AfDB Set for New President, as Ould Tah Gains Continental Endorsement

AfDB set for new president, as Ould Tah gains continental endorsement

Unlike some of his rivals who have worked at the AfDB, Dr. Sidi Ould Tah is a fresh face for the continent’s apex bank.

AfDB Poised for Leadership Change as Ould Tah Gains Continental Support

The African Development Bank (AfDB) is on the cusp of a historic leadership transition, with Mauritania’s Mohamed Ould Tah emerging as a frontrunner for the presidency, backed by widespread continental endorsement. This development signals a potential shift in the bank’s priorities as it navigates Africa’s economic challenges.This month, Ould Tah, a seasoned economist and former director-general of the Arab Bank for Economic Development in Afric…

AfDB Set For A New President, As Ould Tah Gains Continental Endorsement

By Emmanuel Nduka  In mid-February this year, inside the ivory halls of the African Development Bank (AfDB) headquarters in Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire, the Steering Committee of the Board of Governors convened for a critical task: vetting the candidates who will vie for the presidency of Africa’s premier financial institution. As the clock ticks toward the end of Dr. Akinwumi Adesina’s second term of five years this August, the torch must soon pass …