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Banco Africano de Desenvolvimento e São Tomé e Príncipe assinam três novos acordos de financiamento

Source: Africa Press Organisation – Portuguese –

O Grupo Banco Africano de Desenvolvimento (www.AfDB.org) e o Governo de São Tomé e Príncipe aprofundaram a sua parceria de desenvolvimento com um novo financiamento de 18 milhões de dólares.

Assinados na quinta-feira, no Fórum de Investimento em São Tomé e Príncipe, realizado em Bruxelas, os três acordos apoiarão a energia, a agricultura climaticamente inteligente e a segurança integrada da água, energia e alimentos.

O primeiro acordo disponibiliza 7,5 milhões de dólares para a terceira fase do Programa de Sustentabilidade Fiscal e Resiliência – Financiamento Suplementar (FSERP-SF) – parte de uma operação de apoio orçamental, lançada em dezembro de 2023. Isto eleva o valor acumulado para 20 milhões de dólares a serem desembolsados diretamente no orçamento nacional. 

O programa impulsiona reformas em dois pilares: sustentabilidade fiscal e transição do setor energético. No âmbito do programa, o Governo de São Tomé e Príncipe comprometeu-se a realizar reformas cruciais no sistema de compras públicas, alfândegas e gestão da dívida.

No que diz respeito à transição energética – uma prioridade máxima no Plano Nacional de Desenvolvimento do país –, o programa financia a melhoria da governação da empresa nacional de serviços públicos, ajustamentos tarifários para recuperação de custos e uma transição acelerada para fontes de energia renováveis. Este quadro político complementa o investimento na transformação energética em infraestruturas de produção e distribuição. O Fundo Fiduciário da Nigéria (NTF), administrado pelo Banco Africano de Desenvolvimento, financia esta terceira fase.

O segundo acordo de financiamento canaliza os recursos do Fundo Global para o Meio Ambiente (GEF) para o Projeto de Gestão de Extremos Climáticos para a Resiliência da Agricultura e da Pesca (PRIASA III). O objetivo é fortalecer as cadeias de valor da agricultura e da pesca, ao mesmo tempo que se implantam tecnologias resilientes ao clima para proteger os meios de subsistência contra secas, inundações e escassez de água.

Com um investimento total de 18,9 milhões de dólares, incluindo 10 milhões de dólares em financiamento do BAD e 8,9 milhões de dólares do GEF, o projeto será implementado através de três componentes: aprimoramento das cadeias de valor e benefícios socioeconómicos, redução da vulnerabilidade via tecnologias climaticamente inteligentes e capacitação, e garantia de uma gestão eficaz do projeto para a adaptação climática integrada na agricultura e na pesca.

O terceiro acordo é para um Fundo de Preparação de Projetos (PPF) de 1,4 milhões de dólares para o Nexo Água-Energia-Segurança Alimentar no âmbito da iniciativa NEW-ERA, para impulsionar o desenvolvimento sustentável nos setores de água, energia e agricultura.

Ao longo de dois anos, o fundo desenvolverá estudos críticos e planos diretores para a gestão integrada dos recursos hídricos, incluindo o desenvolvimento de uma barragem multifuncional, uma estação de tratamento de água, medidas de resiliência climática e um plano de saneamento para toda a cidade.

O PPF estabelece as bases para investimentos futuros que proporcionarão acesso universal à água potável, explorarão o potencial de geração de energia hidroelétrica e melhorarão a produção alimentar até 2030, ao mesmo tempo que reforçam a governação e a capacidade das partes interessadas. O projeto criará empregos, aumentará a resiliência do ecossistema e apoiará os compromissos climáticos do país.

O representante nacional do Banco Africano de Desenvolvimento para Angola e São Tomé e Príncipe, Pietro Toigo, afirmou: “À medida que São Tomé e Príncipe apresenta à comunidade global o seu Plano Nacional de Desenvolvimento e aborda investidores para impulsionar o seu setor privado, estes três acordos de financiamento são um sinal claro de que o Banco Africano de Desenvolvimento apoia o país como fornecedor de capital paciente e mitigação de riscos”.

