Dr. Sidi Ould Tah was elected the ninth president of the African Development Bank Group on 29 May 2025 with a historic mandate from shareholders, securing more than 76 percent of the vote, the highest first-term margin in the Bank’s history. His election reflects strong shareholder confidence in his proven ability to deliver bold reforms and measurable impact for Africa’s development based on his 40+ years career in various banking, economist and ministerial roles in Africa and the global south.