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The African Development Bank co-organized a continental forum on October 19, 2026.Some support1 report
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CMAS 2026 was held in Kigali, Rwanda, with the African Development Bank hosting and the African Union rolling out its carbon market action plan.Well supported7 reports
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The African Development Bank is funding a project aimed at supporting cross-border trade within the CEMAC region in Cameroon.Some support1 report
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Kenya is seeking budget support from the African Development Bank and World Bank while conducting a fraud investigation within the Ministry of Education.Some support1 report
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The African Development Bank approved a guarantee facility for trade finance in Djibouti.Some support1 report
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Various international organizations, including the Catholic Church, World Bank, and AfDB, are providing development funding to Malawi.Some support4 reports4 developments inside
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The European Commission and African Development Bank are involved in mobilizing blended finance and addressing financing gaps in Malawi.Some support1 report
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Scott Bessent advocates for World Bank reforms while the US threatens to quit the IEA over policy.Some support1 report
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Liberia commits US$3 million to the African Development Bank Fund, led by Sidi Ould Tah.Some support5 reports
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The African Development Bank aims to deliver development finance to Nigeria, with Sidi Ould Tah as AfDB President.Some support1 report
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A joint report projects increased waste generation in rapidly growing cities across sub-Saharan Africa.Some support1 report
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Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan presided over the budget hearing for the Liberia Special Economic Zones Authority (LSEZA) to support the SAPZ project.Some support1 report1 development inside
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UNOPS is producing manual compactors for the Yaoundé City Sustainable Enhanced Drainage and Sanitation Project, financed by the African Development Bank.Some support1 report
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The African Development Bank grant expands rice production in Ghana, driven by Minister Eric Opoku's efforts toward self-sufficiency.Some support1 report1 development inside
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International institutions and the Ghanaian government held a roundtable to seek investment for rice self-sufficiency.Some support1 report
Earlier this month
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The Nigerian federal government launched a national gender profile, while the AfDB announced support for Nigeria's roadmap development.Well supported15 reports3 developments inside
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The African Development Bank approved $200 million for Nigeria's digital infrastructure, supporting national development programs.Some support1 report
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A panel discussion on August 30, 2016, addressed the failure of African economies and discussed funding African-European partnerships.Some support1 report
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The African Development Bank provided data on agricultural credit access and shared economic challenges across the continent.Well supported7 reports1 development inside
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Akinwumi Adesina called for investment in Nigerian entrepreneurs during a speech in Lagos, backed by $100m ADB funding.Some support1 report
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The African Development Bank is financing railway rehabilitation in Kampala, establishing a bilateral transport corridor linking Uganda and Kenya to Mombasa port.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Malawi and Zimbabwe participate in the ADRiFi II Programme, with Malawi receiving financing from the African Development Bank.Some support1 report
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A strategic engagement mission concluded in Gaborone, focusing on mobilizing capital via concessional financing and inclusive economic growth.Some support1 report
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The African Development Bank is financing road projects and driving growth through development initiatives in East African nations like Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda.Some support1 report1 development inside
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The Federal Government of Somalia and the African Development Bank committed to advancing development finance and supporting private sector growth in Somalia.Some support1 report
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The African Development Bank and partners are collaborating to develop financing instruments and policy approaches to address challenges facing African countries.Some support1 report
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The African Development Bank and the Ministry of Planning collaborate with the government of Angola on a development review.Some support1 report
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The African Development Bank highlighted Burkina Faso's development needs and provided development financing advice.Some support1 report
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AfDB published its flagship economic outlook on May 28, noting that disruptions in the Middle East are negatively impacting East Africa's growth outlook.Well supported10 reports
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The African Development Bank is providing funding for the Lobito Corridor project, which links Zambia to Angola's coast.Some support1 report
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The African Development Bank provided low-cost lending and guarantees to Benin.Some support1 report
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AfDB provides technical assistance for power sector reforms in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.Some support1 report
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Talks involving leaders were held during the G7 Summit in Evian, France, on June 16, 2026.Well supported17 reports9 developments inside
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Pusan National University delivers drone training to Mozambique, while the African Development Bank facilitates capacity-building activities in cooperation with Korea.Well supported6 reports
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Vice President Kashim Shettima drives the agricultural transformation agenda in Nigeria, involving international partners like the African Development Bank.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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A forum was held in Dar es Salaam on August 5, 2026, to discuss the future of the continent, with the African Development Bank involved in economic growth discussions.Well supported3 reports3 developments inside