A 30 de novembro de 2025, a carteira ativa do Grupo Banco Africano de Desenvolvimento em São Tomé e Príncipe totalizava cerca de 89,4 milhões de dólares, distribuídos por 12 instrumentos de financiamento, com uma idade média de 4,2 anos e uma taxa de desembolso de 49,5%. A sua distribuição setorial é liderada pela agricultura (43%), seguida por operações multissetoriais (23%), finanças (17%), energia (15%) e água (2%). 

A carteira do Banco reflete uma forte ênfase na resiliência, segurança alimentar, transição energética e reformas macroeconómicas, juntamente com um envolvimento crescente na economia verde e azul e na infraestrutura financeira.

Distribuído pelo Grupo APO para African Development Bank Group (AfDB).

Contacto para os media:
Departamento de Comunicação e Relações Externas 
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Sobre o Grupo Banco Africano de Desenvolvimento:
O Grupo Banco Africano de Desenvolvimento é a principal instituição financeira de desenvolvimento em África. Inclui três entidades distintas: o Banco Africano de Desenvolvimento (AfDB), o Fundo Africano de Desenvolvimento (ADF) e o Fundo Fiduciário da Nigéria (NTF). Presente no terreno em 41 países africanos, com uma representação externa no Japão, o Banco contribui para o desenvolvimento económico e o progresso social dos seus 54 Estados-membros. Mais informações em www.AfDB.org/pt

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Grupo Banco Africano de Desenvolvimento e Canadá reúnem-se para redefinir a cooperação

Source: Africa Press Organisation – Portuguese –

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A vice-presidente sénior do Grupo Banco Africano de Desenvolvimento (www.AfDB.org), Marie-Laure Akin-Olugbade, recebeu o enviado especial do Canadá para África, o embaixador Ben Marc Diendéré, na terça-feira, 9 de dezembro de 2025, na sede da instituição. Um encontro cordial durante o qual trocas francas permitiram estabelecer as bases para uma relação renovada. 

“O Canadá é um parceiro e um grande apoiante do Banco. O seu país demonstrou liderança em temas como o clima, o crescimento inclusivo e também a questão da igualdade de género», declarou Marie-Laure Akin-Olugbade. Também lembrou que o Canadá é um dos cinco maiores contribuintes do Fundo Africano de Desenvolvimento, a janela concessional do Grupo Banco Africano de Desenvolvimento, cuja 17ª reconstituição de recursos ocorrerá em Londres nos dias 15 e 16 de dezembro de 2025.

“Acreditamos no Banco Africano de Desenvolvimento, um instrumento importante para o continente”, sublinhou Ben Marc Diendéré, presente na Costa do Marfim por ocasião da tomada de posse do presidente Alassane Ouattara. “Para além da relação que mantemos, o Canadá lançou a sua estratégia Canadá-África para reforçar a nossa cooperação com o continente. Como país, temos desafios políticos de diversificação dos mercados. Queremos ver como as empresas canadianas podem beneficiar do instrumento que é o Banco Africano de Desenvolvimento»”, acrescentou.

O enviado especial do Canadá para África abordou alguns temas que poderão, no futuro, estar no centro desta parceria, destacando as energias renováveis, as minas, o agronegócio, a saúde, o ensino e a formação técnica e profissional, a inteligência artificial, a transformação digital ou as indústrias culturais e criativas.

Marie-Laure Akin-Olugbade e a sua equipa apresentaram a Estratégia Decenal adotada em 2024, bem como os Quatro Pontos Cardeais que orientam os investimentos do Banco. A vice-presidente sénior destacou os pontos fortes que permitem reforçar a parceria, nomeadamente os seminários sobre oportunidades de negócio que se realizam duas vezes por ano. Em seguida, salientou que o Fórum Africano de Investimento – cuja última edição foi encerrada em 29 de novembro e registrou cerca de 15,3 mil milhões de dólares em promessas de investimentos em 39 projetos – é uma oportunidade perfeita para as empresas canadianas.

Por fim, levantou possibilidades de parcerias, começando pelo financiamento da conceção e estudos de viabilidade de projetos, e incentivou as empresas a participar nos concursos públicos dos programas que o Banco acompanha.

