Africa: African Civil Society and the Diaspora Contribute to the African Development Bank Group's New Four Cardinal Points Strategy

The African Development Bank Group held a strategic workshop with civil society organisations (CSOs) and the African diaspora on 6 - 7 November, marking a new era of inclusive… Read more »

Africa: COP30 - African Development Bank Group Backs Increased Access to Climate Finance for Electricity Grids and Energy Storage

The African Development Bank Group and several other national and international institutions have endorsed a common framework to increase the access to climate finance for grid… Read more »

Tunisia: Tunisia - African Development Bank Finances Modernisation and Strengthening of Greater Tunis' Drinking Water Network

The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group has approved a €111.5 million financing package to modernise and enhance the technical and energy performance of… Read more »

West Africa: African Development Fund Commits $14 Million Grant to Scaling Up Climate Resilience Across the Sahel

The Board of Directors of the African Development Fund has approved a grant of $14.64 million to support Project 2 of the Programme to Strengthen Resilience to Food and Nutrition… Read more »

Africa: African Development Bank, World Bank Group, Partners to Spotlight Mission 300 Initiative On Side Lines of Africa Investment Forum

What: Inaugural Mission 300 Day Read more »

Africa: African Development Bank Group Champions Trade Corridors for Africa's Prosperity At Luanda Infrastructure Financing Summit

The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to advancing a connected, industrialised, and inclusive Africa by enabling investments in… Read more »

Africa: African Development Bank Forecasts Improved Growth for Africa, Driven By Buoyant Private Consumption Spending, Accommodative Monetary Policy and a Weaker Us Dollar

Despite rising fragmentation and uncertainties in global trade policy, Africa is now projected to grow by 4.2% in 2025 and 4.3% in 2026 - 0.3 percentage points higher than the May… Read more »

Africa: The African Development Bank Group Calls for Effective Collaboration and Sustained Coordination for the Successful Implementation of NDCs

The African Development Bank Group has called for stronger collaboration and sustained coordination among global climate institutions to help developing countries deliver on their… Read more »

Africa: African Development Bank Group Makes $15 Million Investment in Adenia Entrepreneurial Fund 1 to Support Small and Mid-Cap Companies

The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group has authorised a $15 million equity investment in Adenia Entrepreneurial Fund 1 (AEF 1). Read more »

Africa: New G20 Expert Panel Report Calls for Coordinated Debt Relief and Increased Investment to Unlock Africa's Development

A comprehensive report by South Africa's G20 Presidency calls for bold multilateral action to transform Africa's development trajectory. The report also recognizes the key role of… Read more »

Africa: African Development Bank Debars J&j Construction Company for 36 Months for Fraudulent Practices

The African Development Bank Group today announced the 36 months debarment of J&J Construction Company and the payment of a restitution by the company to the Government of… Read more »

Mali: African Development Bank Approves Over $68 Million in Financing to Safeguard Bamako's Power Supply and Reduce Power Outages

The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group approved, on 12 November 2025 in Abidjan, financing of $68.26 million for Mali to implement the Bamako 225 KV North… Read more »

Africa: African Development Bank Group Moves to Bridge Financing Gap With New Financial Coordination Platform

The African Development Bank Group is working closely with key regional financial partners to establish a Pan-African Financial Coordination Platform. The landmark platform is… Read more »

Niger: Niger Takes a Major Step Towards High-Speed Connectivity With Handover of Over 1,000 Km of Fibre-Optic Cable

Niger has taken a major step forward in improving the country's broadband connectivity and regional digital integration by completing provisional acceptance of the fibre-optic… Read more »

Africa: Building Safe and Inclusive Digital Spaces for Women and Girls in Africa

What: Building Safe and Inclusive Digital Spaces for Women and Girls in Africa Read more »

Africa: Women Leading Digital Change - E-Commerce for African Women Entrepreneurs

When: Wednesday, 26 November 2025; 10:00 AM--12:00 Noon (UTC) Read more »

Africa: Japan - African Development Bank Group President Strengthens AfDB-Japan Partnership On First Official Visit

African Development Bank Group President Dr Sidi Ould Tah has successfully concluded his first official visit to Japan since assuming office in September. The three-day visit… Read more »

Africa: COP30 - AfDB's Sefa Mobilises Nearly Eur50 Million in New Commitments for Just Energy Transition and Mission 300

The African Development Bank Group's Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa (SEFA), a multi-donor special fund managed by the Bank Group, has secured new investment commitments… Read more »

Africa: 2025 African Economic Conference (AEC) - Postponement Announcement

We regret to announce that the 2025 African Economic Conference (AEC), originally scheduled to take place from 7-8 December 2025, has been postponed. Read more »

Africa: World Toilet Day - 5 Things to Know About Toilets and Sanitation Development in Africa

World Toilet Day, an annual United Nations observance held on 19 November, aims to raise awareness about the global sanitation crisis and the urgent need for safe toilets for… Read more »

Algeria: African Development Bank Welcomes Major Algerian Development Initiatives As Two Forge an Even Stronger Partnership

The African Development Bank (AfDB) has officially been earmarked as Algeria's international partner in the country's renewed efforts to engage with external financing, marking a… Read more »

Africa: African Development Bank Group Rallies Stock Exchanges to Reinvent Africa's Financial Future

The African Development Bank Group on Tuesday commenced a round of high-level meetings with African development finance institutions and private sector financial partners to forge… Read more »

Rwanda: African Development Bank Concludes 2025 Country Portfolio Performance Review in Rwanda to Enhance Project Delivery and Impact

The African Development Bank Group, in collaboration with the Government of Rwanda, recently concluded the 2025 Country Portfolio Performance Review (CPPR) workshop, which assessed… Read more »

Africa: COP30 - The African Development Bank Highlights the Essential Role of Climate Finance for Conflict-Affected Countries

The African Development Bank Group is playing a key role in supporting conflict-affected countries facing climate disruptions, Bank officials emphasised during a COP30 panel… Read more »

Africa: AfDB's Adaptation Benefits Mechanism Concludes Pilot Phase, Moves to Establish Permanent Secretariat By 2027

The African Development Bank Group has concluded the pilot phase of the Adaptation Benefits Mechanism (ABM) and formally kicked off the implementation of a transition phase that… Read more »