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Sénégal : De hauts responsables de la Banque africaine de développement saluent les programmes d’entrepreneuriat des jeunes et des femmes qui…

Elwin Mandowa,
Sénégal : De hauts responsables de la Banque africaine de développement saluent les programmes d’entrepreneuriat des jeunes et des femmes qui transforment les conditions de vie | African Development Bank – Building today, a better Africa tomorrow <!– African Development Bank Group Read More
Africa Investments 

Comoros: African Development Fund commits $21.6 million to upgrade national road network

Elwin Mandowa,
The Board of Directors of the African Development Fund approved on Thursday in Abidjan $21.6 million in grants for the third phase of the National Road Network Rehabilitation Program in the Union of Comoros. The grants comprise $14.1 million from the African Development Fund, the concessional window of the African Development Bank Group, and $7.5 million from the Transition Support… Read More
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South Sudan: Political rivals agree to form unified army

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– – In a move that could signal a significant approach towards ensuring a sustainable peace deal, South Sudan’s political rivals have now agreed to form a unified armed forces command. Officials representing President Salva Kiir and his first Vice-President Riek Machar signed the deal on Sunday to fulfil a key pillar of 2018 peace agreement. Major General Martin Abucha,… Read More
OP-ED Opinions 

Nigerian Insecurity: A Product Of Religious Hypocrisy, Intolerance And Extremism By Richard Odusanya

Elwin Mandowa,
The unimaginable magnitude of insecurity crisis seizing Nigeria today is indicative of the fact that the wheels of the nation is gradually grinding to a halt. Religious Hypocrisy, intolerance and extremism has further compounded our tales of woes as a nation.  It has gotten to a point where there is little or no difference between a war zone and the… Read More
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Unknown Gunmen Attack Nigerian Road Safety Agency, FRSC Officials In Anambra, Kill Two

Elwin Mandowa,
Gunmen on Sunday attacked officials of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), killing two of them.The officers were reportedly conducting a routine patrol operation along Igbo-Uku- Uga route in Anambra State at about 2.45 pm when the gunmen opened fire on the driver and two other officials while the fourth official escaped into the bush. The Corps Education Officer, Bisi… Read More
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The Limitation Of Sophistry By Remi Oyeyemi

Elwin Mandowa,
I have read a lot of politically correct articles. I have read a lot of interesting views about the situation in Nigeria, particular what is unfolding in Yorùbá land. I have heard narratives that pretend to be “civilized” while their homeland, their heritage and their history are being existentially threatened.  I have read direct and indirect rationalizations of the murder… Read More
OP-ED Opinions 

Celebrating Innocent Chukwuemeka Chukwuma: 1966-2021 By Chido Onumah

Elwin Mandowa,
It has been a year since the passage of Innocent Chukwuma, my friend, brother, and Comrade. It looks like yesterday when I got that devastating response from Prof. Chidi Odinkalu saying, “We may have lost Innocent.” I had called in response to a barrage of WhatsApp messages from Chidi, which started with, “Good evening, sir. How are you doing? Family?… Read More
Africa Investments 

The African Development Fund: 50 years of making a difference

Elwin Mandowa,
The African Development Fund, the concessional financing window of the African Development Bank Group, is turning 50! Five decades after its establishment, the African Development Fund continues to play a key role in improving the lives of millions of people across Africa. Established in 1972 and operational in 1974, the Fund provides low-income African countries, including those in fragile situations,… Read More
Africa Investments 

Zimbabwe: Local firms receive boost as African Development Bank approves $7.5 million trade finance guarantee facility for Central Africa Building…

Elwin Mandowa,
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group has approved a $7.5 million trade finance guarantee facility for the Central Africa Building Society (CABS) of Zimbabwe. This approval is the first for the Bank under its new transaction guarantee instrument, which was formally launched in July 2021. The three-year tenor facility will provide guarantees of up to 100%… Read More
Africa Investments 

African Development Bank Group President wraps up three-day visit to the UAE

Elwin Mandowa,
African Development Bank Group President Dr Akinwumi A. Adesina wrapped up an official visit to the United Arab Emirates on Friday. The three-day visit covered engagements in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. The visit—which took place alongside the World Government Summit and the closing days of Expo 2020 Dubai—explored potential partnerships for strategic investment in Africa between the African Development Bank… Read More
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