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Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire
At the #AfDBAM2026, Mauritania’s Minister of Economic Affairs and Development, Abdallah Souleymane CHEIKH-SIDIA, reaffirmed the country’s support for the @AfDB_Group. Watch ⤵️
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#Uganda is set to transform regional air transport with €155.99m financing from @AfDB_Group to upgrade Arua Airport to international standards, boosting connectivity, jobs, and economic opportunity. ➡️ bit.ly/4aan5tV
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The @AfDB_Group, @UNDP and @OECD will convene the 2026 African Economic Conference in Abidjan on 10 – 12 July, under the theme: “Strengthening Africa’s Geopolitical Autonomy and Trade Resilience in a Multipolar World.” Register to join: bit.ly/4xR1tNa #2026AEC
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On the occasion of the 50th Independence Day of Republic of Seychelles, the @AfDB_Group extends its warmest congratulations to the Government and people of #Seychelles.
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“This project has supported many displaced women. It has restored our confidence, enabling us to return home and rebuild our lives.” Meet Cecelia Anei, whose family was forced to flee their village during conflict in #SouthSudan. A Bank-supported loan helped her return home. ➡️bit.ly/3SmgMNP #WorldMSMEDay2026
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From skills development to entrepreneurship and formalisation, #Tunisia’s CAP Emploi Programme is creating new pathways to decent jobs and economic autonomy. Learn more: bit.ly/4vRrGJR  #MSMEDay2026 bit.ly/4g36Nqo
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On the occasion of the 49th Independence Day of #Djibouti, the African Development Bank Group extends its warmest congratulations to the Government and people of Djibouti.
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At the 2026 #BerneUnion Spring Meeting in Kazakhstan, the @AfDB_Group highlighted the need for stronger MDB–ECA partnerships to unlock more private capital for development. The Bank Group is the first multilateral development institution to join the @BerneUnion as a full member with complete participation rights. ➡️bit.ly/43DHpQB
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A Ksh3.5M (approx $27,000) loan helped Agnes Maina of #BakeBites Ltd invest in modern bakery equipment and scale daily production to nearly 10,000 packets of bread and buns. With @AfDB_Group’s Affirmative Finance Action for Women in Africa (#AFAWA) support, her women-led business is now creating 30 jobs in #Kenya. ➡️bit.ly/4eWVEq4 #WorldMSMEDay2026
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#AfDBAM2026 RECAP: #Canada’s Assistant Deputy Minister for Global Affairs, @patriciavpena1, emphasised the urgent need for increased financial investment to address current economic pressures and funding gaps. #AfDBGovernors
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A $100m @AfDB_Group facility will boost the capacity of the #ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development’s (EBID) to finance development and accelerate the energy transition in #WestAfrica. 🟢First equity stake by a DFI 🟢$70m for clean energy projects 🟢1.4m people impacted Details: bit.ly/4fWzQfc
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On the occasion of the 66th Independence Day of Republic of #Madagascar, the African Development Bank Group extends its warmest congratulations to the Government and people of Madagascar.
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Are you an Arabic-speaking social media strategist passionate about communicating on development impact in Africa? @AfDB_Group is recruiting a social media consultant to elevate its Arabic digital presence and meaningfully engage with audiences across the region. Apply: bit.ly/4w9Imwq #AfDBJobs
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#Zambia has utilised a $600 million @AfDBGroup loan, alongside its own resources, to buy back $1.36 billion of its debt. The savings generated from the buyback will be invested in expanding access to reliable and affordable electricity. ➡️bit.ly/4eyjCGE
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The @AfDB_Group and @OIFrancophonie have consolidated their partnership to strengthen digital skills, entrepreneurship and employability for youth and women in Benin, Cameroon, Guinea, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Madagascar. Details: bit.ly/4ai84Gp
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On the occasion of the 51st Independence Day of #Mozambique, the @AfDB_Group extends its warmest congratulations to the Government and people of #Mozambique.
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With a $3.98 million grant from the @theGEF, the @AfDB_Group will implement the Southern Africa Great Green Wall Accelerator, an initiative designed to tackle desertification and restoring resilient landscapes across the #Kalahari and #NamibDeserts. ➡️ bit.ly/4aYCyxg
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The @AfDB_Group’s Annual Development Effectiveness Review (ADER) 2026 is LIVE! ADER is the Bank’s flagship results report that assesses its contribution to advancing sustainable development across Africa. DOWNLOAD: afdb.org/en/ader
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The @AfDB_Group has approved $140 million to support smart irrigation solutions and agro-industrialisation in #Uganda’s Bunyoro subregion. The programme will support rural communities, strengthen food production, and create over 13,000 jobs.  ➡️bit.ly/4fIq1l3
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