Africa: 2025 Annual Meetings - Eradicate Corruption to Make the Most of Africa's Capital

According to the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), "Corruption is the main obstacle to economic and social development in the world. Every year, $1 trillion is paid… Read more »

Africa: Launch of the Inaugural Edition of the Public Service Delivery Index in Africa (PSDI) Report

What: Launch of the Inaugural Edition of the Public Service Delivery Index in Africa (PSDI) Report Read more »

Zimbabwe: African Development Bank's 2025 Annual Meetings' Side Event to Advance Zimbabwe Arrears Clearance and Debt Resolution Process

What: Side Event on Zimbabwe Arrears Clearance and Debt Resolution Process at the African Development Bank Group's Annual Meetings Read more »

Africa: Annual Meetings 2025 - Side Event On Leveraging Water and Sanitation Investment in Africa

What: 2025 Annual Meetings side event: Leveraging Water and Sanitation Investment in Africa - the Driving Role of the African Water Facility Read more »

Mauritania: Mauritania - African Development Bank Supports Rural Climate Resilience With New Sustainable Water Access Project

The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group has approved financing of over $18 million for Mauritania to launch the "3R-Water" project, which aims to improve… Read more »

Egypt: Egypt's President El-Sisi Commends the African Development Bank for Transformative Impact, Reinforces Strategic Partnerships

Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi praised African Development Bank Group's President Dr Akinwumi Adesina for his visionary leadership during an official meeting held in Cairo… Read more »

Burkina Faso: Burkina Faso's Seeds of Resilience - Nourishing a Nation

At Konioudou Primary School in Bazèga province, Françoise Koanda watches 506 kids (274 girls and 232 boys) dig into bowls of babenda, a mix of leafy greens and peanut… Read more »

Togo: Togo - Solar Energy Shines Light On Delivery Rooms

As night falls on the Batonou Health Centre on the Mono River, which forms the international boundary between Togo and Benin, Victorine Ablavi, nurse, midwife and head of the… Read more »

Africa: Annual Meetings 2025 - The African Development Bank Gives a 'Voice to the Voiceless' Through Its Engagement With Civil Society

"The African Development Bank is firmly convinced that collaborating with civil society is essential for the inclusive and sustainable development that will genuinely improve the… Read more »

Cote d'Ivoire: Côte d'Ivoire Set to Host African Development Bank Group 2025 Annual Meetings

Côte d'Ivoire, host country for the African Development Bank Group's 2025 Annual Meetings is ready for the notable events scheduled to take place at the end of May. Read more »

Cote d'Ivoire: Side Event - 'Harnessing Technology for Domestic Resource Mobilization'

What: Side Event: Harnessing Technology for Domestic Resource Mobilization Read more »

Africa: Over 66 Million Africans Gain Digital Access Owing to African Development Bank Infrastructure Push

The African Development Bank has connected 66.5 million people to basic ICT services over the past decade, implementing a focused infrastructure campaign prioritizing some of the… Read more »

Botswana: African Development Bank Approves $304 Million Loan to Support Botswana's Fiscal Stability and Economic Reforms

The African Development Bank has approved a $304 million loan to Botswana to support the southern African country in managing mounting fiscal challenges and implementing key… Read more »

Africa: African Development Bank Group to Host Virtual Workshop On Women's Land Rights As a Strategic Investment in Africa's Future

What: Webinar on Women's Land Rights: A Strategic Investment for Africa's Prosperity and Resilience Read more »

North Africa: In Zagora, Blue Gold Is Giving a New Impetus to Tourism

Climate change has made water stress increasingly acute on the African continent in recent decades. The situation is particularly challenging in North Africa, where several… Read more »

Niger: Niger's Bridges to Resilience - Building a Stronger Future

Under the glow of solar streetlights, Aichatou Alkassoum marvels at the Djibo Bakary Bridge in Farié, Niger. "At night, it's like a modern Niamey street," she says, her… Read more »

Africa: Italy Affirms Partnership With African Development Bank Under the Mattei Plan

Italy has reaffirmed its partnership with the African Development Bank and expressed keenness to explore mutual growth opportunities in Africa under the Mattei Plan. Read more »

Cape Verde: African Development Bank Funds Second Tech Park in Mindelo

Cabo Verde has inaugurated the Mindelo Technology Park, completing the second campus of the TechPark CV project funded by the African Development Bank. The facility aims to… Read more »

Africa: African Development Fund - ADF-17 2nd Replenishment Meeting

What: 2nd African Development Fund 17th Replenishment Meeting Read more »

Gambia: African Development Bank Group Strengthens Capacity On Environmental and Social Safeguards' Implementation in the Gambia

"What if it was me, my mother, sister, or uncle? Would I accept it?" This powerful question resonated with 50 participants who attended a comprehensive training workshop organized… Read more »

Africa: Jobop - How Digitization of Temporary Work Can Enhance Human Capital in Africa

Africa urgently needs to unlock the full potential of its human capital in order to drive economic growth across the continent. Read more »

Sierra Leone: African Development Bank Celebrates Success of 2020-2024 Sierra Leone Strategy, Board Approves Ambitious 2025-2030 Framework

The African Development Bank has successfully concluded its 2020-2024 Country Strategy for Sierra Leone, delivering transformative infrastructure and economic progress despite… Read more »

West Africa: The African Development Bank and the Gambia River Basin Development Organisation (Omvg) Strengthen West African Energy Integration

A high-level delegation from the Gambia River Basin Development Organisation (OMVG), led by its High Commissioner Demba Jallow, visited the headquarters of the African Development… Read more »

Africa: The African Development Bank Reinforces Commitment to Private Sector Development in Lusophone Countries During a High-Level Mission to Portugal

A high-level delegation from the African Development Bank recently participated in the 13th Lusophone Compact Standing Committee Meeting in Portuguese capital Lisbon, with a focus… Read more »

South Africa: African Development Bank Strengthens Strategic Partnership With South African Suppliers

The African Development Bank Group's Regional Development and Business Delivery Office for Southern Africa last week brought together more than 30 key service providers to… Read more »