Djibouti remains at high risk of debt distress, IMF says
Djibouti is at high risk of debt distress, says the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
Tanzania secures $30 million loan to unlock its natural gas potential
The African Development Bank (AfDB) decided to provide around $30 million financing to help Tanzania unlock its natural gas resources , the Bank said. The $29.8 million financing is also believed to…
Air Djibouti pilot becomes first African pilot to fly solo around the world
Pilot of Air Djibouti, Ademilola “Lola” Odujinrin, become the first African pilot in history to fly solo around the world by completing the final leg of his historic journey this afternoon, landing…
Japan assists drought affected Somalis in Ethiopia
To assist water supply, sanitation and hygiene (WASH), nutrition and prevention of acute watery diarrhoea in drought affected Somali Region of Ethiopia; the Japanese government has provided $2 million.
Ethiopian and Singapore Airlines expand partnership
With the aim of making the travel of their customers seamless, Ethiopian Airlines and Singapore Airlines agree to expand their existing code sharing agreement starting June, 2017.
Nigeria eyes boosting cassava production
Nigeria, the largest producer of cassava in the world, is working to boost its production through introduction of improved varieties.
Facebook expands its service to Africa
With the aim of expanding its services to African market, Facebook has moved its Johannesburg offices into new premises to larger premises.
Kenya, Uganda secure funding for road construction
The African Development Bank (AfDB) is set to provide $253 million loans for Kenya and Uganda to use it for the upgrading of a major road that connects the two countries.
Amnesty calls for investigation of alleged Darfur chemical attacks
Amnesty International on Wednesday calls for the need to investigate the alleged chemical attack in Darfur. The global human rights organization made the statement in reference to the torture of two journalists…
London set to host Africa oil, gas summit
The city of London is set to host the 16th Africa Independents Forum, the global summit that focuses on oil and gas.
African Development Bank to discus economic sanctions on Sudan
To exchanges views with the Sudanese authorities on opportunities associated with the temporary removal of economic sanctions and avenues for the country’s re-engagement with the international community, African Development bank official arrives…
Rwanda launches Ecosystem of Pan-African transformation
The African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS), in partnership with the Government of Rwanda, today announced the launch of AIMS in Rwanda, a world class ecosystem of pan-African transformation through mathematical sciences.
Ethiopian maids continue to suffer in the Middle East
The amateur video shot in Kuwait last week showing Ethiopian maid falling from the 7th floor, reveals the continued abuse of Ethiopian maids in the Middle East.
Ethiopia set to improve trade logistics efficiency
With the aim of increasing trade logistics efficiency in Ethiopia, the World Bank (WB) on Friday approved a new $150 million project.