Driving Resilience and Economic Unity: IGAD at the 25th Horn of Africa Initiative Ministerial The IGAD Deputy Executive Secretary,H.E. Mohamed Abdi Ware, on behalf of the Executive Secretary, today participated in the 25th Ministerial Meeting of the Horn of Africa Initiative, held to

“The Country Portfolio Performance Review is more than a workshop; it’s a delivery platform. Together with Federal Ministry of Finance, we assess progress, resolve bottlenecks, and recommit to impact.” — Dr. Abdul B Kamara , African Development Bank Group DG, Nigeria #NigeriaCPPR2025 #AfDBinNigeria

Finance ministers from the Horn of Africa met in Nairobi to call for faster digital integration to boost trade, create jobs and strengthen regional stability. “Digital tech can leapfrog outdated models,” said African Development Bank Group VP Nnenna Nwabufo. ➡️ bit.ly/3IKrrgr

For Youth & Women in Agribusiness. You gave a resounding Keynote Address and listened to the technical discussions. We are very grateful🙏 Bola Ahmed Tinubu Senator Kashim Shettima Akinwumi A. Adesina Sidi Ould Tah Beth Dunford Nnenna Nwabufo Lamin Barrow Abdul B Kamara

WEEKLY RECAP: “Africa is ready,” African Development Bank Group Pres. says at #SCAfricaSummit: bit.ly/4535kdL #AfDBinAngola Urban Water Supply and Sanitation Project transforms 0.5M lives: bit.ly/44ms8cy Government of Nigeria, African Development Bank Group & partners cut sod for #OyoStateSAPZ

Uganda is stepping up climate action. With support from African Development Bank Group, Government of Uganda has launched a stocktake of its updated Nationally Determined Contribution and begun the development of NDC 3.0. ➡️bit.ly/4mkzfDR #AfDBinUganda

The African Development Bank Group 2024 #AnnualReport is out!  - $11.05B approved – record high  - $6.64B disbursed – 4-year peak  - Climate, jobs, & regional impact scaled up  Read the full report: bit.ly/4mFVDbk

Ethiopian Airlines Group and African Development Bank (AfDB)signed a landmark mandate letter appointing the Bank as Initial Mandated Lead Arranger for the financingof Ethiopian Airlines’ mega airport project in Bishoftu, Ethiopia. Under this Mandate Letter, AfDB will provide a

“This world-class airport will serve as a vital gateway to progress and prosperity. More than a transport hub, it is a transformative project that will position #Ethiopia among the world’s top 20 aviation hubs by 2035.” - Ministry of Finance - Ethiopia Minister Ahmed shide.

“The new Bishoftu International Airport will be a game changer for air transport in Africa and globally. Phase 1 of the Bishoftu Airport will handle 60 million passengers annually, which will rise to 110 million passengers in phase 2.” African Development Bank Group President Akinwumi A. Adesina.

“Bole International Airport handled 19 million passengers, nearing its expanded capacity of 25 million. With forecasts projecting up to 60 million passengers annually by 2040, expanding Bole further is not feasible, making a new mega-hub airport essential.” - Ethiopian Airlines Chief

The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group has approved a $50M Trade Finance Transaction Guarantee for @CRDBPlc to support SMEs in #Tanzania and boost intra-Africa trade. ➡️bit.ly/3H0G6U7 #AfDBinTanzania

#InternationalYouthDay: African Development Bank Group and @msje_bf launched 3rd phase of the Support Project for Youth Employment and Skills Development in Rural Areas incubator project, to support 65 youth from rural areas with practical skills. ➡️bit.ly/4ojOsak #AfDBinBurkinaFaso