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AfDB and Morocco Partner for Climate-Resilient, Inclusive Agriculture

In a powerful show of its long-standing development partnership with Morocco, the African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a €100 million ($116.4 million) loan to boost sustainable agriculture in the.

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What Africa’s Building Boom Says About Power, Politics, and Debt

Around the world, infrastructure has become the soft weapon of hard power. Global megaprojects are no longer just public works; they are diplomatic statements. They serve not only domestic economic.

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Africa Must Negotiate Climate Financing—Not Beg for It

The climate crisis has positioned itself not just as an environmental emergency but as an economic and political disruptor. Across Africa, the conversation has dramatically shifted from debating causes to.

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South Africa Lands $474.6M AfDB Funding for Infrastructure Modernisation

South Africa has received a crucial financial boost from the African Development Bank (AfDB), with the approval of a $474.6 million loan aimed at overhauling its deteriorating transport and energy.

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Rwanda Leads in Sub-Saharan Africa with First Cable Car System

In a forward-thinking stride toward sustainable infrastructure, Rwanda is charting new territory with plans to launch Sub-Saharan Africa’s first urban cable car system. Backed by a $500,000 grant from the.

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Rising Economies, Rising Expectations: Ethics in African Leadership

The 21st century has ushered in an era of unprecedented economic acceleration. Nations around the globe are experiencing rapid growth propelled by technological innovation, globalisation, and expanding markets. Yet, this.

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Africa Advances Toward a Thriving Carbon Market with Support Facility

Africa is steadily laying the groundwork for a stronger, more integrated carbon market, as the African Development Bank (AfDB) prepares to launch the Africa Carbon Support Facility. Designed to help.

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Meet Sidi Ould Tah, Elected Ninth President of AfDB

Sidi Ould Tah of Mauritania has been elected the ninth president of the African Development Bank (AfDB), stepping into the spotlight at the bank’s annual meetings held in Abidjan, Côte.

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How African Entrepreneurs are Transforming Global Markets

African entrepreneurs have been a huge player in the global market, driving innovation and reshaping industries. The majority of these are responses to local challenges as well as a strategic.

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Food Security and Economic Growth: The Agricultural Sector’s Role in Africa’s Economy

Africa’s population continues to grow rapidly, projected to reach 2.5 billion by 2050 (United Nations), yet, the continent still faces an urgent challenge: achieving food security while promoting sustainable economic.

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