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AfDB board authorises independent body to review ethics committee report. The Bureau of the Boards of Governors of the African Development Bank (AfDB) has authorised an independent review of the report of ethics committee of the boards of the Directors and submission made by Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, President of the bank.

AfDB approves $2m to assist WHO reinforces capacity against COVID-19. The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank (AfDB), has approved $2 million emergency assistance for the World Health Organisation (WHO), to reinforce its capacity to help African countries contain COVID-19 pandemic.

AfDB raises $3 bn social bond to combat coronavirus. The African Development Bank (AfDB) has raised three billion dollars three-year bond to help alleviate the economic and social impact of Covid-19 pandemic in Africa. The bank’s Communication and External Relations Department made this known in a statement on Friday.