Five individuals have been selected to run for the position of president of the African Development Bank (AfDB).
This decision followed a two-day meeting at the AfDB headquarters in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, where the Steering Committee of the Board of Governors reviewed the candidates.
The upcoming election, scheduled for May 29, 2025, will determine the successor to Akinwumi Adesina, who has led the bank since 2015.
The five candidates are Mr. Hott Amadou from Senegal, Dr. Maimbo Munzele from Zambia, Mr. Tah Ould from Mauritania, Mr. Tolli Mahamat from Chad, and Ms. Tshabalala Swazi from South Africa.
Each candidate brings a distinct set of experiences and ideas to the table, which will influence the bank’s future direction.
This election is crucial as it will shape the AfDB’s role in Africa’s development, particularly in areas like infrastructure, economic growth, and climate resilience.