April 01
Africa: Investing in the Next Generation - How Nigerian University of Technology and Management and African Development Bank Are Pioneering Youth Skilling in Africa
President of the African Development Bank Group Dr Akinwumi Adesina and the leadership of the Nigerian University of Technology and Management (NUTM) say equipping Africa's youth… Read more »
March 28
Kenya: Rasme Launch in Kenya to Improve Implementation of Bank Projects
The Remote Appraisal, Supervision, Monitoring and Evaluation (RASME) initiative was launched in Kenya recently. Kenya now joins 31 other regional member countries where RASME has… Read more »
Africa: African Development Bank Debars China Henan International Cooperation Group Company Limited for 12 Months for a Fraudulent Practice
The African Development Bank Group, on 28 March 2024, announces the conclusion of a negotiated settlement agreement with China Henan International Cooperation Group Company… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria - African Development Bank Signs $75 Million Loan Agreement to Boost Indorama's Fertilizer Production and Export Capacity
The African Development Bank has signed a $75 million loan agreement with Nigeria's Indorama Eleme Fertilizer and Chemicals Limited. The loan will enable Indorama to increase its… Read more »
South Africa: Powering Economic Growth - African Development Bank President Calls for Political Will to Kick-Start Inga 3 Project and End South Africa's Energy Crisis
African Development Bank Group President Dr Akinwumi Adesina has called for a major political commitment to kick-start construction work on Democratic Republic of Congo's giant… Read more »
March 26
Africa: International Day of Forests - Global Experts Urge Action As Africa Grapples With $65 Billion Timber Trade Deficit
Africa must work to urgently address its staggering $65 billion timber trade deficit to position forests as a critical driver for the continent's future development, global experts… Read more »
Kenya: African Development Bank Champions Private-Public Partnerships and Good Governance for Universal Water Access in Kenya
Kenya's Water and Sanitation Investors Conference 2024, held in the capital, Nairobi, concluded with a call for accelerated investment towards universal access to water and… Read more »
Burundi: Burundi - African Water Facility Approves €2 Million for Multipurpose Water Resources Development
The African Water Facility has approved a grant of about €2 million to Burundi for the "Development of Water Resources and the Ruvyironza Multi-Purpose Dam (PRODERER)" project… Read more »
East Africa: Burundi - African Development Bank Director General for East Africa Commends Progress of Bank-Funded Projects
The Director General of the African Development Bank for East Africa, Nnenna Nwabufo, has expressed satisfaction with the implementation of projects funded by the Bank in Burundi. Read more »
Africa: Experts Discuss Market Conditions, Performance and Expectations for Green Bonds and Sustainable Debt Issuance in Africa
Experts meeting in Abidjan this week agreed that Africa has not yet fully grasped the opportunities offered by green bonds (bonds issued to finance investments that meet strict… Read more »
Nigeria: African Development Bank Approves $50 Million Loan to Support Climate Change Resilience, Improve Livelihoods and Boost Food Security in Nigeria's Yobe State
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group approved a $50 million loan for the Yobe State Environmental and Climate Change Action Project (ECCAP) to enhance… Read more »
Nigeria: African Pharmaceutical Technology Foundation and Pharmaceutical Institute Partner to Strengthen Nigeria's Pharmaceutical and Vaccine Manufacturing Capacity
The African Pharmaceutical Technology Foundation (APTF) and Nigeria's National Institute for Pharmaceutical Research and Development (NIPRD) will work together to revolutionize the… Read more »
March 25
Africa: Regional and International Leaders From the Private Sector, Government and Academia Gather in Addis Ababa to Tackle Barriers to Africa's Capability to Manufacture Its Own Medicines and Vaccines
One hundred leaders from the African continent and outside the region, including from the United States and Europe, gathered today in Addis for a two-day conference focused on… Read more »
Africa: The Urban and Municipal Development Fund of the African Development Bank Has Approved an Annual Work Programme to Support 14 New Municipalities and Local Authorities
The Technical Committee of the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group met on 18 March 2024 in Abidjan and approved the new work programme for 2024. The committee, responsible for… Read more »
March 22
Africa: African Development Bank, IOM Launch Report On Harnessing Migration for Development in Africa
The African Development Bank and the International Organization for Migration (IOM) today released a joint report designed to support practitioners and decision makers to turn… Read more »
Africa: The African Development Bank's Annual Portfolio Review of Global Agriculture for Food Security Program (Gafsp)
At the Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara International Conference Center in Banjul, The Gambia, 50 participants attended the African Development Bank's annual Portfolio review of the Global… Read more »
Morocco: Hydric Stress Is a Major Concern in Morocco
Water is a vital resource that ignores geographical boundaries. Climate change is transforming our relationship with it, creating shortages and flooding. The number of… Read more »
Africa: Africa Development Bank and the US Government Strengthen Strategic Partnership
Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, the President of the African Development Bank Group, has praised US President Joe Biden's administration for its approach towards Africa particularly its… Read more »
March 21
Africa: São Tomé and Príncipe Joins African Legal Support Facility, Boosting Legal Aid for African Nations
São Tomé and Príncipe has ratified the Agreement establishing the African Legal Support Facility (ALSF), paving the way for full membership in the Facility. Read more »
Mozambique: African Development Bank and Mozambique Strengthen Partnerships to Boost Regional Infrastructure Development and Trade
The African Development Bank and Mozambique reinforced their partnership during a visit by Mr. Solomon Quaynor, the Bank's Vice President for Private Sector, Infrastructure and… Read more »
March 20
Egypt: African Development Bank Funded Energy Projects in Egypt and Côte d'Ivoire Win Top Infrastructure and Energy Accolades At the Ij Global Awards
Two African Development Bank-supported projects have won awards at the IJ global awards held in London, United Kingdom. Read more »
Morocco: Morocco / Maison Malake - The Social Cooperative Revolutionizing Cashew Nuts
As night falls over Marrakech's medina, wrought-iron lanterns illuminate the narrow streets of the souk. The air is filled with scents of saffron and mint, and the metallic clang… Read more »
Africa: Powering Africa's Green Growth Offers Major Investment Opportunities, Ivorian Environment Minister Tells Ustda-AfDB Workshop
Powering Africa's green growth with new sustainable investment models offers huge opportunities for the continent, a workshop organised jointly by the U.S. Trade and Development… Read more »
Africa: African Development Bank Co-Organises Conference On Environmental Financing for Biodiversity Conservation and Sustainable Development Conference
The UNESCO biosphere reserve of Príncipe island was the site of the first international conference dedicated to biodiversity financing hosted by the Government of São… Read more »
March 19
Africa: Austrian Expertise in Renewable Energy Could Benefit Africa, Says African Development Bank's Vice President Marie-Laure Akin-Olugbade
The African Development Bank Group's Vice President for Regional Development, Integration and Business Delivery Marie-Laure Akin-Olugbade has said as Africa develops its renewable… Read more »