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AfDB provided a loan to finance road projects in the Far North region.Some support1 report
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A company registered in China is implicated in fraudulent practices within the transport program funded by the African Development Bank in Cameroon.Some support1 report
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A grant from the African Development Fund supports the implementation of the AfCFTA in five countries, leveraging the AIDA framework.Some support1 report2 developments inside
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A steering committee platform for African food systems met, leading to inaugural investments and allocations for land husbandry projects in Rwanda.Some support1 report
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African Development Bank, Angola, and Zambia participate in regional resource management initiatives concerning the Zambezi basin.Some support1 report
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Deepening collaboration between the African Development Bank and partners to fund sustainable development projects, including geothermal plant development in Kenya.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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The African Development Bank, along with representatives including Sidi Ould Tah and Koo Yun-cheol, co-signed a Letter of Intent to advance Africa's development goals through joint initiatives via KOAFEC and EDCF.Some support1 report2 developments inside
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The African Development Bank signed an agreement during the UN General Assembly session to strengthen development investment across Africa.Some support2 reports
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The African Development Bank provides financial backing for resilience projects in Mozambique amid drought impacts.Some support1 report1 development inside
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The African Development Bank is financing updates through Mozambique's Africa Nationally Determined Contribution.Some support1 report
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The African Union Commission produced a development report while the African Development Bank moved loans to smallholder farmers in Africa.Some support1 report
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International bodies, including the UN and rating agencies like Fitch, are reviewing Malawi's high public debt and financing challenges.Some support5 reports2 developments inside
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Central Africa receives assessment and financial guidance from the African Development Bank regarding economic performance.Some support1 report
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African Development Bank conducted an integrity workshop in Nigeria on September 17, 2026.Some support1 report
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The African Development Bank agreed to explore cooperation with entities like Hyundai Motor Company on sustainable mobility initiatives to support Africa's economic transformation.Some support1 report
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The World Bank, IBRD, and African Development Bank approved financing for a project in Morocco.Some support1 report1 development inside
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The African Development Bank signed financing agreements with Morocco to fund railway infrastructure development.Some support1 report
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AfDB forecasts 4.7% growth for West Africa while noting potential logistics disruptions from prolonged war.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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The African Development Bank is cooperating with the ECOWAS Gender Development Centre to support regional programs in West Africa.Some support1 report
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East Africa is assessing its financial and infrastructure needs, raising funds with the African Development Bank and Japanese corporates.Some support1 report
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The African Development Bank (ADB) has released estimates regarding the growth rate of the African continent.Some support1 report
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The African Development Bank, Zimbabwe, and SADC jointly developed the MAPS Report focusing on procurement systems.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Japan Housing Finance Agency signed a technical assistance deal for housing finance with Shelter Afrique Development Bank.Some support1 report
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Cameroon's environment ministry holds talks for land restoration funding at COP17 in Ulaanbaatar.Some support1 report1 development inside
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What's reaching African Development Bank
Events traced to African Development Bank, step by step, newest first- Korea's new cooperation may boost African development financeThe African Development Bank may see reinforced development finance through new Korean partnershipsPossible
- How could the World Bank Group's capital mobilization efforts affect the African Development Bank?AfDB may benefit from new WBG mechanisms to transfer private investmentPossible
- African Development Bank may face increased competition from Chinese investmentAfrican Development Bank may face intensified competition for African development fundingPossible
- Financial oversight issues may increase risk for African Development BankFinancial mismanagement allegations could increase perceived risk for African Development BankPossible
- African energy discussions may shift African Development Bank's lending focusThe conference's focus on energy finance may prompt the African Development Bank to adjust its lending priorities.Possible
- African Development Bank may pivot to fund mineral value chainsAfDB's lending focus may shift to support Africa's industrial value chainsLikely
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- African Development Bank secures $125 million investment at UNGA81African Development Bank secures new partnerships and investments at UN General AssemblyAlready happening
- Digital asset expansion may offer new financing tools for African Development BankThe African Development Bank may gain access to new digital financing tools through market expansion.Possible
- Chinese automakers' push into Africa may change development focus for African Development BankChinese automaker expansion may shift development priorities for African Development BankPossible
- Sudan's development financing push may affect African Development BankSudan's push for financing may influence African Development Bank prioritiesPossible
- German push for African cooperation may boost AfDB fundingIncreased German economic focus may boost African Development Bank's funding and prioritiesPossible
