Gabon to showcase investment opportunities in Dubai
Rich with oil, gas and abundant renewable energy resources, Gabon has embarked on an ambitious energy development agenda…
2023
Ethiopian Parliament removes TPLF from terrorist list
The Ethiopian Parliament on Wednsday approved the resolution to remove the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) from its…
National TB research conference opens in Gondar
National Tuberculosis (TB) Research Conference is opened this week in Gondar, Amhara region of Ethiopia.
EC, IMF host African fiscal forum
BY WOUBISHET SISAY – European Commission (EC) and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Tuesday host the African…
UN conference to reflect on smallholder farmers access to water
Ahead of the UN 2023 Water Conference, the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) calls for accelerated investments…
Rising poverty, inequalities threaten Sustainable Development Goals
Development experts have warned that persistent poverty and inequality are likely to undermine prosperity, peace and security in…
Africa urged to invest more in data, statistics to attain SDGs
Africa is set to miss most of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as a result of lack of…
Cambridge, HP to improve learning for millions across Africa
Today, Monday 20 March 2023, Cambridge Partnership for Education and HP launch an inaugural EdTech Fellowship to improve…
Zambia, DRC prepare for battery electric vehicle value chain
BY YANET FANTAYE WOGAYEHU – Zambia and Democratic Congo (DRC), among the top African countries with huge mineral…
Tel Aviv – Addis Ababa partnership for Suez Canal alternative
BY HENOK TADELE HAILE – They say ‘Once is a mistake. But twice is a decision to fail.’…
Radisson Hotel expands presence in Africa
Radisson Hotel Group, one of the fastest-growing hotel companies in Africa, plans to strengthen its robust African presence…
IMF official reflects on Cameroon economy
The Deputy Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Mr. Kenji Okamura, on Friday issued a statement…
African experts reflect on structural transformation in Africa
Practical and innovative ways are critical to accelerate inclusive economic transformation in Africa, said African experts who are…
Africa advised to deepen integration to see economic benefits
African countries need to do more to accelerate the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) and the ratification…
Redington becomes Canon’s authorized distributor in Kenya
Canon Central and North Africa (CCNA) today announced its business partnership with Redington as a new authorized distributor…
WHO provides health services to Somali refugees in Ethiopia
By Andualem Sisay Gessesse – Since the beginning of February 2023, approximately 100 000 refugees arrived in Ethiopia…
Ethiopian Airlines set to reconnect Malaysia
Ethiopian Airlines announced that it will resume its services to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia as of 25 March 2023.
Volocopter, SITA launch partnership for vertiports IT systems
Volocopter, the pioneer of urban air mobility (UAM), and SITA, the world’s leading IT provider to the air…
Africa Fintech Summit, African Media Agency announce partnership
African Media Agency (AMA) and Africa Fintech Summit (AFTS) announce a strategic partnership aimed at increasing awareness about…
WHO renews alert on safeguards for health worker recruitment
The World Health Organization (WHO) released today an updated WHO health workforce support and safeguards list, identifying 55…
Africa Data Centres ink solar energy purchase agreement
Africa Data Centres has signed a 20-year Power Purchase Agreement with Distributed Power Africa for the supply 12MW…
Senegal set to boost rice production
To boost rice production and enhance food security in Senegal, International Finance Corporation (IFC) today announced a partnership…
Burkina Faso gets partners to develop Kaya-Dori axis
The Korean International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) and the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) signed a financing agreement on…
Rolls-Royce announces new leadership for Africa
Rolls-Royce plc announced the appointment of John Kelly to the position of President – Middle East, Türkiye and…
Cape Town to host international luxury travel market event
Cape Town, South Africa is set to host the 2023 International Luxury Travel Market (ILTM) event from 31…
New initiative to support Ethiopia’s fashion industry
With the objective of supporting Ethiopia’s fashion industry, British Council Arts Program in collaboration with Creative Hub Ethiopia,…
Orange launches social venture prize in Africa, Middle East
Orange today launches the 13th edition of the Orange Social Venture Prize in Africa and the Middle East…
Tapping into world’s largest energy source
Excess heat in the European Union (EU) alone amounts to 2,860 TWh/y, corresponding almost to the EU’s total…
Dream VC launches its popular programs in Africa
Dream VC, a fast-growing venture capital talent firm, focused on training and supporting investors for Africa’s venture ecosystem,…
Indian hospital targets East African patients
Dr L H Hiranandani Hospital, a state-of-the-art hospital in Mumbai, India is set to render its services to…