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WATCH: IMF approves a $3 billion loan program for Ghana, African Development Bank proposes to 'fast track' compensation for Zimbabwe white ex-farmers ... Show more
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China writes off interest-free loans given to Zimbabwe: Activists have warned of a permanent debt trap.
nation.africa/africa/news/china-writes-off-interest-free-loans-given-to-zimbabwe--4593584
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 ...
thedailystar.net/business/news/world-bank-set-issue-1-billion-debut-hybrid-note-year-3580416
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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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 ...
firstpost.com/world/britain-agrees-100-mln-trade-finance-to-boost-africa-food-security-13752537.html
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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AfDB chief says African countries “should put end” to natural resource-backed loans | Africanews
africanews.com/2024/03/12/afdb-chief-says-african-countries-should-put-end-to-natural-resource-backed-loans/
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 ...
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-04-11-world-needs-a-new-special-drawing-rights-issuance-sa-should-champion-the-way/
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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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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African Development Bank signs $75 million loan agreement to boost Indorama’s fertiliser export
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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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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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Akintomide joins Parthian Partners board: Interdealer broker, Parthian Partners, has appointed a leader in the development finance space, Ms Cecilia Akintomide ...
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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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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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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
monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/top-sectors-to-watch-in-east-african-community-in-2024-4551966
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 ...
monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/afdb-bans-chinese-road-builder-for-graft-in-uganda-4574970
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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His Majesty’s Trust In Africa’s Youth:Helping Bridge The Education And Skills Gap
forbesafrica.com/focus/2024/03/04/his-majestys-trust-in-africas-youthhelping-bridge-the-education-and-skills-gap/
How to Finance Higher Education in Africa | by Célestin Monga - Project Syndicate
project-syndicate.org/commentary/how-to-finance-higher-education-africa-by-celestin-monga-2024-02
AfDB approves $50m loan to boost climate resilience, food security in Yobe State - Healthwise
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Liberia Hosts Business Summit To Draw Seed Roadmap: Monrovia — Agriculture Development Agencies, researchers, and policymakers from across Africa ...
frontpageafricaonline.com/news/liberia-hosts-business-summit-to-draw-seed-roadmap/
31 states owe CBN N340bn bailout funds: Thirty-one state governments owe Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, a total of N339.9bn obtained to pay workers’ salaries ...
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AfDB: Water Scarcity in Morocco Threatens All Sectors: Several reports have shed light on the dire water situation in Morocco, affecting areas of activity ...
moroccoworldnews.com/2024/03/361574/afdb-water-scarcity-in-morocco-threatens-all-sectors
African Devt Bank tips EAC on science, technology for devt: “Today, East Africa’s innovation level is insufficient to reach ambitious levels of ...
newvision.co.ug/articledetails/NV_182903
Stakeholders seek collective action against climate change challenges: Experts and stakeholders on Friday called for collective action against challenges posed ...
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As EV sales stall, obituaries of the internal combustion engine look premature: Farewells to the internal combustion engine are starting to look premature ...
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-02-06-as-ev-sales-stall-obituaries-of-the-internal-combustion-engine-look-premature/
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 ...
thediplomat.com/2024/03/why-angolas-latest-visit-to-china-is-good-for-the-g7/
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Liberia: LERC Train Staffs in Regulatory Database Management System User Training
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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 ...
allafrica.com/stories/202403210003.html
Africa to benefits from Austrian renewable energy expertise – AfDB : The African Development Bank Group’s Vice President for Regional Development ...
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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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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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Pharmaceutical firms to address tech gaps in vaccine sector: The National Institute for Pharmaceutical Research and Development is partnering with the African ...
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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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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 ...
africanews.com/2024/02/12/south-sudan-afdb-and-unhcr-partner-to-support-refugees/
Agriculture development agencies in Liberia, Nigeria to hold summit: The two-day Seed Business Summit themed: “Building a Harmonised Roadmap for Seed Sector ...
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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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CBN provides N100bn fertilisers to boost food production: Cardoso handed over the 2.15 million bags of fertilisers to the Minister of Agriculture and Food ...
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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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Blue economies could transform Zambia from landlocked to ‘land-linked’ nation: There is immense potential for Zambia’s maritime ambitions to bolster the ...