- The African Development Bank may see increased demand for climate adaptation financingThe African Development Bank may see increased demand for climate adaptation financingPossible
- India's new loans may complement African development bank financingIndia's new loans may complement African development bank financingPossible
- Carbon markets could offer new finance for African developmentCarbon credit markets may provide new funding streams for African development projects.Possible
- How could Kenya's climate technology leadership affect the African Development Bank?Kenya's climate tech success may drive AfDB investment focusPossible
- Mauritius' financial gateway may boost African development bank demandThe African Development Bank may see increased demand for financing due to Mauritius' trade reforms.Possible
- Biodiversity crisis may shift African development bank funding prioritiesThe African Development Bank may shift funding toward conservation and climate resiliencePossible
- Finance shortfall may increase African Development Bank's adaptation roleThe finance gap may increase the African Development Bank's role in adaptation fundingPossible
- African development bank may boost investment in food securityAfrican development bank may increase focus on agricultural resiliencePossible
- The African Development Bank may find new investment opportunities in African agricultureThe African Development Bank may find new investment opportunities in African agriculturePossible
- How could South Africa's industrialization push affect the African Development Bank?South Africa's industrial ambition may increase funding opportunities for AfDB.Possible
- UAE-Africa investment may boost African Development Bank's opportunitiesUAE-Africa investment could create new funding opportunities for African Development BankPossible
- AU's global push strengthens African Development Bank's regional roleAU's push for global voice strengthens African Development Bank's roleReported
Explainers that pass through African Development Bank
African Development Bank is a step on the way to someone else- Nigeria may gain new credit access from World Bank reformsNigeria may gain new credit access if World Bank lifts oil and gas financing banPossible
- African delegation's push for finance could challenge China's influence in AfricaAfrican delegation's push for finance could challenge China's influence in AfricaPossible
- African finance push may boost Mauritius's role as investment gatewayAfrican finance push may boost Mauritius's role as investment gatewayPossible
- African Union's global agenda may be strengthened by New York delegation's partnershipsAfrican Union's global agenda may be strengthened by New York delegation's partnershipsLikely
- African push for resource control may challenge IMF's roleThe International Monetary Fund may face challenges as Africa seeks resource sovereigntyPossible
- New African partnerships may boost Dangote Group's industrial expansionThe push for regional industrial hubs could expand investment opportunities for the Dangote Group.Possible
Around African Development Bank this week
News at the entities that move African Development Bank most-
World Bank Group OperationalIMF and World Bank held joint meetings on October 20, 2026, during which they discussed Ukraine's division.Moves African Development Bank
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Angola OperationalJoão Lourenço serves as the president of Angola, with UNITA remaining the main political rival to the ruling party.Moves African Development Bank
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federal government OperationalLocal and state governments seek urgent federal intervention and support for disaster assistance, urged by Milner and Cupper.Moves African Development Bank
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Zimbabwe OperationalPresident Mnangagwa signed a law affecting the country's legal status in Zimbabwe.Moves African Development Bank
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Nigeria StructuralDuring his political campaign, Nigeria's President Tinubu rejected the return of subsidies from Egypt.Moves African Development Bank
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fund OperationalA fund maintains its ticker symbol on the New York Stock Exchange.Moves African Development Bank
Connections
The 40 strongest of 220, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Sidi Ould Tah Structural
Sidi Ould Tah holds the formal leadership position as President of the African Development Bank Group.
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Nigeria Structural
Nigeria is the largest shareholder and relies on the AfDB for significant development financing, policy guidance, and collaborative projects.
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Akinwumi Adesina Structural
Akinwumi Adesina served as the President of the African Development Bank.
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World Bank Group Operational
The institutions are formal partners that jointly lead initiatives like Mission 300 and V2V Compact for development finance.
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Malawi Structural
Malawi relies on the African Development Bank for critical financial support, including budget support and funding for imports.
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Liberia Structural
The African Development Bank provides sustained financial support and loans to Liberia, which also contributes funds and holds membership in the Bank.
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Cameroon Structural
AfDB provides financial support, monitors debt sustainability, and engages in joint development initiatives with Cameroon.
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Africa Operational
The African Development Bank actively supports, monitors, and influences the economic and developmental trajectory of the African continent through financing and policy advice.
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Angola Operational
The African Development Bank actively partners with and finances major development and infrastructure projects in Angola.
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South Africa Operational
The African Development Bank provides financial support, technical assistance, and investments to South Africa's economy and recovery efforts.
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Kenya Structural
AfDB provides policy lending, economic forecasts, and development projects that support Kenya's growth and stability, which in turn leads Kenya to seek further financing from the bank.
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federal government Operational
The federal government and the African Development Bank actively collaborate on national development initiatives, including infrastructure and agricultural growth.
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Festus Keyamo Structural
Festus Keyamo serves as the African Champion for the Aviation Transformation Programme, appointed by the African Development Bank.
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Morocco Structural
The African Development Bank provides strategic financial support, loans, and technical assistance to Morocco for national development projects.
