African Development Bank

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Apr 17

New Report on "Regional timber-trade flows and trends in Africa": In March 2024, the African Natural Resources Management and Investment Centre issued ...

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The Standard (Kenya)

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Apr 18

Sustaining single-digit mortgage amid tough economic conditions: Monetary Policy Committee retained the Central Bank Rate at 13.0 per cent ...

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New Vision (newspaper)

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Apr 10

OPINION✍️ Road maintenance units can save Kampala’s road network ||✍️Immanuel Ben Misagga DETAILS: www.newvision.co.ug/category/blogs/road-maintenance-units-can-save-kampalas-road-NV_185556 #VisionUpdates

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Apr 12

World needs a new Special Drawing Rights issuance — SA should champion the way: Special Drawing Rights are condition-free, do not need to be paid back ...

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Apr 11

AFC assets hit $12.34bn: The total assets of Africa Finance Corporation have increased by 17.3 per cent in 2023 to $12.34bn.AFC, a multilateral development

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Apr 10

Africa’s Robust Economic Outlook for 2024: In 2024, Africa's economy is set for a significant rebound, demonstrating resilience amid past global challenges ...

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Apr 05

AfDB, Indorama seal deal to boost fertiliser production: The African Development Bank has signed a $75m loan agreement with Nigeria’s Indorama Eleme Fertiliser ...

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Mar 21

Why do African leaders mortgage their countries' natural resources for loans? At least 11 African countries have taken dozens of loans worth billions of ... Show more

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thedailystar.net Apr 02

World Bank set to issue up to $1 billion in debut hybrid note this year: The World Bank is looking to issue up to $1 billion in a debut hybrid note on capital ...

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Mar 25

Britain agrees $100 mln trade finance to boost Africa food security: The funding would support commerce on a continent where many debt-ridden African nations are ...

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Mar 30

Restructuring: AfDB boss, Adesina proposes ‘United States of Nigeria’: The President, African Development Bank Group, Dr Akinwumi Adesina, has called for a ...

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Mar 13

AfDB chief says African countries “should put end” to natural resource-backed loans | Africanews

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Mar 29

African Development Bank signs $75 million loan agreement to boost Indorama’s fertiliser export

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Feb 21

Mozambique Port Critical to Chrome Exports Gets Upgraded Railway Link: The biggest port in Mozambique that’s become a key hub for global chrome exports will ...

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BBC News Feb 19

Africa Live: Mexico sees surge in African migrants seeking the US - BBC News: Fresh data shows the number of African migrants who entered Mexico in 2023 was nine ...

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Apr 04

Financing, Africa’s major problem – AfDB The Chief Economist, African Development Bank, Prof. Kevin Urama, says financing has remained the major constraint of ... Show more punchng.com/financing-africas-major-problem-afdb/

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Feb 21

Liberia: Madam Sirleaf Corruption Rejects Land in Boakai’s Government: MONROVIA – A hallmark of President Joseph Nyuma Boakai’s election campaign was his ...

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Mar 11

Top sectors to watch in East African Community in 2024: On the regional front, Kenya recorded a positive trade balance with EAC Partner States of $408.3 billion

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Apr 01

AfDB bans Chinese road builder for graft in Uganda: The ban on the Henan-based constructor will last 12 months effective March 28, a period in which CHICO will ...

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Daily Nation

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Mar 10

Mary Okelo: Makini founder tells of life lessons at 80: Dr Mary Okelo on women's empowerment, self-care, and leaving a legacy.

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Forbes Africa Mar 08

His Majesty’s Trust In Africa’s Youth:Helping Bridge The Education And Skills Gap

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BBC News Feb 20

Meanwhile, the African Development Bank (AfDB) has warned that Nigeria - along with Ethiopia, Angola, and Kenya - risk social unrest because of rising fuel and ... Show more

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Feb 23

How to Finance Higher Education in Africa | by Célestin Monga - Project Syndicate

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Mar 27

AfDB approves $50m loan to boost climate resilience, food security in Yobe State - Healthwise

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Mar 26

Liberia Hosts Business Summit To Draw Seed Roadmap: Monrovia — Agriculture Development Agencies, researchers, and policymakers from across Africa ...

