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A New Era for AfDB: Sidi Ould Tah Steps Up In a significant development for African finance, Sidi Ould Tah from Mauritania has been elected as the new President of the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group. This decision was made during the Bank’s Annual Meetings in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. As an observer of this pivotal moment, one might ask: what does this mean for the future of development in Africa? Stepping into this crucial role, Tah will inherit the leadership from outgoing…

In a pivotal moment for African development, Sidi Ould Tah, the former Mauritanian finance minister, has been elected as the new president of the African Development Bank (AfDB). This noteworthy achievement follows a keenly contested election held during the Board of Governors' meeting in Abidjan, where Tah triumphantly emerged victorious after three challenging rounds of voting. In the end, he garnered a remarkable 76% of the votes, signaling a robust endorsement from his peers. As the news reverberated across the…