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Mozambique Structural
The African Development Bank provides ongoing financial support, capacity building, and project financing to Mozambique.
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Uganda Transactional
Uganda receives financing and loans from the African Development Bank for infrastructure and road projects.
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Senegal Transactional
The African Development Bank is expected to provide financing to Senegal.
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Sara Pantuliano Operational
Sara Pantuliano and the African Development Bank are engaged in a partnership to develop financing instruments and policy approaches.
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Donald Kaberuka Structural
Donald Kaberuka held the office of President of the African Development Bank.
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Arua Airport Transactional
AfDB approved a €156M loan to Arua Airport for a major infrastructure upgrade.
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Frannie Léautier Structural
Frannie Léautier served as a former senior vice president of the African Development Bank.
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SOGEM Transactional
AfDB awarded contracts to SOGEM for project implementation related to the Mauritania-Mali Power Interconnection Project.
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Egypt Structural
AfDB provides financial guarantees and funding to support Egypt's bond issuance initiatives.
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Zimbabwe Operational
AfDB provides financial support, conducts joint studies, and engages in debt restructuring processes with Zimbabwe.
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Madagascar Transactional
ADEB provides trade finance guarantee facilities aligned with its country strategy for Madagascar.
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Ethiopia Structural
The African Development Bank provides financial and technical support for development and sustainability initiatives within Ethiopia.
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United Nations General Assembly Transactional
A specific agreement was signed between the African Development Bank and the UN General Assembly during a current session.
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fund Operational
The African Development Bank collaborates with the fund on development financing and projects.
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Katsina State Structural
The African Development Bank is providing ongoing financing for an Agro-Industrial Processing Zone in Katsina State.
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Botswana Structural
AfDB provides ongoing financial support, budget-support loans, and project financing to Botswana for development.
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Government of Kenya Transactional
The two entities jointly funded major sewerage projects as part of a specific development initiative.
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Rwanda Water Resources Board Structural
Rwanda Water Resources Board sought the African Development Bank's approval for a fund reallocation.
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Africa Climate Change Fund Structural
The Africa Climate Change Fund is formally hosted by the African Development Bank.
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Benin Transactional
AfDB provides low-cost financial support to Benin through lending and guarantees.
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Southern African Development Community Operational
The African Development Bank and SADC actively cooperate through co-financing projects and strategic engagement missions.
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ONCF Structural
The African Development Bank provides financial funding for railway infrastructure development by ONCF.
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Tanzania Operational
AfDB actively supports development projects in Tanzania through cooperative financial mechanisms.
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West Africa Structural
AfDB provides economic forecasts, warnings, and financial support for the development and economic health of the West African region.
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Standard Bank Transactional
AfDB invested $332 million in Standard Bank Group's capital markets security.
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Cape Town Transactional
African Development Bank is providing a loan for a facility located in Cape Town.
History
Events by the month they beganOctober 2026
26 events- The African Development Bank co-organized a continental forum on October 19, 2026.
- The African Development Bank is funding a project aimed at supporting cross-border trade within the CEMAC region in Cameroon.
- Kenya is seeking budget support from the African Development Bank and World Bank while conducting a fraud investigation within the Ministry of Education.
- The African Development Bank approved a guarantee facility for trade finance in Djibouti.
- The European Commission and African Development Bank are involved in mobilizing blended finance and addressing financing gaps in Malawi.
- Scott Bessent advocates for World Bank reforms while the US threatens to quit the IEA over policy.
- Liberia commits US$3 million to the African Development Bank Fund, led by Sidi Ould Tah.
- The African Development Bank aims to deliver development finance to Nigeria, with Sidi Ould Tah as AfDB President.
- A joint report projects increased waste generation in rapidly growing cities across sub-Saharan Africa.
- Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan presided over the budget hearing for the Liberia Special Economic Zones Authority (LSEZA) to support the SAPZ project.
- UNOPS is producing manual compactors for the Yaoundé City Sustainable Enhanced Drainage and Sanitation Project, financed by the African Development Bank.
- The African Development Bank grant expands rice production in Ghana, driven by Minister Eric Opoku's efforts toward self-sufficiency.
- International institutions and the Ghanaian government held a roundtable to seek investment for rice self-sufficiency.
- The African Development Bank approved $200 million for Nigeria's digital infrastructure, supporting national development programs.
- A panel discussion on August 30, 2016, addressed the failure of African economies and discussed funding African-European partnerships.
- Akinwumi Adesina called for investment in Nigerian entrepreneurs during a speech in Lagos, backed by $100m ADB funding.
- The African Development Bank is financing railway rehabilitation in Kampala, establishing a bilateral transport corridor linking Uganda and Kenya to Mombasa port.
