The finals of the challenge were held online during the week with 11 shortlisted startups.
AfDB announced the resignation of its Vice President for Agriculture, Human and Social Development, Dr. Jennifer Blanke.
In taking the decision, the Bureau agreed that AfDB's ethics committee performed its role on this matter.
Akinwumi Adesina has denied allegations made against him by a group of whistleblowers describing them as frivolous and not based on solid facts.
"The Bureau of the board of governors informs the public that it has not taken any decision. Everyone must allow the Bureau to do its work...
“I maintain my innocence with regard to trumped-up allegations that unjustly seek to impugn my honor and integrity, as well as the reputation of the African...
The U.S Government, in its letter AfDB's board of directors, appeared convinced that the ethics committee of the bank did not do a proper preliminary investigation.
There were allegations of a certain number of appointments and departures deemed questionable and several contracts approved under Adesina’s leadership which were in violation of the...
The AfDB has announced the provision of a $10 billion COVID-19 Response Facility for Nigeria and other regional member countries to help fight the coronavirus pandemic.
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has launched the largest social bond to be issued in the capital market.
