How can we accept that Africa still lacks a single Permanent Member in the Security Council?

Institutions must reflect today’s world, not that of 80 years ago.

September’s Summit of the Future will be an opportunity to consider global governance reforms & re-build trust.

32 of the most haunting photos from history historydefined.net/the-most-haunt… historydefined.net/the-most-haunt…

African Development Bank appoints Osamu Kawanishi as Director of the Asia External Representation Office, effective 16 January 2024. More info: bit.ly/3vLfS28

“The grievances of the Palestinian people cannot justify the appalling attacks by Hamas.

And those appalling attacks cannot justify the collective punishment of the Palestinian people.”

– António Guterres to Security Council. un.org/sg/en/content/…

Today we're celebrating United Nations, awarded the #NobelPeacePrize in 2001 with Kofi Annan.

The United Nations was established in 1945 as a forum for safeguarding world peace. Today it tackles issues such as climate change, human rights, disarmament and gender equality.

#UNDay

The MoU endeavors to foster policy dialogue and strengthen the capacity of local farmers through financial, technical, and advisory support.

Together, we can bring about positive change and unlock the potential of African farmers. #FeedAfrica #CSOForum23 #CivilSocietyEngagement

Today, I was delighted to witness the signing of an MoU between the African Development Bank Group and the Panafrican Farmers Organisation Pan African Farmers Organisation (PAFO), headquartered in Rwanda. This happened on the sidelines of the #EastAfrican #CSOForum2023 .

Wonderful to see dear Akinwumi A. Adesina & proud to be the first IMF MD to visit the African Development Bank Group office in Abidjan. 

We discussed the opportunities for African economies & how our organizations can continue to work together to make this truly the African century.

Yesterday in Mauritius, the Secretary General of the AfCFTA Secretariat, H.E. Wamkele Mene gave a key address at the opening session of the Africa Partnership Conference 2023, which runs from 2-3 October.

In his speech, the Secretary General highlighted that in the context of

Facts.

#UNGA78 : @BADEAbank's Tshepelayi Kabata says investing in Africa's #EV initiative is a sure way to reduce #greenhouse gas emission as world strives for #NetZero

watch 👉🏾 youtu.be/Z91sXXnPz3U?si…

#UnstoppableAfrica #GABI2023

'Let's face it, Ron. If the campaign was going well, you wouldn't be on this show.'

Watch @BillMaher ask Gov. Ron DeSantis about his decision to challenge Trump for the Republican nomination on #RealTime :

Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, 2017 World Food Prize Laureate, 'is fast-tracking his efforts to feed Africa as the continent’s population grows exponentially' according to Fa'iza Doma. 🍠 🌽 To read more about Dr. Adesina's exemplary career, visit: bit.ly/3ZrJFHL

Proud to cohost a dinner w/ Columbia University on how AI can power a greener future. From predicting climate trends to boosting renewables, AI is a game-changer in our climate battle. Thanks to President Minouche Shafik and leaders like Al Gore for joining this vital conversation.

#CONVERSE w/ us at #IRC2023 as we explore SUSTAINABLE ENERGY FROM RICE STRAW FOR RICE FARMING COMMUNITIES IN ASIA

Listen to the independent research findings on bioenergy & discover how these interventions can help address SDGs.

REGISTER at bit.ly/FBregIRC
#GeneToGlobe

CS Moses Kuria PAPSS:

I am pleased to announce that the Central Bank of Kenya has signed the instruments that have finally seen Kenya join the Pan African Payments and Settlemt System (PAPSS). This means that Kenyan companies can trade with their peers from other African Member States using our local

The #AfricaInvestmentForum , the premier hub for African investment, returns 8-10 November.

Championed by leading development finance institutions, #AIF2023 will accelerate high-impact, bankable projects across sectors and unlock Africa's value chains.🔗 t.ly/38nah

Today in Kigali, the 1st meeting of the Board of the AfCFTA Adjustment Fund was held. This marks an important milestone in the implementation of the AfCFTA Agreement.
In partnership with Afreximbank, we intend to provide the required support to State Parties and private entities

A good mtg with Akinwumi A. Adesina Akinwumi A. Adesina, President of African Development Bank Group to discuss our continued partnership between UN Development + AfDB for a resilient Africa.

UN Development looks forward to advancing our shared vision on renewable energy access, stabilization & leveraging #AfCFTA . #UNGA