Sheraton Dakar opens Four Points
Four Points by Sheraton, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s global portfolio of over 30 brands, today announced the opening Four Points by Sheraton Dakar Diamniadio, marking the brand’s debut in Senegal.
IFC commits $100 million to African data center
The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, has signed an agreement for $100 million in financing to Raxio Group, a Sub-Saharan African data center platform.
Morocco to host global football industry leaders
World Football Summit (WFS) in partnership with UM6P and Evosport, and with OCP Group as the Presenting Partner, is set to welcome over 1000 leaders from the global football industry to Rabat,…
WHO issues reports on fungal infections tests, treatments
The World Health Organization (WHO) today published its first-ever reports addressing the critical lack of medicines and diagnostic tools for invasive fungal diseases, showing the urgent need for innovative research and development…
Africa urged to ratify free movement of persons protocol
Government officials, migration experts, diaspora representatives, private sector actors, civil society, and youth leaders gathered in Mombasa this week to press for concrete progress on ratifying the African Union’s Free Movement of…
Bank to provide $50 million to end school-age hunger in Africa
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank approved the establishment of a fund to help put an end to hunger and malnutrition amongst school age-children in Africa.
Steps to Make Your Home Market-Ready
The process of selling a home is akin to setting a stage where every detail counts in impressing potential buyers.
Nigeria advised to implement progressive taxation to bridge revenue gaps
Nigeria faces an annual financing shortfall of over US$10 billion to meet its Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). A new report, ‘Taxing the Rich: Nigerian Fair Tax Monitor Thematic Report,’ reveals how progressive…
AfDB intends to finance Ethiopia’s new airport construction
The African Development Bank (AfDB) and Ethiopian Airlines Group have signed a Letter of Intent for the development of the East African nation’s planned Abusera International Airport Project, AfDB said without mentioning…
Agricultural value chains for a crisis-driven world
By Pamela Coke-Hamilton – Seven years after the signing of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) and as countries grapple with creating jobs for Africa’s youth bulge, Economic Commission for Africa…
Canton Fair promotes international exchanges in Europe, Africa
The 137th Canton Fair, set to open next month on April 15 in Guangzhou, China, has wrapped up a series of promotion events in Europe and Africa.
WHO says, we can end TB – commit, invest, deliver
Every year, 24 March is observed as World Tuberculosis Day to amplify the urgency of ending tuberculosis (TB), the world’s deadliest infectious disease. The theme of this year’s campaign is “Yes, We…
Ethiopia resumes accession negotiations, to conclude next year
The members of the World Trade Organization (WTO) commended on 19 March efforts undertaken by Ethiopia to galvanize its WTO accession negotiations after an impasse of five years.
UNECA, FAO partner to promote sustainable agriculture in Africa
The UN Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Tuesday, outlining a framework for strategic collaboration between the two UN…