Marriott opens Sheraton Annaba in Algeria
Marriott International, Inc, today announced further expansion in Algeria with the opening of its seventh hotel in Algeria, Sheraton Annaba.
Addis Ababa set to host Africa Business Forum
Ethiopia is set to host the 5th edition of the Africa Business Forum in Addis Ababa, for the second time, the organizers said.
Chad ratifies Afreximbank establishment agreement
President Idriss Deby Itno of Chad, on 30 December 2016, ratified the Agreement on the Establishment of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), concluding the formalisation of the country’s membership of the continental…
Ingenico Group, Interswitch partner to provide payment solutions in Nigeria
Ingenico Group, the global leader in seamless payment, announced that a strategic partnership has been signed with Interswitch Nigeria Limited, the leading transaction switching and electronic payment processing company in Nigeria.
USAID support people with disabilities in Ethiopia
Over the past three years, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) supported the Ethiopian Center for Disability and Development (ECDD) Association to help hundreds of people with disabilities to prepare…
Gemalto visa management solution strengthens Uganda’s border security
Gemalto, the world leader in digital security, is supplied Uganda’s Directorate of Citizenship and Immigration Control (DCIC) with its Coesys Visa Management that combines swift issuance of all visas and permits with…
Ethiopian Airlines commence flight to Chengdu, China
Ethiopian Airlines, Africa’s largest airline group, started new flight to Chengdu, China three times weekly as of June 3, 2017, the airline said.
No one shows interest for WTO Director General position
World Trade Organization’s (WTO’s) current Director-General Azevêdo is likely to continue on his position for another term as there was no other nominations for the position of Director-General had been received by…
Tokyo set to host World Smart Energy Week 2017
Tokyo invited invited all green, clean tech professionals and companies for its upcoming Japan World Smart Energy Week set to take place between March 1-3, 2017.
Sharjah launches $100,000 humanitarian award
The Ruling family of Sharjah, the third largest emirate in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) launched a $100,000 humanitarian award – the ‘Sharjah International Award for Refugee Advocacy & Support’.
Partners launch first Africa branding, reputation competition
The Holmes Group is partnering with the African Public Relations Association is set to launch its first ever African SABRE Awards. The competition is now open for entries, and the winners will…
Ethiopians dominate the 15th Xiamen International Marathon
The first IAAF Gold Label Road Race of 2017, the Xiamen International Marathon, started on Monday 2nd January and was dominated by Ethiopian athletes in both the men’s and women’s elite events.
Nairobi set to host East Africa’s Islamic economy summit
With the aim of exploring how East Africa can tap into the Islamic Economy, with an estimated global value of $2.3 trillion, Kenya is set to host the 2nd edition of the East…
Ethiopian Airlines buy 8 aircrafts in 2016
Ethiopian Airlines says it has increased its total airplanes to 82 adding 8 aircrafts in 2016. In 2016 for the first time in its history, the airline has diversified its fleets adding…