April 03
Cote d'Ivoire: The African Development Bank Joins Côte d'Ivoire's International Women's Day Celebrations
During the month of March, the African Development Bank's Gender and Women Empowerment Division demonstrated the institution's commitment to gender equality and women empowerment… Read more »
April 02
Cameroon: Bridging the Gap - Cameroon and the African Development Bank Equip Youth for the Workforce
Seventy young Cameroonian graduates celebrated a major step in their professional journey this month, receiving certificates from the African Development Bank Group's Work… Read more »
Rwanda: African Development Bank-Supported Projects in Senegal, Rwanda Clinch Top Honors At 2025 Bonds, Loans & Esg Capital Markets Africa Awards
Two African Development Bank Group-supported projects have garnered top honours at the 2025 Bonds, Loans & ESG Capital Markets Africa Awards conference. A $545 million… Read more »
April 01
Nigeria: African Development Bank and Federal Government of Nigeria to Launch Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones (Sapz) Phase 1
WHAT: The SAPZ Nigeria Phase 1 Implementation Flagoff, a ceremony to commence construction of Nigeria's Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZ) Phase 1. Read more »
Chad: African Development Bank and Lake Chad Basin Commission Sign $10 Million Grant Agreement to Revitalize Lake Chad
The African Development Bank Group and the Lake Chad Basin Commission (CBLT) have signed a $10.2 million grant agreement to implement the Technical Support Project for the… Read more »
March 31
Africa: African Development Bank Group Approves $7.9 Million Grant to Bolster São Tomé and Príncipe's Economic Recovery
The African Development Bank Group's Board has approved a $7.9 million grant to bolster Sao Tome and Principe's economic recovery. The budgetary support operation aims to… Read more »
Eswatini: African Development Bank Approves New Country Strategy Paper to Build a More Diverse, Resilient, and Competitive Economy for Eswatini
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank has approved Eswatini's Country Strategy Paper (CSP) 2025-2030. The target is to accelerate the country's structural… Read more »
Southern Africa: Supporting Lesotho's Bold Plans for Sustainable Water and Energy Supply in Southern Africa - King Letsie III and Akinwumi Adesina Meet
The Kingdom of Lesotho, with support from the African Development Bank, is leveraging its abundant water and renewable energy resources to chart an ambitious path that will… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Gender in Focus - African Development Bank's Support Ignites the Entrepreneurial Spirit Within Zimbabwean Women
Turning Crisis into Opportunity: How Two Zimbabwean Women Entrepreneurs Are Building Thriving Businesses Read more »
March 28
Africa: African Development Bank Group Approves $50 Million Trust Fund to End School-Age Hunger in Africa
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank approved the establishment of a fund to help put an end to hunger and malnutrition amongst school age-children in Africa. Read more »
Cameroon: African Development Bank Deepens Strategic Partnership With Cameroon
The African Development Bank (AfDB) Group has reaffirmed its strong partnership with Cameroon following a high-level mission to the country from 10 - 21 March 2025. The mission led… Read more »
Africa: Côte d'Ivoire - Strong Turnout At Supplier Seminar Prompts Calls for Regular Engagements
The seminar, held on Wednesday, 26 March 2025, at the Bank's headquarters in Abidjan, was led by Ms. Marcelle Akposso, Chief Procurement Officer at the Bank Group. It brought… Read more »
Sudan: African Development Bank Approves $19.85 Million Grant for Emergency Support to the Most Vulnerable in Sudan's Conflict Areas
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group has approved a $19.85 million grant to support emergency humanitarian operations in Sudan, with a strong focus on… Read more »
Madagascar: African Development Bank Grants $25 Million Trade Finance Facility to Bank of Africa Madagascar
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group has approved a $25 million Trade Finance Transaction Guarantee Facility for Bank of Africa Madagascar to accelerate the… Read more »
March 27
Africa: African Development Bank Group Refutes False Claims By Africa Intelligence Regarding Presidential Recruitment Process
The African Development Bank Group categorically refutes the article published by Africa Intelligence on 21 March 2025, regarding the Bank's presidential recruitment process. Read more »
March 26
Egypt: African Development Bank Approves Eur 15 Million Loan to Boost Biosimilars' Development and Production in Egypt
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank (the "AfDB") has approved a EUR 15 million senior corporate loan to Minapharm Pharmaceuticals S.A.E. (Minapharm), a leading… Read more »
Lesotho: African Development Bank President Brings Hope to Lesotho Schoolchildren
"Before the African Development Bank-funded water project, pupils had to walk over one kilometer to fetch water for meals, drinking, and cleaning," said headmasters Read more »
Africa: ADF-17 First Replenishment Meeting - Setting the Stage for a Transformative Cycle
The first meeting of the African Development Fund (ADF) 17th replenishment cycle (ADF-17) concluded after three days of substantive discussions on the Fund's strategic direction,… Read more »
March 25
Tunisia: Tunisia - The Government, the African Development Bank and Several Partners Launch the Cap Emploi Programme to Boost the Economy and Create Sustainable Jobs
The CAP Emploi programme, a results-based financing initiative designed to transform Tunisia's employment landscape, was officially launched on 26 February 2025 in Tunis at a… Read more »
Cote d'Ivoire: High-Level Review of African Development Bank Portfolio in Côte d'Ivoire Signals Robust Progress and Shared Vision for Future
The African Development Bank Group and the Government of Côte d'Ivoire held a High-Level Portfolio Review last Thursday in Abidjan to assess the performance of Bank-financed… Read more »
Kenya: African Development Bank and Mastercard Expand Made Alliance - Africa With Launch of Kenya Country Chapter
The African Development Bank and Mastercard have announced the launch of the Kenya Country Chapter of the Mobilizing Access to the Digital Economy (MADE) Alliance: Africa. The… Read more »
West Africa: Côte d'Ivoire - African Development Bank Group and Council of the Entente Join Forces to Boost Regional Growth in West Africa
A new chapter of regional collaboration is taking shape in West Africa as the African Development Bank and the Council of the Entente explore closer ties to accelerate integration… Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopian Airlines Group and African Development Bank Sign Letter of Intent for Financing of World-Class Abusera International Airport
The African Development Bank and Ethiopian Airlines Group have signed a Letter of Intent for the development of the East African nation's planned Abusera International Airport… Read more »
March 24
Africa: Experts Urge Stronger Collaboration to Boost Smallholder Farmer Financing
Agricultural policy experts have called for deeper collaboration between commercial banks and farmers, along with the adoption of quality digital platforms in renewed efforts to… Read more »
Lesotho: African Development Bank Group to Expand Investment in Lesotho to $331 Million
The African Development Bank Group plans to invest $331 million in key strategic sectors in Lesotho as part of its proposed Country Strategy Paper for 2025-2030 to boost economic… Read more »
