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Kenya: African Development Bank approves $30 million Trade & SME Finance Facility for Family Bank Limited

Elwin Mandowa,
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group has approved a $30 million Trade & SME Finance Facility for Family bank Limited (FBL) in Kenya. The facility is expected to boost intra-Africa trade, promote regional integration and contribute to the reduction of the trade & SME finance gap in the East African nation. The facility will provide a… Read More
Africa Investments 

Session on Water Solutions for Climate Adaptation: lessons to scale up impactful delivery during the 2023 UN Water Conference

Elwin Mandowa,
Session on Water Solutions for Climate Adaptation: lessons to scale up impactful delivery during the 2023 UN Water Conference | African Development Bank – Building today, a better Africa tomorrow /sites/default/files/advagg_js/js__2nu-f_-MK33dRIQaWIdLP84wUiGzIZwBgGaMto4f2kY__2pkqXjBO9pMF06nUvX11DkMECNCM7M-5Qm_bWm0bC9k__IeYgW2ZnliT9LFrgfNYwPt5FQPaBOClcZZeRCrpYkxI.js#ie9- /sites/default/files/advagg_js/js__2nu-f_-MK33dRIQaWIdLP84wUiGzIZwBgGaMto4f2kY__2pkqXjBO9pMF06nUvX11DkMECNCM7M-5Qm_bWm0bC9k__IeYgW2ZnliT9LFrgfNYwPt5FQPaBOClcZZeRCrpYkxI.js#ie10+ <!– //–><!—-> African Development Bank Group Read More
Africa World 

Africa’s top 10 happiest countries

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The list of the world’s happiest countries has been released for 2022 and Mauritius occupies the top position in Africa. The ranking of the world’s happiest countries looks at the nations where people enjoy the highest levels of well-being and satisfaction. The World Happiness Report, uses statistical analysis to determine the world’s happiest countries. The ranking considers a range of economic,… Read More
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China outraged over the killing of its nationals in Central African Republic

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China has expressed outrage at the killing of nine of its nationals in the Central African Republic. The Chinese were killed in an attack by militants at a gold mine outside the capital city, Bangui. The victims are said to have been working in a goldmine run by the Gold Coast Group. Gunmen stormed the gold mining site to carry… Read More
Africa Investments 

Angola: African Development Bank Executive Directors conduct working mission

Elwin Mandowa,
Eight executive directors of the African Development Bank Group have completed an official mission to Angola. The delegation held talks with representatives of key ministries including the planning, agriculture and finance ministries. The executive directors met with the Governor of the National Bank of Angola, José de Lima Massano, who highlighted the country’s successes in stabilizing the exchange rate and… Read More
Africa Rwanda World 

UK seeks to expand deportation plan with Rwanda

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The UK is seeking to expand its deportation plans following British interior minister Suella Braverman’s visit to Rwanda. Braverman visited Rwanda on Saturday to expand a deal under which has the African country accepting migrants who arrive in Britain without permission. British courts still have to first confirm that the proposals are legal. The UK government wants to send migrants… Read More
Africa World 

Concerns over vaccine-derived poliovirus detection in Burundi and Congo

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There are concerns among public experts after health officials in Burundi and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) detected cases of vaccine-derived poliovirus. The World Health Organization and Global Polio Eradication Initiative made the announcement during the week. The WHO said the Burundian government declared the detection of the virus a national public health emergency. Some cases were confirmed in… Read More
Africa Football Ghana Sports West Africa World 

Ghana footballer killed in Turkey earthquake buried

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Ghanaian footballer Christian Atsu, who died in last month’s earthquake in Turkey has been buried in his hometown of Ada, in the Southern part of the country. A state funeral was held for him in the capital Accra, attended by the country’s president, Nana Akufo-Addo and other high profile personalities. Hundreds of people filed past to pay their last respects… Read More
Africa Investments 

AFRICA CDC hosts lead partners of Partnerships for African Vaccine Manufacturing (PAVM) for review of vaccine manufacturing ecosystem in Africa

Elwin Mandowa,
AFRICA CDC hosts lead partners of Partnerships for African Vaccine Manufacturing (PAVM) for review of vaccine manufacturing ecosystem in Africa | African Development Bank – Building today, a better Africa tomorrow /sites/default/files/advagg_js/js__2nu-f_-MK33dRIQaWIdLP84wUiGzIZwBgGaMto4f2kY__2pkqXjBO9pMF06nUvX11DkMECNCM7M-5Qm_bWm0bC9k__IeYgW2ZnliT9LFrgfNYwPt5FQPaBOClcZZeRCrpYkxI.js#ie9- /sites/default/files/advagg_js/js__2nu-f_-MK33dRIQaWIdLP84wUiGzIZwBgGaMto4f2kY__2pkqXjBO9pMF06nUvX11DkMECNCM7M-5Qm_bWm0bC9k__IeYgW2ZnliT9LFrgfNYwPt5FQPaBOClcZZeRCrpYkxI.js#ie10+ <!– //–><!—-> African Development Bank Group Read More
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The African Development Bank to host a career fair in Botswana

Elwin Mandowa,
WHAT:    African Development Bank Career Fair in Botswana WHO:     The African Development Bank and the Ministry of Finance, Government of Botswana WHEN:   Wednesday 29 March 2023, from 11:00 AM to 13:35 PM CAT (GMT+2)  WHERE: University of Botswana Library Auditorium, Gaborone; online via Zoom The African Development Bank will host a career fair on 29 March 2023 at the University… Read More
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