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African Development Bank Group Chief Garners Strong Global Support for Africa
United States Assistant Treasury Secretary Alexia Latortue said the African Development Fund was critical to Africa’s the development landscape African…
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Africa must prepare for the inevitability of a global food crisis says African Development Bank President, Akinwumi Adesina
African Development Bank Group President Dr Akinwumi Adesina says “Africa must prepare for the inevitability of a global food crisis.”…
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African Development Bank Group to hold 2022 Annual Meetings from May 23-27 in Accra, Ghana
The physical sessions will take place at the Accra International Conference Centre Ghana will host the African Development Bank Group’s…
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It’s high time Africa started feeding itself in the wake of the Russia-Ukraine war, Dr Akinwumi Adesina tells ‘The National’
The sudden shortage of wheat, maize and other grains imported from Russia and Ukraine could spark civil unrest in Africa…
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Malawi: Country strategy sparks transformation in agriculture
Some 250 young agricultural entrepreneurs were trained, 10,000 people gained access to agricultural loans and 12 small agricultural businesses have…
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Africa Road Builders: Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan wins the 2022 Babacar Ndiaye Trophy for transport success
Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan has been named the 2022 winner of the Africa Road Builders–Babacar Ndiaye Trophy. The prize…
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African Development Bank Head Celebrates Food ‘Milestone for Africa’ at the Launch of First Special Agriculture Industrial Zone in Mozambique
As war in Ukraine threatens Africa’s food supplies, African Development Bank head says agricultural zones hold the key African Development…
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Ghana: Report warns that climate risks could cost Ghana’s transport sector $3.9 billion, but roadmap offers hope
The potential damage of $3.9 billion is thrice the investment of $1.3 billion made in the sector in 2019, according…
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African Development Bank Group President Akinwumi Adesina begins official visit to South Africa
Adesina will meet South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, and various government and industry leaders African Development Bank head Dr. Akinwumi…
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Africa Investment Forum Virtual boardrooms attract $32.8 billion in investment interest
The three-day virtual boardroom meetings showcased 40 projects across several sectors The Africa Investment Forum boardrooms have drawn $32.8 billion…
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African sports greats inaugurate state of the art sports facility for disadvantaged youth in Côte d’Ivoire
Launched in 2003, ‘Giants of Africa’ uses basketball to educate and enrich the lives of African youth There was a…
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African Petroleum Producers Organization Endorses African Energy Week in Cape Town with a focus on Energy, Finance and Technology
The partnership will see both organizations expanding dialogue on energy transition, financing, oil and gas, and technology. African Energy Week…
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Africa is the place to invest, visiting US congressional delegation acknowledges to African Development Bank chief
United States Congressman Gregory Meeks has warned that the United States will only be part of the future if it…
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African Development Bank Group and Africa50, in partnership with the African Union Commission and AUDA NEPAD, to create Alliance for Green Infrastructure in Africa with global partners
The Alliance will: Catalyze bankable, greener infrastructure projects at scale and speed Raise up to $500 million of early-stage project…
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Senegal’s Macky Sall and France’s Emmanuel Macron commit to stronger Europe-Africa partnership
The Senegalese and French presidents yesterday committed to stronger Europe-Africa partnership and to empowering youth. A day ahead of the…
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Western Uganda roadway paves the way for higher incomes, more tourism revenue in the region
The Kigumba–Masindi–Hoima–Kabwoya road in western Uganda has opened for traffic, paving the way for increased regional trade, tourism and oil…
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African Development Bank Group chief pays homage to the late President John Magufuli
“I miss our engaging discussions about Africa. In a very short time, you transformed Tanzania.” The President of the African…
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Tanzania to expand markets and economic growth, as it launches works on major Dodoma road
The road project forms part of a masterplan to transform greater Dodoma into a thriving, sustainable city for its 2.4…
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As Covid-19 strains health budgets, African Development Bank and partners develop tool to enhance public-private collaboration
The African Development Bank, the World Health Organization Regional Office for Africa and their partners in the Harmonization for Health…
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African Development Bank’s African Leaders for Nutrition lauded by African Union during Assembly declaration of 2022 as “African Union Year of Nutrition”
The African Leaders for Nutrition initiative, housed at the African Development Bank, has been honored by the African Union for…
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“Africa cannot outsource its healthcare security to the benevolence of others”-Akinwumi Adesina says at 35th AU Summit
African Development Bank Group President Dr Akinwumi Adesina has said that the most important lesson of the Covid-19 pandemic for…
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African Development Bank President, Akinwumi Adesina awarded honorary doctoral degree at Federal University of Technology Minna
Calls on graduating class to create a new, greater and dynamic Nigeria The Federal University of Technology Minna has awarded…
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The African Development Bank delivers for Senegal, says President Macky Sall
President Macky Sall of Senegal has commended the African Development Bank for the impact of its funded projects in his…
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Senegal: African Development Bank President Visits Pasteur Institute in Dakar
Akinwumi A. Adesina announces $3 Billion in funding to strengthen Africa’s pharmaceutical industry African Development Bank Group President Dr. Akinwumi…
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Liberia: African Development Bank extends $10 million grant to enhance climate information systems
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank has approved a $10 million grant from the Green Climate Fund,…
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African Development Bank Group President and African Union Commission Chairperson discuss Africa’s challenges and solutions at impromptu Dakar airport meeting
Shortly after arriving at Dakar’s Blaise Diagne International Airport to begin a four-day official visit to Senegal earlier this week,…
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Guinea Bissau: African Development Bank Group president announces $30 million package for infrastructure, budget and governance support
African Development Bank Group President Dr Akinwumi A. Adesina has announced a financial package of $30 million dollars to the…
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African Development Bank chief visits Dangote oil refinery and petrochemical complex
Describes facility as game changer for Africa’s industrialization and regional integration Lagos, 23 January 2022 – African Development Bank President…
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Mozambique: $47.09 million grant from African Development Fund for special agro-industrial processing zone
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group has approved a $47.09 million grant for the first phase…
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Ethiopian President Sahle-Work Zewde and African Development Bank chief Akinwumi Adesina discuss Ethiopia’s development priorities
Dr Adesina cited several Bank-financed initiatives which he said were helping to bring the Bank’s High 5 priorities to fruition…
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