Huduma Card delivers cashless efficiency, powered by Mastercard technology
Mastercard commits to supporting the roll-out of the Huduma Card in Kenya as the technology partner of choice for the local government organisation.
Quantum Global named Best Investment Company Angola 2016
African focused investment firm Quantum Global Group were announced as the winners of the Global Banking and Finance Review award for Best Investment Company Angola 2016.
Facebook rallies partners to unite for a safer, better Internet
Facebook is partnering with public sector agencies and non-governmental organisations from across Africa under the rallying call “Be the change: unite for a better Internet.
African LDCs discuss trade strategies
The Ministry of Trade of Ethiopia and in collaboration with the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) and the United Nations Conference for Trade and Development (UNCTAD) concluded meeting on regional…
Ethiopian Airlines launches flight to Conakry
Ethiopian Airlines commenced its new services to Conakry, the capital of The Republic of Guinea, at a reception ceremony held on February 2 at Addis Ababa Bole Airport.
Mining Indaba discusses illicit financial flows from Africa
The African Minerals Development Centre (AMDC) will host a panel session during the Ministerial Session of Mining Indaba under the auspices of the African Union Commission and the United Nations Economic Commission…
African Development Bank provides financing to Eritrea
The African Development Bank has approved a loan and a grant amounting to $7.14 million to finance the fourth Drought Resilience and Sustainable Livelihoods Program in Eritrea.
Empowering women and girls: Africa’s biggest missed opportunity
By Amb. Amina Mohamed – Agenda 2063 calls for an Africa where development is people-driven, unleashing the potential of its women and youth, while SDG 5 focuses on gender equality. How can…
Investing in the resilience of smallholder farmers key says FAO chief
Press Release – Investing in the resilience of smallholder farmers is more important than ever if we are to maintain the food security gains now being threatened by the after effects of…
Coalition recommends 14 antidotes to combat illicit financial flows from Africa
A coalition of institutions against illicit financial flows (IFFs) recommended a set of actions African governments need to take in order to combat the chronic that is Shrinking African economies.
Conference participants urge African states to repeal discriminatory laws against women
The Africa Ministerial Pre-Consultative Meeting on the 61st Commission on the Status of Women (CSW 61st) on the theme “Women’s economic empowerment in the changing world of work” opened in Addis Ababa Thursday…
Democracy, peace essential for Africa’s development, says UN official
Africa needs to address governance, democracy, peace and security issues as prerequisites for its development, United Nations Economic Commission for Africa’s Acting Executive Secretary, Mr. Abdalla Hamdok said Wednesday.
Tunisia receives funding to boost agriculture
Some 110,000 people in five districts of Tunisia in the Governorate of Siliana, home to some of the country’s most disadvantaged people, are set to benefit from $24 million financing by the United…
Kenya’s AU candidate for chairperson position met with African youth
Kenya’s Foreign Affairs Minister Dr. Amina Mohamed, who is a candidate for the position of Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC), accompanied by Mrs. Sicily Kariuki, Kenya’s Minister for Youth and…