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Former Pope Benedict XVI very ill

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Pope Francis has said former Pope Benedict XVI is very ill and he has asked pilgrims at the Vatican to pray for him. Benedict, 95, became the first leader of the Catholic Church to stand down in 600 years in 2013, citing advanced age. At the end of the Pope’s final audience of the year, he asked people to “pray a… Read More
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Gambia makes more arrests over foiled coup attempt

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Gambian officials have made two extra arrests in connection with the alleged plot to overthrow the government of President Adama Barrow. Two Gambian military officers were arrested over the weekend, Gambia’s government spokesperson said on Monday. Last week the Gambian government confirmed the foiled coup attempt. Four soldiers were arrested at the time and three alleged accomplices were said to be… Read More
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Burkina Faso: Landmine explosion kills at least 10

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At least 10 people have been killed after a minibus hit a landmine in Burkina Faso, officials have said. The blast occurred in the east of the country near the border with Niger. Five others were wounded in the blast. Some of the passengers in the bus are still reported to be missing, according to local media reporting. There are… Read More
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Niger: Military helicopter crashes killing three people

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A Nigerien military helicopter on Monday crashed while landing at an airport in the capital Niamey. Local officials said the incident resulted in the death of three people who were on board the helicopter. Among those killed was an expatriate instructor, the defence ministry said in a statement. The helicopter was returning from a routine training flight when it crashed… Read More
Africa Investments 

2022 Review: Confidence in the African Development Bank Increases!

Elwin Mandowa,
2022 was a year of renewed confidence in the African Development Bank Group. Contributing countries mobilized and contributed $8.9 billion to replenish the African Development Fund under ADF-16. Furthermore, they acceded to the request of the Bank Group’s Senior Management to create a Special Climate Action Window under ADF-16. Japan, Norway, Portugal, Spain, the Swiss Confederation, Germany, and the Global… Read More
Africa Investments 

Fonds africain de développement : plus de 7,4 millions de dollars de don pour lutter contre les maladies tropicales négligées au Burkina Faso, au…

Elwin Mandowa,
Le Conseil d’administration du Groupe de la Banque africaine de développement a approuvé, le 8 décembre 2022, l’octroi d’un don de 7 443 664 dollars, dans le cadre du projet « Infrastructure sanitaire de qualité de la CEDEAO pour lutter contre les maladies tropicales négligées », déployé aux frontières communes du Burkina Faso, du Niger et du Mali. L’Organisation ouest-africaine de la santé (OOAS)… Read More
Africa Investments 

African Development Bank unveils the African Pharmaceutical Technology Foundation at the 2nd International Conference on Public Health in Africa

Elwin Mandowa,
The African Development Bank Group has formally introduced its new initiative that will join hands with the African Union to boost Africa’s capacity to produce drugs, vaccines, diagnostics, and therapeutics all along the value chain, to help build its pharmaceutical sector. The African Pharmaceutical Technology Foundation (APTF) was the focus of a forum hosted by the African Development Bank under… Read More
Africa Investments 

Tunisia: African Development Bank Group Board approves $27 million and €10 million loans for Kairouan solar plant

Elwin Mandowa,
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group has approved a $27 million and €10 million loan package to co-finance the construction of a 100-megawatt Solar power plant in Kairouan, Tunisia. The Board approval covers $10 million and another €10 million from the Bank, and $17 million concessional financing from the Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa (SEFA), a… Read More
Africa Investments 

Senegal: African Development Bank provides an additional €5.01 million for the Diamniadio Digital Technology Park

Elwin Mandowa,
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group on 8 December 2022 approved additional financing of €5.01 million for the future Digital Technology Park in Diamniadio, Senegal.  The African Development Bank Group thus confirms its support for the project, initiated in 2016 thanks to an initial loan of €60.96 million it extended to the country. Although the project… Read More
Africa Investments 

African Development Bank approves $40 million Trade Finance Package to Bank One Limited Mauritius

Elwin Mandowa,
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group has approved a $40 million Trade Finance Package in favor of Bank One Limited of Mauritius. The financial package comprises a $25 million Risk Participation Agreement and a $15 million Transaction Guarantee. The transaction guarantee facility will allow the Bank to provide, on a transaction basis, up to 100% guarantee… Read More
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