December 19
Chad: Chad - The African Development Fund Approves a Grant of USD 11 Million to Increase Rice Production Through Comprehensive Water Management.
The Board of Directors of the African Development Fund - the African Development Bank Group's concessional financing window - approved a grant of USD 11.53 million to Chad in… Read more »
Africa: Africa Investment Forum 2024 Market Days Highlights Japan's Role in Africa's Agricultural and Energy Revolution
African Development Bank President Dr. Akinwumi Adesina painted a compelling picture of the potential of Africa's agricultural and energy transition during a plenary session at the… Read more »
Chad: Chad - New Eur 28 Million African Development Bank-Funded Solar Project to Boost Chad's Energy Access
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group has approved funding worth EUR 28 million to build solar power plants in Gassi and Lamadji, Chad. This is part of the… Read more »
Madagascar: Madagascar - African Development Fund Approves a Grant of Over $9 Million to Strengthen Protection and Sustainable Use Systems for Natural Capital and Ecosystems
The Board of Directors of the African Development Fund - the African Development Bank Group's concessional financing window - approved a donation of $9.42 million to Madagascar to… Read more »
December 18
Africa: COP29 in Baku Highlights Just Transition As Cornerstone of Equitable Climate Action and Sustainable Development
The 29th Conference of the Parties (COP29) spotlighted just transition principles, highlighting the critical importance of equitable climate action and sustainable development. Two… Read more »
Cote d'Ivoire: Côte d'Ivoire - The African Development Bank Grants Loan of Eur 30.5 Million to Boost Economic Growth By Strengthening Financial Governance and Economic Competitiveness
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group granted a loan of EUR 30.5 million to Côte d'Ivoire to implement the first phase of an economic growth programme… Read more »
Cote d'Ivoire: African Development Bank Group Approves €139 Million Loan to Boost Youth Employment in Côte d'Ivoire
The African Development Bank Group has approved loans totaling €139.68 million to support youth employment and entrepreneurship in Côte d'Ivoire, targeting key sectors… Read more »
Africa: African Development Bank's Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa Invests $10 Million to Supercharge Climate Tech Innovation in Sub-Saharan Africa
The African Development Bank has announced a $10 million investment from its Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa (SEFA) into the Persistent Africa Climate Venture Builder Fund (ACV… Read more »
December 17
Africa: Global Partners Invest $45 Million to Boost African Vaccine Production
In significant efforts to strengthen public health and improve vaccine access in Africa, the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation, the African Development Bank, and… Read more »
Africa: Pafo and African Development Bank Strengthen Partnership to Support Small-Scale Farmers
The Pan African Farmers' Organization (PAFO) and the African Development Bank are strengthening their collaboration to enhance support for small-scale farmers across Africa. A PAFO… Read more »
Benin: Benin - Some One Million People to Benefit From Loan of Eur 118 Million From the African Development Bank and Africa Growing Together Fund to Supply More Drinking Water
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group approved a loan of EUR 118.63 million to Benin to implement the Drinking Water Supply for Resilience in Rural Areas… Read more »
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 »
December 16
Africa: African Academy of Sciences Conference Charts New Path for Continental Scientific Renaissance
The African Academy of Sciences (AAS) 15th Bi-Annual General Assembly and Scientific Conference opened with powerful calls for African scientific sovereignty and renewed investment… Read more »
Cote d'Ivoire: African Development Bank Group Announces Plan to Build a State-of-the-Art Headquarters in Abidjan
The African Development Bank Group's Boards of Directors have approved the proposal by the Bank's Management to construct of a modern, state-of-the-art building to host its… Read more »
West Africa: West Africa - AfDB's Sustainable Energy Fund Africa to Provide $10 Million Anchor Investment in Arm-Harith Investment Fund for Sustainable Infrastructure
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group has approved a $10 million concessional equity investment in the ARM-Harith Successor Infrastructure Equity Fund to… Read more »
December 13
Africa: African Development Bank's Adesina Wins Inaugural 'African of the Decade' Award
In a milestone celebration of African leadership, Dr. Akinwumi Adesina's decade-long impact on continental development has earned him the inaugural "African of the Decade" award.… Read more »
Africa: African Youth Tech Venture Entrepreneurs Embark On Groundbreaking Korean Innovation Tour
Twenty promising youth entrepreneurs from African technology ventures and enterprise support organizations have embarked on a two-week study tour of the Republic of Korea, seeking… Read more »
Africa: Advancing Gender Equality in South Africa's Just Energy Transition
A series of impactful events held between November 12-15 marked several strides forward in advancing gender equality in South Africa's Just Energy Transition. Read more »
Chad: Cameroon - A Loan of Eur 330 Million From the African Development Bank to Improve the Performance of the Douala-Ndjamena Economic Corridor
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group this week approved two loans to Cameroon designed to radically improve transport links with neighbouring Chad with… Read more »
Africa: African Development Bank to Make $30 Million Equity Investment in Africa Finance Corporation to Catalyse Climate Action
The African Development Bank's Board of Directors has approved a $30 million equity investment in Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) for the rollout of innovative "green shares"… Read more »
December 12
Africa: African Development Bank and Partners Unveil Guidance to Transform Healthcare Infrastructure in Africa
The African Development Bank and its partners have launched a comprehensive guide that shares practical strategies to ensure equitable access to health infrastructure for… 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 »
Africa: African Development Bank Launches Debt Management Forum for Africa (Demfa) - Holds Inaugural Policy Dialogue
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Africa: African Development Bank Highlights Efforts in Land Degradation At Ccd COP16
The African Development Bank showcased its critical strategies for combating land degradation and promoting sustainable land management during a key side event at the 16th Session… 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 »
