Sidi Ould Tah Assumes Office as 9th President of the African Development Bank Group - Caribbean News Global

Sidi Ould Tah Charts New Course for African Development Bank Group

Mauritanian economist Sidi Ould Tah was officially sworn in on Monday as the ninth president of the African Development Bank Group (AfDB), succeeding Nigeria’s Akinwumi Adesina, who served two transformative terms. Tah’s election, held on May 29 during the Bank’s annual meetings, saw him secure 76.18% of the votes—underscoring broad confidence in his leadership. Founded in 1964, the AfDB has grown into Africa’s largest development finance instit…

Sidi Ould Tah sworn in as 9th African Development Bank President, pledges reform and focus on sustainability - Africa Sustainability Matters

Dr. Sidi Ould Tah of Mauritania was sworn in on Monday as the Bank’s ninth president of the African development bank group, marking a historic transition at one of Africa’s most influential financial institutions. Ould Tah, 60, succeeds Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina, who completed two terms at the helm. He was elected in May with over 76 percent of shareholder votes, the widest margin ever for a first-term president. The inauguration ceremony, held in…

Sidi Ould Tah assumes office as 9th president of the African Development Bank Group - Caribbean News Global

AFRICA – History was made today when Dr Sidi Ould Tah was sworn-in as the ninth President of the African Development Bank Group (AfDB). At exactly 11:04 Abidjan time, on a rainswept Monday morning, Dr Sidi took his oath of office at the helm of Africa’s premier development finance institution, succeeding Dr Akinwumi A. Adesina, who has completed his two terms. Côte d’Ivoire’s president Alassane Ouattara and his Mauritanian counterpart president,…

Dr. Sidi Ould Tah officially sworn in as the 9th President of the AfDB

Dr. Sidi Ould Tah has officially been sworn in as the 9th President of the African Development Bank Group (AfDB). The 60 year old from Mauritania was elected on May 29, 2025, with a historic 76% of shareholder votes, the highest margin ever for a first-term president of the bank. The ceremony took place in […] The post Dr. Sidi Ould Tah officially sworn in as the 9th President of the AfDB appeared first on HapaKenya.

Sidi Ould Tah Assumes Office as 9th President of the African Development Bank Group

Sidi Ould Tah Assumes Office as 9th President of the African Development Bank Group