"The Rt. Hon. Andrew Mitchell, former Minister of State for Development and Africa of the United Kingdom, has been a great supporter of Africa and the African Development Bank's work. He will advise and support me on a pro bono basis in our…
In a significant development for Africa's energy sector, Nigeria, Angola and Ghana have fulfilled their capital commitments toward establishing the Africa Energy Bank, a milestone that represents 44% of the minimum required funding from African…
Speaking at the Congo Energy & Investment Forum in Brazzaville, Dr. Omar Farouk Ibrahim, Secretary General of APPO, reaffirmed the launch timeframe and underscored the urgency of establishing the bank to address the continent's energy needs.
"We are focussed on delivering a wide range of trade finance solutions and excellent trade services to our clients, leveraging the African Continental Free Trade Area's single market. This is exemplified by our innovative 'Ecobank Single Market…
"Governance is not a secondary concern - it is the foundation of everything we do. Under my leadership, we will ensure that every decision, every project, and every investment is guided by principles of accountability, efficiency, and effectiveness,"…
“We’ve disbursed over Ksh 36 billion through DADA in Kenya, supporting more than 1,000 women in their journey to homeownership. Over a third of our female clients there have moved beyond transactional banking, opening business accounts and securing…
"We want to play a bigger role in catalyzing trade and payments in Africa and beyond, leveraging our digital capabilities and regional footprint. Our entry into PAPSS aligns perfectly with our strategy of supporting economic growth in Kenya…
"This partnership demonstrates our commitment to protecting development resources and ensuring they reach their intended beneficiaries. "As the world's most transparent financial institution for two consecutive editions [according to Publish…
"We do it for its promise to transform Africa and to create prosperity. In fact, the goals of our new Ten‑Year Strategy (2024–2033) are designed around seizing Africa’s opportunities for a prosperous, inclusive, resilient, and integrated continent,”…
"Strategic collaborations like this are key to accelerating Africa's industrialisation and with CEXIM's support, we are unlocking opportunities to build more resilient economies, mobilise capital at scale, and drive long-term prosperity across…
"The Climate Action Window is catalyzing transformative solutions in Africa's most climate-vulnerable regions. From strengthening water security in Sierra Leone to advancing youth-led agribusiness in Djibouti and restoring biodiversity in Madagascar,…
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