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AfDB: Adesina’s troubles not over yet as he faces fresh probe

The African Development Bank (AfDB) has initiated a review of an internal investigation that took place against its president Akinwumi Adesina who is seeking...

AfDB wars: Targeting an African man or an African bank?

Dr Akinwumi Adesina was probably more known for working with rural agricultural communities than scandal. Now, as President of the African Development Bank (AfDB),...

AfDB chief accused of multiple violations, but denies charges

The head of the African Development Bank, Akinwumi Adesina, has been accused by bank staff of multiple abuses and breaches of the bank's code...

ECOWAS endorses Adesina for second term as AfDB President

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has endorsed the candidacy of African Development Bank President Akinwumi Adesina for a second term at...

Afdb President grabs $250 thousand World Food Prize

President of the African Development Bank Dr Akinwumi Adesina has been awarded with the World Food Prize for helping Africa get it right in agriculture and making it a key player of securing food for the world. The World Food Prize board chose Adesina this year for the $250,000 prize, highlighting his role in improving the availability of seed, fertilizer and financing for African farmers, and for laying the foundations for the youth in Africa to engage in agriculture as a profitable business."

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