- Malawi and Zimbabwe participate in the ADRiFi II Programme, with Malawi receiving financing from the African Development Bank.
- A strategic engagement mission concluded in Gaborone, focusing on mobilizing capital via concessional financing and inclusive economic growth.
- The Federal Government of Somalia and the African Development Bank committed to advancing development finance and supporting private sector growth in Somalia.
- The African Development Bank and partners are collaborating to develop financing instruments and policy approaches to address challenges facing African countries.
- The African Development Bank and the Ministry of Planning collaborate with the government of Angola on a development review.
- The African Development Bank highlighted Burkina Faso's development needs and provided development financing advice.
- The African Development Bank is providing funding for the Lobito Corridor project, which links Zambia to Angola's coast.
- The African Development Bank provided low-cost lending and guarantees to Benin.
- AfDB provides technical assistance for power sector reforms in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
September 2026
19 events- Vice President Kashim Shettima drives the agricultural transformation agenda in Nigeria, involving international partners like the African Development Bank.
- AfDB provided a loan to finance road projects in the Far North region.
- A company registered in China is implicated in fraudulent practices within the transport program funded by the African Development Bank in Cameroon.
- A steering committee platform for African food systems met, leading to inaugural investments and allocations for land husbandry projects in Rwanda.
- African Development Bank, Angola, and Zambia participate in regional resource management initiatives concerning the Zambezi basin.
- The African Development Bank, along with representatives including Sidi Ould Tah and Koo Yun-cheol, co-signed a Letter of Intent to advance Africa's development goals through joint initiatives via KOAFEC and EDCF.
- The African Development Bank signed an agreement during the UN General Assembly session to strengthen development investment across Africa.
- The African Development Bank is financing updates through Mozambique's Africa Nationally Determined Contribution.
- The African Union Commission produced a development report while the African Development Bank moved loans to smallholder farmers in Africa.
- International bodies, including the UN and rating agencies like Fitch, are reviewing Malawi's high public debt and financing challenges.
- Central Africa receives assessment and financial guidance from the African Development Bank regarding economic performance.
- African Development Bank conducted an integrity workshop in Nigeria on September 17, 2026.
- The African Development Bank agreed to explore cooperation with entities like Hyundai Motor Company on sustainable mobility initiatives to support Africa's economic transformation.
- The African Development Bank signed financing agreements with Morocco to fund railway infrastructure development.
- The African Development Bank is cooperating with the ECOWAS Gender Development Centre to support regional programs in West Africa.
- East Africa is assessing its financial and infrastructure needs, raising funds with the African Development Bank and Japanese corporates.
- The African Development Bank (ADB) has released estimates regarding the growth rate of the African continent.
- Japan Housing Finance Agency signed a technical assistance deal for housing finance with Shelter Afrique Development Bank.
- Cameroon's environment ministry holds talks for land restoration funding at COP17 in Ulaanbaatar.
August 2026
4 events- CMAS 2026 was held in Kigali, Rwanda, with the African Development Bank hosting and the African Union rolling out its carbon market action plan.
- The African Development Bank provided data on agricultural credit access and shared economic challenges across the continent.
- The African Development Bank is financing road projects and driving growth through development initiatives in East African nations like Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda.
- A forum was held in Dar es Salaam on August 5, 2026, to discuss the future of the continent, with the African Development Bank involved in economic growth discussions.
Show 2 earlier months
July 2026
6 events- Various international organizations, including the Catholic Church, World Bank, and AfDB, are providing development funding to Malawi.
- A grant from the African Development Fund supports the implementation of the AfCFTA in five countries, leveraging the AIDA framework.
- Deepening collaboration between the African Development Bank and partners to fund sustainable development projects, including geothermal plant development in Kenya.
- The World Bank, IBRD, and African Development Bank approved financing for a project in Morocco.
- AfDB forecasts 4.7% growth for West Africa while noting potential logistics disruptions from prolonged war.
- The African Development Bank, Zimbabwe, and SADC jointly developed the MAPS Report focusing on procurement systems.
June 2026
5 events- The Nigerian federal government launched a national gender profile, while the AfDB announced support for Nigeria's roadmap development.
- AfDB published its flagship economic outlook on May 28, noting that disruptions in the Middle East are negatively impacting East Africa's growth outlook.
- Talks involving leaders were held during the G7 Summit in Evian, France, on June 16, 2026.
- Pusan National University delivers drone training to Mozambique, while the African Development Bank facilitates capacity-building activities in cooperation with Korea.
- The African Development Bank provides financial backing for resilience projects in Mozambique amid drought impacts.