Bank provides financial support to develop livestock production and productivity in Senegal Read more »
November 24, 2022
Liberia: Liberia - African Development Bank Group Approves $5.12 Million Financing for Emergency Food Production Program
The Board of directors of the African Development Bank Group has approved financing for the Emergency Food Production Program in Liberia. This paves the way for the government to… Read more »
November 23, 2022
Ghana: Ghana - African Development Fund Approves $27.9 Million Grant for Savannah Agriculture Value Chain Development Project (Sadp)
The Board of Directors of the African Development Fund has approved a $27.9 million grant to Ghana for the development of agricultural value chains in the Savannah region. The… Read more »
Africa: COP27 - Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa Secures $64 Million in New Funding From Norway and Geapp
African Development Bank President Adesina (left) with GEAPP's Africa Executive Director, Joseph Nganga, following the grant announcement Read more »
November 17, 2022
Africa: COP27 - Spain, Swiss Confederation Announce Eur 10 Million Support to African Development Bank Group's Urban and Municipal Development Fund
In partnership with the African Development Bank Group, the Swiss Confederation through the Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO) and Spain today at COP 27 announced… Read more »
November 16, 2022
Africa: COP27 - Germany Commits €40 Million to African Development Bank Group's Climate Action Window Initiative for Fragile African States
Germany has committed €40 million to the African Development Bank Group's Climate Action Window, German State Secretary for Economic Cooperation and Development Jochen… Read more »
November 08, 2022
Africa: UK Steps Up Climate Adaptation Finance Support for Africa
The United Kingdom has announced a significant increase in its financial support to the poorest African countries that bear the brunt of climate change. Read more »
Africa: African Union Welcomes the Netherlands' Contribution of Eur 110 Million for the Africa Adaptation Acceleration Program At COP27
The African Union (AU) welcomed the Netherlands' contribution of EUR 110 million in support of the Africa Adaptation Acceleration Program (AAAP) ahead of the COP27 Leaders' Event… Read more »
October 22, 2022
Burundi: Burundi - $23 Million From the African Development Bank Group to Develop the Agro-Pastoral Sector for the Youth and Women
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group has greenlighted the award of a $23.26 million grant to Burundi to implement the Agro-Pastoral Entrepreneurship and… Read more »
October 21, 2022
Comoros: Comoros - African Development Bank Provides Nearly €6 Million to Boost Food Production
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group has approved a €5.76 million grant to the Comoros to increase food production and enhance the resilience of its… Read more »
October 19, 2022
Africa: Heads of World's Development Banks Focus On Sustainable Recovery for Africa
Heads of public development banks on Wednesday underlined the critical need to build resilience for fragile countries and to boost African countries' capacity to tackle global… Read more »