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Zambian AfDB Presidential Candidate seeks support from Mozambican leader

Zambia's candidate for the African Development Bank (AfDB) presidency, Samuel Maimbo, met with Mozambican President Daniel Chapo Friday, April 4, 2025, to seek strategic...
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Human Welfare

AfDB approves $50m trust fund to end school-age hunger in Africa

The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved the establishment of a fund to help put an end to hunger...
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Kenya’s President Ruto awards AfDB’s Adesina highest national honour

Kenya’s President, William Samoei Ruto, has conferred the country’s highest honour, Chief of the Order of the Golden Heart CGH, on the President of...
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Water & Sanitation

AfDB invests $8bn in water infrastructure across Africa

The African Development Bank (AfDB) has invested over $8 billion in water infrastructure across 40 African countries since 2000, benefiting more than 92 million...
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Renewable Energy

AfDB, Eritrea sign $19.5m agreement for 12 MW mini-grid project

The African Development Bank Group and Eritrea have signed an agreement for $19.5 million in grant funding for the Desert to Power Eritrea 12MW...
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Agric & Biotech

AfDB, IITA sign $27m agreement to boost agricultural transformation in Africa

The African Development Bank (AfDB) and International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, signed a $27 million agreement to finance...
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Renewable Energy

AfDB reaffirms commitment to energy access in Africa

The African Development Bank (AfDB) has reiterated its commitment to boosting investments in Africa’s energy sector and scaling up climate financing through its newly...
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Business

Five candidates cleared for AfDB presidency race – Committee

The race to lead the African Development Bank (AfDB) has officially begun with the release of the list of candidates vying for the prestigious...
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IWD 2026: EBID, ASKY, Plan International Togo in ‘Girls in Aviation Day’ empowerment initiative

The ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID), in partnership with ASKY Airlines and Plan International Togo, hosted the...
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Group to South Africans on Human Rights Day: You matter, you can make a difference

As South Africa prepares to commemorate Human Rights Day 2026, The Green Connection is reminding citizens – especially those who may...
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Reactions trail Brazil’s plan to reduce CO2 emissions by up to 67% by 2035

The Brazilian government launched the Climate Plan on Monday, March 16, 2026, in Brasília, a document that guides both the...

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IWD 2026: EBID, ASKY, Plan International Togo in ‘Girls in Aviation Day’ empowerment initiative

The ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID), in...
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Group to South Africans on Human Rights Day: You matter, you can make a difference

As South Africa prepares to commemorate Human Rights Day...