Mauritania: Mauritania - African Development Bank Grants $150 Million Loan to Boost Mining Sector

The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group has approved a $150 million senior loan to Mauritanian state-owned iron ore firm Société Nationale… Read more »

Ethiopia: Bank Commemorates 60 Years of Impact in Ethiopia

Ethiopia has joined other countries across the continent to celebrate the African Development Bank's 60th anniversary with a colourful and instructive trip down 'Memory Lane'. Read more »

Zambia: Zambia - African Development Bank Grants Loan of $108 Million to Strengthen Economic Governance

The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group approved a loan of $108 million to Zambia for an initiative aimed at strengthening the country's economic governance… Read more »

Africa: African Development Bank Celebrates 60 Years of Transformative Impact in Africa Southern Region

The African Development Bank (AfDB) proudly celebrates its Diamond Jubilee, marking 60 years of driving social and economic transformation across the African continent. The… Read more »

Tanzania: African Development Bank Leads $1.2 Billion Financing Syndication for Tanzania's Standard Gauge Railway Project

The African Development Bank has signed a coordination letter with Deutsche Bank and Société Générale to establish a syndication strategy to mobilize up… Read more »

Liberia: African Development Fund Approves $18.3 Million to Strengthen Revenue Mobilization and Governance in Liberia

The Board of Directors of the African Development Fund (ADF), the concessional lending arm of the African Development Bank Group, has approved an $18.3 million financing package to… Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda - African Development Bank Approves $100 Million Loan to Enhance Urban Transport in Kigali

The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group has approved a loan of $100 million to Rwanda to implement a major project to improve transport in and around the… Read more »

Central African Republic: Central African Republic Celebrates African Development Bank's 60th Anniversary

Just like other countries across the continent, the Central African Republic celebrated the 60th anniversary of the African Development Bank in Bangui on 21-22 November. The Bank's… Read more »

Rwanda: A Day of Pride and Progress - Celebrating 60 Years of Partnership With Rwanda

Development partners rejoiced over Rwanda's achievements from recovery to resilience during the African Development Bank Group's 60th anniversary Rwanda country celebration, held… Read more »

Cote d'Ivoire: Côte d'Ivoire and the African Development Bank Sign Memorandum of Understanding to Host 2025 Annual Meetings in Abidjan

The Government of Côte d'Ivoire and the African Development Bank signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on Wednesday, 20 November 2024, to host the African Development… Read more »

Central Africa: The Batchenga-Ntui-Yoko-Lena-Tibati Road in Cameroon - A Symbol of 60 Years of the African Development Bank's Commitment to Regional Integration in Central Africa.

"This road is not just a road: it is a route to progress, prosperity and hope for our children." Read more »

Africa: Presentation of the African Development Bank Group's Ten-Year Strategy 2024-2033, At the African Economic Conference 2024

WHAT: Presentation of the African Development Bank Group's Ten-Year Strategy 2024-2033, at the African Economic Conference 2024 Read more »

Africa: African Leaders Welcome Launch of African Development Bank's Technical Assistance Facility to Unlock Climate Finance for Vulnerable Regions

In a major step to address Africa's climate finance gap, the African Development Bank Group has launched a new funding call that will transform the development of climate projects… Read more »

Africa: African Development Bank, Soff Sign Letter of Intent to Support Africa's Low-Income Countries to Achieve Effective Multi-Hazard Early Warning Systems

The African Development Bank Group and the Systematic Observations Financing Facility (SOFF), a United Nations Multi-Partner Trust Fund, today signed a letter of intent to… Read more »

Africa: African Development Bank Wins Prestigious Award for Its Innovative Adaptation Benefits Mechanism

The African Development Bank has been awarded the Special Jury Grand Prix at the inaugural Finance Your Cities (FYC) Innovation Awards for its groundbreaking Adaptation Benefits… Read more »

Sudan: African Countries Push for $25 Billion Replenishment of the African Development Fund As Sudan Tops Up Its Pledge

Sudan has increased its pledged contribution to the replenishment of the African Development Fund to $3 million, its Minister for Finance and Economic Planning Dr Gebreil Ibrahim… Read more »

Africa: African Development Bank and Asian Development Bank Sign $1 Billion Exchange Exposure Agreement to Increase Development Lending Capacity to African Nations

The African Development Bank and the Asian Development Bank have signed a $1 billion exchange exposure agreement (EEA) aimed at enhancing the African Development Bank's capital… Read more »

Nigeria: African Development Bank's $100 Million for Nigeria's Young Entrepreneurs, As Adesina Warns Country Is Losing Its Talent

The African Development Bank Group President and Chairman of the Boards of Directors Dr Akinwumi Adesina has warned that young Nigerians were voting with their feet and leaving the… Read more »

Senegal: Senegal - Local Rice Production, Supported By the African Development Fund, Is a Source of National Pride That Contributes to Food Self-Sufficiency

A frail but dynamic figure busies herself around a cooking pot. Read more »

Burundi: Sixty Years of the African Development Bank - Burundi Celebrates a Solid Partnership for Socio-Economic Development

Burundi has joined other African countries in commemorating the 60th anniversary of the African Development Bank (AfDB), marking six decades of partnership and unveiling plans for… Read more »

East Africa: Appointment of Director General for the East Africa Regional Development, Integration and Business Delivery Office Dr. Kennedy K. Mbekeani

The African Development Bank Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Kennedy K. Mbekeani as Director General for the East Africa Regional Development, Integration and… Read more »

Southern Africa: African Development Bank Group Appoints Moono Mupotola As Deputy Director General for Southern Africa

The African Development Bank Group has appointed Moono Mupotola, as Deputy Director General for the Southern Africa Regional Development, Integration and BusinessDelivery Office,… Read more »

Africa: African Development Bank Supports Biashara Africa 2024 Business Forum

The African Development Bank has lent support to the Biashara Africa 2024 Business Forum or AfCFTA Business Forum, held from 9-11 October 2024 in Kigali, Rwanda. Read more »

Africa: African Development Bank, Agence Française De Développement Cement Partnership to Support Youth Entrepreneurship in Africa

The African Development Bank Group and Agence Française de Développement(AFD) on Friday announced they would renew their joint efforts to catalyse resources to boost… Read more »

Southern Africa: Appointment of Deputy Director General for the Southern Africa Regional Development, Integration and Business Delivery Office Mrs. Moono Mupotola

The African Development Bank Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Mrs. Moono Mupotola as Deputy Director General for the Southern Africa Regional Development,… Read more »