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Gunmen attack Nigeria’s Benue State killing 24

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Suspected gunmen have attacked some communities in Nigeria’s Benue State, killing 24 residents. The bandits believed to be gang members of the slain Terwase Akwaza, aka Gana, invaded several communities. Reports media say the attackers burnt several houses in villages. An indigene, who spoke on condition of animosity described how the 24 residents were killed. “You know that the three… Read More
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ECOWAS leaders hold summit in Guinea Bissau

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West African leaders are meeting in Guinea Bissau’s capital Bissau on Sunday to discuss various issues affecting the region. The Heads of State will be considering reports from the Ninetieth Ordinary Session of the ECOWAS Council of Ministers meeting held from July 6 to 7, 2023, in Bissau, a statement from ECOWAS said. The Sixty-Third Ordinary Session of the Authority… Read More
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New report reveals African countries have generated €1.7 billion in additional revenues from tackling tax evasion and illicit financial flows

Elwin Mandowa,
According to the 2023 Tax Transparency in Africa progress report unveiled at the 13th Meeting of the Africa Initiative in Cape Town today, African countries have realised additional revenues totalling €1.69 billion thanks to voluntary disclosures, the implementation of information exchange mechanisms, and rigorous offshore investigations. From 2009 through 2022, these measures have effectively boosted tax revenue, interest, and penalties,… Read More
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Climate Action: African Development Bank joins MDBs to publish Principles for Assessment of Paris Agreement Alignment

Elwin Mandowa,
The African Development Bank and other multilateral development institutions have released a set of principles to ensure climate financing aligns with the goals of the Paris Agreement. The MDBs are collaborating to help accelerate the successful transition to a low-carbon and climate-resilient future by supporting appropriate long-term development pathways in line with the goals of the Paris Agreement. In addition to… Read More
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Space should not be an exclusive club, follow me! Africa’s first woman astronaut urges continent

Elwin Mandowa,
Africa’s first woman in space, 30-year-old Sara Sabry from Egypt, says space exploration should not be an exclusive club. The founder of the Deep Space Initiative was the centre of attraction on Tuesday 4 July during a panel discussion at the Africa50 Infra Forum and General Shareholders Meeting held in Togo’s capital Lomé. Investors and policymakers listened keenly, often erupting… Read More
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SEFA elevates hydropower modernisation as an accelerator of Africa's Energy Transition

Elwin Mandowa,
The African Development Bank-managed Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa (SEFA) has showcased hydropower as a key element of meeting the accelerating demand for renewable energy at the Africa Energy Forum held in the Kenyan capital. The Africa Energy Forum took place in Nairobi from 20-23 June, organised by Energy Net with support from the Government of Kenya, the African Development Bank, IFC… Read More
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Nigeria confirms 80 deaths from diphtheria outbreak

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Health authorities in Nigeria have confirmed an outbreak of diphtheria following the death of a four-year-old in the capital, Abuja. Nigeria has recorded almost 800 confirmed cases of diphtheria since last year, officials have said with at least 80 deaths. The highly contagious infection can cause breathing difficulties and heart problems and particularly fatal. Diphtheria, a highly contagious vaccine-preventable disease spreads… Read More
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Portugal affirms partnership with African Development Bank and Lusophone Compact

Elwin Mandowa,
Portuguese Foreign Affairs Minister João Gomes Cravinho has affirmed his country’s continuing support for the African Development Bank during a meeting at the Bank’s headquarters in Abidjan. Portugal has been a non-regional member of the Bank since 1983. Cravinho met with African Development Bank Group Senior Vice President Swazi Tshabalala and members of the finance, and resource mobilisation departments on… Read More
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Africa makes its case for circular economy at the World Circular Economy Forum 2023, in Helsinki, Finland

Elwin Mandowa,
The 2023 World Circular Economy in Helsinki, Finland, organized by the Finnish Innovation Fund Sitra, brought together 2000 participants from 156 countries including business and government leaders, policymakers and experts from around the world. Participants presented the world’s best circular economy solutions. The circular economy is a model of production and consumption involving sharing, leasing, reusing, repairing, refurbishing and recycling… Read More
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African Development Bank appoints Max Bankole Jarrett as Director of Strategy and Delivery in the Office of the President

Elwin Mandowa,
The African Development Bank Group has appointed Josiah Maximilian Bankole Jarrett as Director of Strategy and Delivery in the Office of the President, effective 16 July 2023. Jarrett, a British national, has over 33 years of experience in African economic and political affairs, multilateral government relations, and strategic communications. Since 2001, he has worked in international organizations in various executive… Read More