Global trade trends turned positive in the first quarter- UNCTAD
Global trade trends turned positive in the first quarter of 2024, with the value of trade in goods increasing by around 1% quarter-over-quarter and services by about 1.5%.
Ethiopian Airlines commences flight to Warsaw, Poland
Ethiopian Airlines, commenced of its four times-weekly new flight services to Warsaw, the capital of Poland, via Athens as of 01 July 2024.
Kazakhstan accepts WTO agreement on fisheries subsidies
Kazakhstan deposited its instrument of acceptance of the Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies on 1 July. Ambassador Asset Irgaliyev presented Kazakhstan’s instrument of acceptance to Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala.
Qatar Airways net profit reaches $1.7 billion
Qatar Airways Group celebrates a record-breaking net profit of QAR6.1 billion ($1.7 Billion) for the 2023/24 financial year.
U.S. earth observation scientist lectures in Ethiopia
Space science is a driving force for human advancement, offering profound benefits that include technological advancement, scientific knowledge, economic benefits, environmental monitoring, and humanities long term survival.
WTO, Afreximbank to leverage Africa’s unique resource endowment
Today, African Export-Import Bank signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the World Trade Organization (WTO) to amplify the impact of their strategically aligned joint efforts of promoting global trade leveraging Africa’s…
How Ethiopia’s electric vehicle revolution paves sustainable future
By Henok Tadele HAILE – In the heart of East Africa, a green revolution is quietly unfolding. Ethiopia, a country blessed with an abundance of renewable energy resources, is embarking on a…
Malawi to highlight mining investment prospects
Minister of Mining of Malawi, Monica Chang’anamuno, will return as a speaker to this year’s edition of the Critical Minerals Africa (CMA) Summit – Africa’s premier gathering for critical mineral industry stakeholders.
Saudia Wins The World’s Most Improved Airline Award
Saudia, the national flag carrier of Saudi Arabia, was named ‘The World’s Most Improved Airline’ and ranked number one for the Best Economy Class Airline Catering at the 2024 Skytrax World Airline…
Canon enters recycling system business with innovative technology
Canon Inc., the Japanese company that began operation in 1933 to conduct research into quality cameras, announced today that it will launch new plastic sorting equipment with innovative material identification technology.
Ethiopian Airlines gets in four prestigious award categories
Ethiopian Airlines said it has won in four prestigious award categories at the 2024 SKYTRAX World Airlines Award held in the UK.
Protest in Kenya and its implication for Ethiopia
By Andualem Sisay Gessesse – It has been days since millions of Kenyans have begun nationwide protests opposing the tax increment plan by the government.
Ethiopia’s financial sector poised for takeoff, but hurdles remain
By Anwar Hussen Mohammed – Ethiopia, Africa’s second-most populous nation with about 120 million people, boasts a fast-growing economy. Underpinning this growth is a financial sector undergoing a period of significant change.
USAID to help Ethiopia improve access to safe drinking water
USAID has announced the launch of a new $10 million water supply system in Ethiopia under the Resilience in Pastoral Areas (RIPA-North) program, funded by Feed the Future with additional cost-sharing from…