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Addressing impacts of the Middle East conflict on Africa

The global economic environment has become increasingly volatile with rising frequency of major shocks worldwide. Amid spikes in energy, food and fertiliser prices caused...

Nigeria, 13 others to benefit from $11.3m AfDB, NDF renewable energy scheme

The African Development Bank Group’s Board of Directors has approved a $5.65 million reimbursable grant from the Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa (SEFA) to...

TAAT convenes strategic meeting to accelerate agricultural transformation across Africa

The Technologies for African Agricultural Transformation (TAAT) has convened a high-level Work Planning Meeting under its Phase II Addendum to strengthen the delivery of...

AfDB approves $200m loan to boost Nigeria’s agricultural productivity

The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group has approved a $200 million loan to scale up priority agricultural investments in...

AfDB releases $16m, approves Phase III of TAAT programme

The African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved the commencement of Phase III of the Technologies for African Agricultural Transformation (TAAT) programme. The Bank Group’s...

AfDB approves $3.9m to help nations turn energy compacts into power connections

The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a new $3.9 million, two-year technical assistance project to support African countries...

Gambia varsity re-names School of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences to honour Akinwumi Adesina

President of the Republic of The Gambia, Adama Barrow, has unveiled a plaque renaming the University of Gambia’s School of Agriculture and Environmental Services...

AfDB, Nedbank Group sign multi-billion-rand funding partnership to transform housing access, boost African trade

The African Development Bank Group and Nedbank Group have signed a landmark deal to boost access to affordable housing in South Africa and strengthen...

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Climate, anti-war activists target German arms firm in Berlin

Tensions took a different form on Friday, April 10, 2026, as climate and anti-war activists staged a disruptive protest...
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How Lagos recycled 405.17 tonnes e-waste in 2025

The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) recycled 405.17 tonnes of electronic waste in Lagos State in 2025. Managing Director of LAWMA, Dr Muyiwa...

The Big Itch: How climate change is fueling Africa’s mosquito crisis

In the Dakibiu community - a slum area located near Jabi, one of the commercial nerve centres of the...

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Climate, anti-war activists target German arms firm in Berlin

Tensions took a different form on Friday, April 10,...

How Lagos recycled 405.17 tonnes e-waste in 2025

The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) recycled 405.17 tonnes of electronic...