The last three editions of IATF have cumulatively generated over $118 billion in trade and investment deals and attracted more than 70,000 visitors and 4,500 exhibitors ALGIERS, Algeria, September 5, 2025/ — After a rigorous bid and due diligence exercise, Nigeria has emerged as the successful host country of the fifth edition of the Intra-African…
KAMPALA, Uganda, March 15, 2025/ — In Uganda’s ongoing fight against M-pox and Ebola outbreaks, a few names have stood out for their exceptional dedication and resilience. Kemirembe Maria Goretti is one such individual. For 10 years, Maria has been a driving force in Uganda’s public health landscape, committed to empowering communities with the knowledge…
The report also stresses the importance of African institutions taking the lead in changing global risk perceptions and supporting innovative financial solutions to de-risk projects and secure long-term investments NEW YORK, United States of America, February 5, 2025/ — The Global Africa Business Initiative (GABI) issued its Unstoppable Africa 2024 Executive Summary today, shedding light…
KIGALI, Rwanda, October 15, 2024/ — The African Development Bank supported the Biashara Africa 2024 Business Forum ( AfCFTA ) Business Forum, held from 9 to 11 October 2024 in Kigali, Rwanda. The forum, organized by the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), brought together industry leaders, policymakers and government representatives to promote African trade…
New York, October 4, 2024 — The United Kingdom announced today it has agreed to transfer sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius. This agreement effectively ends decades of negotiations and disputes over Britain’s last African colony. The agreement follows 13 rounds of discussions that began in 2022. These discussions were spurred by calls from…
The loan from the African Development Fund, the Bank Group’s concessional financing window, includes funding from the Transition Support Facility. ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast…, The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group approved a loan of $67.3 million to Madagascar. The loan will implement the first phase of its economic growth-inducing Financial Management and…
The UN Children’s Fund, UNICEF, issued an urgent appeal on Friday for nearly $59 million to support efforts to halt the rapid spread of mpox in six African countries, including Burundi, where youngsters have been most affected. “Children in Burundi are bearing the brunt of the mpox outbreak with alarming rates of infection and health…
ZANZIBAR, Tanzania — Zanzibar with support from the World Health Organization (WHO) has launched its National Action Plan for Health Security (NAPHS) as part of its commitment to bolstering public health infrastructure and technical capacities . This plan includes a mandatory $44 insurance for foreign visitors. This comprehensive five-year strategy aims to fortify the island’s…
Schools have been suspended for two weeks – just as children returned to learning after the holiday. MAIDUGURI, Nigeria, September 13, 2024/ — Heavy rains in Borno state, Northeast Nigeria, have led to the worst flooding in 30 years, affecting at least 239,000 people and leaving hundreds of thousands of children without shelter, clean water,…
NBA Africa has selected 10 African startups to pitch their products at a Demo Day in New York City as part of the “Triple-Double: NBA Africa Startup Accelerator.” The startups offer innovative solutions in areas such as wearable technology for cashless payments, event registration and ticketing, video gaming, sports scouting, and digital language technology. The winning startups will receive financial support and mentorship to elevate the sports and creative industries in Africa.