O representante especial convidou o Banco a visitar o Canadá para apresentar as suas atividades ao setor privado. Os participantes da reunião concordaram em estabelecer um roteiro para lançar as bases para uma renovação do relacionamento e trabalhar juntos de maneira diferente.

Distribuído pelo Grupo APO para African Development Bank Group (AfDB).

Contacto para os media:
Aissatou Diallo
Departamento de Comunicação e Relações Externas
media@afdb.org

Sobre o Grupo Banco Africano de Desenvolvimento:
O Grupo Banco Africano de Desenvolvimento é a principal instituição financeira de desenvolvimento em África. Inclui três entidades distintas: o Banco Africano de Desenvolvimento (AfDB), o Fundo Africano de Desenvolvimento (ADF) e o Fundo Fiduciário da Nigéria (NTF). Presente no terreno em 41 países africanos, com uma representação externa no Japão, o Banco contribui para o desenvolvimento económico e o progresso social dos seus 54 Estados-membros. Mais informações em www.AfDB.org/pt

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African Development Bank and São Tomé and Príncipe sign three new grant financing agreements

Source: APO – Report:

The African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) and the Government of São Tomé and Príncipe have deepened their development partnership with $18 million in new grant financing.

Signed on Thursday at the São Tomé and Príncipe Investment Forum in Brussels, the three agreements will support energy, climate-smart agriculture, and integrated water-energy-food security.

The first agreement delivers $7.5 million for the third phase of the Fiscal Sustainability and Resilience Program -Supplementary Financing (FSERP-SF) – part of a budget support operation, launched in December 2023. This brings the cumulative value to  $20 million to be disbursed directly into the national budget.

The programme drives reforms across two pillars: fiscal sustainability and energy sector transition. Under the programme, the Government of São Tomé and Principe committed to critical reforms to the public procurement system, customs, and debt management.  

On energy transition – a top priority in the country’s National Development Plan – the programme finances improved governance of the national utility, tariff adjustments for cost recovery, and an accelerated transition to renewable energy sources. This policy framework complements investment in energy transformation in generation and distribution infrastructure. The Nigeria Trust Fund (NTF), administered by the African Development Bank, finances this third phase.

The second financing agreement channels the Global Environment Fund’s (GEF) resources into the Co-Management of Climate Extremes for Agriculture and Fisheries Resilience Project (PRIASA III). The goal is to strengthen agriculture and fisheries value chains while deploying climate-resilient technologies to safeguard livelihoods against droughts, floods, and water scarcity.

With a total investment of $18.9 million, including $10 million in AfDB financing and $8.9 million from GEF, the project will be implemented through three components: enhancing value chains and socio-economic benefits, reducing vulnerability through climate-smart technologies and capacity building, and ensuring effective project management for integrated climate adaptation in agriculture and fisheries.

The third agreement is for a  $1.4 million Project Preparation Facility (PPF) for the Water-Energy-Food Security Nexus under the NEW-ERA initiative, to drive sustainable development in the water, energy, and agriculture sectors.

Over two years, the facility will develop critical studies and master plans for integrated water resources management, including a multipurpose dam development, a water treatment plant, climate-resilience measures, and a city-wide sanitation plan.

The PPF lays the groundwork for future investments to deliver universal access to potable water, explore potential hydropower generation, and improve food production by 2030, while strengthening governance and stakeholder capacity. The project will create jobs, enhance ecosystem resilience, and support the country’s climate commitments.

African Development Bank’s Country Manager for  Angola and São Tomé and Principe Pietro Toigo said: “As São Tomé and Principe presents to the global community its National Development Plan and approaches investors to power its private sector, these three financing agreements are a clear sign that the African Development Bank stands with the country as a provider of patient capital and risk mitigation”.

As of 30 November 2025, the African Development Bank Group’s active portfolio in São Tomé and Principe totals about $89.4 million, spread across 12 financing instruments, with an average age of 4.2 years and a disbursement ratio of 49.5 percent. Its sectoral distribution is led by agriculture (43 percent), followed by multisector operations (23 percent), finance (17 percent), energy (15 percent), and water (two percent).

