October 07, 2021
Africa: At Paris Fashion Week, Ghanaian Entrepreneur Roberta Annan Launches €100 M Impact Fund to Invest in Africa's Creative Industries
Ghanaian businesswoman and entrepreneur Roberta Annan earlier this week launched a €100 million fund to channel investment into small and medium African creative and fashion… Read more »
October 05, 2021
Africa: Let Us Change the Narrative On Africa in the United States" African Development Bank President Tells African Diplomats in Washington
African Development Bank President Dr Akinwumi A. Adesina has said that a concerted effort to change the narrative on Africa in the United States is necessary to attract increased… Read more »
September 30, 2021
Africa: Germany Commits €100 Million to Sefa to Unlock Private Investment in Renewable Energy
The German government will contribute €100 million to the African Development Bank's Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa (SEFA), affirming its commitment to efforts to tap… Read more »
September 26, 2021
Africa: President Biden's Special Envoy for Climate, Secretary John Kerry Meets African Development Bank President, Akinwumi Adesina On Climate Financing for Africa
The Special Envoy for Climate of the US President Joseph Biden, Secretary John Kerry met with the President of the African Development Bank, Akinwumi Adesina, virtually today,… Read more »
September 17, 2021
Africa: Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean Join Forces to Drive Circularity
The African Circular Economy Alliance (ACEA), and the Circular Economy Coalition of Latin America and the Caribbean (CEC LAC) have organized the first regional dialogue to… Read more »
September 07, 2021
Africa: Appointment of Mr. Solomon Mugera As Director, Communication and External Relations
The African Development Bank Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Solomon Mugera as Director, Communication and External Relations, effective 1 October 2021. Read more »
August 23, 2021
Africa: 2021 Singapore Africa Business Forum - In Africa, Challenges Are the Opportunities Despite Covid-19
The global Covid-19 pandemic should not dampen investor appetite in Africa. The continent remains an investment destination of choice despite the challenges, panelists at an… Read more »
August 20, 2021
Africa: President Adesina to Attend the Africa Singapore Business Forum 2021
What: Africa Singapore Business Forum 2021 Read more »
July 31, 2021
Africa: African Development Bank Affirms Commitment to "Closing the Gap" in Financing for Women At United Nations Food Systems Pre-Summit
The African Development Bank has reiterated its commitment to "closing the financing gap" for women and warned of the impact of gender inequality on food systems in Africa. Read more »
July 23, 2021
Africa: Hundreds Gather for Third Japan-Africa Business Forum, Prelude to Ticad 8
Around 1,600 people from all over Africa and Japan gathered over six days to explore closer business ties at the Third Japan-Africa Business Forum, which this year attracted the… Read more »
July 17, 2021
Africa: Close Partnership Between India and Africa Could Improve the Welfare of 2.5 Billion People Post Covid-19, Participants At 2021 Indo-Africa Business Conclave Say
The Covid-19 pandemic has provided the impetus for a stronger partnership between India and Africa with potential benefits to both as they build back sustainably after the crisis,… Read more »
June 29, 2021
Africa: Korea to Channel $600 Million Into Energy Investments Alongside the African Development Bank
The African Development Bank, the Korean Ministry of Economy and Finance and the Export-Import Bank of Korea have signed an agreement, under which Korea will provide $600 million… Read more »
June 14, 2021
Africa: African Development Bank Launches Aud$600 Million (Usd$463.9 Million) Kangaroo Social Bond
The African Development Bank launched a A$600 million (US$463.9 million) 5.5-year Kangaroo bond, marking its return to the Australian dollar bond market. Read more »
June 01, 2021
Africa: The Third Japan-Africa Business Forum
What: The Third Japan-Africa Business Forum (JABF 2021) Read more »
May 01, 2021
Africa: FAO and Badea Agree MOU to Advance African Agriculture At Africa High-Level Dialogue On Food Security
The United Nations Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) and the Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa (BADEA) signed a memorandum of understanding for future… Read more »
April 26, 2021
Africa: New Reports From African Development Bank, FAO and Cgiar Showcase Digital Agriculture Opportunities
Drones, satellites, geographic information systems, weather stations and advanced analytics are some of the most promising technologies for providing solutions to Africa's… Read more »
March 25, 2021
Nigeria: Nigerian 'Experienced Beginner' Lands Job With Us-Based Software Firm After Taking Bank Coding for Employment Course
In 2019, the African Development Bank and technology firm Microsoft launched the Coding for Employment digital training platform, an online tool providing digital skills to African… Read more »
February 17, 2021
Africa: End of the Second Public Consultation Period for the Third Review of the Independent Review Mechanism (Irm) of the African Development Bank Group
The Independent Review Mechanism (IRM) of the African Development Bank Group would like to thank all who have contributed to the Second Public Consultation of its Third Review. Read more »
February 19, 2021
Africa: Investing in Local Production Capacity to Keep Africa's Fashion Industry Alive
Emanuela Gregorio, coordinator of the African Development Bank's Fashionomics Africa initiative, recently sat down with Alan Kasujja, the presenter of BBC's Africa Daily podcast,… Read more »
January 20, 2021
Africa: U.K. Africa Investment Conference - Africa Is the World's Next Business Frontier, Says AfDB's Akinwumi Adesina
African Development Bank President Akinwumi A. Adesina said on Wednesday that Africa remained fertile ground for investment, but much hinged on the continent's ability to boost its… Read more »
Africa: African Development Bank, European Investment Bank Sign Joint Partnership Action Plan to Fast-Track Development in Africa
The African Development Bank (AfDB) and the European Investment Bank (EIB) today signed a joint partnership action plan highlighting their strengthened cooperation and mutual… Read more »
January 14, 2021
Africa: Signing Ceremony and High-Level Announcement of Joint Partnership Action Plan Between the European Investment Bank and the African Development Bank
What: Signing of Joint Action Plan outlining strengthened cooperation to support high-impact investment across Africa Read more »
December 17, 2020
Africa: The African Development Bank Appoints Mr. Simon Mizrahi, Acting Director, Communication and External Relations (Pcer)
The African Development Bank is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Simon MIZRAHI as Acting Director, Communication and External Relations Department (PCER), effective 16… Read more »
November 16, 2020
Africa: Covid-19 Is a 'Wake-Up Command' to Address Africa's Challenges - Tony Blair
We have the same problems but what we also have is vastly increased urgency - Blair Read more »
October 26, 2020
Kenya: African Legal Support Facility Appoints Two New Management Board Members
The African Legal Support Facility (the ALSF), is pleased to announce the appointment of Christine Anyango Agimba and Ambassador Arve Ofstad to its management board. Read more »
