What should John Mahama as new President of Ghana prioritize?
OP-ED: On December 7, 2024, general elections were held in the Republic of Ghana. The Western African nation…
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Africa advised to accelerate intra-continental trade
Africa – rich in critical minerals – is advised to accelerate intra-continental trade and harness its natural resources…
Small Businesses, Big Bills: Why Energy Audits Should Be Your Next Investment Move
Small businesses often struggle to manage rising operational expenses, especially when energy bills take a significant chunk of…
African American-owned businesses annual payroll reaches $61.2 billion
The U.S. Census Bureau today released new estimates on the characteristics of employer businesses that recorded 194,585 Black…
United States provides $200 million assistance for Sudan
The Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced that the United States will provide nearly $200 million in additional…
IMF to provide $47.4 million to Mauritania
The IMF Executive Board concluded today the 2024 Article IV consultation with Mauritania and also completed the Third…
Ethiopian Airlines partners with DRC to launch Air Congo
Ethiopian Airlines partners with the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) for the establishment of…
African Development Bank to build new headquarters
The African Development Bank Group’s Boards of Directors have approved yesterday the proposal by the Bank’s Management to…
Douala-Ndjamena economic corridor secures 330 million euro
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group this week approved two loans to Cameroon designed…
African youth tech venture entrepreneurs tour South Korea
Twenty promising youth entrepreneurs from African technology ventures and enterprise support organizations have embarked on a two-week study…
Ethiopia startup data hub launched
The Ministry of Innovation and Technology of Ethiopia, Systemic Innovation, and GrowthAfrica, in partnership with Dealroom.co today launched…
African Development Bank to lend $165 million to Madagascar
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group has approved a $165 million loan to Madagascar…
Dubai set to host global show for New Year Eve
An international team of over 110 experts from 11 countries has come together to create the most captivating…
Canada’s Toronto University named top in the world
QS Quacquarelli Symonds, global higher education experts, released the third edition of the QS World University Rankings: Sustainability,…
Abu Dhabi Finance Week 2024 opens today
One of MENA’s most anticipated four-day event series – Abu Dhabi Finance Week (ADFW) commenced with a grand…
Solutions for streamlined business operations
In today’s fast-paced world, businesses must leverage cutting-edge technology to stay ahead of the competition. Streamlining operations can…
African Development Bank, TDB Group partner to finance trade in Africa
The African Development Bank Group and the Eastern and Southern African Trade and Development Bank (TDB Group) have…
World Bank announces $100 billion for IDA21 replenishment
The World Bank Group today unveiled a record $100 billion financing package for the 21st replenishment cycle of…
Global trade reaches new high in 2024
Global trade is set to reach a record $33 trillion in 2024, according to the latest Global Trade…
Africa, Europe confederations join to enhance global marketing landscape
The European Marketing Confederation (EMC) and the African Marketing Confederation (AMC) are joining forces to enhance the global…
Benefits of Implementing Strategic Proposal Management Process
As businesses vie for competitive contracts, the ability to craft persuasive proposals can mark the difference between success…
Two Ethiopians out of five don’t believe climate change as threat
Almost two in five (39%) Ethiopians believe climate change poses them no threat at all, despite evidence suggesting…
Egypt’s largest wind energy project secures $170 million
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank has approved a loan of up to $170 million…
UNAIDS appoints Goodwill Ambassador for Nigeria
The Joint United Nations Program on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) announced the appointment of Funke Akindele, a multiple award-winning actress,…
Yango Ethiopia introduces enhanced safety features
In response to recent calls from joint feminist advocacy groups for safer ride-hailing services in Ethiopia, Yango introduced…
US launches $31 million sanitation, gender project in Ethiopia
The United States Government through its Agency for International Development (USAID) has launched the Markets for Sanitation (M4S)…
Top African designers lined up for Cape Town Fashion Week
African fashion brands have taken the world by storm this year, across major fashion weeks and trade events,…
MSF responds to unprecedented malaria surge in Ethiopia
Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders (MSF), the international nonprofit organization which has been providing essential medical care in…
Ethiopia population to surpass 150 million in ten years
The total population of Ethiopia is estimated to surpass 150 million after ten years by 2035, a new…
African Development Fund provides €44 million for Chad road construction
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group approved grants worth €44.16 million to Chad on…