The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) is set to arrange $700 million multi-sourced finance to support trade and related infrastructure projects in Mali, focusing mainly on transport logistics, tourism, agro-processing and the financial sector.
Month: March 2018
Hilton set to open hotel in Rabat
Hilton set to welcome guests to the Moroccan capital city of Rabat from 2022 after a landmark deal was signed with Wessal Capital.
Ethiopian Airlines increases flights to Madagascar, DRC
Ethiopian Airlines has launched three new flights to Kisangani and Mbuji Mayi in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Nosy-Be in Madagascar today, March 27, 2018.
Ethiopia’s ruling party appoints new chairman
The ruling party coalition in Ethiopia, the Ethiopian Peoples’ Revolutionary Democratic Front, (EPRDF), has elected it’s new chairman who who will replace Hailemariam Desalegn who submitted letter of resignation several weeks ago.
Africa’s premier scientific forum opens in Kigali
Africa’s scientists and innovators descend on Kigali, Rwanda, for the Next Einstein Forum Global Gathering 2018.
Malawi joins Africa Finance Corporation
Malawi has become the second Southern African member country of Africa Finance Corporation (“AFC” or “the Corporation”), Africa’s leading infrastructure development finance institution.
Ethiopia calls on Africa to combat climate change
The second African Climate Talks opened in Addis Ababa Thursday with participants discussing issues of climate governance and Africa’s participation in global climate negotiations, weather and climate information services, among other topics.
Mastercard Foundation set to address youth unemployment in Africa
Today, the Mastercard Foundation announced a commitment to enable 30 million African youth, especially young women, to secure dignified and fulfilling work by 2030.
German supports coffee, honey projects in Ethiopia
Today, the German government’s programme for private sector involvement in emerging markets, develoPPP.de, brought its projects for developing coffee and honey business in Ethiopia to a successful close.
UN agency applauds Africa free trade area deal signing
The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) applauds the signing of the African Continental Free Trade Area (CFTA) in Kigali, Rwanda.
IFC highlights South Africa investment opportunities
IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, today committed to expand support for initiatives in South Africa that help address persistent challenges in job creation, especially for young people and women.
South Sudan ends Guinea-worm disease transmission
The world’s newest nation, South Sudan, has succeeded in interrupting transmission of Guinea worm disease, the country’s minister of health announced Wednesday at The Carter Center.
Beyond Investments Group joins Africa Trade and Investment Global Summit
The Investor by Beyond Investments Group has joined forces with the Africa Trade and Investment Global Summit (ATIGS) – a new partnership as Official Investment Partner of the prestigious biennial conference and exhibition to be held in June 2018 in Washington, DC, USA.
IFAD leads on sustainable farming on World Water Day
A new report by the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) shows that sustainable investment in freshwater ecosystems in developing countries helps farmers reduce the impact from floods, droughts and water pollution. The report is released on World Water Day 2018.
American Bluegrass Music Band concludes Ethiopia tour
Crow and the Canyon – an American bluegrass band based in Portland, Oregon – toured Ethiopia from March 12-21, 2018, said, the United States Embassy in Addis Ababa.
Enat Bank, RENEW Strategies partner for women in finance forum
Ethiopia’s Enat Bank and RENEW Strategies in conjunction with are set to host the second Women in Finance forum. The Forum will be held on Wednesday, March 21, 2018 at Enat Bank Headquarters in Addis Ababa Kazanchis area.
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