African Development Bank Group

Africa's first utility-scale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) initiative is stepping in to keep the lights on. When energy demand peaks, the facility captures and stores surplus renewable energy. This groundbreaking infrastructure is stabilising the national grid, reducing curtailment, accelerating the deployment of clean energy across the continent, and attracting global expertise to the region. It is more than just a battery system; it is a critical foundation for a continent-wide shift towards more sustainable power generation. Watch how this project is powering the future: bit.ly/4biwUaa #Mission300

#Tanzania: US$9 million grant from the African Development Fund to strengthen climate resilience in the Mkondoa River catchment. The grant is helping to protect watersheds, improve sustainable water management, and support community livelihoods. ➡️ bit.ly/3Oi5Z52 #ClimateResilience #WorldWaterDay

At the Geneva IC Forum held 26-27 February, @AfDB_Group SVP @ML_AkinOlugbade reiterated that private sector engagement must complement — not replace — cooperation with states. Discover the Bank Group’s approach to bridging the gap between humanitarian action and long-term recovery: bit.ly/4doSZVI

#AfDBinNamibia: Through our intervention in infrastructure, we'll be addressing some of the key enablers to development for Namibia in particular. When we look at transport, we'll be looking at railways and specifically also looking at logistics. As you know, it is the ambition of the country to become a logistics hub within the southern Africa region. - @moono_mupotola, @AfDB_Group Deputy DG for Southern Africa.

#AfDBinNamibia: The overarching objective of this Country Strategy Paper (CSP) is clear and compelling: to improve the enabling environment for private sector development and economic diversification to support resilient, inclusive, and sustainable structural transformation. This objective reflects exactly where Namibia must go. - Justus Mwafongwe, Rep. of Namibia’s Finance Minister, at launch of @AfDB_Group’s #Namibia CSP 2025-2030.

This week @AfDB_Group and @FCDOGovUK co-chaired the 2nd in-person Africa Beneficial Ownership Transparency Network #AfBOTN meeting. The @OpenOwnership gathering reaffirmed commitment to strengthening transparency, tackling illicit financial flows + advancing beneficial ownership reforms. ➡️ bit.ly/4uEaHuS

The @AfDB_Group has signed a US$5.52M grant agreement with @wataftax to support the establishment of a major regional initiative to strengthen the capacity of six West African countries to mobilise, manage and safeguard domestic revenues more effectively: bit.ly/4sHJxBn

#TheGambia: In Jarra Madina, women once walked 5km daily for unsafe water. Today, solar-powered taps bring clean water to their doorsteps. The @AfDB_Group and @theGEF Climate Smart Rural WASH Project is transforming 144 villages, reaching 110,000+ people with climate-resilient water infrastructure. ➡️ bit.ly/4kf2OqN #WorldWaterDay

@FAO and the @AfDB_Group are strengthening seed systems and crisis preparedness in Burundi, Comoros, Somalia and South Sudan. #SEPAREF project produced 956 tonnes of early generation seed and connected 160,000 farmers to digital early warning tools. 👉🏼 bit.ly/3Pq7yON

On the occasion of Saint Patrick's Day, the @AfDB_Group extends its warmest congratulations to the Government and the people of #Ireland. Since joining as our 81st shareholder in 2020, Ireland has remained a vital partner in our mission to foster sustainable growth and transformation across Africa.

Adja Sembene Fall started her tea brand in her brother’s Dakar backyard with just US$200 three years ago. No shop. No investors. Just Instagram and determination. Then she won the @AfDB_Group AgriPitch Competition, unlocking US$25,000 to grow her vision. Read about her journey: bit.ly/4lln0b6 #IWD2026

The African Development Fund has approved a US$9.57m grant to strengthen emergency preparedness across #SADC countries. The project will renovate diagnostic laboratories and train nearly 450 health workers to tackle disease outbreaks such as cholera, as well as malnutrition crises. ➡️ bit.ly/3ORZEh0

Africa's premier forum on urbanization, @2ndAUF, is almost here! On 8-10 April 2026, high-level leaders & urban policymakers will tackle “Adequate Housing for All”. Visit the @afdb_umdf stand. 🔗 Register now: #about" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">auf2.go.ke/#about

Access to water drives development. Where do you think water investment creates the greatest impact? #WorldWaterDay on 22nd March 2026.

Just minutes from a rural road outside Abidjan, a cassava field is quietly transforming the future of thousands of women farmers. Through support from the @AfDB_Group, 322 women-led cooperatives in Côte d’Ivoire have become stronger, more competitive, and more resilient to climate change. ➡️ bit.ly/4lkczV0  #IWD2026

Senior Director @gau_bou met with Ambassador Saeng Kim at the Korean Embassy in Abidjan to discuss Korea-Africa cooperation and preparations for the 8th #KOAFEC Ministerial Conference in Seoul, September 2026. Korea has partnered with the @AfDB_Group since 1980, with over 240 activities financed and a $600M energy co-financing framework in place. Learn more about Korea’s partnership with the Bank Group: bit.ly/4sEYfJo

On the occasion of #IWD2026, under the global theme “Rights. Justice. Action. For ALL Women and Girls,” @AfDB_Group DDG for North Africa, Malinne Blomberg, shares the Bank Group's commitment to advancing gender equality and women’s empowerment across the region.

WATCH: #IWD2026 “Justice for Her” Dialogue with #IvorianMinister @Nasseneba_Toure, @AfDB_Group SVP @ML_AkinOlugbade, + others. The session explored how access to justice, legal protection + institutional safeguards empower women to fully participate in economic activity.

The two leaders also discussed mobilising more African philanthropic funds to finance transformative development projects on the continent.

The @AfDBPresident, Dr Sidi Ould Tah, and H.E. Ndaba Gaolathe, Vice-President of #Botswana, Minister of Finance and Governor of the Bank Group, held a working meeting at @AfDB_Group’s HQ in #Abidjan on Saturday. VP Gaolathe praised the strong partnership with the Bank Group and expressed his support for Dr Ould Tah’s strategic vision, the Four Cardinal Points.