Ghana: African Development Bank President Mourns Ghana Helicopter Crash Victims

The President of the African Development Bank Group, Dr. Akinwumi Adesina has extended heartfelt condolences to the Government and people of Ghana following Wednesday's tragic… Read more »

Ethiopia: Signing Ceremony to Appoint the African Development Bank As Lead Arranger for the Mobilization of $7.8 Billion to Construct Africa's Largest Airport in Ethiopia

What: Signing ceremony for the financing of Bishoftu International Airport Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria's Development Transformation Offers Lessons At Continental Scale

Nigeria, Africa's most populous country and largest economy, occupies a central place in the continent's development trajectory. It is a nation of immense potential, with abundant… Read more »

Chad: Chad Hosts a New Stage of the African Development Bank's Gonat Initiative On Natural Resource Governance

The African Development Bank Group has successfully concluded the Chad leg of the training and policy dialogue under the GONAT initiative (Governance of Natural Resources in… Read more »

Africa: 'Our Role As a Bank Is to Champion African Entrepreneurs' - Adesina

The President of the African Development Bank Group, Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, has reaffirmed the Bank's strong commitment to supporting African entrepreneurs and industrial… Read more »

Cape Verde: African Development Bank Launches Cabo Verde Country Focus Report 2025

The African Development Bank Group has launched the Cabo Verde Country Focus Report 2025, highlighting how the island country can optimize its capital to accelerate national… Read more »

Africa: Adesina Reaffirms Commitment to Africa's Development As His Presidency of the African Development Bank Nears End

Dr Akinwumi Adesina says his passion to mobilize global capital for Africa's development will continue way beyond his presidency of the African Development Bank, which ends on 1st… Read more »

Africa: World Bank Group Joins African Development Bank Group and Mastercard As Co-Chair of Mobilizing Access to the Digital Economy (Made) Alliance - Africa

The World Bank Group has signed on as co-chair of the Mobilizing Access to the Digital Economy (MADE) Alliance: Africa, joining current co-chairs the African Development Bank Group… Read more »

Africa: Outcome Statement On the African Consultative Meeting On South Africa's Legacy Initiative to Accelerate Cross Border Infrastructure in Africa the Ubuntu Approach - Moving Forward Together

The objective of the meeting was to provide a platform for representatives from African countries and regional economic communities (RECs) to gain a deeper understanding of the… Read more »

Africa: Africa Fertilizer Financing Mechanism to Launch Project Boosting Fertilizer Access for Tanzanian Farmers

What: Launch of Partial Credit Guarantee Project in Tanzania Read more »

Eritrea: Transforming Dust - How Eritrea's Dams Are Revitalizing the Land

In villages across Eritrea's dry interior, change is quietly flowing. Where seasonal rivers once surged and vanished without trace, hand-built dams now hold back precious water.… Read more »

Ethiopia: African Development Bank Demonstrates Continued Support to AU Peacebuilding Efforts in Ethiopia

The African Development Bank Group, has reaffirmed its commitment to peacebuilding and lasting stability in Africa during a technical workshop to finalize the "Handbook for the… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Expands Agro-Industrial Footprint With New Processing Hub in Oyo State

Nigeria has launched a new Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zone (SAPZ) in Oyo State, marking a major milestone in the country's efforts to boost agricultural transformation, job… Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: The Renovated National Road 1 Between Kinshasa, Kwango and Kwilu Is Boosting Economic Activity in the South-West of the Democratic Republic of Congo

In Kikwit, in Kwilu province in the south-west of the Democratic Republic of Congo, the "lower town" market is bustling. No-one seems bothered by the sun, which is at its zenith.… Read more »

South Sudan: Government of South Sudan and African Development Bank Launch New Project to Boost Revenue Collection and Accountability

The Government of South Sudan has officially inaugurated and launched two initiatives to boost revenue collection and accountability in the East African nation. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria - African Development Bank Approves $46 Million to Transform Healthcare in Sokoto State

The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group has approved a $46 million loan to finance the Sokoto State Health Infrastructure Project, a transformative initiative… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria - African Development Bank to Join Groundbreaking Ceremony of Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zone in Oyo State

The Federal Government of Nigeria and the Oyo State Government will be joined by the African Development Bank for the groundbreaking ceremony of the Oyo State Special… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria and the African Development Bank Deepen Delivery Dialogue At 2025 Country Portfolio Performance Review

The African Development Bank has conducted a workshop to assess the performance of its country portfolio in Nigeria. Read more »

Burkina Faso: Burkina Faso - African Development Bank Supports Youth Entrepreneurship in Rural Areas

The African Development Bank and the Government of Burkina Faso launched the third phase of the incubator program of the Support Project for Youth Employment and Skills Development… Read more »

Burkina Faso: 2025 Country Focus Report - Burkina Faso Urged to Make Better Use of National Resources to Finance Its Development

The African Development Bank's 2025 Country Focus Report for Burkina Faso, the national version of the African Economic Outlook, was officially launched on 18 July 2025 in… Read more »

Chad: Chad Charts New Course With Circular Economy Roadmap Backed By African Development Bank

*Turning tradition into transformation, Chad positions circularity at the heart of sustainable development Read more »

Africa: Climdev-Africa Phase II Planning Workshop

What: ClimDev-Africa Phase II Planning Workshop Read more »

Niger: Niger - African Development Bank Extends Loan of Over $144 Million to Enhance Energy Access and Economic Competitiveness

The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group has approved a loan of $144.27 million to Niger for the first phase of a program that will reform energy sector laws… Read more »

Nigeria: Federal Government of Nigeria to Launch Construction of Nigeria's Third Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zone in Oyo State

WHAT: Groundbreaking ceremony for the Oyo State Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zone (SAPZ) Read more »

Somalia: Somalia Affirms Commitment to Improving Country Portfolio Performance for African Development Bank Projects

Somalia's government has encouraged capacity building in procurement, financial management, disbursement and anti-corruption for the staff of agencies implementing African… Read more »