The 2026 Annual Workshop of the Association of African Development Finance Institutions (AADFI) was held on the theme “Augmenting Sovereign Finance in Africa: DFIs Unlocking Growth and Resilience through the New African Financial Architecture for Development (NAFAD) ” on May 25, 2026, at the Kintélé International Conference Center, in Brazzaville, Republic of Congo. The workshop […]
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Source : TDB Group In an interview published by Integrate Africa Magazine, Admassu Tadesse, Group President and Managing Director of TDB Group, shares perspectives on the evolution of Africa’s trade finance needs and the importance of strengthening intra-African trade. The conversation explores key issues ranging from energy and food security to digital infrastructure, while highlighting opportunities
Source : UDB The escalation of the United States-Israel-Iran conflict has triggered significant geopolitical shockwaves, disrupting the global energy markets, trade systems, financial market performance, and, hence, reversing earlier gains in global economic stability.
Source : UDB The Uganda Macroeconomic Digest for May 2026 provides an overview of developments in Uganda’s macroeconomic environment. The report analyzes key economic indicators, including inflation, business sentiment and economic activity, exchange rates, interest rates, domestic credit, merchandise trade performance (exports and imports), as well as the country’s economic outlook and associated risks.
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Source : ATIDI Message from Manuel Moses, Chief Executive Officer – ATIDI: As we present the 2025 Annual Report of the Regional Liquidity Support Facility (RLSF), I am reminded that the urgency of addressing climate change has never been more pronounced. Across the African continent, the effects of climate variability continue to challenge economic resilience, energy
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Source : ATIDI ATIDI’s performance in 2025 reflects both the strength of its business model and its ability to respond effectively to a complex and evolving risk environment. Across Africa, constrained liquidity, currency volatility and shifting risk perceptions have continued to shape investment decisions, reinforcing the need for innovative solutions that enable investment and unlock growth.
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(Extract from the 2025 Annual Report of AADFI) The global economic environment in 2025 was shaped by a complex mix of resilience and uncertainty, as economies navigated persistent inflationary pressures, shifting trade dynamics, and policy uncertainty. Economic activity was supported by stockpiling of goods, strong investor confidence, and increased investment in artificial intelligence (AI)[1]. Average global
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Executive Summary Introduction AADFI presents findings from a survey of 37 African Development Finance Institutions (DFls) out of eighty-five (85) contacted, assessing their financial performance, operational models, and development impact for the 2024 fiscal year. The survey highlights how African DFls are evolving to address financing gaps while balancing development objectives with financial sustainability. Rationale
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This report presents the 2025 development impact of the Tanzania Agricultural Development Bank (TADB) in transforming the agricultural sector through innovative financing and value chain support. The Bank applied an integrated approach combining direct lending, catalytic financing, and technical assistance to improve productivity, enhance market access, and promote inclusive growth. In 2025, TADB significantly expanded
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Executive Summary This Handbook for Strengthening African DFIs for Climate-Resilient Development was developed in recognition of the growing demand for practical tools and shared frameworks that can support DFIs on this journey The twin imperatives of accelerating development and responding to the escalating impacts of climate change demand bold, coordinated action across all sectors of
