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New AfDB president to prioritise reforms, partnerships, youths in 100 days

The new President of African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr Sidi Ould Tah, says he will focus on reforms, strengthening partnerships and empowering youths and...

Sidi Ould Tah takes office as AfDB President

On Monday, September 1, 2025, Sidi Ould Tah will officially take office as President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), succeeding Akinwumi Adesina. Elected...

TICAD9: AfDB, Japan strengthen ties, target $5.5bn for Africa’s private sector

The African Development Bank (AfDB) and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) have agreed to inaugurate the sixth phase of the Enhanced Private Sector...

AfDB commits $40m to drive AGIA green infrastructure fund

The African Development Bank (AfDB) has committed $40 million to the Alliance for Green Infrastructure in Africa Project Development Fund (AGIA-PD), anchoring the Fund’s...

Adesina reaffirms commitment to Africa’s development as his AfDB presidency nears end

Dr Akinwumi Adesina says his passion to mobilise global capital for Africa’s development will continue way beyond his presidency of the African Development Bank,...

Uganda launches NDC 3.0 process, reaffirming commitment to climate action, ambition

The Government of Uganda, with support from the African Development Bank (AfDB), has launched the stocktake of Uganda’s updated Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) and...

AfDB approves over $30m to protect Beninese farmers from climate shocks, food insecurity

The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has approved $30.25 million in financing for a climate protection and agricultural sector resilience...

AfDB, SEFA provide $40m investment in equity platform Zafiri to accelerate renewable energy access across Africa

The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a $40 million equity investment in Project Zafiri, a transformative equity platform...

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U.S. donates $32.5m support to WFP for food, nutrition in Nigeria

The United States (U.S.) Government says it has provided the World Food Programme (WFP) with the sum of $32.5...
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NiMet forecasts three-day rain, thunderstorms across Nigeria

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted rain and thunderstorms from Thursday, September 4 to Saturday, September 6, 2025,...

Indigenous knowledge crucial for climate solutions – Experts

Some experts have emphasised the critical role of indigenous knowledge systems in developing effective climate change adaptation strategies for...

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U.S. donates $32.5m support to WFP for food, nutrition in Nigeria

The United States (U.S.) Government says it has provided...

NiMet forecasts three-day rain, thunderstorms across Nigeria

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted rain and...
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