Africa: AfDB Launches a Green Mini-Grid Help Desk to Support Project Developers Deliver Energy Access in Rural Areas

The AfDB-hosted Sustainable Energy for All (SE4All) Africa Hub launched a Green Mini-Grid Help Desk for renewable energy mini-grid project developers during the 3rd International… Read more »

Malawi: AfDB Approves U.S.$ 22 Million to Finance Youth Agribusiness Project in Malawi

The African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a US$22.33 million concessional loan to the Republic of Malawi to finance the country's Agricultural Infrastructure and Youth in… Read more »

Africa: AfDB President Akinwumi Ayodeji Adesina Receives African Passport, Symbol of Continental Integration

The President of the African Development Bank Group (AfDB), Akinwumi Ayodeji Adesina received his copy of the African Passport in Abidjan on Wednesday, 5 October 2016, hailing the… Read more »

North Africa: The Renewable Energy Sector and Youth Employment in the Maghreb

"Despite transition contexts, negative impacts of the global economic and financial crises, and important socio-economic pressures, the Maghreb countries should maintain their… Read more »

Africa: African Nations Join Front-Runners in Ratifying Paris Agreement On Climate Change

At the United Nations General Assembly in New York on September 21, 2016, nine African nations deposited their articles for ratification of the global Paris Agreement on climate… Read more »

Africa: AfDB Issues 0.125 Percent Eur 750 Million Global Benchmark Due 7 October 2026

On Friday, 30th September 2016, African Development Bank (AfDB), rated Aaa (Moody's) / AAA (S&P) / AAA (Fitch), successfully launched and priced its inaugural €750mm… Read more »

Africa: The Pan African Farmers' Organization Delegation At the Bank to Explore Areas of Collaboration

The Pan African Farmers' Organisation (PAPO) delegation, led by its President, Theo de Jager, paid a courtesy visit to the Bank Group on 30 September 2016 in Abidjan, to explore… Read more »

Nigeria: "Nigeria Is Too Big to Fail" - Adesina Tells Private Sector

"The Nigerian Private sector has a critical role to play to help the country come out of the present recession," African Development Bank President, Akinwumi Adesina, said in Abuja… Read more »

Africa: Studies On West African Corridors Highlight Improved Performance and Need for Short Term High Impact Projects to Consolidate Gains

Results from a performance analysis study, conducted on three West African corridors - involving consultation with actors such as countries, customs, corridor management… Read more »

Africa: Towards Enhancing the Legal Capacity of African Government Officials

"The challenges many African governments face in negotiations are made worse by the interdependent nature of government systems which requires targeted skills in specified sectors… Read more »

Africa: The Bank Group Approves Agriculture and Forestry Sector Risk Participations

The Board of Directors of the African Development Fund (ADF), the concessional arm of the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) on Wednesday, September 28, 2016 approved four… Read more »

Africa: New Online Resource to Contribute to Advancement of Gender Equality in Africa

The African Development Bank has launched the Gender in Practice Community of Practice (GiP COP), an online resource that seeks to promote information and knowledge sharing on… Read more »

Africa: Accra Urban Transport Project to Address the Challenges of a Rapidly Growing City

On September 28, 2016, the Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) approved a USD 83.9 million (UA 60 million) loan for the Accra Urban Transport Project to… Read more »

Africa: The Bank Group Participates in the Africa Partnership Conference 2016

The Africa Partnership Conference 2016 was inaugurated on September 20, 2016 in Mauritius by the country's Finance and Economic Development Minister, Pravind Kumar Jugnauth. The… Read more »

Africa: Abidjan-Lagos Corridor Coordination Meeting Ends With Calls for Accelerated Implementation and Recognition of Challenges Ahead

A regional corridor meeting, held in Abidjan, on the Abidjan-Lagos Corridor concluded Monday with calls for renewed commitment, accelerated implementation while also recognising… Read more »

Africa: AfDB in Talks With Csos On Africa's Transformative Agenda

The African Development Bank's consultations with Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) in the Central Africa region are currently underway in Yaoundé, Cameroun. Read more »

Africa: Unlocking the Potential of the Tourism Industry in Africa

Tuesday, September 27, 2016 marks World Tourism Day, organized by the World Tourism Organization which is a special United Nations agency dedicated to the promotion of responsible,… Read more »

Nigeria: Adesina Stresses Need for Nigeria to Incentivize its Way Out of Recession

Nigeria must reap the “dividends of devaluation” - AfDB to stand by Nigeria with increased financial support Read more »

Nigeria: AfDB President Begins First Official Visit to Nigeria

Adesina meets Economic Team, commends authorities for bold steps taken, and announces emergency grant for Internally Displaced People Read more »

Nigeria: Adesina Stresses Need for Nigeria to Incentivize its Way Out of Recession

Nigeria must reap the "dividends of devaluation" - AfDB to stand by Nigeria with increased financial support Read more »

Africa: MDG Transition Report - Reliable Statistics and Integrated Policy Approach Key to Successful SDG and Agenda 2063 Implementation

African countries will need better data, statistics, and policy coordination to ensure successful implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and congruence with the… Read more »

Africa: AfDB President Akinwumi Adesina to Visit Nigeria to Strengthen Partnership With Major Shareholders

Akinwumi Adesina, President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), will visit Nigeria from September 26-28, 2016, on his first official visit to the country since his appointment… Read more »

Africa: AfDB President Adesina Calls for Bold Action to Light Up and Power Africa

African Development Bank President Akinwumi Adesina called for bold action Tuesday to light up Africa within the next ten years. "Ten years is the timeframe. We need to take Africa… Read more »

Africa: Workshop On Fighting Corruption and Tackling Illicit Financial Flows From Africa

Governance lies at the heart of addressing development challenges on the continent. While the story of the past decade has been one of steady progress throughout Africa, issues of… Read more »

West Africa: African Development Bank Reiterates Commitment to Support Women's Empowerment in the Sahel

The African Development Bank has reiterated its commitment to support women's empowerment and creation of employment opportunities for the women and youth in the Sahel. Read more »