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Mar 24

AfDB: Water Scarcity in Morocco Threatens All Sectors: Several reports have shed light on the dire water situation in Morocco, affecting areas of activity ...

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New Vision (newspaper)

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Mar 07

African Devt Bank tips EAC on science, technology for devt: “Today, East Africa’s innovation level is insufficient to reach ambitious levels of ...

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Mar 22

Stakeholders seek collective action against climate change challenges: Experts and stakeholders on Friday called for collective action against challenges posed ...

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Feb 07

As EV sales stall, obituaries of the internal combustion engine look premature: Farewells to the internal combustion engine are starting to look premature ...

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Mar 20

Why Angola’s Latest Visit to China Is Good for the G7: President Lourenço’s visit took place amid the talk of growing global competition between the United ...

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Mar 21

Liberia: LERC Train Staffs in Regulatory Database Management System User Training

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Mar 21

Africa: The AfDB's $61bn Initiative Will Transform Agriculture but for Whom?: Analysis - The one-size-fits-all Dakar II plan risks sacrificing biodiversity and ...

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Mar 06

Future of our youths lies in Nigeria, not Europe – AfDB boss The President of African Development Bank, Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, on Wednesday ... Show more punchng.com/future-of-our-youths-lies-in-nigeria-not-europe-afdb-boss/

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Mar 19

Africa to benefits from Austrian renewable energy expertise – AfDB : The African Development Bank Group’s Vice President for Regional Development ...

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Mar 19

African ESG bonds hit $4.4bn, says report: The value of international loan securities issued by African entities to raise funds for investments complying with ...

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Mar 18

One per cent of Nigerians acquiring varsity education — Adesina: The President, African Development Bank Group, Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, has said only one per cent ...

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Mar 04

Buhari left poor economy for Tinubu, says Plateau gov: The Governor of Plateau state, Caleb Mutfwang, on Monday, lamented the economic hardship being faced by ...

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Feb 12

South Sudan: AFDB and UNHCR partner to support refugees | Africanews: The African Development Bank and the UN Refugee Agency have said they are partnering to ...

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Mar 06

Tinubu congratulates Adesina on award of Obafemi Awolowo Prize for Leadership: President Tinubu commends the AfDB President for his visionary and noble endeavour ...

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Mar 05

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Daily Nation

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Mar 13

Mary Okelo: Makini founder tells of life lessons at 80: Dr Mary Okelo on women's empowerment, self-care, and leaving a legacy.

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Mar 14

Adesina, Nigeria and Awolowo’s impossible dreams

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Mar 13

FG eyes $2bn to connect 774 LGs through fibre optics: The FG, on Wednesday, said it has launched a $2bn fund to connect all of Nigeria’s 774 local government ...

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Mar 13

Blue economies could transform Zambia from landlocked to ‘land-linked’ nation: There is immense potential for Zambia’s maritime ambitions to bolster the ...

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Dailynewsegypt Mar 11

Egypt secures over $20bn in funding from global development partners: MaaitRead more: www.dailynewsegypt.com/2024/03/11/egypt-secures-over-20bn-in-funding-from-global-development-partners-maait/

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Le Monde

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Mar 11

Niger, 2024 growth champion: mirage or reality?: The country is expected to experience the highest growth rate in Africa in 2024. Faced with inflation and ...

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Financial Times

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Mar 05

Anti-LGBT+ law puts Ghana’s IMF and World Bank funding at risk, finance ministry warns

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Quick Glance: Ghana could jeopardize IMF support with anti-LGBTQ bill

An anti-LGBTQ bill in Ghana could result in a loss of $3.8 billion in World Bank financing.

The bill could also derail a $3 billion IMF loan package, according to the finance ministry.

The legislation will now be presented to Ghana's President for a decision.

The United States has expressed deep concern over the bill and called for a review of its constitutionality.

