With the Bank’s new Ten-Year Strategy (2024-2033) firmly rooting Integrate Africa as a major pillar, the conversations centred on what is to come following 10 years of investing in Africa’s integration
ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast, June 2, 2025/APO Group/ --
The African Development Bank Group ( www.AfDB.org) has unveiled its first edition of Integrate Africa Magazine (I.A.M.) during a colourful ceremony at the Sofitel Hotel, Abidjan.
The event, held on Monday 26 May as part of the Bank’s 2025 Annual Meetings, marks the beginning of a new African story – celebrating 10 years of investing in integration, while looking ahead to do more and better in the future. The magazine’s pulse beats to the rhythm of opportunity and optimism – showing how African governments are investing in building connectivity with the African Development Bank at their side.
With interconnected economies, a rapidly growing youth population, and growing human mobility – getting integration right is no longer a good option. It is an imperative.
The event featured a cultural showcase, fireside chats, keynotes and the unveiling of I.A.M. With the Bank’s new Ten-Year Strategy (2024-2033) firmly rooting Integrate Africa as a major pillar, the conversations centred on what is to come following 10 years of investing in Africa’s integration,
A Chronicle of Progress, a Canvas of Possibilities
The I.A.M. chronicles momentum – showcasing how the Bank has planted seeds of transformation – in roads, rail, air transport, power pools, ports, one-stop border posts – all coming together to bridge Africa. It captures the spirit of a borderless Africa in motion, with opening articles from some of the Bank’s leaders framing the vision; and influential voices driving integration through trade, transport, sport, health, and business – highlighting where progress is and what we must do next.
The editors took to the streets of Africa – asking young people how integration can be accelerated – with the results captured in I.A.M.’s “Views from the Ground” segment. Border officials, traders, entrepreneurs, students and innovators all speak with the same voice: Africa’s integration is the most cogent development strategy the continent has. It must happen - and happen fast.
In addition to profiling 12 Bank–funded transformative projects - in transport corridors, one-stop border posts, power pools, rail, ports, agriculture, pharmaceutical production, pandemic response – and much more; I.A.M. also highlights the Bank’s work at the frontlines of tackling fragility by investing in building resilience.
Africa’s new magazine I.A.M. offers a story of development impact – and a rare glimpse into how Africa is driving its integration and forging effective partnerships to go to scale.
From Senior Vice President Marie-Laure Akin-Olugbade’s keynote address showcasing Bank-financed infrastructure, to Vice President Nnenna Nwabufo’s reminder that integration must be a lived experience, the launch event left us in no doubt: we are on track – but can do much more, together.
Looking Forward
As Africa stands at this point of immense opportunity, I.A.M. invites us to celebrate what is working, to understand the scale of what’s left to be done and urges us all to be the protagonist in creating an Integrated Africa.
You can access the magazine here: Integrate Africa Magazine – AfDB
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of African Development Bank Group (AfDB).
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please just tell me why daroods are so jealous of everyone else. Just make me understand what fuels such jealousy.
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Kudos to the people of Djibouti and I just hope it don't turn violent and ugly, because we all know the tendencies of dictators.
Tellmetruth I'm with you they should do it peacefully, but I can see why people are sick and tired of this lousy dictator. Do you know the kind of money they make no one should be starving in that tiny nation. instead the condition of average joe is pretty bad and isn't getting any time soon better. Because of this brutal dictator and his bad policy which only is to enrich himself and his love ones at expenses of the greater population. the only advice I have for you is don't burn your country do it wisely.
These pirates with ill-gotten goods find us interesting than their dusty villages of Garawe and Bosasso.