Rwanda: Rwanda's Women in Tech - Leading the Digital Revolution

When she was a little girl, Jeanne Yamfashije wanted to be a doctor. Her goal was to make her parents proud and serve her people. Read more »

Africa: São Tomé and Príncipe Fifth Country to Sign Lusophone Country-Specific Compact to Accelerate Inclusive Private Sector Led Growth

L to R: Portuguese Ambassador to São Tomé and Príncipe, Luís Gaspar da Silva; Hon. Osvaldo Vaz, Minister of Planning, Finance and Blue Economy, Governor… Read more »

Africa: African Development Bank Welcomes $20 Million Investment From the Clean Technology Fund for the Facility for Energy Inclusion

The Clean Technology Fund (CTF) one of two multi-donor trust funds within the Climate Investment Funds (CIF) on August 8, 2019 approved $20 million for the Facility for Energy… Read more »

Africa: Walvis Bay to Net More Tourists, Thanks to Upgraded Port

Sushi and success: Walvis Bay to net more tourists, thanks to upgraded port Read more »

Mali: In Baguinéda, Women and Small Farmers See Rice Yields Soar With Help From the African Development Bank

In Baguinéda, in eastern Mali's Koulikoro region, the lowlands on the banks of the river Niger stretch as far as the eye can see. Between two irrigated rice-growing areas, a… Read more »

Africa: Africa's Key Development Partners Unite to Tackle Hunger As Millions Face Food Insecurity in Times of Climate Change

"We cannot afford to go on like this" - President Paul Kagame Read more »

Nigeria: African Development Bank Extolls Chinese Commitment to Africa, Explores Potential Partnerships With Investors

Abuja, Nigeria - 8 August 2019: The African Development Bank in Nigeria met a private sector consortium from China to help attract investment through partnerships in the… Read more »

Egypt: African Development Bank, African Export-Import Bank Roadshow Launches Preparations for 2nd Africa Investment Forum

The African Development Bank and the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) held a roadshow in Cairo to launch preparations for the second Africa Investment Forum taking place in… Read more »

Djibouti: African Development Bank and Ethiopia Sign Agreement for First Phase of Ethiopia-Djibouti Transport Corridor

The government of Ethiopia and the African Development Bank Group have signed a $98 million grant agreement from the African Development Fund (ADF) to help finance phase one of the… Read more »

Africa: AU, African Development Bank Sign $4.8 Million Grant Earmarked for Continental Free Trade Secretariat

The African Development Bank Group on Monday signed a $4.8 million institutional support grant to the African Union (AU) for implementation of the African Continental Free Trade… Read more »

Africa: Bank Partners With Adea, South African Government and the Mastercard Foundation in Policy Dialogue On Preparing Youth for the Future of Work

Opened by Cyril Ramaphosa, President of the Republic of South Africa, the dialogue brought together education ministers from across Africa to discuss how to design and transform… Read more »

Africa: Namibia Hails Milestone As It Launches Expanded Walvis Bay Port

Namibian President Hage Geingob has hailed the expansion of the Walvis Bay port as a new chapter in the country's economic transformation. Read more »

Kenya: African Development Bank Helps Power Wind of Change in Kenya

Africa's largest wind farm, a €620 million energy masterpiece boosting 365 turbines in northern Kenya, will help the East African nation stay on track to reach its target of… Read more »

Guinea: African Development Bank's Support of Electrification Changes Habits and Lightens the Load for Guineans

For over a year in Conakry, the Guinean capital, and in several other major towns and rural areas in the country, habits have changed. Like many of her compatriots, Arama Sire… Read more »

Africa: From Youth Empowerment to Youth Investment

Africa's greatest asset is its young people. However, without harnessing their potential and equipping them with skills of the future, restless, hungry, unemployed young people… Read more »

Africa: World Hepatitis Day - Who Urges Bolder Commitment, Resources for 2030 Elimination Target

Marking this year's annual World Hepatitis Day on 28 July, the World Health Organization has called for increased financing for hepatitis prevention, testing, treatment, and care… Read more »

Africa: African Development Bank's Appreciation of the Work of the Pan-African Farmers' Organization

The 4th General Assembly of the Pan-African Farmers' Organization PAFO, which took place in Kigali, Rwanda on 23 July 2019, brought together some 50 delegates, including… Read more »

Lesotho: African Development Bank Concludes Dialogue With Lesotho On New Country Strategy

Abidjan (Côte d'Ivoire), 29th July 2019: An African Development Bank delegation has concluded a dialogue with representatives of the Kingdom of Lesotho to prepare for the… Read more »

Africa: African Development Bank President Adesina Tells African Business Community to Put Capital On the Line for the Young People of Africa

President Adesina of the African Development Bank today, 27th July 2019, delivered a clarion call to global investors, political leaders and the business community "to put capital… Read more »

Africa: Tripartite Signing Ceremony of the African Development Bank-Funded Project

The African Development Bank has extended a $3 million grant from the Transition Support Facility (TSF) to the Republic of The Gambia for sustainable urban development of the… Read more »

Africa: Liberia President George Weah Moots New Agricultural Bank to Revolutionise Economy

Monrovia, Liberia, 26 July 2019 : Liberian President George Weah has supported calls for agriculture to play a larger role in his country's economy. Read more »

Nigeria: Africa's Leaders, Business Champions in Abuja to Chart a New Course for the Continent's Youth

Some of Africa's most prominent leaders in business, politics and development are gathering this weekend to chart a course for the continent's youth. Read more »

Africa: African Development Bank Helps to Modernise South Sudan's Financial Systems

The African Development Bank Board on 17th July 2019 approved $6.6 million funding to finance South Sudan's payment and settlement systems integration project. The project is… Read more »

Africa: Liberia President George Weah Moots New Agricultural Bank to Revolutionise Economy

Monrovia, Liberia, 26 July 2019: Liberian President George Weah has supported calls for agriculture to play a larger role in his country's economy. Read more »

Africa: African Development Bank welcomes Fitch's affirmation of AAA Rating: Driven by extraordinary shareholder support

The Fitch rating, of the African Development Bank, published 24th July in London, is affirmed as AAA, with a stable outlook, on improved assessments, qualifications and estimates.… Read more »