March 20
Africa: AfDB Provides €5 Million Grant to the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture to Advance Agricultural Transformation in Africa
The African Development Bank has provided a €5 million grant in supplementary financing to the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) to advance food security… Read more »
March 12
West Africa: African Development Bank and Ecowas Commission Sign $11.78 Million Agreement to Strengthen Rice Value Chains in West Africa
The African Development Bank and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission have signed a Protocol of Agreement for a grant of $11.78 million to strengthen… Read more »
Southern Africa: Transforming the Zambezi River Basin Region - a Bold Vision for Sustainable Development and Climate Resilience
In February 2025, the Climate Investment Funds (CIF) approved funding to support the Zambezi Region Nature, People, and Climate (NPC) Investment Plan, a significant milestone for… Read more »
March 10
Africa: How My African Development Bank Journey Brings Africa Gender Index Statistics to Life
When I joined the Bank more than 12 years ago, I was struck by the incredible potential of Africa's women. I've witnessed firsthand how our advocacy, investments, and commitment to… Read more »
Central Africa: African Development Bank and Chad Sign Grant Agreement of Nearly $11 Million to Stabilise Lake Chad Basin
The African Development Bank Group and the government of Chad have signed a $10.8 million grant agreement to promote stability and economic development in the Lake Chad Basin. Read more »
March 08
Africa: Vice President in Charge of Finance, Hassatou Diop N'sele, Among the 50 Most Inspiring Women of 2025
We are pleased to announce that Hassatou N'Sele, Vice President for Finance and Chief Financial Officer at the African Development Bank (AfDB), has been named by Forbes Africa as… Read more »
March 06
Africa: Breaking Barriers - Africa Gender Index Insights for Action
What: Webinar on the Africa Gender Index 2023 Analytical Report - Breaking Barriers: Africa Gender Index Insights for Action Read more »
March 01
Africa: African Development Bank Reiterates Commitment to Bold Action On Energy and Climate Finance At 2025 Finance in Common Summit
Energy access and sustainable finance took center stage at the 2025 Finance in Common Summit, where two roundtable discussions addressed critical financing gaps and highlighted… Read more »
Africa: Finance in Common Summit Urges Global Development Finance Institutions to Harness Collective Power to Address Global Poverty
The fifth edition of the Finance in Common Summit (FiCS) concluded on Friday in Cape Town, South Africa, with strong calls for global development finance institutions to work… Read more »
February 28
Africa: Fics 2025 - African Development Bank VP Quaynor Makes Case for Sports As Development Catalyst
"The key thing is not sports as a business, but sports as a catalyst," argued Solomon Quaynor, Vice President at the African Development Bank, during a discussion on how… Read more »
February 27
Chad: African Development Bank Signs $45 Million Grant Agreement With Chad for Asphalting of the Kyabé-Mayo Road Section
The African Development Bank and the government of Chad have signed a grant agreement worth $44.9 million to finance the asphalting of the 49.5-kilometre Kyabé-Mayo section… Read more »
Africa: 2025 FICS Summit - African Development Bank Champions Value-Chain Approach to Bolstering Private Investment in Infrastructure
The African Development Bank joined global development finance institutions in Cape Town on Wednesday 26 February to explore effective strategies for addressing infrastructure… Read more »
February 26
Africa: African Development Fund 17th Replenishment Meeting
What: African Development Fund 17th Replenishment meeting Read more »
Africa: African Development Bank, Pandemic Fund Sign Agreement to Leverage Resources for Pandemic Preparedness
The African Development Bank Group has signed an agreement to become an implementing entity of the Pandemic Fund. This enables the Bank to coordinate financing of the Fund's… Read more »
Africa: Investing in Hydrological Monitoring for Sound Water Resources Management - 'You Can't Manage What You Don't Measure'
What: Webinar on Hydrological Monitoring and Water Resources Management Read more »
Africa: 13th Global Community of Practice (G-Cop) - Unlocking Africa's Potential / Driving Innovation and Harnessing Domestic Debt Markets for Sustainable Development
Do you wish to be part of a transformative conversation shaping Africa's future? Read more »
February 24
Africa: Regional Corridors Are the Way for Faster Integration, Adesina Tells Kenyan Ambassador
The President of the African Development Bank Group, Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, has reiterated the Bank's support for the development of regional infrastructure corridors to boost the… Read more »
Africa: Mano River Union Delegation Studies Successful Border Post Model to Enhance Women's Cross-Border Trade
A Mano River Union (MRU) delegation recently concluded a successful study tour of the 'Busia One Stop Border Post' (OSBP) between Kenya and Uganda, gaining valuable insights into… Read more »
Africa: African Development Bank and Standard Bank Unite to Support SMMEs and Boost Trade
The African Development Bank Group and Standard Bank Group (SBG) on Monday signed a landmark financial agreement to enhance funding for small, medium, and micro enterprises (SMMEs)… Read more »
February 21
Africa: Official List of Candidates for the Election of the Next President of the African Development Bank
The Steering Committee of the Board of Governors on the Election of the President of the African Development Bank met on 11 and 12 February 2025 at the Bank Group's headquarters in… Read more »
Nigeria: African Development Bank and World Food Programme Support Nigeria to Tackle Northeast Food Crisis
In the wake of the devastating floods that hit Borno State in September 2024, the African Development Bank has contributed $1 million from its Special Relief Fund to provide… Read more »
South Africa: African Development Bank and Global Public Development Banks to Convene in Cape Town to Advance Climate Resilience
WHAT: Finance in Common Summit 2025 Read more »
Africa: Paving the Way for a Stronger and More Integrated Africa - African Development Bank Reaffirms Its Commitment At Casablanca Ministerial Roundtable
The African Development Bank has reinforced its dedication to regional integration, highlighting the transformative potential of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) in… Read more »
February 20
Africa: African Development Bank Partners With Interpol to Combat Financial Crime and Strengthen Anti-Corruption Efforts in Africa
The African Development Bank Group has taken a significant step forward in its fight against corruption and financial crime by signing a Letter of Intent with the International… Read more »
Liberia: African Development Bank Group and European Union Improve Access to Electricity in Liberia
At Roberts International Airport in Monrovia, regular travellers have noted a quiet revolution: for the last several months, arriving and leaving airport buildings is suddenly a… Read more »
