Thank you, @AbebeHGabriel and team, for the warm welcome and productive discussion. I look forward to continued collaboration with @AfDB_Group to advance Africa’s agrifood transformation.

Pleased to have been part of the engagement between @UNDPGhana and @AfDB_Group on shared priorities aligned with Ghana’s development agenda. Strong partnerships and coordinated efforts are key to delivering sustainable and lasting impact.

On the occasion of the 65th Independence Day of the Republic of Sierra Leone, the @AfDB_Group extends its warmest congratulations to the Government and people of #SierraLeone.

My sincere thanks, Hon. @S_OkudzetoAblak for the warm Ghanian welcome. I am honoured to serve in Ghana and look forward to working together with @AfDB_Group to advance our shared development priorities. Medaase 🇬🇭

Honored to be accredited as AfDB Country Manager for Ghana. Grateful to Hon. Minister @S_OkudzetoAblak for the warm reception and support. I look forward to working with the Government to advance our shared development goals. @AfDB_Group

On the occasion of the 69th Independence Day of the Republic of Ghana, the @AfDB_Group extends its warmest congratulations to the government and people of Ghana.

At the African Union’s 48th Ordinary Session of the Executive Council in Addis Ababa. Delighted to see that virtually every African Foreign Minister is finding out how they can get their own FUGUs. Hope our dynamic young FUGU entrepreneurs take full advantage. That is how Economic Diplomacy works.

Wrapping up 5 amazing years in Sierra Leone as @AfDB_Group Country Manager! Honoured to meet President Julius Maada Bio @Presidency_SL 🙏 Grateful for his leadership & support, and proud of what we’ve built together. Confident our partnership will keep making a difference @mof_sl

Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio Receives AfDB Executive Director, Commends Strong Economic Performance State House, Freetown, Monday, 10 February 2026 - His Excellency President Dr @julius_maadabio has received the newly appointed Executive Director of the @AfDB_Group (AfDB), Dr Elsiddig Mohamed Rahma, who was accompanied by the Bank’s outgoing Country Manager, Dr Halima Yusuf Hashi, on a courtesy call ahead of her exit from office. Briefing the President, the Minister of Finance, Sheku Ahmed Fantamadi Bangura, noted that Dr Rahma represents Sierra Leone, Ghana, Liberia, The Gambia, and Sudan on the AfDB Board. He described him as a seasoned economist who will champion the interests of the country, particularly in managing Sierra Leone’s strong-performing AfDB portfolio across agriculture, infrastructure, and gender empowerment. Dr Rahma conveyed warm greetings from the President of the African Development Bank and congratulated President Bio on Sierra Leone’s strong economic performance, stable growth, and improved fiscal discipline. He reaffirmed the Bank’s commitment to supporting Sierra Leone’s Medium-Term National Development Plan, outlining a new investment focus of 54% on infrastructure, 23% on agriculture, and 23% on multi-sectoral support. President Bio warmly welcomed Dr Rahma and expressed appreciation to the AfDB President, whom he described as a trusted partner. He reaffirmed government’s commitment to development and national transformation, emphasizing that infrastructure development remains critical to unlocking agricultural potential and inclusive growth. The President also commended the outgoing Country Manager, Dr Halima Yusuf Hashi, for her dedicated service and strong partnership with government, wishing her continued success and assuring her of Sierra Leone’s enduring friendship. *For media enquiries:* *State House Media and Communications Unit* info@statehouse.org.sl

After an $11bn funding coup and 100 days of quiet diplomacy, the new AfDB chief sets out his stall for a leaner, more ambitious institution. ➡️ l.theafricareport.com/f4c Exclusive interview by @NickNorbrook and @thaisbrouck.

It was a pleasure to deliver my opening address at the 3rd National Dialogue on Climate Resilience and Energy Transition. Through collaboration with our partners, we have made meaningful progress in our energy transformation and transition. We remain committed to making ongoing investments and to strengthening our energy sector in partnership with all stakeholders. My gratitude goes out to The World Bank, AFDB and other partners for their continued support.

Sidi Ould Tah, @AfDBPresident, held talks with the @ecb President Christine Lagarde at the #WBGMeetings in Washington, D.C. The @AfDB_Group and the European Union work in close partnership. In 2024, they signed a new framework agreement to accelerate investment in Africa's infrastructure, green energy, digital connectivity, and health. #AfDBatWBGMeetings

On the sidelines of the #WorldBankMeetings in Washington, D.C., Dr Sidi Ould Tah, President of the @AfDB_Group met with finance ministers from #TheGambia, #Ghana, #Liberia, #SierraLeone, and #Sudan. The meeting highlighted: ➡️Africa’s countries continued support for #ADF17 replenishment ➡️Shared vision: economic transformation through resilience and industrialisation ➡️Debt sustainability ➡️Creating jobs for youth President Ould Tah reiterated his commitment to the Four Cardinal Points — mobilising capital, unifying markets, industrialising locally, and investing in talent and technology.

With the opening of the first-ever state-of-the arts National Seed Testing Laboratory in Mile 91, Sierra Leone now has the equipment and systems to certify seeds that enters our farms. This didn’t happen by chance. It took vision and deliberate engagement from H.E President @julius_maadabio with our partners. We thank especially @AfDB_Group and @iaeaorg for the technical support and resourcing this alongside Government of #SierraLeone Now we are building the capacity of the men and women who will run this lab and make sure every farmer benefits from across Mama Salone 🇸🇱

Niger will benefit from $144.7M in financing from the African Development Fund, the concessional window of the @AfDB_Group, to expand #energy access and strengthen private sector competitiveness. The agreement was signed on Wednesday in Abidjan by President Sidi Ould Tah and Niger’s Prime Minister Ali Mahamane Lamine Zeine. #ADFDelivers

During #UNGA80, I had an energizing and productive meeting with Sidi Ould Tah, the President of the African Development Bank Group! We discussed the exciting potential to boost resources mobilization and advance critical minerals beneficiation. Our Big Five Agenda perfectly aligns with the bank's priorities, paving the way for a dynamic collaboration ahead. Congratulations on your election as President of AFDB — we're eager to move forward together! @AfDBPresident @AfDB_Group

Today, I proudly received the Compact Endorsement Letter for our Mission 300 Energy Compact, Sierra Leone's most ambitious energy project. It demonstrates our dedication to providing reliable, affordable power and expanding renewable energy. My gratitude goes to Ajay Banga (World Bank), Sidi Ould Tah (African Development Bank), and all partners for their support. @WorldBank @AfDB_Group

Steady power is coming to Bo and Kenema! 🇸🇱 As main works on the upgraded electricity grid wrap up, we visited communities to hear directly from residents about their hopes for how reliable energy will transform businesses, schools and daily life. Together with @AfDB_Group and Government of Sierra Leone, we're 🇬🇧 powering progress for 700,000 Sierra Leoneans over the next 25 years! ⚡️ #UKSierraLeone #EnergyAccess #PoweringProgress"