African Development Bank Group

#Tunisia is modernising its drinking water network in the Greater Tunis metropolitan area. With @AfDB_Group financing, the country is strengthening water supply, reducing losses and improving reliability. Discover how the country is securing sustainable water availability: bit.ly/4tvKwG2 #WorldWaterDay

Every rainy season, Yaoundé held its breath. Floodwaters spread disease, disrupted lives and sometimes claimed them. Today, the story in Cameroon's capital is different. With US$32.3 million from the African Development Fund, 20km of asphalt-lined canals were built along the Mfoundi River. Health impacts are clear: diarrhoea cases dropped from 2.7% to 0.41%, and cholera-related diseases fell from 3.06% to 0.008%, demonstrating the project's concrete impact on public health. ➡️ bit.ly/4rQs3SN #WorldWaterDay

As we mark #WorldWaterDay 2026, Mtchera Chirwa, Director for Water Development and Sanitation at the @AfDB_Group, highlights that the institution has invested US$6 billion in the water sector across Africa.

Rumphi Technical College in #Malawi symbolises opportunity, but students face daily water shortages. With support from @AfDB_Group and the @MalawiGovt, a new project will deliver safe, climate-resilient water and sanitation to 158,000+ people. ➡️ bit.ly/47bpAKI #WorldWaterDay

EVENT: “Water and Gender: Where Water Flows, Equality Grows” @AfDB_Group to host #WorldWaterDay 2026 symposium, on Monday, 23 March, exploring how water investments can advance gender equality, economic opportunity and climate resilience across Africa: bit.ly/4cWg8ij

Battery energy storage technology in South Africa’s Western Cape is strengthening energy security for farmers and agribusiness. The pioneering Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) captures renewable energy that would otherwise be lost, and is improving grid stability while supporting food production and rural economies. ▶️ Discover how clean technology is reshaping South Africa’s energy landscape: youtu.be/sLytGAlEpxI

On the occasion of the 36th Independence Day of the Republic of Namibia, the @AfDB_Group extends its warmest congratulations to the government and people of Namibia. Bank Group’s ongoing portfolio : ✅ US$895 million ✅ 11 projects (as of 15/03/2026).

#Nigeria: US$223 million urban water sector programme launched in Ondo State. The @AfDB_Group and partners have broken ground to expand safe water access, modernise utilities, and upgrade sanitation systems. Discover how this investment is strengthening #WaterSecurity: bit.ly/3ZrWsef #WorldWaterDay

O governo de Moçambique, o @AfDB_Group e o @UNDP lançam um projeto para estimular o crescimento económico e consolidar a paz no norte de #Moçambique, onde anos de insegurança deslocaram milhares de pessoas. Saiba como esta parceria vai impulsionar a recuperação: bit.ly/4lpFHu3 --- Government of Mozambique, @AfDB_Group and @UNDP launch project to stimulate economic growth and strengthen peace in northern #Mozambique, where years of insecurity have displaced thousands of people. Learn how this partnership will boost recovery: bit.ly/4uqlloM

Water projects financed by @AfDB_Group have already delivered safe water and sanitation to more than 105 million people across the continent, transforming lives and communities. Here are 5 things to know ahead of #WorldWaterDay: 1️⃣ The Bank Group has invested about US$6B in water infrastructure across more than 50 countries in the last decade. 2️⃣ More than 105 million people now benefit from new or improved access to water and sanitation services. 3️⃣ The Bank Group has played a major role in shaping the Africa Water Vision 2063 and Policy, to guide long-term water security. 4️⃣ 2026 has been designated the Year of Water Security by African Union Heads of State, and the Bank Group is playing a major role in making it a success. 5️⃣ Investments in water deliver massive returns, boosting health, education and economies, as about 4 out of 5 jobs are water-dependent.

On the occasion of the 70th Independence Day of the Republic of Tunisia, the @AfDB_Group extends its warmest congratulations to the government and people of Tunisia. Bank Group’s ongoing portfolio: ✅ €1.8 billion ✅ 33 projects (as of 31/12/2025).

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