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1.4 million with tuberculosis, lost out on treatment during first year of COVID-19

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Latest data from the World Health Organization (WHO) from more than 80 countries, showed a reduction in treatment of 21 per cent in the first year of the pandemic, compared with 2019. “#Tuberculosis is preventable & treatable, but remains 1 of the ?’s top infectious killers because too many people go undiagnosed. Improved screening is essential to rapidly identify people… Read More
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Fragile gains: Women have made progress in education, but challenges persist in business and around abuse

Elwin Mandowa,
As part of our coverage for International Women’s Month, we seek some insights from Vanessa Moungar, the African Development Bank’s Director for Gender, Women and Civil Society. Moungar tells us how the Bank is supporting women entrepreneurs and outlines the challenges that remain. What does International Women’s Month mean to you? Working for a world that is more equal and… Read More
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First Person: Prepare for the next pandemic, says WHO scientist

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During the early ‘90s, Dr. Soumya Swaminathan successfully raised funds to get antiretroviral drugs to those affected by the HIV epidemic. Many of the children of those patients are still alive today thanks to her work. As part of the podcast series, Awake At Night, she shares her insights with the UN’s head of communications, Melissa Fleming. Getting vaccines to… Read More
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COVID-19: Virus variants, vaccine inequity, contribute to rising caseload

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After six weeks of decline in January and February, cases are now increasing in most regions of the world.  Meanwhile, deaths are falling, though at a slower rate.  “These are worrying trends as we continue to see the impact of variants, opening up of societies, and inequitable vaccine rollout”, said WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, speaking during his regular briefing… Read More
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Appointment of Mr. Achraf TARSIM as Country Manager designated for Morocco

Elwin Mandowa,
The African Development Bank Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Achraf TARSIM as Country Manager designated for Morocco. Achraf, a Tunisian citizen, joined the Bank in 2009, as an economist in the Governance and Economic and Financial Reforms Department.  Prior to this appointment, Achraf was Regional Sector Manager – North Africa, responsible for Energy, Infrastructure and Financial… Read More
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African Development Bank launches $2.5 billion 0.875% Global Benchmark due 23 March 2026

Elwin Mandowa,
The African Development Bank, rated Aaa/AAA/AAA/AAA (Moody’s/S&P/Fitch/Japan Credit Rating, all stable), has launched and priced a $2.5 billion 5-year Global Benchmark bond due 23 March 2026, its first $ benchmark of the year. The new transaction represents AfDB’s largest 5-year $ Global Benchmark ever issued, as well as its largest orderbook achieved for a 5-year benchmark transaction. With the final… Read More
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Uganda: African Development Bank signs $229.5 million financing agreement for the Kampala-Jinja Expressway Project

Elwin Mandowa,
The African Development Bank and the Government of Uganda on Tuesday signed a $229.5 million financing agreement for the first phase of the Kampala-Jinja Expressway Project, which will cut travel time and boost trade along an important artery linking Uganda with its neighbors. The Kampala-Jinja Expressway Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Project-Phase I would improve travel flow, thereby “reducing travel time from… Read More
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Do not use weather as a basis to relax COVID-19 control measures, UN agency urges

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In a new report, the UN World Meteorological Organization (WMO) highlighted that infections rose in warm seasons in 2020 – the first year of the pandemic – and that “there is no evidence” that this could not happen again in 2021.  “At this stage, evidence does not support the use of meteorological and air quality factors as a basis for… Read More
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Le Maroc et la Banque africaine de développement en première ligne dans la lutte contre le Covid-19

Elwin Mandowa,
Rabat, un soir de décembre 2020, autour de minuit. Les rues sont vides, le temps semble suspendu dans la capitale du Royaume. Seuls les agents de l’ordre et de la voirie en arpentent les artères. La sirène d’une ambulance déchire la nuit d’une ville endormie. À l’intérieur du véhicule, des urgentistes, entièrement vêtus de combinaisons étanches, oxygènent un homme en… Read More
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New Economy Booster: Supporting Ghanaian businesses grow

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– – In 2020, the Coronavirus pandemic hit many economies globally very hard leading to job losses and collapse of businesses. Businesses in Africa were not left out of this devastation and many economies on the continent are yet to recover and rebuild. In Ghana, many businesses have laid-off their workers and entrepreneurs are struggling to thrive. In September 2020,… Read More
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