Ethiopian Cargo, Liege Airport celebrate 17 years partnership
Ethiopian Cargo and Logistics Services and Liege Airport, the Ethiopian cargo hub in Europe, have celebrated 17 years of successful partnership.
African airlines see 10.6% growth in cargo demand in April
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for April 2024 global air cargo markets showing strong annual growth in demand into the second quarter (Q2).
Global economy outlook brightening in 2024 with political risks
The latest Chief Economists Outlook released today presents a growing sense of cautious optimism about the global economy in 2024.
African Development Bank outlines 2023 Dakar 2 Summit
Since the Dakar 2 Summit, six African countries have set up Presidential-level Councils to drive implementation of the Country Food and Agriculture Delivery Compacts agreed at the summit, while another twelve countries…
Ethiopia, Pakistan business forum takes place
State Minister for Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia, Ambassador Birtukan Ayano, launched Ethio-Pakistan Business Forum, held under the motto “connecting historic countries through trade and investment” in Addis Ababa today.
Egyptian artist wins Norval Sovereign African Art Prize
Norval Foundation and The Sovereign Art Foundation (SAF), announce Weaam El Masry (b. 1976, Egypt) as the winner of The Norval Sovereign African Art Prize (NSAAP) 2024 Public Vote and $2,000 for…
IFAD delegation discusses rural development gains of Rwanda
A high-level delegation from the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), led by Gérardine Mukeshimana, IFAD Vice-President, visited Rwanda this week to discuss the country’s progress in developing rural areas.
AFRODAD demands debt justice on Africa Day
On Africa Day celebration, the African Forum and Network on Debt and Development (AFRODAD) recognizes the continent’s remarkable achievements in securing major positions to influence global economic, financial, and tax policies.
U.S.-Kenya Business Forum facilitates over $2 billion investments
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s U.S.-Africa Business Center on Friday hosted the U.S.-Kenya Business Forum featuring the President of Kenya William Ruto, U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina…
Unlocking Africa’s mineral wealth
As part of its 60th anniversary celebrations, UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) is set to hold a pre-event in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, and online on 4 June, 2024.
TotalEnergies launches Africa startup challenge
By Anwar Hussen Mohammed – To recognize and award 100 African startups, TotalEnergies today launches African Startupper of the year challenge inline with celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Company.
Global Innovation Initiative Group to launch Ethiopian startup awards
The Global Innovation Initiative Group (GIIG), an initiative dedicated to fostering innovation and entrepreneurship across the continent, announces the inaugural Ethiopian Startup Awards – a Global Startup Awards Africa event coming to…
Volvo to launch hydrogen-powered trucks
Volvo Trucks is developing trucks with combustion engines that run on hydrogen. On-road tests with trucks using hydrogen in combustion engines will begin in 2026, and the commercial launch is planned towards…
Fast reform, targeted protection key to boost Africa’s agriculture
By Andualem Sisay Gessesse / Djibouti – With vast arable land that has the potential to feed the world, Africa remains net food importer spending tens of billions of dollars every year,…