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16-point Communique of 2-day virtual 55th Board of Governors of AfDB/46th Board of Governors of the African Development Fund annual meetings

Global UpfrontAug 27, 2020August 27, 20200

WE, the Governors, representing Member Countries of the African Development Bank and State Participants of the African Development Fund (the “BankGroup”), convened virtually for the

Adesina says the future beckons for Africa as he pledges selfless service on his reelection as President of AfDB

Global UpfrontAug 27, 2020August 27, 20200

Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina was on Thursday re-elected to serve a second five-year term as President of the African Development Bank Group by the Board

2020 annual meetings of the African Development Bank begins in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire

Global UpfrontAug 26, 2020August 26, 20200

The 55th Annual Meetings of the African Development Bank and the 46th meetings of the Board of Governors of the African Development Fund (ADF) began

Nigeria Doubles African Development Bank Rights Before Key Vote

Global UpfrontAug 23, 2020August 23, 20200

By Leanne de Bassompierre, Bloomberg, August 23, 2020 Nigeria has almost doubled its voting rights in the African Development Bank to 16.8% before the lender’s

COVID-19 Palliative: ECOWAS donates 4,000 tonnes of food items to Nigeria

Global UpfrontAug 22, 2020August 22, 20200

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission on Saturday donated about 4,000 tonnes of food items to the Federal Government for distribution to

Who’s who in Mali’s military junta?

Global UpfrontAug 21, 2020August 21, 20200

Written by Reuters – 21st Aug 2020 The junta that overthrew Mali President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita on Tuesday and promised to lead the country to

AfDB appoints Ugandan national, Samuel Mugoya Higenyi, as Director, Syndication and Client Solutions

Global UpfrontAug 21, 2020August 21, 20200

The African Development Bank Group has announced the appointment of Mr. Samuel Mugoya Higenyi as the Director, Syndication and Client Solutions. A statement from the

Will Ivory Coast’s ‘President for life’ unleash chaos?

Global UpfrontAug 21, 2020August 21, 20200

Alassane Ouattara has outstayed his welcome. His attempt to cling on for a third term could make parts of the country ungovernable Vava Tampa@VavaTampa, The

Nigeria stands by ECOWAS calls for immediate release of former President Keita and return of constitutional govt in Mali, says Buhari

Global UpfrontAug 20, 2020August 20, 20200

President Muhammadu Buhari Thursday in Abuja joined ECOWAS Heads of State and Governments in calling for immediate release of President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita of Mali,

AfDB debars four Nigerian companies involved in “fraudulent and collusive practices” for 24 months

Global UpfrontAug 20, 2020August 20, 20200

The African Development Bank Group on 20 August 2020, announced a 24-month debarment of Sangtech International Services Limited, Sangar & Associates (Nigeria) Limited, Mashad Integrated