Domestic resource mobilization: A solution to tackle Africa’s multiple crises
Over the past few years, the African economy has been devastated by multiple crises and external shocks.
New leishmaniasis treatment shows effectiveness in Eastern Africa
A shorter, and less toxic treatment for people with visceral leishmaniasis was shown to be effective thanks to a study conducted in Eastern Africa by the non-profit medical research organization Drugs for…
IFC investment to support Africa’s digital infrastructure expansion
The latest equity investment of the International Finance Corporation (IFC) in West Indian Ocean Cable Company Holding Ltd (WIOCC Group) is set to support Africa’s digital infrastructure expansion.
Pacific States launch new regional aviation strategy
During a special ceremony today at ICAO’s 41st Assembly, Pacific States officially launched a new Pacific Regional Aviation Strategy.
Ethiopian police seize 97 kilograms cocaine
Ethiopian airport customs in Addis Ababa today seized 97.48 kilograms cocaine worth 773 million Birr (around $14.6 million).
ITC recommends connected services for small businesses growth
A new report released by the International Trade Center (ITC) recommends for connected services (Transport and logistics, financial services, information and communication technologies (ICT), and business and professional services) as the key…
IMF advises Seychelles Central Bank to improve transparency
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) advised Central Bank of Seychelles (CBS) for improved transparency practices mostly in the areas of governance and accountability arrangements, confidentiality policy, anti-money laundering / countering the financing…
Helping to maintain Zanzibar’s beauty
In 2015 CPS Live Ltd, a real estate developer launched Fumba Town, a modern African town in Zanzibar, the island that lies some 30km (just over 16 nautical miles) off the Tanzanian…
China’s manufacturing output surges by 322%
It has been more than ten years since China surpassed the United States as the greatest industrial powerhouse in the world. China’s industrial output increased by 322% over the past two decades,…
New Somalia President arrives Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
For an official visit the new President of Federal Republic of Somalia Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has arrived Addis Ababa, Ethiopia this morning.
Africa and partners vow to end AIDS
During the high-level week of the 77th session of the United Nations General Assembly leading African Ministers of Health joined UNAIDS, PEPFAR, global health institutions and partners in New York in vow…
Awareness gap causes heart failure in Middle East, Africa
Urgent action is needed to stop and reverse the steep rise in heart failure happening across the Middle East and Africa (MEA), said experts.
IFC, Peo Finance Proprietary to boost financial inclusion in Botswana
To expand financial inclusion and improve access to loans for low-income borrowers in Botswana, IFC and Peo Finance Proprietary Limited today announced a partnership to help Peo grow and better tailor its…
NetZero carbon emissions international aviation key priority
Some 2,000 Ministers and high-ranking government officials from 167 States gathered in-person and virtually at the Montréal Headquarters of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) on Tuesday, for the launch of the…