The Bank’s portfolio reflects a strong emphasis on resilience, food security, energy transition, and macroeconomic reforms, alongside growing engagement in the green and blue economy and financial infrastructure.

– on behalf of African Development Bank Group (AfDB).

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African Development Bank Group welcomes Canadian Africa Envoy for discussions to reshape cooperation

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The Senior Vice-President of the African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) Marie-Laure Akin-Olugbade welcomed Canada’s Special Envoy for Africa, Ambassador Ben Marc Diendéré, to the institution’s headquarters. The cordial meeting was marked by frank discussions, putting the relationship between Canada and the Bank on a new footing.

“Canada is a partner and a great supporter of the Bank. Your country has shown leadership on issues such as climate, inclusive growth and gender equality,” Akin-Olugbade said. She also noted that Canada is one of the five largest contributors to the African Development Fund, the concessional window of the African Development Bank Group. The 17th replenishment of the African Development Fund will take place in London next week, on 15 and 16 December.

“We believe in the African Development Bank as an important instrument for the continent,” Diendéré. “Beyond our existing relationship, Canada has launched its Canada-Africa Strategy in order to strengthen our cooperation with the continent. As a country, we have a political commitment to market diversification. We are keen to see how Canadian companies can benefit from the African Development Bank as an instrument,” he added.

Canada’s Special Envoy for Africa discussed key themes that could be at the heart of a partnership in the future. These include renewable energy, mining, agribusiness, health, technical and vocational education and training, artificial intelligence, digital transformation, and the cultural and creative industries.  

Akin-Olugbade and her team presented the Bank’s Ten-Year Strategy, adopted in 2024, and the Four Cardinal Points, outlined by Bank president Sidi Ould Tah, that guide the Bank’s investments. The Senior Vice-President highlighted opportunities for strengthening partnership through business opportunity seminars that are held twice a year. She emphasised that the Africa Investment Forum, which ended on 29 November and attracted nearly $15.3 billion in investment interest for 39 bankable projects, is a perfect opportunity for Canadian companies.  

She also raised the possibility of partnerships, beginning with the financing of project design and feasibility studies, and encouraged Canadian companies to participate in calls for tenders for programmes supported by the Bank.

Diendéré invited the Bank to send its representatives to Canada in order to present its work to the Canadian private sector. Akin-Olugbade and Diendéré agreed to prepare a roadmap, which will put the relationship between Canada and the Bank on a new footing and enable them to work together more productively.  

– on behalf of African Development Bank Group (AfDB).

Media Contact:
Aissatou Diallo
Communications and External Relations Department
media@afdb.org

About the African Development Bank Group:
The African Development Bank Group is Africa’s premier development finance institution. It comprises three distinct entities: the African Development Bank (AfDB), the African Development Fund (ADF) and the Nigeria Trust Fund (NTF). On the ground in 41 African countries with an external office in Japan, the Bank contributes to the economic development and the social progress of its 54 regional member states. For more information: www.AfDB.org

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Former Gucci and Loro Piana Public Relations (PR) Executive Diego Moriondo Appointed Chief Marketing and Communication for APO Group’s Volunteer Program Supporting the Roman Catholic Church in Africa

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APO Group (www.APO-opa.com), the leading award-winning pan-African communications consultancy and press-release distribution service, is proud to announce the appointment of Diego Moriondo as Chief Marketing and Communication Officer for its Volunteer Programme supporting the governing body of the Roman Catholic Church in Africa, the Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM).

Diego Moriondo brings a rich background in luxury brand management and global communications to the non-profit sector. He will serve in this critical volunteer role following a distinguished career in Media and Marketing at prestigious international fashion houses Gucci and Loro Piana. His high level strategic experience will be instrumental in professionalizing and scaling the Roman Catholic Church’s outreach across the African continent.

In his role as Chief Marketing and Communication Officer for the APO Group Volunteer Program, Diego Moriondo will be responsible for supporting SECAM’s officials in envisioning, developing, and overseeing the entire communication and marketing strategy for the Roman Catholic Church in Africa. His mandate is to strengthen SECAM’s public voice, enhance its visibility, and ensure the cohesive dissemination of its messages across the 38 national and regional episcopal conferences it represents.

