The United States Government, through the U.S Agency for International Development (USAID), today announced the launch of the five-year, $40…
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Nissan celebrates 150 million vehicles produced globally
Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. has reached a new milestone with 150 million vehicles produced globally, the Japanese automobile manufacturer said.
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Brazil set to train African youth in cassava processing
The Brazil-Africa Institute (BAI) and the African Development Bank (AfDB) have launched an initiative that aims to train young African…
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British trade, investment envoy to visit Ethiopia
The British Prime Minister’s newly appointed trade and investment envoy to Ethiopia, Mr. Jeremy Lefroy MP, is set to visit…
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Australia helps developing countries participate in global trade
The government of Australia is contributing over AUD 1.4 million (CHF 1.1 million) to WTO trade-related programmes to help developing…
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NEPAD launches infrastructure financing for Africa initiative
The New Partnership for Africa’s Development (NEPAD) – African Union’s economic development programme, gathered international investors and CEO-level business leaders…
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UN agency, EU heads discuss Economic Partnership Agreements
The heads of United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) and European Union (EU) agree to work towards benefits of…
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Countries agree on a landmark 2030 strategy to stop losing land
At the 13th meeting of the Parties to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification held from 6-16 September in…
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UN agency urges Uganda to make industrial policy more effective
In the last two decades, Uganda’s economy has been performing impressively and has managed to reduce, by over half, the…
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U.S. Borax introduces mobile crop guide to help agronomists
U.S. Borax Inc, part of Rio Tinto, has launched a mobile crop guide to help agronomists, growers and researchers identify…
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Ethiopia Commodity Exchange’s coffee transaction doubles
Ethiopia Commodity Exchange (ECX) traded 33,528 tons of coffee, sesame and white pea beans worth 1.7 Billion birr (around $80…
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New Peace Corps Volunteers Sworn in at U.S. Embassy in Addis Ababa
Charge d’Affaires Troy Fitrell administered the oath of service to 39 new Peace Corps Volunteers at the U.S. Embassy in…
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UN calls for a Global New Deal to address inequality
A new report of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) calls for a Global New Deal to…
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African Development Bank pledges $540 million for Chad
The African Development Bank (AfDB) Group is set to provide $540 million for Chad’s new National Development Plan (NDP).
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