Copenhagen set to host African energy ministers
Energy ministers from Ethiopia, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Botswana, Burkina Faso, Gabon, Madagascar, Morocco, Rwanda and Zimbabwe are set to attend the Africa Energy Forum in Copenhagen.
Liberian President pushes for support to Africa’s Capacity Development
Liberia’s President, Ellen Johnson Sirleaf has saluted the African Capacity Building Foundation (ACBF) for the results it is achieving on capacity development initiatives across the continent.
Ethiopia’s project on sexual harassment secures World Bank funding
The World Bank Group and Sexual Violence Research Initiative (SVRI) awarded funding to the Addis Ababa University School of Public Health and Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.
African Development Bank opens Office in Benin
African Development Bank (AfDB) announces it is planning to open national office in Benin. This is indicated by AfDB’s Director-General for the West African Region, Janvier Litse who visited the Republic of Benin…
Emirates Airlines apoints new country manager for Ethiopia
Emirates Airlines of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), which flies to over 140 destinations across the world, has appointed Mr. Manoj Nair as its the new country manager for Ethiopia.
Germany assists drought affected people in Ethiopia
The Government of German provides 3.6 million Euros to support refugees, their host communities and drought affected people, German Embassy in Addis Ababa said.
Addis Ababa to host Africa Regional Forum on Sustainable Development
Addis Ababa, the political capital of Africa is set to host the 2017 Africa Regional Forum on Sustainable Development (ARFSD), in preparation for the 2017 High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF).
IMF Economic Report Calls for Global Cooperation on Taxation
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) released its bi-annual report on the state of the global economy, predicting that global growth will continue steadily but slowly.
Ethiopian Airlines Inflight Catering receives an award
Ethiopian Airlines Inflight Catering has won Outstanding Food Service by a Carrier in Africa Awards, the Airlines said.
Ethiopian Airlines celebrates reopening of Abuja flight
Ethiopian Airlines, is set to inaugurate the reopening of the Abuja Airport with its latest technology and the most modern Airplane in the world, the Airbus A350-900, the Airlines said.
Hilton plans expansion in North Africa
Hilton eyes expansion in North Africa with the establishment of a dedicated development office in Casablanca, the hospitality giant signaled.
Côte d’Ivoire set to host continental agriculture summit
Côte d’Ivoire is set to host the 2017 African Green Revolution Forum (AGRF), premier continental agriculture gathering that aims to improve agribusiness in Africa and use it for transforming the lives of…
Sub-Saharan Africa people exposed to systemic exclusion – UN report says
Almost 60% of people in Sub-Saharan Africa experience deprivation, which systemically left them behind from the development gains, a UN report said.
WTO anticipates better global trade in the coming years
Economists at the World Trade Organisation (WTO) anticipate global trade growth to be between 2.1% and 4% while they expect 2.4% growth for 2017.