European Union Commissioner to visit Ethiopia, African Union
The European Union Commissioner for International Partnerships Jutta Urpilainen is set to visit Ethiopia and the African Union Commission (AUC) on Monday.
Eritrea to host Egypt, Somalia leaders
Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki welcomes President of Egypt Abdel Fattah el-Sisi and Somalia President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud for a tripartite regional meeting
Strengthening capital markets in Guinea, Sierra Leone
The Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), in collaboration with the West African Monetary Institute (WAMI) and the central banks of Guinea and Sierra Leone, has successfully completed a series of awareness-raising and…
Indigenous tourism to inject $67 billion into global economy
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) today launched a landmark report at its Global Summit in Perth, Western Australia, highlighting how Indigenous tourism is projected to contribute $67BN USD to the…
Cape Town set to host international luxury travel event
International Luxury Travel Market Africa (ILTMA) announces that its 2025 event, themed ‘Ignite Africa with Luxury Travel’, will be held at the prestigious Norval Foundation in Cape Town from 06 to 08…
Protea Hotels by Marriott expands footprint in Africa
Protea Hotels by Marriott, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s global portfolio of over 30 brands, today announced the opening of two new hotels in Africa: Protea by Marriott Delta in Nigeria and Protea…
Lessons to Africa from China
By Jane Muthumbi – I have grown up thinking the most about poverty, which afflicts much of the developing world. Despite its decline globally in the last four decades, many developing countries…
Ethiopia, Tanzania young innovators shine at national finals
A vibrant display of innovation, creativity, and passion filled the United Nations Conference Center as Ethiopia’s brightest young minds convened for the World Robot Olympiad (WRO) National Competitions.
Ethiopia appoints new president
The Government of Ethiopia today appointed Senior diplomat and former foreign affairs minister Taye Atske Selassie Amde as a new president.
Canon introduces new flatbed printer
Canon today announces the addition of its FLXflow technology to the Arizona 1300 series, which brings new productivity and performance features to the flatbed printer series.
Vaccine alliance prevent 1.3 million future deaths
Over 1.3 million future deaths were averted in 2023 thanks to vaccination programs supported by Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance.
Earthquake hits Addis Ababa last night
Last night around 8.10 pm the inhabitants of Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia have experienced an earthquake with a magnitude of 4.9 Richter scale.
African leaders gather to address peace and security challenges
The inaugural Annual Peace and Security Dialogue (ASPD) hosted by the Thabo Mbeki Foundation, kicked off with some inspiring talks from both political leaders and academics.
Valio launches carbon-neutral dairy farm pilot
Valio, the Finland headquartered company and a major player in the international dairy ingredients market, has launched a five-year Carbon-Neutral Dairy Farm pilot to test carbon-neutral dairy production actions in practice.