Facebook expands its service to Africa
With the aim of expanding its services to African market, Facebook has moved its Johannesburg offices into new premises to larger premises.
Kenya, Uganda secure funding for road construction
The African Development Bank (AfDB) is set to provide $253 million loans for Kenya and Uganda to use it for the upgrading of a major road that connects the two countries.
Amnesty calls for investigation of alleged Darfur chemical attacks
Amnesty International on Wednesday calls for the need to investigate the alleged chemical attack in Darfur. The global human rights organization made the statement in reference to the torture of two journalists…
London set to host Africa oil, gas summit
The city of London is set to host the 16th Africa Independents Forum, the global summit that focuses on oil and gas.
African Development Bank to discus economic sanctions on Sudan
To exchanges views with the Sudanese authorities on opportunities associated with the temporary removal of economic sanctions and avenues for the country’s re-engagement with the international community, African Development bank official arrives…
Rwanda launches Ecosystem of Pan-African transformation
The African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS), in partnership with the Government of Rwanda, today announced the launch of AIMS in Rwanda, a world class ecosystem of pan-African transformation through mathematical sciences.
Ethiopian maids continue to suffer in the Middle East
The amateur video shot in Kuwait last week showing Ethiopian maid falling from the 7th floor, reveals the continued abuse of Ethiopian maids in the Middle East.
Ethiopia set to improve trade logistics efficiency
With the aim of increasing trade logistics efficiency in Ethiopia, the World Bank (WB) on Friday approved a new $150 million project.
New Development Bank finances $1.5 billion energy projects
Within its first two years of operation, New Development Bank (NDB) approves a total of $1.5 billion in energy projects some of which belongs in Africa. The bank was setup two years…
World Bank provides $445 million loan to Ethiopia
Ethiopian cities water and sanitation is set for improvement following the World Bank’s approval of a $445 million credit.
Institution advices investment in rural youth to end global migration crisis
President of the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), Gilbert F. Houngbo suggested the need for the developing countries to invest in their rural youth in order to end the global migration…
Sage brings new payroll system to Kenya
Sage, one of the major technology providers for integrated accounting, payroll & HR and payment systems, today launches Sage One Payroll.
Ethiopian launches cargo routes to Italy, Spain
Ethiopian Airlines launches two new cargo routes to Europe: Milan, Italy and Zaragoza, Spain as of April, 2 and March 28, 2017 respectively, the Airlines said today in its statement.
WHO urges Africa to ensure strong vaccine safety systems
The World Health Organization (WHO) urges African countries to enforce and ensure strong vaccine safety systems.