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-03-13-blue-economies-could-transform-zambia-from-landlocked-to-land-linked-nation/
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 ...
lemonde.fr/en/le-monde-africa/article/2024/03/11/niger-2024-growth-champion-mirage-or-reality_6605812_124.html
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.
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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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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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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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 ...
nation.africa/kenya/business/kenya-mortgage-refinance-company-ups-income-limit-for-cheaper-loans-to-sh200-000-4526406
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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Nigeria missing as AfDB projects strong growth for African countries: Africa will account for 11 of the world’s 20 fastest-growing economies in 2024 ...
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His Majesty’s Trust In Africa’s Youth:Helping Bridge The Education And Skills Gap
forbesafrica.com/focus/2024/03/04/his-majestys-trust-in-africas-youthhelping-bridge-the-education-and-skills-gap/
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 ...
allafrica.com/stories/202403060026.html
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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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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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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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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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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Liberia: GoL, AfDB Sign US$40M Loan for MRU Road Development and Transport Facilitation Project Phase 1
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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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Nairobi's water and sewerage systems get a Sh6.2 billion upgrade: Nairobi residents will soon enjoy a cleaner and more efficient sewage system ...
standardmedia.co.ke/nairobi/article/2001489651/nairobis-water-and-sewerage-systems-get-a-sh62-billion-upgrade
Africa: What Kind of Influence Can Africa Wield At the G20?: Analysis - Decisions from the recent African Union summit suggest that gains can be made ...
allafrica.com/stories/202402290002.html
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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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 ...
newvision.co.ug/category/education/first-lady-backs-advice-on-long-term-loans-fo-NV_182354
AfDB’s Barrow advises Nigeria on energy transition plan: Director General, Nigeria Country Department, African Development Bank Group, Lamin Barrow ...
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Rising Cost of Living Triggering Protests, Instability in Africa: The high cost of fuel and food across several African nations, coupled with tough economic ...
allafrica.com/view/group/main/main/id/00088596.html
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 ...
standardmedia.co.ke/financial-standard/article/2001490544/manufacturing-slowdown-debt-burden-to-cut-kenya-growth
Weah Borrowed US$18m from Liberia’s Reserves to Pay Salaries – Finance Minister-designate Boima Kamara Discloses
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Puzzle of Kenya’s expensive IMF, World Bank loans: Controller of Budget Margaret Nyakang’o has flagged the cost of concessional loans taken up by the government.
nation.africa/kenya/business/world-bank-imf-charging-kenya-14-5pc-interest-cob--4534346
Africa Dominates List of the World's 20 Fastest-Growing Economies: Africa will account for eleven of the world's 20 fastest-growing economies in 2024 ...
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Manufacturing, others suffer as economy slows to three-year low: The nation’s Gross Domestic Product growth fell to 2.74 per cent in 2023 from 3 ...
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In Unprecedented Visit, Japanese Vice Finance Minister Kanda Applauds the Leadership of the President of th...
allafrica.com/stories/202402240151.html
Mining Indaba 2024 - The ALSF Urges African Governments to Update Mining Legislation
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High Cost of Living in Africa May Cause Unrest - AfDB: The rising cost of electricity, food, and other essentials in several African countries, including Angola ...
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SA’s ‘economic stagnation’ pulls down regional growth: Africa's economic growth fell to 3.2% last year from 4.1% in 2022, the African Development Bank said ...
timeslive.co.za/sunday-times/business/business/2024-02-18-sas-economic-stagnation-pulls-down-regional-growth/
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FCMB launches accelerator programme for one million SMEs: First City Monument Bank has launched an accelerator programme to upskill and grow over one million ...
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Cardoso, Otedola, Obi, others mourn Wigwe, Ogunbanjo: The Eurocopter EC130 crashed around 10 p.m. local time near Nipton, Calif
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The elephant in the room at this weekend's African Union summit: Italy's offer to mobilise €5.5bn over the next years, overwhelmingly in already-allocated loans ...
euobserver.com/opinion/158077
FG, states debts near N107tn, naira fall raises loans: Nigeria's debt spirals to N107.38tn with fresh borrowings approved for FG and CBN's Ways and ...
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