The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has approved $68.26 million in new financing to help Mali strengthen and secure electricity supply for its capital city, Bamako, a fast-growing urban centre facing chronic outages and rising demand. The approval was granted on 12 November 2025. . The African Development Bank Group's contribution will help safeguard the power supply in Bamako, the capital of Mali, and ensure access to reliable, sustainable and modern energy services. The funding represents 36.13% of the project's total cost of $190 million and combines grants and loans from the AfDB, the Transition Support. . Cote Dlvoire, Nov. 21 -- The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group approved, on 12 November 2025 in Abidjan, financing of $68.26 million for Mali to implement the Bamako 225 KV North Loop Project (PBNB).The project benefits from loans of $35.27 million from the African.
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Discover how to choose the right system for hospitals, businesses, and homes across Mali's capital.. This guide explores tailored recommendations to combat frequent power outages while optimizing energy costs. The project benefits from loans of $35.27 million from the African Development Fund, the Bank Group's. . The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has approved $68.26 million in new financing to help Mali strengthen and secure electricity supply for its capital city, Bamako, a fast-growing urban centre facing chronic outages and rising demand. The approval was granted on 12 November 2025 in Abidjan.. Businesses in Sub-Saharan Africa face significant financial losses due to frequent power outages, with some firms losing up to 31 percent in sales. Energy insecurity can reduce the region's GDP by approximately 2.1 percent, highlighting its macroeconomic impact. The funding package includes concessional loans, transition support, and climate-focused contributions from multiple.
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