Factory farms causes climate disasters – new report
BY YANET FANTAYE WOGAYEHU – World Animal Protection today published research showing how cruel factory farming contributes at…
2023
Star Alliance receives World Travel Awards
Star Alliance receives World Travel Awards this week at a Gala ceremony held at Dubai’s iconic Burj Al…
Loss and Damage Fund vital to address climate change impact
The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) Executive Secretary Claver Gatete, has commended COP27 for setting up…
Dashen Bank of Ethiopia assets up 25 percent
The total assets of Dashen Bank, one of the biggest private banks in Ethiopia, has grown up 24.7…
Travel, Tourism continues to grow, its water intensity falls
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) report launched on Sunday, ‘Water Roadmap for Travel & Tourism’, reveals…
UN to award two youth-led climate solutions at COP28
Two young people including e-ride founder in Kenya, are set to be celebrated as winners of the UN…
Climate-resilient food system through holistic agroecology
By Abebe Haile – Ethiopia’s Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed in his latest appearance at the parliament, said that…
Intra-African Trade Fair secures $43.8 billion deals
African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com) announces that the third Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF2023) held in Cairo from 9…
Uganda secures $253 million funding for road construction
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group approved a loan of $252.83 million to…
World leaders ink agriculture, food, climate action declaration
The COP28 Presidency on Friday announced that 134 world leaders have signed up to its landmark agriculture, food…
Coalition to create $20 billion value chain for sustainable farming
The World Economic Forum, with support from the Government of the United Arab Emirates, along with more than…
Supercharging Africa’s battery, electric vehicles ambitions
A global transition towards green energy and rapid decarbonization has exponentially increased demand for Electric Vehicles (EVs) as…
Africa has no excuse to remain poor, AfDB
With $6.2 trillion worth of natural resources, 65 percent of the world’s uncultivated arable land, and a vibrant…
Kenya secures €101 million to boost electricity access
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) on Wednesday approved a €101.10 million loan…
Abu Dhabi launches program to support entrepreneurs
The Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED) has launched the “Entrepreneur’s Journey” guide to support entrepreneurs exploring…
Nokia to join UNIDO’s Circular Economy Value Chains initiative
Nokia today announced that it is joining Orange in an initiative in Egypt under the UNIDO-run Switch to…
COP28 set to open in Dubai today
The United Nations Climate Change Conference COP28 is set to open this morning in Dubai, the United Arab…
Somali capital Jigjiga City gets 5G services
Ethio Telecom on Tuesday, officially launched 5G Internet service in Jigjiga city, Somali Region of Ethiopia.
US vows to continue supporting countries end HIV/AIDS
By Woubishet Sisay Gessesse – The United States Government will continue to be committed to working with countries…
At COP28 IFAD set to urge global leaders to fund small-scale farmers
During the upcoming global climate change summit in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates the International Fund for Agricultural…
Report urges governments to let communities lead fighting AIDS
As World AIDS Day, 1 December approaches, UNAIDS urges governments across the world to unleash the power of…
United States, Kenya conduct cyber, digital dialogue
The Government of Kenya hosted the second U.S.-Kenya Cyber and Digital Dialogue in Nairobi, Kenya, on November 27,…
Report suggests $13.5 trillion investments for carbon-neutral future
Transitioning to a more sustainable and carbon-neutral future, $13.5 trillion in investments will be needed by 2050, particularly…
Vertiv introduces prefabricated mass timber solutions
Vertiv, a global provider of critical digital infrastructure and continuity solutions, today introduced the innovative Vertiv™ TimberMod variant…
Abu Dhabi showcases economic diversification success
Abu Dhabi is continuing to show stellar growth proof government initiatives to diversify the economy, boost the private…
Why should you read reviews before buying THC vape pen?
By Adem Salah – Are you considering buying a THC vape pen but aren’t sure what to expect?…
Partners launch campaign to promote children’s health
With an objective of improving the health of school-going children, a health rule (or ‘health tenet’ or ‘health…
UN agencies express concern over humanitarian crisis in DRC
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, and UNICEF, the UN Children’s Fund, are greatly alarmed by the escalating crisis…
Germany to invest 4 billion euros in Africa’s green energy
The government of Germany has pledged to invest 4 billion euros in Africa’s green energy until 2030.
USAID donates ten vehicles to Ethiopia Ministry of Health
This week, the United States Agency for International Development’s (USAID’s) Mission Director Scott Hocklander handed over ten vehicles…