New Delhi launches International Solar Alliance
The African Development Bank’s Vice-President for Power, Energy, Climate and Green Growth, Amadou Hott, took part in the Founding Conference of the International Solar Alliance (ISA) in New Delhi.
Global experts meet in Kigali to discuss climate change
It is essential to build a science base and research capacity in Africa for the benefit of the local and global population. Contingent on the success of this are important components of our…
Standard Bank launches its first digital bank in Africa
Standard Chartered Bank today announced the official launch of its digital bank in Côte d’Ivoire. This marks the Bank’s first digital bank in Africa and the first-of-its-kind to open in Côte d’Ivoire.
African Development Bank seeks stronger Asia ties
The President of the African Development Bank, Akinwumi Adesina, has commended the Government of Japan for its strong support of the Bank and its multi-billion economic transformation partnership with Africa. Adesina identified…
Egypt launches digital forensic lab to combat software piracy
Egypt government launched a specialized digital forensic lab for Intellectual Property as part of its enforcement schemes of combating software piracy.
Understanding evolution of Ethiopia’s current political turmoil
By Andualem Sisay Gessesse – It was a surprise for many external observers when Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn of Ethiopia announced his plan to resign a few weeks ago though many Ethiopians didn’t…
Russia, AU agree to advance cooperation in multiple frontiers
By Andualem Sisay Gessesse – The Russian foreign minister, Sergey Lavrov, who met African Union Chairperson Moussa Faki in Addis Ababa this morning, agree to expand cooperation in to multiple frontiers.
Zimbabwe new president set to present his economic recovery project
Emmerson Mnangagwa’s accession to the presidency of Zimbabwe in late November 2017 marks the beginning of a new era for the country. After 17 years of isolation and economic sanctions, this historic…
African Development Bank, International Solar Alliance set to propel Africa’s solar energy
In a major boost for its Light up and power Africa initiative, the African Development Bank has entered into partnership with the International Solar Alliance (ISA) to scale up solar energy in Africa.
Secretary Tillerson advices Africa to be cautious about Chinese investments
By Andualem Sisay Gessesse – The United States Secretary of State Rex Tillerson, who is in Addis Ababa for official visit, today advices African countries to be cautious about their sovereignty while dealing…
Africa’s population explosion is a ticking time bomb
The African Development Bank and its East and North African Governors have stressed the need for urgent measures to match the continent’s growing population and youth unemployment, which they likened to a…
East African Ministers share African Development Bank’s vision for the continent
In a historic first, East African Governors of the African Development Bank met with the President Akinwumi Adesina and Executives to discuss economic challenges, opportunities and successes in the continent’s fast-growing powerhouse…
Civilians’ death, strike follows Ethiopia’s state of emergency endorsement
Following the endorsement of the controversial state of emergency by the parliament on Friday, some towns of Oromia Region including, those surrounding the capital Addis Ababa, have begun strike on Monday while some towns witnessed…
Secretary Tillerson, Russia and UAE foreign ministers set to visit Ethiopia
United Sates Secretary Rex Tillerson, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and United Arab Emirates Foreign minister and International Cooperation, Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed are set to visit Ethiopia this week.