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French is no longer Mali’s official language

Elwin Mandowa, , , , , ,
Mali has announced it has scrapped French as its official language, doing so more than six decades after it gained independence from France. A drafted constitution was voted for at a referendum last month. The constitutional court validated the 96.91% approval from voters as the final results. In the approved document was the proposal to remove French as official language.… Read More
Africa West Africa World 

Niger’s President in detention amid reports of a coup attempt

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The President of Niger, Mohamed Bazoum has been seized by his guards amidst fears of a coup attempt in the West African country. No gunshots have been heard. The African Union has condemned the development describing them as “unacceptable” and urged the soldiers involved to return to barracks immediately. The Chairperson of the African Union Commission @AUC_MoussaFaki condemns the coup… Read More
Africa Investments 

African Development Bank to launch West Africa Regional Economic Outlook 2023

Elwin Mandowa,
What: Launch of West Africa Regional Economic Outlook 2023 Who:  African Development Bank Group When:  Thursday, 27 July 2023; 14:00 (GMT) Where: Via Zoom, click here to join      The African Development Bank Group will launch the 2023 West Africa Regional Economic Outlook Report on Thursday, 27 July 2023, at 14:00 GMT The bank launched the main African Economic Outlook… Read More
Africa Investments 

Cabo Verde: €14 million loan from African Development Bank will strengthen role as regional tech hub

Elwin Mandowa,
The African Development Bank and the government of Cabo Verde have signed a €14 million loan agreement to enhance the Cabo Verde Technology Park by making it more climate resilient and supportive of enterprise development.  The agreement was signed on 19 July in Praia, Cabo Verde. The African Development Bank earlier had provided a loan of €31.59 million to finance… Read More
Africa Investments 

The African Development Bank launches its report on the Regional Economic Outlook 2023 for Central Africa

Elwin Mandowa,
What?          Launch of the report on the Regional Economic Outlook 2023 for Central Africa by the African Development Bank Who?           African Development Bank Group When?         Monday 31 July 2023, 14:30 to 16:30 (Central Africa standard time, GMT+1). Where?        Online The African Development Bank Group’s Central Africa Regional Office will launch the Central Africa Economic Outlook report for 2023 on Monday… Read More
Africa Investments 

Global Community of Practice (G-CoP) Policy Dialogue Series – Leveraging Potentials of the Youth for Inclusive, Green and Sustainable Development in…

Elwin Mandowa,
What:      11th G-CoP Policy Dialogue Who:       The African Development Bank Group and institutional partners When:     31 July 2023; 13:00-16:00 GMT (Western Hemisphere); 1 August 2023; 08:30-11:30 GMT (Eastern Hemisphere) Where:    Virtual Click here to register. The African Development Institute of the African Development Bank Group, in collaboration with the United Nations Framework Convention for… Read More
Africa Investments 

African Development Bank launches inaugural GBP 300 million 5.5% Social Global Benchmark due August 2025

Elwin Mandowa,
The African Development Bank (AfDB), rated Aaa/AAA/AAA/AAA (Moody’s/S&P/Fitch/Japan Credit Rating, all stable), has successfully priced an inaugural GBP 300 million (no-grow) 2-year Global Benchmark transaction, in a Social Bond format, due August 2025 at UKT 0.625% Jun-25 + 65bps. The Bank took advantage of a clear issuance window ahead of the quieter summer period, despite the heightened volatility, to announce… Read More
Africa Investments 

2023 Southern Africa Economic Outlook: Southern Africa’s economic prospects subdued, yet abounds with investment opportunity in climate change…

Elwin Mandowa,
The Southern Africa region has seen a slowdown in economic growth over the past year as its largest economy, South Africa, confronts multiple challenges. Civil unrest, electricity crisis and natural disasters have contributed to dampen prospects for the region, which is lagging behind the others in Africa, according to the African Development Bank’s new economic report. The 2023 Southern Africa… Read More
Africa North Africa World 

Tunisians mark Saied’s two years in power with protests

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Hundreds of Tunisians have staged a street protest in the capital, Tunis to mark the second anniversary of President Kais Saied’s seizure of power. They have called for an end to his rule asking for the immediate release of detained opposition leaders. About 300 people gathered on the central Habib Bourguiba Avenue on Tuesday at pro-opposition organized rally. President Saied… Read More
Africa Ghana West Africa World 

Ghana’s parliament votes to abolish the death penalty

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Ghana’s lawmakers have voted to abolish the death penalty and remove it from the country’s statute books. The parliamentarians on Tuesday approved for the death penalty to be replaced with life sentence as part of an amendment to the Criminal and Other Offences Act. The amendment bill, sponsored by one of the MPs was passed on Tuesday and now awaits… Read More