The African Development Bank has officially announced the five candidates cleared to contest its upcoming presidential election, scheduled for May 29, 2025.
The election will determine the next leader of the AfDB, a crucial institution driving Africa’s economic development and financial stability.
According to a statement issued by the AfDB, the candidates were approved by the Bank’s Steering Committee after a rigorous evaluation and qualification process. The cleared candidates are: Mr. Hott Amadou (Senegal), Dr. Maimbo Munzele (Zambia), Mr. Tah Ould (Mauritania), Mr. Tolli Mahamat (Chad) and Ms. Tshabalala Swazi (South Africa)