UNICEF promotes breastfeeding in Ethiopia
This week, as we observe World Breastfeeding Week under the theme, “Closing the gap: Breastfeeding Support for All”, UNICEF is calling on governments, donors, civil society, and the private sector to step…
Nairobi Declaration redefines Africa’s resolve for agricultural transformation
By Josefa Leonel Correia Sacko – From 7-9 May this year, more than 4,000 key stakeholders including 10 African Heads of State and Government and 30 Ministers of Foreign Affairs and Agriculture…
Saudia Group concludes successful Hajj season 1445H
Saudia Group has announced its remarkable contributions to the success of Hajj Season 1445H through its integrated ecosystem that includes aviation, cargo, logistics, catering, ground services, and maintenance.
Togo secures funding for agro-food processing zone
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) have approved a loan of US $26.55 million to Togo to implement the second phase of the Agro-Food Processing Zone Project.
Ethiopian Airlines, Satarem America partner for Sustainable Aviation Fuel
Ethiopian Airlines Group has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Satarem America Inc. to partner on production and use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) in Ethiopia.
Tecno CAMON 30 Pro 5G: Fashion, performance new era
In the ever-evolving world of smartphones, the Tecno CAMON 30 Pro 5G emerges as a trailblazer, seamlessly blending fashion, lifestyle, and cutting-edge technology.
Global goods, commercial services trade reaches $30.4 trillion
BY YANET FANTAYE WOGAYEHU – The value of total goods and commercial services trade in 2023, at US$ 30.4 trillion, was close to record highs, according to the annual report of the…
Airbus, partners invest in aviation fuel financing fund
Airbus, the Air France-KLM Group, Associated Energy Group LLC, BNP Paribas, Burnham Sterling, Mitsubishi HC Capital Inc. and Qantas Airways Limited co-invested in a Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) financing fund to accelerate…
Ethiopia devalues its Birr 31 percent
The Government of Ethiopia today announced liberalization of the forex market, which immediately resulted in about 31 percent devaluation of the country’s currency – Birr against major currencies.
IMF approves $3.4 billion for Ethiopia
BY YANET FANTAYE WOGAYEHU – The International Monetary Fund (IMF) approved a four-year arrangement under the Extended Credit Facility (ECF) for Ethiopia in an amount equivalent to SDR 2.556 billion (850 percent…
African ministers call for international financial system remaking
Dozens of finance and foreign ministers met this week to call for radical action to reform the international financial architecture, empower developing countries in international institutions and channel trillions of dollars towards…
AU to combat neglected tropical diseases in Africa
The African Union’s development agency, and uniting to combat neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) have signed an historic agreement which will strengthen efforts and mobilize resources to eliminate NTDs across the African continent.
How services trade, green transition benefit everyone
By Xiangchen Zhang – African nations and the world’s least-developed countries (LDCs) have much to gain from the development of new “green” value chains and a global surge in services trade.
World International AIDS Conference opens in Germany
With more than 10,000 participants the AIDS 2024, the 25th International AIDS Conference, is opened today in Munich, Germany.