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A conversation with AfDB president, Akinwumi Adesina

The president of the African Development Bank, Akinwumi Adesina, will soon be stepping down from the role after serving the maximum two terms. In an interview with podcast host Audrey Brown, he reflects on the achievements and challenges of the past 10 years in office. A new study reveals the pitfa…

Akinwumi Adesina, President of the African Development Bank: Mission accomplished?

Audrey Brown, Host of Focus on Africa, speaks to Akinwumi Adesina, the President of the African Development Bank, as he reflects on the achievements and challenges of the past 10 years in office. In his two terms he’s focused much of his time on advocacy, strategic positioning, and amplifying the c…

News Headlines from April 18, 2025

Tune in to the #TopNewsHeadlines podcast for April 18th for a comprehensive snapshot of some of the day's most critical events. This episode explores a diverse range of stories, starting with a powerful call from African Development Bank head, Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, urging African nations to move be…

How The World Economy Impacts Africa

Africa has been uniquely impacted by the economic rollercoaster of 2025, with the African Development Bank warning that tariffs could send "shockwaves" through the dozens of nations impacted, reducing trade and raising debt. The ADB aims to reduce poverty and living conditions for Africans across t…

SA backs Bajabulile Swazi Tshabalala to succeed outgoing African Development Bank Group President

The African Development Bank Group has conceded its annual meeting in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire, with a key focus on electing new leadership. South Africa is throwing its weight behind Bajabulile Swazi Tshabalala, to replace outgoing President, Akinwumi Adesina, of Nigeria. The high-stakes gathering u…

Sunday, June 15, 2025 (World)

Tune in Today for International News. The news are brought to you by A.I. 00:00:00 Intro 00:00:08 Kilmar Abrego Garcia's Return to Face Charges 00:01:26 Lebanon Keeps Airspace Open Amid Tensions 00:02:19 Austria's Stricter Gun Laws After Graz Shooting 00:03:22 Ukrainian Forces Halt Russian Advance…

Liberia Launches Africa’s First Youth Entrepreneurship Investment Bank Backed by AfDB.

Liberia Launches Africa’s First Youth Entrepreneurship Investment Bank Backed by AfDB Ethiopia Releases First T-Bill Calendar to Raise 117 Billion Birr in Q3 FY 2024/25 Africa Tops China’s Belt and Road Investment List with $39 Billion in H1 2025 World Bank Flags Expensive Mobile Data as Major Bar…

Dr. Sidi Ould Tah sworn in as 9th President of the African Development Bank, succeeding Akinwumi Adesina.

🎙️Dr. Sidi Ould Tah sworn in as 9th President of the African Development Bank, succeeding Akinwumi Adesina. 🎙️Airtel Africa and Vodacom ink infrastructure-sharing deal across Mozambique, Tanzania, and DRC to boost connectivity. 🎙️Nigerian agritech Babban Gona secures $7.5M debt funding from BII to …

A new era at the African Development Bank, and Trump’s rescission package

This week, Akinwumi Adesina stepped down as the chief of the African Development Bank after a 10-year tenure. He was replaced by Sidi Ould Tah at the helm of the institution, who is promising reform, new partnerships, and a focus on jobs — even as the bank confronts tight budgets and a looming Afri…

This Week in Global Dev: #111: A new era at AfDB, and Trump’s rescission package

This week, Akinwumi Adesina stepped down as the chief of the African Development Bank after a 10-year tenure. He was replaced by Sidi Ould Tah at the helm of the institution, who is promising reform, new partnerships, and a focus on jobs — even as the bank confronts tight budgets and a looming Afri…