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Equitable access to clean water and sanitation must reach rural Africa, panelists urge at the 21st African Water and Sanitation Congress

Elwin Mandowa,
Equitable access to clean water and sanitation must reach rural Africa, panelists urge at the 21st African Water and Sanitation Congress | African Development Bank – Building today, a better Africa tomorrow /sites/default/files/advagg_js/js__2nu-f_-MK33dRIQaWIdLP84wUiGzIZwBgGaMto4f2kY__2pkqXjBO9pMF06nUvX11DkMECNCM7M-5Qm_bWm0bC9k__mXfwO4piInxpULxa_3kJXhcEfB8QO8fJhUBpp2IR1cg.js#ie9- /sites/default/files/advagg_js/js__2nu-f_-MK33dRIQaWIdLP84wUiGzIZwBgGaMto4f2kY__2pkqXjBO9pMF06nUvX11DkMECNCM7M-5Qm_bWm0bC9k__mXfwO4piInxpULxa_3kJXhcEfB8QO8fJhUBpp2IR1cg.js#ie10+ <!– //–><!—-> African Development Bank Group Read More
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African Development Bank concludes 2023 insurer roadshow to accelerate mobilization of private capital to the continent

Elwin Mandowa,
African Development Bank concludes 2023 insurer roadshow to accelerate mobilization of private capital to the continent | African Development Bank – Building today, a better Africa tomorrow /sites/default/files/advagg_js/js__2nu-f_-MK33dRIQaWIdLP84wUiGzIZwBgGaMto4f2kY__2pkqXjBO9pMF06nUvX11DkMECNCM7M-5Qm_bWm0bC9k__mXfwO4piInxpULxa_3kJXhcEfB8QO8fJhUBpp2IR1cg.js#ie9- /sites/default/files/advagg_js/js__2nu-f_-MK33dRIQaWIdLP84wUiGzIZwBgGaMto4f2kY__2pkqXjBO9pMF06nUvX11DkMECNCM7M-5Qm_bWm0bC9k__mXfwO4piInxpULxa_3kJXhcEfB8QO8fJhUBpp2IR1cg.js#ie10+ <!– //–><!—-> African Development Bank Group Read More
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UNHCR, African Development Bank conduct joint mission to CAR on durable solutions for refugees and internally displaced persons

Elwin Mandowa,
UNHCR, African Development Bank conduct joint mission to CAR on durable solutions for refugees and internally displaced persons | African Development Bank – Building today, a better Africa tomorrow /sites/default/files/advagg_js/js__2nu-f_-MK33dRIQaWIdLP84wUiGzIZwBgGaMto4f2kY__2pkqXjBO9pMF06nUvX11DkMECNCM7M-5Qm_bWm0bC9k__mXfwO4piInxpULxa_3kJXhcEfB8QO8fJhUBpp2IR1cg.js#ie9- /sites/default/files/advagg_js/js__2nu-f_-MK33dRIQaWIdLP84wUiGzIZwBgGaMto4f2kY__2pkqXjBO9pMF06nUvX11DkMECNCM7M-5Qm_bWm0bC9k__mXfwO4piInxpULxa_3kJXhcEfB8QO8fJhUBpp2IR1cg.js#ie10+ <!– //–><!—-> African Development Bank Group Read More
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Liberia: New African Development Bank study outlines steps to draw artisanal and small-scale miners into formal sector, boosting economy

Elwin Mandowa,
Liberia: New African Development Bank study outlines steps to draw artisanal and small-scale miners into formal sector, boosting economy | African Development Bank – Building today, a better Africa tomorrow /sites/default/files/advagg_js/js__2nu-f_-MK33dRIQaWIdLP84wUiGzIZwBgGaMto4f2kY__2pkqXjBO9pMF06nUvX11DkMECNCM7M-5Qm_bWm0bC9k__mXfwO4piInxpULxa_3kJXhcEfB8QO8fJhUBpp2IR1cg.js#ie9- /sites/default/files/advagg_js/js__2nu-f_-MK33dRIQaWIdLP84wUiGzIZwBgGaMto4f2kY__2pkqXjBO9pMF06nUvX11DkMECNCM7M-5Qm_bWm0bC9k__mXfwO4piInxpULxa_3kJXhcEfB8QO8fJhUBpp2IR1cg.js#ie10+ <!– //–><!—-> African Development Bank Group Read More
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Bola Tinubu wins Nigeria’s presidential election

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The candidate for Nigeria’s ruling party Bola Tinubu has been declared the winner of Nigeria’s disputed presidential election. Official results show that the 70-year-old veteran politician got 36% of the vote. His main rival Atiku Abubakar polled 29%, and Labour’s Peter Obi 25%. Their parties had earlier dismissed the poll as a sham, and demanded a rerun. Mr. Tinubu is… Read More
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Top Nigerian lawmaker arrested over murder allegations

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A leading Nigerian lawmaker, Alhassan Ado Doguwa, has been arrested by the police for allegedly being involved in the killing of three individuals during the just ended general elections. Alhassan Ado Doguwa, the Majority Leader of the House of Representatives was reportedly arrested on Wednesday at the Malam Aminu Kano International Airport. The Police Public Relations Officer in Kano state, Abdullahi… Read More
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What observers have said about Nigeria’s general elections

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Various observer missions monitoring the Nigerian elections have given their preliminary assessments of the process so far. Tensions have been high as Nigerians anxiously wait for the final results of Saturday’s general elections. The electoral commission has been announcing state-by-state results but is yet to make significant progress in declaring the winner of the presidential election. The head of the… Read More
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Nigerians await election results amid boycott from opposition parties

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Millions of Nigerians are anxiously waiting for the final results of Saturday’s general elections as the electoral commission continues to collate and declare them. The electoral commission has been announcing state-by-state results but is yet to make significant progress in declaring the winner of the presidential election. The winner of that race would succeed President Muhammadu Buhari. Opposition parties though… Read More
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Nigeria: Voting gets underway in crucial election

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Voting started on Saturday in Nigeria as citizens cast their ballot to elect a new president who would replace President Muhammadu Buhari. Buhari is leaving office this year and many are hoping the next leader will provide better solutions for Africa’s most populous nation and biggest economy. The main contenders in the race to succeed Buhari are former Lagos governor… Read More
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Optimism as Zimbabwe holds Second Structured Dialogue Platform Meeting on arrears and debt resolution

Elwin Mandowa,
The Zimbabwean government took a major step in its dialogue with creditors this week, organizing a second structured dialogue platform meeting on its arrears clearance and debt resolution process. This followed discussions with development partners last December. Supported by the African Development Bank Group, senior members of the Zimbabwean government came together last Thursday with the country’s development partners—diplomatic representatives… Read More