Africa: Side Event - 'The Ai Revolution: How Will Artificial Intelligence Support the Delivery of the AfDB's Ten-Year Strategy and the Transformation of African Economies?'

WHAT: Side Event : "The AI Revolution: How Will Artificial Intelligence Support the Delivery of the AfDB's Ten-Year Strategy and the Transformation of African Economies?" Read more »

Africa: The African Development Bank in Morocco - 60 Years of Making a Difference.

Founded in 1964, the African Development Bank was born from the bold vision of the continent's founding fathers: to create an institution capable of financing Africa's development… Read more »

Africa: African Development Bank Launches New Eur 1 Billion 2.500 Percent 5-Year Social Benchmark

On Wednesday 21st May 2025, the African Development Bank "AfDB" rated Aaa/AAA/AAA (all stable) by Moody's / S&P / Fitch, priced a EUR 1 billion 5-year Social Benchmark due May… Read more »

Africa: Building Effective Institutions in Africa to Harnessing Capital for Development

What? Knowledge Event 2: Building Effective Institutions in Africa to Harness the Continent's Capital for Development Read more »

Africa: 2025 Annual Meetings - Eradicate Corruption to Make the Most of Africa's Capital

According to the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), "Corruption is the main obstacle to economic and social development in the world. Every year, $1 trillion is paid… Read more »

Zimbabwe: African Development Bank's 2025 Annual Meetings' Side Event to Advance Zimbabwe Arrears Clearance and Debt Resolution Process

What: Side Event on Zimbabwe Arrears Clearance and Debt Resolution Process at the African Development Bank Group's Annual Meetings Read more »

Africa: Annual Meetings 2025 - Side Event On Leveraging Water and Sanitation Investment in Africa

What: 2025 Annual Meetings side event: Leveraging Water and Sanitation Investment in Africa - the Driving Role of the African Water Facility Read more »

Mauritania: Mauritania - African Development Bank Supports Rural Climate Resilience With New Sustainable Water Access Project

The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group has approved financing of over $18 million for Mauritania to launch the "3R-Water" project, which aims to improve… Read more »

Africa: Annual Meetings 2025 - The African Development Bank Gives a 'Voice to the Voiceless' Through Its Engagement With Civil Society

"The African Development Bank is firmly convinced that collaborating with civil society is essential for the inclusive and sustainable development that will genuinely improve the… Read more »

Cote d'Ivoire: Côte d'Ivoire Set to Host African Development Bank Group 2025 Annual Meetings

Côte d'Ivoire, host country for the African Development Bank Group's 2025 Annual Meetings is ready for the notable events scheduled to take place at the end of May. Read more »

Africa: Over 66 Million Africans Gain Digital Access Owing to African Development Bank Infrastructure Push

The African Development Bank has connected 66.5 million people to basic ICT services over the past decade, implementing a focused infrastructure campaign prioritizing some of the… Read more »

Botswana: African Development Bank Approves $304 Million Loan to Support Botswana's Fiscal Stability and Economic Reforms

The African Development Bank has approved a $304 million loan to Botswana to support the southern African country in managing mounting fiscal challenges and implementing key… Read more »

Benin: Benin - African Development Bank and Bank of Africa Benin Sign €15 Million Guarantee Facility to Improve Trade Finance and Support Businesses

On Monday 12 May in Cotonou, the African Development Bank and the Bank of Africa Benin (BOA-Benin) signed a €15 million guarantee agreement to strengthen the Bank of Africa's… Read more »

Cape Verde: Cabo Verde's Digital Transformation in Full Expansion With African Development Bank Support

Cabo Verde marked a significant milestone in its digital transformation journey on Monday, 5 May, with the official inauguration of TechPark CV, a strategic infrastructure project… Read more »

Africa: 2025 Annual Meetings - Decade of Life-Transforming Actions Provides Drinking Water and Sanitation for 94 Million Africans

Over the decade running up to 2025, projects financed by the African Development Bank Group have provided breakthrough access to drinking water and sanitation for 94 million… Read more »

Togo: African Union, African Development Bank, and Government of Togo to Host Landmark Conference to Develop African Common Position On Debt

What: High-Level Conference on Africa's Debt Read more »

Togo: African Development Bank Group Approves €26.5 Million to Support the Construction of a New Solar Power Plant in Togo

The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group has approved a financing package totaling €26.5 million to support the development of a 62 megawatt-peak… Read more »

Zambia: Transforming Zambia's Agricultural Landscape - African Development Bank Approves Guarantee for Zambeef's Expansion Project

The African Development Bank Group has approved a Zambian Kwacha-denominated Risk Sharing Credit Guarantee to support Zambeef Products Plc's $100 million expansion programme across… Read more »

Central Africa: The African Development Bank Group Appoints Léandre Bassolé As Director General for Central Africa and Head of the Country Office for Cameroon

The African Development Bank Group has announced the appointment of Léandre Bassolé as Director General of the Regional Office for Development, Integration, and… Read more »

Ethiopia: African Development Bank and Dashen Bank Sign $40 Million Trade Finance Facility to Support Ethiopian Imports and Private Sector

The African Development Bank (AfDB) and Dashen Bank have signed a $40 million trade finance transaction guarantee facility designed to strengthen Dashen Bank's ability to support… Read more »

Botswana: Wiring Africa's Industrial Future - African Development Bank's Helping to Spur Botswana's Automotive Revolution

The Botswanan town of Lobatse, some 70 km south of Gaborone, has been transformed into a vibrant manufacturing centre. Across sprawling factory floors, hundreds of skilled hands… Read more »

Africa: African Development Bank Group Appoints Afef Bouabene-Kallel As Director of the Financial Control Department/ Financial Controller

The African Development Bank Group has appointed Mrs. Afef Bouabene-Kallel -- a chartered accountant with over 32 years of experience in financial control, corporate governance and… Read more »

Africa: The African Development Bank Group Appoints Solomane Koné As Director of the African Natural Resources Management and Investment Centre

The African Development Bank Group has appointed Solomane Koné as director of the African Natural Resources Management and Investment Centre, effective from 01 May 2025. Read more »

Africa: African Development Bank Appoints Mtchera Johannes Chirwa As Director for the Water and Sanitation Department

The African Development Bank Group has appointed Mr. Mtchera Johannes Chirwa as Director for the Water and Sanitation Department. Mr. Chirwa, a Malawian national, brings to the… Read more »

Africa: African Development Bank Appoints Dr. Bahati Sanga As Acting Senior Director, Corporate Information Technology Services/Chief Information Officer

The African Development Bank has appointed Dr. Bahati Sanga as Acting Senior Director of Corporate Information Technology Services and Chief Information Officer, effective April 1,… Read more »