East African pastoralists expo opens in Addis Ababa
By Yeneneh Sisay – The East African pastoralists expo, which began on Friday in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, is…
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Ethiopia Prosperity Party elects new deputy president
The ruling Prosperity Party of Ethiopia today elected Temesgen Tiruneh as its new deputy President replacing Demeke Mekonnen.
Malawi economy set to grow 3.3 percent in 2014
The economy of Malawi, which was estimated to grow less than 2 percent in 2023, is set to…
Global GDP growth to slow down to 2.4 percent
The global GDP growth is projected to slow from 2.7 percent in 2023 to 2.4 percent in 2024,…
Djibouti’s growth lacks sufficient employment, IMF
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) team which visited Djibouti this week says, its debt-driven growth over the past…
World malaria report paints concerning picture
By Dr. Martin Lukindu – The World Health Organization’s World Malaria Report 2023, released at the end of…
Zambia, Zimbabwe strengthening cross border trade
To enhance political will and strengthen the capacity of Member States to apply the AU Guidelines for the…
Dubai set to host MEA amusement industries expo
Burgeoning African amusement industry operators are set to benefit once again from the forthcoming DEAL 2024 in Dubai.
RwandAir signs IATA Safety Leadership Charter
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that RwandAir has become the latest signatory in Africa to the…
Zanzibar to host African artistic freedom summit
The Pan African Network for Artistic Freedom (PANAF) is set to hold the inaugural edition of the PANAF…
Kardex, Addverb partner in intralogistics software
Kardex has agreed a strategic partnership with Addverb in the area of intralogistics software.
Multi-Wing appoints consultancy abcg to handle market entry
Multi-Wing, the prominent Danish manufacturer specializing in axial fans for engine cooling and industrial heat exchangers, has announced…
ICAO, IATA continue cooperation on dangerous goods safe transportation
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) have extended their long-standing cooperation…
US public universities share experiences to Ethiopia universities
Over the last two years, 50 university presidents and vice presidents from 37 Ethiopian public universities have traveled…
Zambia’s President to reflect at 2024 Africa mining conference
Zambia is set to promote its invetment opportunities in mineral sector at the 2024 Mining Indaba, the major…
Burundi economy set to grow by 4.3 percent
The economic growth of Burundi, which began recovering from 1.8 percent in 2022 to 2.7 percent in 2023,…
Opportunities for customer-centric fintechs in tough economic headwind
By Andy Jury – At this time of the year there is usually a flurry of articles attempting…
Unlocking AI potential in 2024
By Othelo Vieira – 2023 has seen the phenomenal rise of generative artificial intelligence (AI), the latest in…
IFAD urges leaders to address root causes of hunger, rural poverty
As the climate crisis intensifies and multiple conflicts increase global instability, visionary and committed political leadership is more…
AfDB appointed new private sector development department head
The African Development Bank (AfDB) on Sunday appointed Aida Ngir Ngom as the new Director of its Private…
TECNO Mobile Ethiopia unveils two smartphones
Innovative technology brand TECNO unveiled its latest SPARK 20 series model at a grand event in Addis Ababa…
US helps Ethiopian universities strengthen internationalization
The United States has been a key partner in the development of Ethiopia’s higher education system since the…
UNDP launches Africa’s startup revolution initiative
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) have just launched the bold and ambitious “timbuktoo” initiative together with African…
Global foreign direct investment up 3 percent, UN report
Global foreign direct investment (FDI) flows in 2023, at an estimated $1.37 trillion, showed a marginal increase (+3%)…
Africa Travel Week partners with Tourism Investment Forum Africa
In a strategic move to drive investment opportunities across Africa’s travel and tourism sector, Africa Travel Week (ATW)…
Charitable match fuels drive to transform Africa’s community pitches
Global Innovative technology brand TECNO, as the official sponsor of the Africa Cup in Côte d’Ivoire, organized a…
Egypt secures $250 million boost for economic resilience
Africa Finance Corporation (AFC), the continent’s leading provider of infrastructure financing solutions, is to provide a $250 million…
U.S. Africa Command head advances U.S.-Nigeria cooperation
U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Michael Langley and Sgt. Maj. Michael Woods visited Nigeria last week to advances cooperation…
WTM Africa partners with China Travel Online
The China Tourism Academy predicts that the recovery process of the inbound and outbound tourism market will further…
Dangote Petroleum Refinery starts production
President of Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, elatedly thanked President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his support, encouragement, and…