Nigeria: African Development Bank and Nigeria Sign $500 Million Protocol Agreement to Extend Nigeria Trust Fund for 15 Years

The African Development Bank Group and the Federal Government of Nigeria have signed a protocol agreement committing $500 million over 15 years to extend the Nigeria Trust Fund… Read more »

Africa: Curtain Falls On African Development Bank Group 2025 Annual Meetings, New President Elected

The African Development Bank Group's 2025 Annual Meetings closed on Friday with a plenary session, following five days of meetings and discussions on Africa's development… Read more »

Africa: The Mattei Plan - A Shared Pathway to Boost Development Across Africa - in Spotlight At African Development Bank Group's 2025 Annual Meetings

The African Development Bank's ongoing Annual Meetings offered an opportunity to assess its partnership with Italy under the Mattei plan, which aims to boost trade and economic… Read more »

Togo: Togo - African Development Bank and Togolese Government Sign Agriculture-Related Financing Agreements of Approximately $39 Million

The African Development Bank and the government of Togo have signed financing agreements worth a total of $38.9 million (approximately FCFA 22.44 billion) to support the… Read more »

Togo: Togo - African Development Fund and the Republic of Togo Sign Partial Credit Guarantee Agreement to Support Mobilization of Eur 200 Million Sustainable Loan

The African Development Bank Group and the Government of Togo have signed a partial credit guarantee agreement to support the country's mobilization of a sustainable financing… Read more »

Africa: Sidi Ould Tah Elected Ninth President of the African Development Bank Group

Sidi Ould Tah of Mauritania was today elected President of the African Development Bank Group at the Bank's Annual Meetings held in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire. Read more »

Africa: 'The African Development Bank Has One of the Most Democratic Processes in Electing the President of the Bank.'

This year's Annual Meetings have the extra dynamic of the election of a new President to take over the helm of the institution after ten years under Dr. Akinwumi Adesina. Can you… Read more »

Africa: G20 Africa Expert Panel Engagement With Stakeholders

The African Development Bank Group and the South Africa G20 Presidency cordially invite you to a joint event titled: "G20 Africa Expert Panel Engagement with Stakeholders", to be… Read more »

Africa: Driving Africa's Economic Future - Digital Transformation for Inclusive Growth and Governance

The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) and the Club de Madrid (CdM) would like to invite you to a joint side event under the theme: "Driving Africa's Economic Future: Digital… Read more »

Africa: Presentation of the African Development Bank Group's Annual Development Effectiveness Review 2025

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Africa: 'A Mission, Not a Job!' - - African Development Bank President Reflects On a Decade of Leadership

Speaking Monday at a breakfast meeting with journalists, the President of the African Development Bank Group, Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, described his ten-year presidency as a consuming… Read more »

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 »