A consortium of development finance institutions and commercial lenders today announced completion of the refinancing of more than $400 million…
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UN agency helps African countries to plan development priorities
The Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) will continue to support Member States in their quest for sustainable development that promotes…
Read MoreNairobi hosts Africa free trade phase II negotiations preparation meeting
International development partners are holding a series of consultative meetings in Nairobi, Kenya to initiate research on the 9th edition…
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Ethiopia captures $10 million smuggled cash
The Federal Police of Ethiopia has captured $10 million while trying to be smuggled out of the country.
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Ethiopia’s Journey to Privatization: Demise to Developmental State?
By Gedion G. Jalata – The Ethiopian government on 5 June 2018 announced to undertake partial and complete privatization of…
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Ethiopia, United States officials confer on democratization
The United States and Ethiopia held their 8th Bilateral Dialogue on Human Rights, Democracy, and Governance at the Ethiopian Ministry…
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United States redefines al-Shabaab
The Department of State has amended the designation of al-Shabaab – an al-Qa’ida affiliate in Somalia – to include al-Hijra…
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African Development Bank approves $250 million Risk Participation Agreement
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank on Wednesday, 18 July 2018, approved an unfunded US$ 250-million Risk…
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Kenyatta calls for accelerated private sector investment in infrastructure
President Uhuru Kenyatta has made an urgent call for developing and funding bankable infrastructure projects to drive Africa’s growth agenda.
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Capital floods in for flourishing African fintech, payments
Close to $100m of fundraising has been injected already in 2018 into Africa’s bourgeoning fintech and mobile payments sector, with…
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Canadian Council on Africa finds partner to enhance trade with Canada
The Canadian Council on Africa “CCAfrica” and Elevate Export Finance Corp. went into a strategic partnership to enhance the promotion…
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USAID concludes Health Sector Financing Reform project in Ethiopia
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) today marked the end of its five-year Health Sector Financing Reform/Health Finance…
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