Dr. Samuel Munzele Maimbo, Bajabulile Swazi TshabalalaandSidi Ould TAHare candidates
On August 31, 2025, Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina, the current president of the African Development Bank (AfDB), will successfully end his second and last term in office.
Following a review of the applications, the Steering Committee has approved a list of applicants for the African Development Bank President position.
On May 29, 2025, during the AfDB’s Annual Meeting in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, an election will be held to choose his successor.
The following are the candidates on the official list for the next election:
Amadou Hott (Senegal): A former minister in the Senegalese government and former AfDB vice president.
Zambian physician Dr. Samuel Munzele Maimbo: Currently, he serves as the World Bank Group’s Vice President for Budget, Performance Review, and Strategic Planning.
Former Mauritania Minister of Economy and Finance Sidi Ould TAH is currently the Managing Director of the Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa (BADEA).
Abbas Mahamat Tolli: Representing Chad as a contender.
Former AfDB Senior Vice President Bajabulile Swazi Tshabalala, a native of South Africa, has held executive positions at Standard Bank Group, Transnet, and Old Mutual Employee Benefits.
As a reflection of their varied backgrounds and areas of expertise, each candidate contributes a depth of financial and development experience.
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