South Sudanese refugees set to get new shelter in Ethiopia
The International organization for Migration (IOM) is set to begin building the first transitional shelters for South Sudanese refugees in Gambella region, Ethiopia.
Youth employment training strategies in Africa needs new approach- research
Ugandan youth researcher Sarah Bafumda (right) shares information from the research behind Invisible Lives: Understanding Youth Livelihoods in Ghana and Uganda, with Hamidah Nyanzi, a respondent in the study.
AccorHotels set to open three hotels in Addis Ababa
AccorHotels, world-leading hotel operator, has entered into 3 partnerships with Ethiopian investors for the construction and management of 3 hotels in Addis Ababa.
UN agency establishes African Corridor Management Alliance
The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA), through the African Trade Policy Centre (ATPC) is holding a meeting in collaboration with the Walvis Bay Corridor Group and other Corridor management Institutions…
Afreximbank partners with Ecobank to finance trade, investment in Africa
The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) and Ecobank Transnational Incorporated (ETI), parent company of the Ecobank Group partnered to finance trade and investment in Africa.
Gulf Air, Agoda launch new partnership
Gulf Air, the Kingdom of Bahrain’s national carrier, today announced a partnership between the airline’s FalconFlyer Loyalty Programme and Agoda PointsMax, one of the fastest-growing online hotel booking platforms worldwide.
Third round Dashen-Arsenal grassroots coaching concludes in Addis Ababa
The third round of Dashen-Arsenal Grassroots Coaching session is concluded in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia over the weekend.
Eleven million people face severe hunger in Horn of Africa
BY GETU TEMESGEN – Prolonged and worsening drought conditions across Somalia, Ethiopia and Kenya means that more than 11 million people are facing severe hunger and are in urgent need of humanitarian…
Land grabbing main driver of conflicts in Africa, new research reveals
Sixty-three percent of disputes related to private sector land and natural resource investments in Africa began when communities were forced to leave their lands, according to new research released today by TMP…
Tunisia economy set to grow by 2.5% in 2017
With significant macroeconomic challenges, Tunisia’s economy is expected to grow up to 2.5% in 2017 from 1.3% in 2016, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said.
Partners launch initiative for youth in the Gambia
The European Union, the International Trade Centre (ITC) and the Government of the Gambia have launched today a new initiative to support job creation and entrepreneurship for Gambian youth.
Somalia economic growth slowing, says IMF
The Somali economy is expected to slow down with GDP growth of 3.4 percent and 2.5 percent in 2016 and 2017, respectively, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo becomes Somalia President
Mohamed Abdullahi “Farmajo”, who once served as prime minister of the Federal Republic of Somalia, is now became President following the elections held on 8 February 2017.
Nigerian delegation urges Afreximbank to finance Abia State’s industrialization effort
A delegation from Abia State of Nigeria, led by Governor Okezie Ikpeazu, today in Cairo conducted a one-day visit to the Headquarters of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank).