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Era of free money gone, Akinwumi Adesina tells African nations
Dr Akinwumi Adesina, has tasked Africa to overhaul its approach towards achieving fast-paced growth and development 'because the era of aid and free money is gone'.Adesina said this in his speech as ...
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“The era of aid or free money is gone. Africa must overhaul its approach toward achieving fast-paced development.”
In the face of dwindling global funding, tariffs, and geopolitical tensions, African Development Bank Group President Akinwumi Adesina said on Friday that Africa must wean itself from aid dependency ...
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Be disciplined, the era of free money is gone - Adesina tells African nations
Adesina observed that African countries have depended on aid and loans from developed countries and institutions to drive ...
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Nigeria, Africa losing big to ‘japa’ trend, says Adesina
The President of the African Development Bank Akinwumi Adesina has expressed concerns over the migration phenomenon known as ...
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AfDB President Adesina Inspires Lesotho Students, Highlights Water Project Impact
On a momentous visit to Lesotho, African Development Bank (AfDB) Group President Dr. Akinwumi Adesina turned what was expected to be a routine inspection into a heartfelt celebration of progress, hope ...
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How Africa can leverage China's AI expertise
This has given impetus to other nations in the Global South, such as those in Africa, to benefit from and advance their role in the development of the fourth industrial revolution. AI tools and ...
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AFDB Launches New Country Strategy Paper For Nigeria On Agriculture, Infrastructure Growth
Last week, AfDB President Dr. Akinwumi Adesina unveiled plans for a $500 million facility intended to unlock $10 billion in financing for smallholder farmers and agribusinesses across Africa.
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No child should be forced to choose between hunger and education, King Letsie III and African Development Bank President Adesina declare
His Majesty King Letsie III of Lesotho “The issue about malnutrition and stunting is it's not a social issue. It is a leadership issue. It is an accountability issue.” - Adesina For more information, ...
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ED meets Adesina, Chissano
AFRICAN Development Bank (AfDB) president Dr Akinwumi Adesina has reassured President Mnangagwa that he will continue championing Zimbabwe’s Arrears Clearance and Debt Resolution programme ...
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South Africa hasn’t given individuals access to the African Court – this needs to be fixed
US President Donald Trump’s second term has brought South Africa’s domestic human rights record into stark international prominence. Based on misinformation, Trump’s anti-South African ...
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AFDB Mulls $500m Funding For Smallholder Farmers Across Africa
Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, African Development Bank Group President, delivers the keynote address for the Scaling Finance for Smallholder Farmers in Africa Conference, held 17-18 March 2025 ...