The Radisson brand enters Cape Town
Radisson Hotel Group brings the renowned Radisson brand to South Africa’s “Mother City” with the rebranding of Park…
2024
USAID launches $60 million safety net program in Ethiopia
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) officially launched the Feed the Future Ethiopia Highlands Resilience Activity,…
Morocco to outline its clean energy prospects
Moroccan Agency for Sustainable Energy (MASEN) Acting CEO Tarik Hamane will outline the country’s clean energy prospects at…
USAID chief calls to urgently address Sudan crisis
The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Administrator, Samantha Power, urges the international community to urgently address the…
New initiative invests in adolescent girls in East Africa
A new program launched today in East Africa marks a significant opportunity for advocates championing the bodily autonomy…
African Development Bank conducts agribusiness meeting In Nairobi
The African Development Bank concluded a three-day workshop in Nairobi, Kenya, aimed at enhancing its Empowering Novel Agri-Business-Led…
IMF set to release $360 million to Ghana
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff team, led by Mr. Stéphane Roudet, Mission Chief for Ghana, held meetings…
Mastercard Foundation invites Africans to apply for funding
The Mastercard Foundation Fund for Resilience and Prosperity has launched an Agribusiness Challenge Fund, calling for proposals from…
Zambia unveil financial mechanism to accelerate energy generation
In support of President Hakainde Hichilema’s decision to accelerate deployment of mini-grids through the 1000 Mini-grid Initiative, the…
WTO forecasts rebound in global trade
Global goods trade is expected to pick up gradually this year following a contraction in 2023 that was…
Congo Republic joins Organization of Southern Cooperation
The Republic of Congo has consolidated its full membership status of the Organization of Southern Cooperation (OSC) with…
Dodai launches electric motorcycles in Ethiopia
Dodai, a pioneering Ethiopian electric mobility startup, conducted a historic launch ceremony, marking a watershed moment in the…
Ethiopian Airlines marked its 78th anniversary
Ethiopian Airlines today marked its 78th anniversary highlighting a legacy of resilience and innovation since 1946 with first…
ICAO urges states to apply international air passenger treaty
The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) issued an urgent call to its Member States to fast-track the ratification…
USAID helps safe, nutritious foods reach Ethiopians
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) announced the successful conclusion of the Alliance for Inclusive and…
Ethiopia inaugurates new airport in Jinka
Ethiopian Airlines Group, the largest airline group in Africa and owned fully by the Government of Ethiopia, inaugurates…
Saudia, Collins Aerospace partner to elevate guest experience
Saudia, the national flag carrier of Saudi Arabia, signed a contract with Collins Aerospace, marking a significant milestone…
USAID launches new health program in Ethiopia
The United States launched a new program that will engage Ethiopian communities in health-related decision-making, to improve knowledge…
US Embassy hosts interfaith Iftar to promote peace in Ethiopia
Religious leaders from the wide range of Ethiopian faith groups play a crucial role in promoting peace, unity,…
African countries dominate world’s top 10 growing economies
African countries are predicted to dominate the world’s top 10 highest growing economies in 2024, according to a…
Global passenger air traffic has surpassed pre-pandemic levels
In the first quarter of 2024, the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) projected that passenger air traffic levels…
US supports Ethiopian women inclusion in political processes
The U.S. Embassy in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia hosted on March 28, 2024, an experience-sharing and networking workshop entitled,…
African Development Bank to boost fertilizer production in Nigeria
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has signed a $75 million loan agreement with Nigeria’s Indorama Eleme Fertilizer and…
US initiative to power Africa highlights major achievements
The annual report of Power Africa, the initiative of the United States Government launched a decade ago to…
Addis Ababa set to host Huawei’s digital week
Huawei’s annual Ethiopia Digital Week 2024-Huawei Education Summit is underway in Addis Ababa, with the participation of several…
USAID launches Africa trade desk
Today, Deputy Administrator Isobel Coleman announced the launch of the Africa Trade Desk, a signature trade platform from…
CGTN’s GSV: Asia’s vision for collaboration, global responsibility
“The center of gravity of global economic development is shifting to Asia. With the rapid rise of Southeast…
Africa Global Logistics officiates AGL Lobito Terminal operation
Africa Global Logistics (AGL), one of the logistics and port operators in Africa, officially launched the activities of…
Angola aims increasing oil, gas production
Angola aims to hold and increase oil production beyond 1.18 million barrels per day (bpd) while positioning the…
WHO calls for greater attention to violence against women
Older women and women with disabilities face particular risk of abuse, yet their situation is largely hidden in…