African Development Bank opens center of excellence for coding
The African Development Bank has opened a second Information and Communications Technology Centre of Excellence at the United States International University-Africa in Nairobi.
Ethiopia to host made in Germany-Africa tradeshow
Made in Germany-Africa tradeshow is set to open its doors in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia from March 2nd to 4th, 2023, providing a platform for key African industries to enhance multilateral trade relationships,…
Africa needs pro-poor, inclusive recovery efforts
Following the multiple financial, health, and climate crises affecting Africa, countries should accelerate inclusive recovery efforts to boost economic growth, the UN Economic Commission for Africa’s Acting Executive Secretary, Mr. Antonio Pedro,…
Tension grows in Ethiopia ahead of Orthodox Church protests
As the tension between the Government of Ethiopia and Ethiopian Orthodox Church grows, sub cities in the capital Addis Ababa told schools to close today.
Saudi Arabia to launch financial sector conference
The 2nd Edition of the Financial Sector Conference (FSC 2023) is set be held March 15-16, 2023 at the King Abdulaziz International Conference Center in Riyadh.
Germany to host invest in African energy summit
The African Energy Chamber (AEC) is set to host the Invest in African Energy Reception at Frankfurter Botschaft in Germany on February 23, 2023.
Astana International Forum to address key global challenges
As the international community moves towards an era of increased polarization and geopolitical division, Kazakhstan launches a new international conference, the Astana International Forum, to join efforts on tackling key global challenges.
Ethio Telecom, Huawei launch innovation program
Ethio Telecom launched the Ethiotel Innovation Program in collaboration with Huawei Ethiopia to empower the nation’s technology-based startups.
Ethiopia secures 182 million euros loan, grant from Italy
The Prime Minister of Ethiopia, Abiy Ahmed Ali, held a visit to Italy in Rome on Monday where he signed soft loan and grant agreements worth 182 million Euros.
Council urges Ethiopian media to refrain from hate speech
Ethiopia Media Council (EMC) today urged media outlets in the country and outside to stop sensationalizing the internal conflict within the Ethiopian orthodox Church.
Africa advised to undertake wide-ranging reforms
African countries should institute wide-ranging fiscal reforms to expedite sustainable recovery from multiple crises which have hindered industrialization and economic diversification, the UN Economic Commission for Africa’s (ECA) Acting Executive Secretary, Antonio…
Ethiopian Airlines opens aviation training center in Hawassa
Ethiopian Airlines Group, the largest aviation group in Africa, inaugurates a new aviation training center in the city of Hawassa, southern part of Ethiopia.
Partners to unleash financial inclusion in rural Senegal
The UN’s International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) has developed two new public-private partnerships to enhance access to cheaper, faster and safer remittances, the hard-earned money sent home to Senegalese by migrant…
UN agency affirms support for Ethiopia’s trade policy agenda
The UN Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) – a think tank with specialist expertise in African and international trade policy – has recommitted to helping Ethiopia’s trade policy agenda that aims to…