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Monkeypox becoming established in non-endemic countries warns Tedros; calls for more testing, vaccines to end COVID pandemic

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At a press conference in Geneva updating on both the current Monkeypox outbreak and COVID-19, WHO Director-General, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus noted that 29 countries where the Monkeypox virus does not usually circulate, had confirmed cases. “The risk of #monkeypox becoming established in non-endemic countries is real. WHO is particularly concerned about the risks of this virus for vulnerable groups including children and… Read More
Africa Investments 

Afrique centrale : le secteur financier de la CEMAC en plein essor grâce à l’appui de la Banque africaine de développement

Elwin Mandowa,
Le secteur financier de la Communauté économique et monétaire de l’Afrique centrale (CEMAC) qui regroupe sept pays d’Afrique centrale (Cameroun, Centrafrique, Congo, Gabon, Guinée équatoriale et Tchad), connaît un réel dynamisme grâce à des réforme hardies réalisées avec le soutien du groupe de la Banque africaine de développement. Une mission de la Banque africaine de développement a séjourné à Douala… Read More
Africa Investments 

Malawi: African Development Bank extends grants of $9.25 million for rollout of Climate Disaster Risk Financing

Elwin Mandowa,
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank has approved two grants of $9.25 million to implement the Africa Disaster Risk Financing Programme (ADRiFi) in Malawi. The move will boost the country’s resilience against climate-related shocks and food insecurity. The funding will support the government of Malawi to develop climate risk management solutions and pay its sovereign risk premium… Read More
Africa Investments 

African Development Bank, Global Center on Adaptation host dialogue to look at climate risks facing Gambia’s Port of Banjul Fourth Expansion Project

Elwin Mandowa,
The African Development Bank and the Global Center on Adaptation hosted a virtual dialogue on Monday last week to discuss climate adaptation related to the Port of Banjul Fourth Expansion Project in Gambia. The proposed project will increase cargo handling and storage capacity of the terminal in order to cope with increasing cargo volumes and trade. The dialogue was attended… Read More
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World Food Safety Day highlights need to improve health, prevent foodborne risks 

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Benefits of safe food for well-being include improved nutrition and reduced absenteeism in schools and in the workplace. According to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), only when food is safe can we fully benefit from its nutritional value and from the mental and social benefits of sharing a safe meal. “Unsafe foods are the cause of many diseases and… Read More
Africa Investments 

Djibouti strategically placed to become global ICT center, says Adesina

Elwin Mandowa,
African Development Bank Group President Dr. Akinwumi Adesina met with President Ismail Omar Guelleh of Djibouti and senior government officials at the weekend to discuss the country’s economic progress and opportunities. Adesina was on a two-day official visit to the Horn of Africa nation. For more than two hours, he and President Guelleh discussed ways of transforming Djibouti’s economy as… Read More
Africa Investments 

African Development Bank Group president calls for more partnerships to build Africa’s social infrastructure

Elwin Mandowa,
African Development Bank Group President Dr Akinwumi Adesina wrapped up his official visit to Kenya on Friday, meeting with African diplomatic envoys and international development partners in Nairobi. He called for joint collaborative support to help accelerate Africa’s development. “Africa’s pace of development must be accelerated. We must work together for the continent to prosper, be competitive, and address the… Read More
Africa Investments 

The African Development Bank reaffirms its commitment to combating desertification and land degradation at COP15

Elwin Mandowa,
The 15th Conference of the Parties (COP15) of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification concluded with a united global pledge to boost drought resilience and land restoration. The two-week meeting was held in Abidjan from 9 to 20 May 2022. It attracted Heads of State, ministers and 7,000 delegates from 196 countries, as nations sent a united call about… Read More
Africa Investments 

After cyclones, conflict and Covid-19, recovering Mozambique prepares next five-year strategy

Elwin Mandowa,
The African Development Bank has launched preparations for its next five-year Mozambique country strategy after a trying period that included cyclones, security challenges and the Covid-19 pandemic. The African Development Bank, in coordination with Mozambique’s Ministry of Economy and Finance, hosted a workshop on 12, 13 and 16 May 2022 on the Bank’s 2018-2022 Country Strategy Paper completion report, which… Read More
Africa Investments 

African Development Bank launches new initiative to build financial acumen of African cities

Elwin Mandowa,
The African Development Bank and United Cities and Local Governments, a global umbrella group for local and metropolitan governments, have announced the launch of a new program to build the capacity of municipal chief financial officers across the continent. The Municipal CFO Initiative was announced during the 9th Africities Summit held recently in Kisumu, Kenya.   The new initiative will… Read More
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