“The addition of Diego Moriondo’s world class expertise is a significant milestone for our volunteer program and our partnership with the governing body of the Roman Catholic Church in Africa,” said Nicolas Pompigne-Mognard (www.Pompigne-Mognard.com), Founder and Chairman of APO Group. “Diego’s experience in crafting compelling narratives for global luxury brands like Gucci and Loro Piana will be pivotal in shaping a powerful and unified communication strategy that resonates deeply with Africa’s Catholic community and a wider global audience.”

Diego Moriondo expressed his enthusiasm for taking on this new challenge: “I am honoured to dedicate my experience to supporting APO Group’s mission and the vital work of SECAM. The opportunity to leverage strategic communications to impact the lives of millions across Africa is profoundly meaningful. I look forward to working with the team to develop an integrated strategy that empowers SECAM to communicate effectively throughout the continent.”

The Catholic Church operates 82,235 Catholic Schools in Africa, educating 30,629,476 pupils. Its extensive network of care includes 13,880 facilities such as hospitals, clinics, dispensaries, leprosy centres, homes for the elderly and chronically ill, centres for disabled people, orphanages, kindergartens, and marriage counselling centres.

According to recent data from the Vatican, there are 1.39 billion Catholics worldwide, representing around 18% of the world’s population. Africa’s 236 million Catholics already make up about 20% of the global Catholic population, but they are also the fastest-growing region in the world. By 2050, the World Christian Database estimates that African Catholics will make up 32% of the global Catholic population.

According to the United Nations’ 2022 State of the World’s Volunteerism Report, there are an estimated 862.4 million volunteers globally. Engaging in volunteerism offers individuals a unique opportunity to gain practical, hands-on experience, enhance their professional profiles, and develop valuable skills through impactful service.

More information about APO Group’s volunteer programme supporting the Roman Catholic Church in Africa: https://apo-opa.co/3Kuq32Q

– on behalf of APO Group.

Media contact:
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About APO Group:
Founded in 2007, APO Group (www.APO-opa.com) is the leading award-winning pan-African communications consultancy and press release distribution service. Renowned for our deep-rooted African expertise and expansive global perspective, we specialise in elevating the reputation and brand equity of private and public organisations across Africa. As a trusted partner, our mission is to harness the power of media, crafting bespoke strategies that drive tangible, measurable impact both on the continent and globally.

Our commitment to excellence and innovation has been recognised with multiple prestigious awards, including a Provoke Media Global SABRE Award and multiple Provoke Media Africa SABRE Awards. In 2023, we were named the Leading Public Relations Firm Africa and the Leading Pan-African Communications Consultancy Africa in the World Business Outlook Awards, and the Best Public Relations and Media Consultancy of the Year South Africa in 2024 in the same awards. In 2025, Brands Review Magazine acknowledged us as the Leading Communications Consultancy in Africa for the second consecutive year. They also named us the Best PR Agency and the Leading Press Release Distribution Platform in Africa in 2024. Additionally, in 2025, the Davos Communications Awards 2025 awarded us the Gold Award for Best PR Campaign and the Bronze Award for Special Event.

APO Group’s esteemed clientele, which includes global giants such as Canon, Nestlé, Western Union, the UNDP, Network International, African Energy Chamber, Mercy Ships, Marriott, Africa’s Business Heroes, and Liquid Intelligent Technologies, reflects our unparalleled ability to navigate the complex African media landscape. With a multicultural team across Africa, we offer unmatched, truly pan-African insights, expertise, and reach across the continent. APO Group is dedicated to reshaping narratives about Africa, challenging stereotypes, and bringing inspiring African stories to global audiences, with our expertise in developing and supporting public relations campaigns worldwide uniquely positioning us to amplify brand messaging, enhance reputations, and connect effectively with target audiences.

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Two suspected blue light robbers shot and killed

Source: Government of South Africa

Two suspected blue light robbers shot and killed

Two suspected blue light robbers were shot and killed on Sunday following a shootout with the police in Parys, Free State.

It is reported that a team of various police units in Gauteng, including Tactical Response Team, Traffic Airwing, Detectives Tracking Team, Head Office Counter Intelligence and private security companies operationalised intelligence information about a VW Golf 7 vehicle involved in blue light robberies. 

