Multilingual Xi’s book on governance launched in London
The multilingual versions of the second volume of Xi Jinping: The Governance of China was launched in London last Wednesday.
Addis Ababa launches campaign against spina bifida, hydrocephalus
The Addis Ababa Health Bureau announces its newest campaign to combat spina bifida and hydrocephalus, birth defects that affect the development of the spine, spinal cord and the brain, leading to paralysis…
African Development Bank seeks Portuguese-speaking investment in Africa
To help unlock economic growth, the African Development Bank is coordinating the implementation of an integrated development strategy for Portuguese-speaking countries in Africa.
United States Conducts Airstrike in Somalia
In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. forces conducted an airstrike destroying an al-Shabaab vehicle-borne improvised explosive device near Jana Cabdalle, Somalia, on the afternoon of April 11.
UN agency invest $57 million to renovate Africa Hall
The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) launched a $56.9 million construction to renovate and modernize the historic Africa Hall in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
United States gives $67 million to Democratic Republic of the Congo
The United Sates government announced nearly $67 million in additional humanitarian assistance for the people of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) at the DRC Humanitarian Conference held in Geneva, Switzerland.
Capital markets, high impact sectors in Africa secure funding
Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC), the African Development Bank (AfDB) and ALCB Fund Board Members have signed a loan agreement to support high impact sectors in Africa focusing on housing, agriculture and…
Uganda secures oil refinery deal
With the support of the African Legal Support Facility (ALSF), the Government of Uganda has successfully signed an agreement with a consortium of American and Italian firms to finance and construct a…
African Development Bank, Export Trading Group sign $100 million loan agreement
The African Development Bank has signed a loan agreement for a soft commodity finance facility (SCFF) with the Export Trading Group (ETG).
Strategic investment in Africa’s ports accelerates growth
Africa needs to take advantage of the economic potential of its ports and shipping sector if it is to realise its growth ambitions. Globally, ports are gateways for 80% of merchandise trade…
Top joins Ethiopia’s growing water bottling business
By Adualem Sisay Gessesse – With a total investment of 273 million birr (around $10 million), ‘Top’, new bottled water brand, enters the growing water market in Ethiopia by creating 147 jobs, the…
Presidential Proclamation Lifts Travel Restrictions for Chad
President Donald J. Trump announced today the lifting of travel restrictions for Chadian nationals following a period of review in which the Government of Chad improved their identity-management and information sharing practices.
United States passes bill against human rights offenders in Ethiopia
The United States Congress today passes HRes128 on Ethiopia, which among others may lead to imposing travel bans and asset freezing of Ethiopian government officials, who are accused of committing crimes against humanity…
African ministers of finance set to confer on tax, corruption affairs
Finance and economic planning ministers of African countries are set to meet in Addis Ababa to discuss on how to deal with tax related matters and other means of domestic finance mobilization…