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[African Development Bank Group @AfDB_Group]

#Mission300 is accelerating progress toward a bold goal: connecting 300 million additional people in Africa to electricity by 2030.

In this video, @AfDB_Group VP @KevinKKariuki explains how this ambitious and innovative initiative with the @WorldBankGroup, and partners, is helping expand access to energy and improve lives across the continent.  #PoweringAfrica

[African Development Bank Group @AfDB_Group]

2025 saw @AfDB_Group extend $11 billion in financing – the second highest in its history.

$3.1 billion approved for women and youth initiatives, supporting 26,000+ women entrepreneurs to grow their businesses and create jobs: https://t.co/KnNXZKwSlF

[African Development Bank Group @AfDB_Group]

The @AfDB_Group and the @WorldBankGroup announced on16 June, that #Mission300 has connected over 50M people to electricity across 40 countries, a major milestone toward the initiative's goal of reaching an additional 300M people by 2030: https://t.co/cMaaUbKMyX #PoweringAfrica

[African Development Bank Group @AfDB_Group]

Magude District, in #Mozambique’s Maputo Province, has long lived under the shadow of drought.

Season after season, drought struck harder, leaving communities vulnerable and uncertain about tomorrow.

This began to change when the Africa Disaster Risk Financing (ADRiFi) programme introduced a new model of resilience: pre-arranged drought insurance payouts, rapid emergency support, and small-scale water infrastructure designed to protect lives and livelihoods.

Read more: https://t.co/gI6jGvld0n #DesertificationAndDroughtDay

[African Development Bank Group @AfDB_Group]

Africa’s policy discourse on debt should prioritise debt productivity, transparency, and accountability and not only debt sustainability, says @AfDB_Group Chief Economist and VP, @ProfUrama.

Read more: https://t.co/qmNAuGFaew #2026AEO

[African Development Bank Group @AfDB_Group]

As the world marks #DesertificationAndDroughtDay, the @AfDB_Group reaffirms its commitment to supporting #Tunisia in designing reforms and investments that strengthen water security, advance climate adaptation and protect the most vulnerable.

Read more: https://t.co/HkqdRVHjia

[African Development Bank Group @AfDB_Group]

The @AfDB_Group has concluded four days of high-level talks in #Abuja to shape its 2027–2033 Youth, Skills and Jobs Action Plan.

The strategy aims to equip the next generation and turn Africa’s youth into a sustainable engine for growth.

Read more: https://t.co/tpD3yenaa1

[IDEV AfDB @evaluationafdb]

Connecting infrastructure is not enough, we must turn them into engines of inclusive development. At #AfDBEvalWeek, evidence showed that successful corridors require cross-border planning, harmonised policies & complementary infrastructure.
💻 Watch live: https://t.co/eaxQj2HFNo

[African Development Bank Group @AfDB_Group]

Through #Mission300, 50M + people across Africa now have access to electricity.

“Power also means water for farms and households, medicines kept safe in our hospitals and real opportunity for women and youth.” – @AfDBPresident Sidi Ould Tah at #AEF2026. #PoweringAfrica

[African Development Bank Group @AfDB_Group]

The @AfDB_Group Board of Directors has approved a $20M trade finance guarantee facility for Banque Malgache de l’Océan Indien (BMOI) to support #Madagascar’s industrialisation and boost local businesses across key sectors.

Read more: https://t.co/E4cR5pIEyj

[African Development Bank Group @AfDB_Group]

The 7th #AfDBEvalWeek opened today, bringing together policymakers, evaluators, development practitioners and partners to examine how evidence can drive effective regional integration, and how lessons learned can be applied at scale: https://t.co/tNRN8ZB67A

[African Development Bank Group @AfDB_Group]

At #AfDBAM2026, @AfDB_Group Governors shared insights on their countries’ progress and the role of the Bank Group.

They also unpacked this year’s theme: mobilising financial resources in a fragmented world.

WATCH: https://t.co/UNplEpPJie #AfDBGovernors

[IDEV AfDB @evaluationafdb]

📍 #AfDBEvalWeek is LIVE from the @AfDB_Group headquarters in Abidjan & online!
We are gathering leaders & experts to explore how cross-border initiatives and evaluative evidence can deliver more inclusive and sustainable development results across Africa.

[African Development Bank Group @AfDB_Group]

#Mozambique has trained the first cohort of 30 certified drone operators to respond to cyclones, floods, and humanitarian emergencies from the air.

Supported by the @AfDB_Group through the Korea-Africa Economic Cooperation Trust Fund, the milestone marks a new approach to disaster preparedness: https://t.co/CO1A8cSQGV

[African Development Bank Group @AfDB_Group]

The @AfDB_Group Board of Directors has approved $16.7M for #Liberia to strengthen fiscal sustainability and improve governance in the mining sector.

Phase 1 of the support programme will strengthen economic governance and promote inclusive growth: https://t.co/4ca3wbP7Ua

[African Development Bank Group @AfDB_Group]

Turning Africa’s demographic growth into a true economic dividend requires people-centred regional integration.

From 15-17 June, join the #AfDBEvalWeek discussion on free movement, labour migration, and safer mobility systems: https://t.co/GHx8ev01ze

[FAO in South Sudan @FAOSouthSudan]

FAO, @mafs_ss, Juba City Council, & key stakeholders validated guidelines for operationalizing & managing the #JubaModernMarket, constructed by @FAO & funded by the @AfDB_Group.

The guidelines will strengthen safety & promote inclusive, transparent market governance for all 🏫🛒

[African Development Bank Group @AfDB_Group]

On the occasion of His Majesty’s Official Birthday, the African Development Bank Group extends its warmest congratulations to the United Kingdom. 🇬🇧

[IDEV AfDB @evaluationafdb]

#AfDBEvalWeek | The official program for the @AfDB_Group Evaluation Week 2026 is OUT!
Join us from June 15-17 (Abidjan & Online) to turn evidence into action and generate a stronger impact for Africa's development.
👇Download the full PDF program here: https://t.co/yfXbTJNUm4

[African Development Bank Group @AfDB_Group]

The @AfDB_Group presented the artwork “Africa on the Move Towards the Future” to the National Museum of Congo in Brazzaville. Created by Congolese artist Denrick Mayk during #AfricaDay at #AfDBAM2026, the piece symbolises friendship, gratitude, and lasting cooperation between the Bank Group and #Congo.

➡️https://t.co/CksOgnITbG