December 01, 2016
Africa: "Csos, Essential Partners for AfDB to Achieve Results and Impact On the Ground," Says Maria Mulindi, Senior Advisor to AfDB President
Maria Mulindi, Senior Advisor to AfDB President for Civil society and Community-Based Organizations: "We have to work together to meet the aspirations of the African people." Read more »
Africa: Major Rural Water Supply Conference Underway in Abidjan With AfDB's Support
A four-day meeting, to address the challenges facing rural water supply and to share perspectives on best practices, started on 29 November 2016 in Abidjan, with full support from… Read more »
November 30, 2016
Africa: ALSF Management Board Approves Work Plan and Budget for 2017
The African Legal Support Facility (ALSF) Management Board met in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire to provide strategic guidance for the ALSF's planned future direction and operations.… Read more »
Africa: AfDB and United Bank for Africa PLC Sign U.S.$ 150 Million Line of Credit
The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) and United Bank for Africa Plc (UBA) on Wednesday November 30, 2016, signed a US$ 150 million loan agreement to finance infrastructure and… Read more »
Africa: AfDB and CRDB Bank PLC of Tanzania Sign $120 Million Loan Agreement to Finance Infrastructure and SMEs
The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) and CRDB Bank Plc (CRDB) of Tanzania signed a US$ 120 million loan agreement in Nairobi on November 30, 2016 to finance infrastructure and… Read more »
November 29, 2016
Africa: The African Water Facility Promotes Sustainable Growth Through Climate Resilient Water Resources Development in Southern Africa
The African Water Facility (AWF) approved a grant of about €2 million to support a multinational transboundary project to prepare a Climate Resilient Water Resources… Read more »
East Africa: AfDB to Strengthen Partnership With East Africa Csos On Its Operational Priorities
The African Development Bank (AfDB) will organize from December 7 to 9, 2016 a regional consultation meeting with East African civil society organizations (CSOs) in Nairobi, Kenya,… Read more »
West Africa: AfDB Rolls Out Its Feed Africa Strategy in the West Africa Sub-Region in Dakar
The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) launched its Feed Africa Strategy in the West Africa sub-region during a workshop held on November 24, 2016 at the Dakar Terrou-Bi Hotel.… Read more »
Africa: African Development Bank SEK 1,250,000,000 0.375 Percent Notes Due June 2022
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Africa: Southern African Csos and AfDB Outline Expectations for Better Cooperation
Noel Kulemeka, AfDB Division Manager for Gender, Women and Civil society: "Capacity building is critical to ensure that when they work with communities they disseminate accurate… Read more »
Africa: Southern African CSOs Commend AfDB for Engaging With Them On Delivery of Bank's High 5 Priorities
During a consultation meeting that opened on November 28 in Johannesburg, South Africa, Southern African civil society organizations (CSOs) commended the African Development Bank… Read more »
November 28, 2016
Africa: "Africa Deserves More, Not Less" - Speech delivered by President Akinwumi Adesina at the Final Pledging Session for the African Development Fund 14th Replenishment, November 28, 2016, Luxembourg
Honorable Minister Pierre Gramegna, Minister of Finance of Luxembourg; Honorable Ministers of Finance from Africa and Governors of the African Development Bank; ADF Deputies;… Read more »
Africa: Home Stretch for ADF-14
On November 28 and 29, 2016, the third and final replenishment meeting for the 14th replenishment of the African Development Fund (ADF-14) is taking place in Luxembourg, following… Read more »
November 25, 2016
Africa: Phase Two of Africa Climate Change Adaptation Initiative Kicks Off, Promoters Are Optimistic
Following the successful implementation of the first phase of the Africa Adaptation Initiative (AAI), which the promoters described as "a landmark scheme", the second phase was… Read more »
Africa: As Phase 2 of Africa Adaptation Initiative Approaches, COP 22 Promoters Are Optimistic
Following the successful implementation of the first phase of the Africa Adaptation Initiative (AAI), its promoters, amid a warm reception that greeted the landmark scheme in… Read more »
November 24, 2016
Africa: The African Development Bank Group Appoints Ms. Leila Mokaddem As Country Manager for the Central Africa Regional Development and Business Delivery Office
The African Development Bank is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. Leila Mokaddem as the Country Manager for the Central Africa Regional Development and Business Delivery… Read more »
Africa: AfDB and Algeria Sign €900-Million Loan Agreement to Support the Country's Industrial and Energy Competitiveness
The African Development Bank (AfDB) and Algeria have signed an agreement for a €900-million loan to support the country's industrial and energy competitiveness. This budget… Read more »
Africa: Water At the Heart of COP22 and Actions On Climate Change
An historic first for the Conference of the Parties of the United Nations Agreement on Climate Change (COP), a Water Action Day was the highlight of the third day of COP22 in… Read more »
North Africa: The African Development Bank Group Appoints Mr. Mohamed El Azizi As Director General, North Africa Regional Development and Business Delivery Office
The African Development Bank is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Mohamed El Azizi as the Director General for the North Africa Regional Development and Business Delivery… Read more »
Central Africa: The African Development Bank Group Appoints Dr. Ousmane Dore As Director General, Central Africa Regional Development and Business Delivery Office
The African Development Bank is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Ousmane Dore as Director General for Central Africa Regional Development and Business Delivery Office,… Read more »
East Africa: The African Development Bank Group Appoints Mr. Gabriel Negatu As Director General, East Africa Regional Development and Business Delivery Office
The African Development Bank is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Gabriel Negatu as the Director General, East Africa Regional Development and Business Delivery Office,… Read more »
West Africa: The African Development Bank Group Appoints Mr. Janvier Litse As Director General, West Africa Regional Development and Business Delivery Office
The African Development Bank is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Janvier Litse as the Director General for the West Africa Regional Development and Business Delivery… Read more »
Nigeria: The African Development Bank Group Appoints Mr. Ebrima Faal As Director, Nigeria Country Office
The African Development Bank is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Ebrima Faal as the Director for the Nigeria Country Office with effect from 1 December 2016. The Nigeria… Read more »
North Africa: The African Development Bank Group Appoints Ms. Yacine Fal As Country Manager,
The African Development Bank is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. Yacine Fal as the Country Manager for the North Africa Regional Development and Business Delivery Office… Read more »
Southern Africa: The African Development Bank Group Appoints Dr. Josephine Waithira Ngure As Country Manager, Southern Africa Regional Development and Business Delivery Office
The African Development Bank is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Josephine Waithira Ngure as the Country Manager for the Southern Africa Regional Development and Business… Read more »
