September 21, 2018
Africa: Nearly 30 Projects Presented for Africa Investment Forum
Left to right: Keith Martin (Consultant for Compact for the Development of Portuguese-Speaking Countries in Africa), Ebenezer Essoka ( AfDB - AIF Senior Adviser) , Adriano Maleiane… Read more »
Africa: Mano River Union Phase II Gets Go Ahead Improving More Roads and Transportation in Countries
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank gave the green light for the launch of the second phase of the Mano River Union (UFM) programme, which would improve roads… Read more »
Liberia: African Development Bank Approves $1mn to Boost Private Sector in Wood Industry
The African Development Bank's Fund for African Private Sector Assistance (FAPA), has approved a grant of US $1 million to Liberia, to provide technical assistance to its… Read more »
September 20, 2018
Africa: Adesina Wraps Up Canada Visit With a Plea in Calgary - "Africa Cannot Be Ignored"
"Risk is important but it should not be an excuse not to invest in Africa" Read more »
South Africa: The African Development Bank and the South African Embassy in Cote d'Ivoire Honor Nelson Mandela
The African Development Institute (ECAD), a knowledge promotion and capacity development department of the African Development Bank, and the Embassy of South Africa in Cote… Read more »
Africa: Integrity in Development Projects - African Development Bank Debars Geo Sciences for 48 Months for Fraudulent Practices
The Office of Integrity and Anti-Corruption of the African Development Bank found the company to have engaged in numerous fraudulent practices Read more »
September 19, 2018
Africa: African Development Bank Launches U.S.$2 Billion 3.00 Percent Global Benchmark Due 20 September 2023
The African Development Bank, rated Aaa (Moody's)/AAA(S&P)/AAA(Fitch), has launched and priced its new US$2-billion 5-year Global Benchmark bond, due 20 September 2023. Read more »
Africa: African Development Bank President Adesina Urges Canada to Be Present At Africa's Investment Table
African Development Bank President, Akinwumi Adesina, on Wednesday urged Canadian business leaders to "be part of the action and seize investment opportunities on the continent."… Read more »
Africa: In Japan, African Development Bank President Woos Investors, Promotes Development Agenda for Africa Through Agriculture
On an official visit to Japan, the President of the African Development Bank repeated his call for investment in agriculture and development initiatives to ensure Africa's economic… Read more »
September 18, 2018
Africa: African Development Bank, Mariner Investment Group, and Africa50 Price Landmark $1 Billion Impact Securitization
With "Room2run," AfDB launches securitization market for multilateral development bank sector Read more »
Africa: What Could Women Do With $ 3 Billion?
Keynote Speech Delivered by Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, President, African Development Bank, at the Inauguration of Canada's Financial Development Institution (FINDEV Canada), Montreal,… Read more »
Africa: Remarks By Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina, President of the African Development Bank At the Lunch Meeting With the African Diplomatic Community in Tokyo, Japan - September 6, 2018
Your Excellencies, I thank you for your gracious acceptance of our invitation to this lunch meeting. It's great to see you all, once again, and I'm delighted that we continue to… Read more »
Africa: Global Public Procurement Conference 2018
The African Development Bank, in collaboration with the Inter-American Development Bank (IaDB), and other multilateral development banks and international institutions, is… Read more »
September 17, 2018
Africa: "The Status Quo Must Change." - Adesina Tells Findev Canada Conference in Montreal
"No country can possibly move forward in the 21st century if it leaves half of its talent on the sidelines," African Development President, Akinwumi Adesina told delegates at the… Read more »
Africa: The African Development Bank and MCB Group Launch African Domestic Bond Fund
First multijurisdictional fixed income Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) on the continent Read more »
Africa: African Development Bank President Adesina to Embark On Four-Day Working Visit to Canada to Strengthen Bilateral Ties
The President of the African Development Bank, Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, will lead a delegation to Canada from 17-20 November, along with David Stevenson, Executive Director at the… Read more »
September 14, 2018
Africa: African Agric Ministers, Private and Public Sector Leaders Push for More Investment, Less Talk
Several African agriculture ministers joined public and private sector representatives calling for more investment in agriculture at a Leadership4Agriculture event held at the… Read more »
September 13, 2018
Angola: Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa Grants U.S.$ 1 Million to Stimulate Renewable Energy Investments in Angola
The Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa (SEFA), managed by the African Development Bank, has approved a US$1 million grant to Independent Power Producers (IPP) in Angola to… Read more »
Africa: African Development Bank Says Staple Crops Processing Zones Will Transform African Agriculture
"The zones will allow African countries to substantially reduce food imports, and become net exporters of processed foods and commodities" - President Akinwumi Adesina. Read more »
Lesotho: Lesotho's King Letsie III Reaffirms African Leaders for Nutrition Champion Role
His Majesty King Letsie III of the Kingdom of Lesotho made a commitment to mobilize and engage with African Heads of State and Finance Ministers to rally behind the African Leaders… Read more »
Africa: African Development Bank Boosts Cameroon Livestock and Fish Farming With €84 Million Loan
The African Development Bank Group has extended a loan of €84 million to Cameroon to support livestock and fish production in the central African country in line with the… Read more »
September 12, 2018
Africa: African Development Bank Releases New Tool to Assess Resilience and Fragility in Countries
An innovative and inclusive approach Read more »
Africa: A Continent in Mourning
As the world bids farewell to global statesman and former United Nations Secretary General Kofi Annan, the African Development Bank joins a continent in mourning in paying tribute… Read more »
Africa: ALSF Wins Best Legal Department of the Year Prize At the African Legal Awards
The African Legal Support Facility (ALSF) was recognized as Best Legal Department of the Year (Large Teams) at the 2018 Annual African Legal Awards held in Johannesburg, South… Read more »
September 11, 2018
Africa: African Development Bank Supports Prudent Debt Management and Senegal's National Development Strategy
On September 5th, 2018, the Board of Directors of the African Development Bank approved a partial credit guarantee for the Republic of Senegal to help hedge currency risk arising… Read more »