Ethiopian Airlines adds flights to South Korea
Ethiopian Airlines said it is set to increase its weekly passenger flights to Seoul, South Korea, to six,…
2023
Africa told to harness mineral reserves for economic transformation
Africa should harness its vast mineral reserves to drive economic transformation and accelerate sustainable development on the back…
Dakar set to host conference on Africa’s debt tragedy
Dakar, the capital of Senegal, is set to host a continental conference that aims to reflect on the…
Afreximbank to host deal room at African Energy Week
As Africa’s mergers and acquisitions (M&A) continue to surge, pan-African supranational multilateral financial institution the African Export-Import Bank…
Ghana to host African peering, interconnection forum
Ghana is gearing up to welcome the 12th edition of the African Peering and Interconnection Forum (AfPIF), marking…
WHO launches global initiative on digital health
The World Health Organization (WHO) and the G20 India presidency announced a new Global Initiative on Digital Health…
Africa favorable for green businesses – UN report
Africa’s private sector can bolster its green agenda and drive increased GDP, higher income per capita, create tens…
IFC launches African women enterpreneurs mentorship program
To support women entrepreneurs across sub–Saharan Africa, the International Finance Corporation (IFC) today opened applications for its She…
Small-scale farmers generate significant benefits for environment, report
BY YANET FANTAYE WOGAYEHU – Joint investments in small-scale farming in developing countries not only increase vulnerable rural…
FGM becomes top death cause in Africa
Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) is a leading cause of death in the countries where it is practised, with…
DRC better place to manufacture mobile phones – UN report
As the major inputs used to manufacture mobile phone are abundantly found in many African countries, mainly the…
inDrive to enhance ride-hailing comfort in Africa
In an unparalleled move to uplift the driving conditions of the ride-hailing community, inDrive, a global leader in…
Experts, editors reflect on Ethiopia media law, practice discrepancy
By Andualem Sisay Gessesse – News media editors and experts on the media sector today reflect on the…
World top economists convened by COP28 to discuss climate finance
A two-day meeting of world leading economists and finance leaders convened by the COP28 Presidency has delivered consensus…
An economist look at Ethiopian economy, inflation
By Muluneh Gebre – Ethiopia’s macro-economic performance remains positive amid severe inflation, drought and clashes in different parts…
IFC invests in Uganda petroleum product transportation
Africa Finance Corporation (AFC), the leading infrastructure solutions provider on the continent, announced on Monday its investment in…
Parliament approves state of emergency in Ethiopia
Ethiopian parliament today approved the state of emergency declared in Amhara region by the Council of Ministers last…
Ethiopian Airlines to commence flight from London to Gatwick
Ethiopian Airlines announces its plan to commence a thrice weekly services to/from London-Gatwick starting from November 21, 2023.
Ethiopia increases exporters’ forex retention to 50 percent
By Muluneh Gebre – The National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE) has announced that it has increased the amount…
Donors express concern about violence in Ethiopia
The governments of Australia, Japan, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and the United States of America have expressed…
USAID Ethiopia director visits projects in Somali region
United States Agency for International Development (USAID), Ethiopia’s new Mission Director, Scott Hocklander, traveled to Somali Region to…
Canon opens call center in Egypt
In alignment with the company’s, ‘Closer to Customer’ strategy aimed at strengthening and enhancing relationships with its customers,…
WHO organizes traditional medicine global summit in India
The World Health Organization (WHO) is set to convene the Traditional Medicine Global Summit on 17 and 18…
Saudi Arabia’s new airline partners with Spanish football club
Saudi Arabia’s newly launched airline, Riyadh Air and leading Spanish football club, Atlético de Madrid today signed a…
Russia – Africa Summit successful amidst Western pressure
Amidst Western pressure on many African countries, the second Russia – Africa Summit held in St. Petersburg at…
Can Ethiopia’s diplomatic renaissance re-ignite economic resurgence
By Haile Henok Tadele – Like the radiant colors of dawn after a moonless night, Ethiopia is stirring…
MultiChoice Africa withdraws DStv services in Malawi
MultiChoice Africa Holdings B.V (MAH) notified DStv subscribers of its withdrawal of services from Malawi with immediate effect.
Commission urges Ethiopians to stop civil wars immediately
The Ethiopian National Dialog Commission (ENDC) urges all actors in Ethiopia to immediately stop bloody civil wars currently…
Afrika Insights Inc joins Canada-Africa Chamber of Business
Afrika Insights Inc., an Ontario-based risk advisory and publishing company, joined The Canada-Africa Business Chamber last month, ahead…
South Korea keen to elevate partnership with Ethiopia
Upon arriving Addis Ababa, Ethiopia this morning, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of South Korea, Park Jin expressed…