October 11, 2021
Ethiopia: At Unga 2021 Ethiopia, African Development Bank, and Others, Reveal Plans to Breathe Life Into Africa's Health Sector
"Africa must not allow itself to be left behind" as it has during past industrial revolutions, Ethiopian President Sahle-Work Zewde told heads of state and international leaders on… Read more »
Africa: Nepad-Ippf to Hold 33rd Oversight Committee Meeting
Who: NEPAD-IPPF Read more »
Lesotho: Multinational - African Development Bank Approves $86.72 Million Loan to Boost Water Security and Socio-Economic Development in South Africa and Lesotho
The African Development Bank Group's Board of Directors has approved a loan of $86.72 million to co-finance the second phase of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project. Read more »
Africa: Conference On Land Governance to Engage Cultural and Creative Sector Practitioners
All is set for the fourth edition of the Conference on Land Policy in Africa to go ahead from 2-4 November in a hybrid format. The event, themed Land governance for safeguarding… Read more »
Africa: São Tomé and Príncipe - African Development Fund Extends a U.S. $ 10.7 Million Grant to Support SMEs in Agriculture and Tourism
The Board of Directors of the African Development Fund approved on Wednesday in Abidjan, a grant of US $ 10.7 million to São Tomé and Príncipe for the… Read more »
October 09, 2021
Africa: Desert to Power G5 Sahel Financing Facility Receives $150 Million From Green Climate Fund
The African Development Bank has welcomed $150 million investment in its Desert to Power G5 Financing Facility from the Green Climate Fund (GCF). The GCF approved the amount at its… Read more »
October 08, 2021
Africa: Africa Investment Forum Roundtable Event Showcases Agribusiness Investment Opportunities Ahead of 2021 Market Days
The Africa Investment Forum held a roundtable event to preview two agribusiness deals worth nearly $400 million as part of the lead-in to its upcoming 2021 Market Days. Read more »
Egypt: African Development Bank Group Begins Consultations for the New Country Strategy for Egypt
The African Development Bank Group and the Ministry of International Cooperation on Monday October, 4th launched consultations for the Bank's new Country Strategy Paper for Egypt.… Read more »
October 07, 2021
Africa: At Paris Fashion Week, Ghanaian Entrepreneur Roberta Annan Launches €100 M Impact Fund to Invest in Africa's Creative Industries
Ghanaian businesswoman and entrepreneur Roberta Annan earlier this week launched a €100 million fund to channel investment into small and medium African creative and fashion… Read more »
Africa: African Development Bank Debars Express Automation Limited for 36 Months for Fraudulent Practices
The African Development Bank Group, on 7 October 2021, announces the 36-month debarment of Express Automation Limited with effect from 18 August 2021. Express Automation Limited is… Read more »
Zimbabwe: African Development Bank Donates Vehicles to Strengthen Disaster Preparedness in Zimbabwe
The African Development Bank handed over a consignment of vehicles, tools and equipment to Zimbabwe officials this week. The vehicles will strengthen the country's capacity in… Read more »
October 06, 2021
Africa: Address By Dr Akinwumi A. Adesina, President of the African Development Bank to African Ambassadors in Washington - 1 October 2021
Introduction by His Excellency Serge Mombouli, Ambassador of the Republic of Congo to the United States. Read more »
Africa: Appointment of the General Counsel and Director of the Legal Service Department, Dr. Souley Amadou
The African Development Bank is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Souley Amadou as General Counsel and Director of the Legal Service Department, effective 1st November… Read more »
October 05, 2021
Africa: Agenda 2063 - The African Development Bank Contributes to Validation of the African Union's Second Biennial Continental Report
An African Development Bank delegation led by Abdul Kamara, Deputy Director General of the East Africa Region, is taking part in a validation workshop for the African Union's (UA)… Read more »
Africa: Identifying Opportunities Across the Energy Value Chain - Resolving Bottlenecks and Unlocking Investments in Kenya, Tunisia, Cameroon, Guinea, Mozambique
What: The 5th Africa Energy Market Place (AEMP) Read more »
Africa: Let Us Change the Narrative On Africa in the United States" African Development Bank President Tells African Diplomats in Washington
African Development Bank President Dr Akinwumi A. Adesina has said that a concerted effort to change the narrative on Africa in the United States is necessary to attract increased… Read more »
October 04, 2021
Africa: Africa Investment Forum 2021 - Accelerating Transformative Investments in Africa
What: 2021 Africa Investment Forum Market Days Read more »
Africa: African Lawmakers Must Create Pathways for Innovative Climate Action Financing - Forum
The role of legislators is critical in placing climate change mitigation and adaptation firmly on the political agenda, participants at a conference heard. The event took place… Read more »
Africa: Africa Resilience Forum 2021 - Threats and Solutions... Does Local Capacity Hold the Key? Take-Aways From Public and Private Experts
"Each season we are seeing the climate changes. From the flood to the drought... resulting in food insecurity, community conflicts and migration." - environmental activist Hindou… Read more »
September 30, 2021
Africa: Sixth Global Community of Practice (G-Cop) Webinar Participants Call for 'Brain Fund' Investment in Knowledge and Institutional Capacity to Fuel Growth After Covid-19
Stakeholders at a virtual webinar organized by the African Development Bank's African Development Institute have called for a knowledge and capacity development fund to harness the… Read more »
Africa: Germany Commits €100 Million to Sefa to Unlock Private Investment in Renewable Energy
The German government will contribute €100 million to the African Development Bank's Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa (SEFA), affirming its commitment to efforts to tap… Read more »
September 29, 2021
Africa: African Development Bank Debars Rockey Africa Limited, Its Affiliates and CEO for Fraudulent Practices
The African Development Bank Group, on 29 September 2021, announces the 18-month debarment of Rockey Africa Limited and its affiliates including Aerospace Aviation, Eva-Top… Read more »
Africa: Africa Climate Week - African Development Bank Stands Ready to Deploy Its Resources to Save People and the Planet
Calls to action sounded loud and clear from leading voices from across the region as Africa Climate Week 2021 kicked off. The event, hosted by the government of Uganda, is expected… Read more »
September 28, 2021
Africa: Africa Resilience Forum 2021 - Facing the 'Hydra-Head Challenges of Covid-19, Conflict and Climate'
The fourth edition of the Africa Resilience Forum opened on Tuesday, as the continent's most vulnerable communities confront the triple challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic,… Read more »
September 26, 2021
Africa: President Biden's Special Envoy for Climate, Secretary John Kerry Meets African Development Bank President, Akinwumi Adesina On Climate Financing for Africa
The Special Envoy for Climate of the US President Joseph Biden, Secretary John Kerry met with the President of the African Development Bank, Akinwumi Adesina, virtually today,… Read more »