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Mar 11

Only foreign borrowing can save naira, clear CBN debts – EIU: EIU said that the CBN may need to resort to foreign borrowing to support the naira and fulfil its ...

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Mar 08

How Nigeria, Africa can tackle poverty – Adesina: Africa’s present and former presidents were among hundreds of guests who attended the award ceremony where Mr ...

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Mar 08

500,000 African women die yearly due to lack of clean cooking – IEA: 500,000 African women die prematurely each year from cooking with firewood ...

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Feb 16

Kenya Mortgage Refinance Company ups income limit for cheaper loans to Sh200,000: The move is a win for the middle class at a time when mortgages from commercial ...

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Mar 06

Top Nigerian University Honours AfDB President Akinwumi Adesina: Nigeria's top Bayero University, Kano, has conferred an honorary degree on African ...

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Feb 18

AfDB report puts Africa’s GDP at 3.8% in 2024: "Despite the challenging global and regional economic environment, 15 African countries have posted output ...

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Forbes Africa Mar 06

His Majesty’s Trust In Africa’s Youth:Helping Bridge The Education And Skills Gap

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allAfrica.com

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Mar 06

Liberia, AfDB Sign U.S.$40m Loan Agreement: The Government of Liberia and the African Development Bank have signed a US$40 million loan agreement for the Mano ...

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Mar 05

FG, AFDB open discussion on coastal highway funding: The Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, has opened a discussion with the AFDB on possible funding for the ...

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Mar 05

Naira depreciation worsens Nigeria’s foreign debt woes: According to the latest debt profile data published by the Debt Management Office ...

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Mar 05

Hardship: AfDB plans $2.7bn budget, agric loans for Nigeria: AFDB Board of Directors has approved $134m for Nigeria to implement an emergency food production ...

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Feb 21

MPC nominees promise to end forex, food crises: The Senate on Wednesday grilled nominees for membership of the CBN's Monetary Policy Committee over the ...

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Mar 04

Tinubu advocates AU-UN partnership to halt arms proliferation: President Bola Tinubu on Monday called for a united front against the proliferation of arms and ...

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Mar 04

Liberia: GoL, AfDB Sign US$40M Loan for MRU Road Development and Transport Facilitation Project Phase 1

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Mar 04

Adesina to deliver Awolowo leadership lecture: The President, African Development Bank Dr Akinwumi Adesina will deliver a lecture at the Obafemi Awolowo Prize ...

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Feb 05

Nairobi's water and sewerage systems get a Sh6.2 billion upgrade: Nairobi residents will soon enjoy a cleaner and more efficient sewage system ...

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Feb 28

ANALYSIS: What influence can Africa wield at G20?: Decisions from the recent African Union summit suggest that gains can be made, despite many hurdles.

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punchng.com/afdb-support-for-cote-divoire-rises-to-3-1bn-in-2023/

Mar 01

AfDB support for Côte d’Ivoire rises to $3.1bn in 2023: The African Development Bank Group’s support to Côte d’Ivoire rose from $460 million in 2015 to $3 ...

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New Vision (newspaper)

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Feb 29

First Lady backs advice on long-term loans for priority sectors: Mrs Museveni described Sachs' advice as a godsend at a time when Uganda is developing its ...

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Feb 17

AFDB, Taraba pledge N100bn to boost food production

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Feb 29

AfDB’s Barrow advises Nigeria on energy transition plan: Director General, Nigeria Country Department, African Development Bank Group, Lamin Barrow ...

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Feb 08

Economic recovery: Ohanaeze urges Tinubu to consult Okonjo-Iweala, Adesina, others

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Feb 27

Rising Cost of Living Triggering Protests, Instability in Africa: The high cost of fuel and food across several African nations, coupled with tough economic ...

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The Standard (Kenya)

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Feb 27

Manufacturing slowdown, debt burden to cut Kenya growth: Agriculture, which is the backbone of Kenya’s industries, is not expected to be as vibrant as was the ...

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Daily Nation