June 30, 2017
Nigeria: Stakeholders Validate Abidjan-Lagos Highway Corridor Trade Facilitation Needs Assessment Report
To boost trade, investments, growth and overall development, stakeholders have called for the creation of exclusive economic zones/hubs along the Abidjan-Lagos Highway Corridor. Read more »
Tunisia: Souk At-Tanmia Builds Capacity of 450 Young Entrepreneurs, Public and Civil Actors in Tunisia
Group photo of Souk At-tanmia's training for public and civil actors, Tunis (May 2017) Read more »
East Africa: Indian Ocean Islands, East African Countries Collaborate to Enhance Responsible Fisheries Practices
Countries from the Indian Ocean Islands and East Africa have come together to develop strategies to tackle illegal fishing and increase accountability in fisheries practices. Read more »
June 29, 2017
Nigeria: AfDB Senior Director Concludes Accreditation With Nigerian Government
The Senior Director of the African Development Bank in Nigeria, Ebrima Faal, on Wednesday, June 28 concluded his accreditation with the Nigerian Government in a ceremony presided… Read more »
Africa: AfDB Approves Sefa Contribution for Green Mini-Grid Market Development Program to Scale-Up Energy Access in Africa
The African Development Bank's Board of Directors approved a US $3-million grant of the Bank's Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa (SEFA) for Phase 2 of the Green Mini-Grid Market… Read more »
West Africa: AfDB Convenes Ecowas Green Investment Catalyst Round Table
Ivorian Minister for Safety, Environment and Sustainable Development, Anne Désiree Ouloto delivers speech. Next to her is Amadou Hott, AfDB Vice President for Power, Energy,… Read more »
Africa: Liberian President Sirleaf Launches AfDB-Funded Power Grid Project to Supply Electricity to Mano River Union Nations
Liberian President Sirleaf and Ivorian President Alassane Ouattara after launching the AfDB funded power grid project Read more »
June 28, 2017
Africa: Africa Carbon Forum (Acf)
The African Development Bank is co-organizing, together with other members of the Nairobi Framework Partnership (NFP), the 9th African Carbon Forum (ACF) hosted by the Republic of… Read more »
June 27, 2017
Africa: President Adesina Wins 2017 World Food Prize
The World Food Prize 2017 goes to Dr. Akinwumi Ayodeji Adesina, President of the African Development Bank Group "for helping Africa get it right in agriculture and making it a key… Read more »
Africa: AfDB Calls On Credit Providers to Increase Lending to Meet Demand By African Msmes
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has called on financial markets to increase affordable loans and provide more diverse and innovative financing instruments to Africa's micro,… Read more »
Liberia: Liberia to Transform Renewable Energy Sector With Support From the African Development Bank and the Climate Investment Funds
The Climate Investment Funds (CIF) awarded Liberia a grant in the amount of US$ 23.25 million to help transform the country's renewable energy sector. The project aims at… Read more »
Africa: AfDB Appoints Dibba-Wadda New Director of Human Capital, Youth and Skills Development
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has announced the appointment of Ms. Oley Lucretia Clara Dibba-Wadda as Director of Human Capital, Youth and Skills Development with effect from… Read more »
Africa: African Development Bank Approves 2016 African Water Facility Annual Report and 2017 Work Plan and Budget
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has approved the 2016 Annual report and 2017 Work plan and budget of the African Water Facility (AWF), with… Read more »
June 23, 2017
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe Launches Beef and Leather Value Chain Technical Assistance Project
The official launch of Zimbabwe's Support to Beef and Leather Value Chain Technical Assistance Project took place on June 15th, 2017 in Harare, attracting more than 100… Read more »
June 20, 2017
Africa: AfDB to Support Mozambique SMEs in the Construction Sector Along Nacala Corridor
The African Development Bank's Board of Directors has approved a US $1-million African Private Sector Assistance Fund (FAPA) grant to the Government of Mozambique to finance the… Read more »
Africa: AfDB to Organize Business Opportunities Seminar
The Resource Mobilization and Partnerships Department (FIRM) of the African Development Bank (AfDB) is hosting a Business Opportunities Seminar (BOS), on June 20-21, 2017 at the… Read more »
June 19, 2017
Africa: AfDB, African Legal Support Facility Lead Call for Energy in Africa At Copenhagen Forum
The African Legal Support Facility (ALSF) and the African Development Bank (AfDB) are leading renewed calls for global investment towards an electrified Africa. Read more »
Africa: The African Development Bank Announces the Appointment of Vanessa Moungar As Director for Gender, Women and Civil Society
The African Development Bank is pleased to announce the appointment of Vanessa Moungar as Director of Gender, Women and Civil Society with effect from 1st July 2017. Read more »
June 16, 2017
Africa: AfDB Working With Partners to Accelerate Implementation of Drought Resilience Programme
Ahead of World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought, the African Development Bank (AfDB) announced that it would work with partners to accelerate the implementation of the… Read more »
Africa: AfDB Approves U.S.$ 15 Million Equity Investment in Shore Capital Fund to Support Inclusive Growth in Africa
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a US$ 15 million investment in Shore Capital Fund III, a multinational Private Equity Fund which promotes… Read more »
June 15, 2017
Africa: Remarks by Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, AfDB President, at CCA's U.S.-Africa Business Summit
Your Excellency, President Filipe Nyusi of Mozambique, Secretary of Commerce, Wilbur Ross, Honourable Ministers, Ambassadors, Business leaders, and Friends of Africa, Distinguished… Read more »
Africa: Adesina - Its Time to Reboot and Boost U.S.-Africa Commerce and Investments
Flagging data showing the steep fall in trade between Africa and the United States of America, AfDB President Akinwumi Adesina called for a reboot and boost of the erstwhile robust… Read more »
Africa: Intra-Africa Trade and Visa Openness, Says Africa Tourism Monitor
More than ever before, African countries need to craft economic and trade policies that will foster inclusive and green tourism growth, intra-Africa trade, and contribute to visa… Read more »
Africa: AfDB and Export Trading Group (Etg) Sign U.S.$ 100 Million Non-Sovereign Guarantee Corporate Loan
The African Development Bank (AfDB) Group and Export Trading Group (ETG) marked a significant milestone on May 30 with the signing of a US$ 100 million loan to finance part of the… Read more »
Africa: AfDB and JICA Sign U.S.$ 300 Million Loan Under Epsa Initiative
The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has signed a JPY 34.41 billion (about US$ 300 million) loan agreement with the African Development Bank under the Enhanced Private… Read more »
