Mauritanian Sidi Ould Tah Wins African Development Bank Presidency
Mauritanian candidate Sidi Ould Tah secured the African Development Bank presidency Thursday, defeating Zambian rival Samuel Munzele Maimbo in the third round of voting to […]
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Congo’s Former Prime Minister Sentenced to Hard Labor on a Corruption Charge
A former DRC Prime minister was found guilty of corruption and given a ten-year sentence of forced labor. The Congolese Constitutional Court found Augustin Matata […]
Ethiopia to Build New $7.8 Billion Airport Near Addis Ababa
Ethiopia is set to construct a new international airport near its capital, Addis Ababa, with an estimated cost of $7.8 billion. The airport will be […]
Nigeria Secures $200 Million Deal to Power Rural Areas with Renewable Energy
Nigeria has signed on March 10 a $200 million agreement with WeLight, a pan-African Distributed Renewable Energy (DRE) company, to deploy hundreds of renewable mini-grids […]
African Development Bank’s New Refinancing Facility Set to Support Struggling Nations
The African Development Bank (AfDB) is poised to launch a regional refinancing facility aimed at assisting African nations burdened with maturing international bonds, according to […]
Tanzania achieves 128% food security, allowing it to ‘feed’ other African states
Tanzania is emerging as a leader in food security in Africa, after it has achieved 128% food self-sufficiency, allowing it to export surplus produce to […]
The African Development Bank celebrates 60 years of commitment to development and resilience in Africa
On Tuesday in Abidjan, the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group marked its 60th anniversary, celebrating six decades of dedication to Africa’s development, prosperity, and resilience. […]
Cape Verde Bank foresees growth path in the country
Forecasts from the Bank of Cape Verde align with those of other international financial and development institutions, indicating positive economic growth driven by tourism and […]
AfDB Rallies African Leaders on Global Finance Reform
At the African Development Bank’s 2024 Annual Meetings in Nairobi, Kenya, the institution showcased its role as a “Solutions Bank” driving Africa’s transformation agenda through […]
AfDB Chief Urges Revamping African Media to Reshape Continent’s Global Story
The President of the African Development Bank Group, Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, passionately called for more balanced media coverage of Africa’s development, stating it is critical […]