The team strategically placed themselves and the vehicle was spotted driving on the R59 road fitted with blue lights. 

As police attempted to stop it, the vehicle sped off leading to a high-speed chase and a shootout between the suspects and the police. The suspects’ vehicle lost control and collided into a fence in the Parys area. 

Two suspects dressed in police uniform were found dead in the car. The team further recovered two unlicensed firearms with ammunition, SAPS uniform with insignia, blue lights, sirens and false registration numbers.

“Preliminary investigation indicates that the suspects have been involved in blue light robberies happening on the R59 and other roads between Gauteng and Free State provinces. They hijack victims and kidnap them for hours, while withdrawing sums of money from the victims’ bank accounts.

“The police will continue to intensify their efforts to crackdown on these robberies. The public is once more urged not to stop on isolated areas but rather drive to the nearest police station or filling station. For any criminal activities, the public can report on the Crime Stop Line at 08600 10111,” the police said. – SAnews.gov.za

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SARB announces non-trading days

Source: Government of South Africa

SARB announces non-trading days

The Reserve Bank has advised market participants that it will be closed for trading and settlement on several public holidays this festive season.

The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) will be closed for trading and settlement on the following official public holidays:
• Tuesday, 16 December 2025 
• Thursday, 25 December 2025
• Friday, 26 December 2025 and
• Thursday, 1 January 2026

“The SARB’s open market and foreign exchange transactions have been scheduled to mature and settle on official business days during December 2025 and January 2026. No settlement will take place via the South African Multiple Option Settlement (SAMOS) system on the dates specified above,” the central bank said.

The SARB’s foreign exchange desk will close at 12:00 midday on 24 and 31 December 2025. 

Domestic money market operations will be conducted as usual, with the position closing at 16:55 on both days.
Queries regarding the above may be directed to Provia Mangoedi at +27 12 313 4952 and Andries Tshishonga at +27 12 313 4950. –SAnews.gov.za
 

 

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Operation Shanela II nets over 300 suspects

Source: Government of South Africa

Operation Shanela II nets over 300 suspects

Police in the Northern Cape have nabbed 360 suspects in connection with various crimes. 

The arrests were made during the intelligence-driven ‘Safer Festive Season’ campaign under Operation Shanela II.

“During the operations, SAPS members confiscated alcoholic beverages, ammunition, cash suspected to be the proceeds of crime, dangerous weapons, diamonds, drugs and a firearm,” the police said in a statement.

These weekly high-density, multi-disciplinary operations were conducted from 8 -14 December across all five districts of the Northern Cape.

“As part of the disruptive actions, 3 981 motor vehicles were stopped and 7 932 persons were searched during numerous roadblocks and vehicle check points.

“Compliance inspections were carried out at farms, mines, formal and informal businesses, as well as second-hand goods dealers. A total of 17 unlicensed liquor outlets were closed.

“Detectives executed tracing operations to track down perpetrators who have been evading arrest for an array of crimes,” the police said.

During the conclusion of the 16 Days of Activism for No Violence Against Women and Children in the ZF Mgcawu District last week, Provincial Commissioner, Lieutenant General Koliswa Otola, reassured community members of SAPS’ continued commitment to ensuring their safety. 

She further encouraged communities to break the silence by reporting criminal activities and commended the multi-disciplinary teams for their dedication in keeping the Northern Cape and its communities safe. 

Community engagements, awareness programmes and crime prevention disruptive actions will continue as the Christmas period approaches and beyond to ensure sustainable safety of all inhabitants and visitors to the province. – SAnews.gov.za

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La Banque africaine de développement et São Tomé-et-Principe signent trois nouveaux accords de financement sous forme de dons

Source: Africa Press Organisation – French

Le Groupe de la Banque africaine de développement (www.AfDB.org) et le gouvernement de São Tomé-et-Principe ont renforcé leur partenariat de développement par le biais d’un nouveau financement de 18 millions de dollars sous forme de dons.

Ces trois accords, signés jeudi lors du Forum d’investissement de São Tomé-et-Principe à Bruxelles, soutiendront l’énergie, l’agriculture climato-intelligente et le nexus eau-énergie-sécurité alimentaire.

