Livestock-based solutions for sustainable development in Africa
In 2016, the United Nations issued a report highlighting the centrality of the livestock sector to the food sector and the promotion of sustainable development.
World Hydropower Congress in Ethiopia discusses climate change effects
BY ANDUALEM SISAY GESSESSE The 2017 World Hydropower Congress opened in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia on Tuesday focused on addressing the effects of climate change on hydropower development.
Gulf Air Holidays Set for Take-Off
Gulf Air, the Kingdom of Bahrain’s national carrier appoints online travel booking company “Ezeego1.com” as the Gulf Air Holidays back-end service provider.
Using agriculture and agribusiness to bring about industrialisation in Africa
BY AKINWUMI ADESINA – No region of the world has ever moved to industrialised economy status without a transformation of the agricultural sector. Agriculture, which contributes 16.2% of the GDP of Africa,…
Ethiopia secures finance to cut carbon emissions from deforestation
BY ANDUALEM SISAY GESSESSE – The World Bank (WB) on Friday launched a ten years program in Ethiopia that enables the country to reduce its carbon emissions from deforestation. The program among…
Global meeting on Livestock opens in Addis Ababa
Livestock specialists from over 50 countries gather in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, to discuss the positive contribution of livestock to the lives and wellbeing of hundreds of millions of people on the planet.
African Export-Import Bank to hold annual meeting in Rwanda
The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) will hold its 24th Annual General Meeting of Shareholders (AGM) in Kigali next month.
UN agency launches inaugural Africa Data Revolution Report
The African Centre for Statistics at the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) has launched the Africa Data Revolution Report 2016, a biennial report highlighting developments in African national data ecosystems.
Urgent reforms key to boost productivity in sub-Saharan Africa, says report
The ability of sub-Saharan Africa’s economies to generate enough jobs for its young and growing population rests on the successful implementation of urgent reforms to boost productivity.
UN urges Ethiopia to open unrest erupted areas for investigation
The United Nations High Commission Office for Human Rights, whose Commissioner is on official visit to Ethiopia, urged the country again to open unrest erupted areas for its investigators.
African Development Bank to discuss youth in Agriculture during annual meeting
The African Development Bank (AfDB) is bringing together African heads of state to discuss youth in agriculture at its upcoming annual meetings in India, the Bank said.
Rwanda, Mastercard partner to develop strong digital platforms
The Rwandan government and Mastercard have joined hands for the development of strong digital platforms to meet the needs of the country’s citizens and work towards Rwanda’s goal of promoting a cashless…
Land degradation forces Africans to migrate to Europe
A new report by the Wetlands International highlights how poor water management leads to degradation of ecosystems, and is an overlooked cause of human migration, including to Europe.
EU funding improves 130,000 children’s nutrition in Ethiopia
The European Union (EU) has given €3 million in humanitarian funds to support UNICEF’s emergency interventions in Ethiopia, which is estimated to improve 130,000 children’s nutrition.