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African Development Bank launches gender innovation contest

March 9, 2017

African Development Bank (AfDB) President Akinwumi Adesina announces gender innovation contest to promote gender equality in AfDB’s operations Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, March 8, 2017. AfDB made the announcement on International Women’s Day the…

Oranto to explore oil in South Sudan

March 7, 2017

Oranto Petroleum says it is going to invest $500 million to develop South Sudan’s Block B3. The company launched a comprehensive exploration campaign yesterday.

Ghana gets partners to restore its forest

March 7, 2017

The African Development Bank (AfDB) and Climate Investment Funds’ Forest Investment Program (CIF FIP) sign loan of $24-million today with Form Ghana Ltd to restore Ghana’s forests. First disbursement of the loan is…

African Development Bank provides $25 million to Mali

March 7, 2017

The African Development Bank (AfDB) is set to provide $25 million concessional loan to the Government of Mali to build utility-scale solar photovoltaic plant and transform the West African energy market., the…

Africa gets partners to combat climate disasters

March 7, 2017

The African Risk Capacity (ARC) has added a crucial partner to its portfolio by formally teaming up with the African Development Bank (AfDB) to strengthen mechanisms to manage weather-related risk on the…

USAID helps Democratic Republic of Congo's fight against Ebola

DRC, Mozambique and Zambia secure power interconnection fund

March 7, 2017

The NEPAD-IPPF (Infrastructure Project Preparation Facility) has approved US $3.88 million in grants to the Governments of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Mozambique and Zambia to finance completion of regional projects…

Key facts about tourism in Ethiopia

Key facts about tourism in Ethiopia

March 3, 2017

Ethiopia generates substantial income from its tourism sector. The country received over 900,000 visitors in 2015. In the same year, according to World Bank report, tourism created about 1 million jobs while…

Geneva set to host 5th Africa CEO Forum

March 2, 2017

The 5th edition of the AFRICA CEO FORUM will take place from 20 – 21 March in Geneva and will focus on how to succeed in this new economic cycle on the…

How to help fund your business

March 2, 2017

While bootstrapping has proven itself to be successful over the years, it’s not always entrepreneurs’ preferred choice for funding their business. It’s not the most reliable and unless your business starts out…

Sudan discusses power project with African Development Bank

Sudan discusses power project with African Development Bank

February 28, 2017

The President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Akinwumi Adesina who visited Garri Power Station located in Khartoum, discussed the Government of Sudan’s planned power interconnection project that is to boost electricity…