Le premier accord alloue 7,5 millions de dollars à la troisième phase du Programme de renforcement de la viabilité budgétaire et de la résilience économique -Financement supplémentaire (FSERP-SF)-, qui s’inscrit dans le cadre d’une opération d’appui budgétaire lancée en décembre 2023. Ce financement porte le montant cumulé à 20 millions de dollars, qui seront versés directement au budget national.

Le programme soutient les réformes autour de deux axes principaux : la viabilité budgétaire et la transition énergétique. Dans le cadre de ce programme, le gouvernement de São Tomé-et-Principe s’est engagé à entreprendre des réformes essentielles du système de passation des marchés publics, des douanes et de la gestion de la dette.

En ce qui concerne la transition énergétique – une priorité absolue du Plan national de développement du pays -, le programme finance l’amélioration de la gouvernance de la compagnie nationale d’électricité, l’ajustement des tarifs pour le recouvrement des coûts et l’accélération de la transition vers les sources d’énergie renouvelable. Ce cadre politique complète les investissements en faveur de la transformation énergétique dans les infrastructures de production et de distribution. Le Fonds spécial du Nigéria (FSN), administré par la Banque africaine de développement, finance cette troisième phase.

Le deuxième accord de financement canalise les ressources du Fonds pour l’environnement mondial (FEM) vers le Projet de cogestion des facteurs climatiques pour la résilience de l’agriculture et de la pêche (PRIASA III). L’objectif est de renforcer les chaînes de valeur de l’agriculture et de la pêche tout en déployant des technologies résilientes au climat afin de préserver les moyens de subsistance face aux sécheresses, aux inondations et aux pénuries d’eau.

Avec un investissement total de 18,9 millions de dollars, dont 10 millions de dollars de financement de la Banque africaine de développement et 8,9 millions de dollars du FEM, le projet sera mis en œuvre à travers trois composantes : l’amélioration des chaînes de valeur et des avantages socio-économiques, la réduction de la vulnérabilité grâce à des technologies climato-intelligentes et au renforcement des capacités, et la garantie d’une gestion de projet efficace pour une adaptation au climat intégrée dans les domaines de l’agriculture et de la pêche.

Le troisième accord porte sur une Facilité de préparation de projet (PPF) de 1,4 million de dollars pour le nexus eau-énergie-sécurité alimentaire, dans le cadre de l’initiative NEW-ERA, afin de favoriser le développement durable dans les secteurs de l’eau, de l’énergie et de l’agriculture. Sur une période de deux ans, cette facilité permettra d’élaborer des études essentielles et des plans directeurs pour la gestion intégrée des ressources en eau, incluant la construction d’un barrage polyvalent, d’une station d’épuration, de mesures de résilience climatique et d’un plan d’assainissement à l’échelle de la ville.

Le PPF jette les bases d’investissements futurs visant à assurer l’accès universel à l’eau potable, à explorer le potentiel de production d’énergie hydroélectrique et à améliorer la production alimentaire d’ici à 2030, tout en renforçant la gouvernance et les capacités des parties prenantes. Le projet créera des emplois, renforcera la résilience des écosystèmes et soutiendra les engagements climatiques du pays.

« Au moment où São Tomé-et-Príncipe présente à la communauté internationale son Plan national de développement et sollicite des investisseurs pour dynamiser son secteur privé, ces trois accords de financement témoignent clairement de l’engagement de la Banque africaine de développement aux côtés du pays en tant que fournisseur de capital patient et de solutions d’atténuation des risques », a déclaré Pietro Toigo, chef du bureau pays du Groupe de la Banque africaine de développement pour l’Angola et São Tomé-et-Principe.

Le 30 novembre 2025, le portefeuille actif du Groupe de la Banque africaine de développement à São Tomé-et-Principe totalisait 89,4 millions de dollars environ, répartis entre 12 instruments de financement, avec un âge moyen de 4,2 ans et un ratio de décaissement de 49,5 %. Sa répartition sectorielle est dominée par l’agriculture (43 %), suivie des opérations multisectorielles (23 %), de la finance (17 %), de l’énergie (15 %) et de l’eau (2 %).

