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…
AfDB to mobilize $500 million for smallholder farmers
African Development Bank Group President Dr. Akinwumi Adesina has announced plans to launch a $500 million facility designed to unlock $10 billion in financing for smallholder farmers and small agribusiness enterprises across…
Ecobank named best trade financer in Africa
Ecobank Group is named as the Best Trade Finance Provider Bank in Africa, at the Global Finance Trade Finance & Supply Chain Finance Awards 2025.
Addis Ababa set to boost potable water supply by 37%
BY ANDUALEM SISAY GESSESSE – The Addis Ababa Water and Sewerage Authority (AAWSA), which currently meets only 61% of the demand of the city, plans to boost its current water supply by…
EIB unveils climate resilient urban projects in East Africa
The European Investment Bank (EIB Global) has availed over €1.2 million (over Ksh 166 million) in technical assistance support to cities in East Africa for preparation of climate resilient urban development projects.
Ethiopian Airlines to launch flights to Vietnam
Ethiopian Airlines is set to commence a new four times weekly passenger service to Hanoi, Vietnam from Addis Ababa, Ethiopia starting from 10 July 2025.
Africa needs to leverage natural resources, growing population
Africa needs to find ways to better leverage its strengths, such as its young and growing population and its wealth of natural resources, to enable it to better offset the challenges presented…
African experts advised to redefine prosperous future
Ahead of the 2025 Conference of Ministers, a three-day meeting of Experts closed with the Economic Commission for Africa’s Deputy Executive Secretary (Programs) and Chief Economist Hanan Morsy calling for African countries…
African Energy Bank set to promote just transition
Taking place on the sidelines of the inaugural Congo Energy & Investment Forum this month the African Petroleum Producers’ Organization (APPO) will host a side event focusing on the challenges of the…
Africa urged to scale up development financing
The role of sub-regional multilateral development banks (MDBs) in advancing Africa’s development objectives took center stage during a high-level panel discussion held on the sidelines of the 57th Session of the Economic…
Conference to explore international debt management
An international conference scheduled next week in Geneva is set to explore the drivers of the current debt-driven development crisis, and how to improve resilience and risk management amid growing global uncertainties.
Angola reveals $60 billion oil, gas investment prospect
Angola is experiencing a resurgence in interest in its oil and gas sector as global players seek to tap into the country’s vast and lucrative energy potential.