Akinwumi Adesina

Former President of the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group, Dr. Akinwumi Adesina delivered a sweeping and data-backed assessment of Africa’s trajectory.

Daily Observer – leading Liberian newspaper, est. 1981·Liberia· 2026-06-03

This year, President Hassan was invited as a lead panellist alongside the President of the African Development Bank, Mr Akinwumi Adesina.

The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·Tanzania· 2026-02-16

Dr Akinwumi Adesina, co-founder and executive chairman of GAIS, said Africa’s main challenge was not a shortage of assets, but the absence of trusted structures that connect those assets to global capital.

The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·Tanzania· 2026-02-05

The Global Africa Investment Summit was initiated by former African Development Bank president Dr Akinwumi Adesina.

The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·Tanzania· 2026-02-02

Akinwumi Adesina is the President of the African Development Bank (AfDB) and has significantly contributed to development projects in The Gambia.

The Point (Gambia)·Gambia· 2026-01-13

Former African Development Bank head, Akinwumi Adesina, has criticized the carbon market as a potential new form of land grab.

Daily Observer – leading Liberian newspaper, est. 1981·Liberia· 2025-09-16

Adesina, a former Nigerian Minister of Agriculture, was first elected President of the AfDB in 2015 and re-elected for a second term in 2020.

The Punch·Nigeria· 2025-09-05

Dr Akinwumi Adesina, outgoing President of the AfDB, stressed that Africa is at a tipping point.

The Standard·Kenya· 2025-09-04

He was thanked and congratulated for his commitment and tangible results during his presidency.

Agence Mauritanienne d’Information – official news agency (French/Arabic)·Mauritania· 2025-09-01

AfDB President Dr Akinwumi Adesina said: 'I am delighted to appoint Dr Bahati Sanga as Senior Director and Chief Information Officer.'

The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·Tanzania· 2025-08-08

Dr. Akinwumi Adesina is the President of the African Development Bank who has long championed the role of project execution in unlocking Africa’s prosperity.

The Standard·Kenya· 2025-08-05

Boakai honored African Development Bank (AfDB) President Dr. Akinwumi Adesina during a ceremony.

Daily Observer – leading Liberian newspaper, est. 1981·Liberia· 2025-07-25

Akinwumi Adesina, head of the African Development Bank, alleged that the carbon market is designed primarily to benefit wealthy nations.

Daily Observer – leading Liberian newspaper, est. 1981·Liberia· 2025-07-25

Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, the outgoing President of the AfDB, is launching Africa’s first-ever Youth Entrepreneurship Investment Bank in Liberia.

Daily Observer – leading Liberian newspaper, est. 1981·Liberia· 2025-07-22

Akinwumi Adesina is the outgoing president of the African Development Bank.

The Standard·Kenya· 2025-07-04

Akinwumi Adesina is the president of the African Development Bank.

Jornal Notícias – main daily newspaper in Mozambique·Mozambique· 2025-07-01

Akinwumi Adesina is the President of the African Development Bank who was honored for his leadership and commitment to the continent's development.

Gabon Review – news and current affairs from Gabon·Gabon· 2025-06-24

Akinwumi Adesina is the outgoing president of the African Development Bank who highlighted the intensified partnership with Gabon during the inauguration of a water supply and sanitation program.

Gabon Review – news and current affairs from Gabon·Gabon· 2025-06-17

Akinwumi Adesina congratulated the Gabonese president for his tireless determination.

Gabon Review – news and current affairs from Gabon·Gabon· 2025-06-16

AfDB President Dr Akinwumi Adesina highlighted the strategic importance of infrastructure projects in supporting Dodoma’s rapid urban and economic growth.

The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·Tanzania· 2025-06-15

Following the conclusion of President Akinwumi Adesina’s ten-year tenure, Mr. Sidi Ould Tah was elected.

The Point (Gambia)·Gambia· 2025-06-02

Akinwumi Adesina is the outgoing president of the African Development Bank who supported the idea of the technology institute.

Expresso das Ilhas – Cape Verdean newspaper & portal·Cabo Verde· 2025-05-31

Dr Akinwumi Adesina is recognized for his exceptional performance during his 10-year tenure as President of the African Development Bank.

The Punch·Nigeria· 2025-05-30

Akinwumi Adesina will step down as president of the AfDB after completing his terms.

The Point (Gambia)·Gambia· 2025-05-30

Akinwumi Adesina is the current president of the African Development Bank.

The Punch·Nigeria· 2025-05-30

Akinwumi Adesina is the outgoing president of the African Development Bank, whom Sidi Ould Tah will succeed.

La Presse de Tunisie – major Tunisian francophone daily, est. 1936·Tunisia· 2025-05-29

Akinwumi Adesina was succeeded by Sidi Ould Tah as the president of the African Development Bank.

Gabon Review – news and current affairs from Gabon·Gabon· 2025-05-29

Akinwumi Adesina is the outgoing president of the African Development Bank.

Expresso das Ilhas – Cape Verdean newspaper & portal·Cabo Verde· 2025-05-29

Akinwumi Adesina is completing two consecutive terms as president of the BAD.

Journal du Cameroun – popular Cameroonian news site·Cameroon· 2025-05-29

Dr. Akinwumi Adesina is the 8th elected President of the AfDB Group.

Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950·Ghana· 2025-05-29