Le portefeuille du Groupe de la Banque est fortement axé sur la résilience, la sécurité alimentaire, la transition énergétique et les réformes macroéconomiques, et montre un engagement croissant dans l’économie verte et bleue et l’infrastructure financière.

Distribué par APO Group pour African Development Bank Group (AfDB).

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Canada – Groupe de la Banque africaine de développement : des échanges pour redessiner la coopération

Source: Africa Press Organisation – French


La vice-présidente principale du groupe de la Banque africaine de développement (www.AfDB.org), Marie-Laure Akin-Olugbade a reçu l’envoyé spécial pour l’Afrique du Canada, l’ambassadeur Ben Marc Diendéré, ce mardi 9 décembre 2025 au siège de l’institution. Une rencontre conviviale pendant laquelle des échanges francs ont permis de poser les jalons d’une relation renouvelée. 

« Le Canada est un partenaire et un très grand soutien de la Banque. Votre pays a montré un leadership sur des sujets tels que le climat, la croissance inclusive et aussi la question de l’égalité des genres », a déclaré Marie-Laure Akin-Olugbade. Elle a également rappelé que le Canada fait partie des cinq plus gros contributeurs du Fonds africain de développement, guichet concessionnel du Groupe de la Banque africaine de développement, dont la 17e reconstitution des ressources aura lieu à Londres les 15 et 16 décembre 2025.

« Nous croyons en la Banque africaine de développement, un instrument important pour le continent », a pour sa part souligné Ben Marc Diendéré, présent en Côte d’Ivoire à l’occasion de l’investiture du président Alassane Ouattara. « Au-delà de la relation que nous entretenons, le Canada a lancé sa stratégie Canada-Afrique afin de renforcer notre coopération avec le continent. En tant que pays, nous avons des enjeux politiques de diversification des marchés. Nous voulons voir comment les entreprises canadiennes peuvent profiter de l’instrument qu’est la Banque africaine de développement », a-t-il ajouté. 

L’envoyé spécial du Canada pour l’Afrique a évoqué des thèmes de prédilection qui pourraient, à l’avenir, être au cœur de ce partenariat. Il s’agit entre autres des énergies renouvelables, des mines, de l’agrobusiness, de la santé, de l’enseignement et la formation technique et professionnelle, de l’intelligence artificielle, de la transformation numérique ou encore des industries culturelles et créatives.  

Marie-Laure Akin-Olugbade et son équipe ont présenté la Stratégie décennale adoptée en 2024 ainsi que les Quatre points cardinaux qui guident les investissements de la Banque. La vice-présidente principale a présenté des temps forts qui permettent de renforcer le partenariat, à savoir les séminaires d’opportunités d’affaires qui se tiennent deux fois par an. Elle a ensuite souligné que l’Africa investment forum – dont la dernière édition a clôturé le 29 novembre et qui a permis d’enregistrer près de 15,3 milliards de dollars d’intérêt d’investissement couvrant 39 projets bancables – est une parfaite opportunité pour les entreprises canadiennes.  

Elle a enfin soulevé des pistes de partenariats, à commencer par le financement de la conception et d’études de faisabilité de projets et encouragé les entreprises à participer aux appels d’offres de programmes que la Banque accompagne. 

Le représentant spécial a adressé une invitation à la Banque, à venir au Canada, afin de présenter ses activités au secteur privé. Les participants à la rencontre ont convenu de la mise en place d’une feuille de route pour poser les bases d’un renouvellement de la relation et afin de travailler ensemble différemment.  

Distribué par APO Group pour African Development Bank Group (AfDB).

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À propos du Groupe de la Banque africaine de développement :
Groupe de la Banque africaine de développement est la principale institution du financement du développement en Afrique. Il comprend trois entités distinctes : la Banque africaine de développement (BAD), le Fonds africain de développement (FAD) et le Fonds spécial du Nigeria (FSN). Représentée dans 41 pays africains, avec un bureau extérieur au Japon, la Banque contribue au développement économique et au progrès social de ses 54 Etats membres régionaux. Pour plus d’informations: www.AfDB.org