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AfDB approves $10 million trade finance guarantee to Exim Bank Tanzania to support SMEs and local corporates
26-Sep-2025
AfDB approves $10 million trade finance guarantee to Exim Bank Tanzania to support SMEs and local corporates
Two artisanal fishers pole a wooden boat across a shallow African floodplain.
Restoring aquatic habitats is one of the key recommendations of the African Development Bank Group's "Review of African Inland Fisheries" to secure food and livelihoods for millions of Africans.
25-Sep-2025
New AfDB review highlights Inland Fisheries as Lifeline for millions of Africans
African Development Bank Group and Michael Bloomberg to Drive Private Investment into Africa
AfDB President Sidi Ould Tah (left) and Michael R. Bloomberg (right), Founder of Bloomberg L.P. and and Chair of the Glasgow Financial Alliance for Net Zero (GFANZ). New York, September 2025
25-Sep-2025
African Development Bank Group and Michael Bloomberg to Drive Private Investment into Africa
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17 African governments signed Energy Compacts under the Mission 300 initiative on the margins of UNGA 80. New York, September 2025
24-Sep-2025
17 Countries Commit to Concrete Plans to Scale Up Electricity Access as Mission 300 Expands
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The support from the African Development Bank Group will enable Bridge Bank Group Côte d'Ivoire to expand its portfolio of small and medium enterprises.
24-Sep-2025
African Development Bank Provides €30 Million Financing to Bridge Bank Côte d'Ivoire to Stimulate Local Business Expansion for Women
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AfDB President Sidi Ould Tah and Ms Amina J. Mohammed, UN Deputy SG meet during the 80th United Nations General Assembly. New York, September 2025
24-Sep-2025
At UNGA80, AfDB President Sidi Ould Tah Presses for Scaled-Up Financing and Stronger Partnerships to Realize Africa’s Development Goals
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24-Sep-2025
African Development Bank launches its second Hybrid Capital transaction: a USD 500 million Perpetual Non-Call 10-year (Perp NC10) Hybrid Capital
Zimbabwe: African Development Bank Group funds new Tax Collection and Revenue Management System
Government and African Development Bank officials at the launch of Zimbabwe’s new Tax and Revenue Management System, in Harare.
23-Sep-2025
Zimbabwe: African Development Bank Group funds new Tax Collection and Revenue Management System
AfDB Board approves a new strategy to spur private-sector-led, inclusive growth and diversification in Lesotho.
23-Sep-2025
African Development Bank Group Board Approves New Strategy to Drive Economic Diversification and Private Sector-led Inclusive Growth in Lesotho
African Development Bank, Republic of Congo sign MOU for hosting of 2026 Annual Meetings
Vincent Nmehielle, AfDB Secretary General (left), and Ludovic Ngatsé, Minister of Economy, Planning, Statistics and Regional Integration (right), sign memorandum of understanding for the African Development Bank Group 2026 Annual Meetings, in the presence of Anatole Collinet Makosso, Prime Minister of Congo (center) on Friday, 19 September.
19-Sep-2025
African Development Bank, Republic of Congo sign MOU for hosting of 2026 Annual Meetings
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The African Development Bank Approves Equity Investment in The Currency Exchange Fund (TCX) to Support Access to Local Currency Financing Across Africa
17-Sep-2025
African Development Bank Approves Equity Investment in The Currency Exchange Fund to Support Access to Local Currency Financing Across Africa
African Development Bank Group President Sidi Ould Tah pays courtesy visit to President Alassane Ouattara
17-Sep-2025
African Development Bank Group President Ould Tah pays courtesy call on President Ouattara
African Development Bank to Host Africa Natural Capital Accounting Community of Practice (Africa NCA COP) Secretariat
The African Development Bank delegation to the Second Africa Climate Summit in Addis Ababa
16-Sep-2025
African Development Bank to Host Africa Natural Capital Accounting Community of Practice (Africa NCA COP) Secretariat
National Sanitation Forum in Chad: African Development Bank reaffirms commitment to supporting universal access to sanitation services
Foreground (from right to left): Claude N’Kodia, Acting Country Manager of the African Development Bank in Chad (in green suit); Tom Erdimi, Secretary of State for Higher Education, Scientific Research and Vocational Training (centre); and Marcelin Kanabé Passalet, Minister of Water and Energy (left).
15-Sep-2025
National Sanitation Forum in Chad: African Development Bank reaffirms commitment to supporting universal access to sanitation services
Ethiopia: African Development Bank provides $400,000 for Public Disclosure Platform to boost capital market
Ms. Hana Tehelku, Director General of the Ethiopian Capital Market Authority (5th from right), and Mrs. Akane Zoukpo Sanankoua, AfDB Manager for Capital Markets Development (4th from right), sign a $400,000 grant agreement to strengthen Ethiopia's capital markets infrastructure and offerings, flanked by members of both organizations
15-Sep-2025
Ethiopia: African Development Bank provides $400,000 for Public Disclosure Platform to boost capital market
African Development Institute Director Eric Ogunleye (fifth from left) and Nigerian Economic Society Council Members, including their President, Prof. Adeola Adenikinju (sixth from right), at the opening session of the 66th NES Annual Conference.
African Development Institute Director Eric Ogunleye (fifth from left) and Nigerian Economic Society Council Members, including their President, Prof. Adeola Adenikinju (sixth from right), at the opening session of the 66th NES Annual Conference.
11-Sep-2025
African leaders, AfDB push for governance reforms, regional integration for Africa’s transformation at Nigerian Economic Society Conference
Nigeria: African Development Bank and ICRC partner to support inclusive, resilient water services in Maiduguri
Aerial view of houses submerged in Maiduguri during floods. Sept 2024 [Audu Marte/AFP]
11-Sep-2025
Nigeria: African Development Bank and ICRC partner to support inclusive, resilient water services in Maiduguri
African Development Bank and UNFPA meet to strengthen institutional partnership for women and youth in Africa
UNFPA ED Diene Keita (far left) with AFDB President Sidi Ould Tah (2nd left) and Bank staff, Abidjan, September 8, 2025.
09-Sep-2025
African Development Bank and UNFPA meet to strengthen institutional partnership for women and youth in Africa