Congo Brazzaville set to realize digital sovereignty
Jolting hammer blows, the sounds of iron bars under a workman’s blowtorch, the odor of fresh cement: at the foot of the three-story building rising in the Bacongo district of the Congolese…
IMF to release $150 million to Tanzania
A team of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), which concluded its visit to Tanzania said it has concluded it review and plans to release $150 million to the East African country.
IFAD, Senegal launch Africa integrated climate risk management program
The Government of Senegal, in partnership with several international organizations including the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), officially launched the Africa Integrated Climate Risk Management Program (AIRCM) today.
Zambia, US sign agreement to prevent human trafficking
Today, U.S. Embassy Zambia’s Chargé d’Affaires Linnisa Wahid and Minister of Home Affairs the Honorable Jack Mwiimbu signed the U.S.–Zambia Partnership to Prevent Trafficking in Persons (P2P), a new multi-year initiative to…
US introduces AI principles to safeguard workers’ wellbeing
The United States (US) Department of Labor today introduced Artificial Intelligence (AI) principles to be followed by AI developers and employers for the well-being workers.
Djibouti sovereign wealth fund partners with Tamini Insurance
At the conclusion Djibouti Forum on Tuesday, Djibouti’s sovereign wealth fund (Fonds Souverain de Djibouti) and Tamini Insurance signed a memorandum of understanding with Tamini Insurance, part of the influential Salaam Group,…
Salaam Real Estate to build new city in Djibouti
By Andualem Sisay Gessesse / Djibouti – Salaam Real Estate, one of the subsidiaries of Salaam Group that involves Salaam African Bank, is set to transform the city of Djibouti by building…
Maryland to host major US investment summit
Today, the United States (US) Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo announced the lineup of global executives, business leaders and senior U.S. government representatives participating in the 2024 SelectUSA Investment Summit, scheduled for…
Cote d’Ivoire joins Arab-Africa Trade Bridges
The Arab Africa Trade Bridges Program (AATB) General Secretariat announced the Republic of Cote d’Ivoire as a new member of the program.
Africa Improved Foods set to Invest $40 million in Ethiopia
By Andualem Sisay Gessesse / Djibouti – Africa Improved Foods (AIF), an African-focused public private investment engaged in producing nutritious foods, eyes expanding its manufacturing of plant to Ethiopia by investing some…
Lessons for South Sudan from neighboring gold producers
While remaining underexplored, South Sudan is considered to hold significant commercial quantities of mineral resources.
Africa advised to improve public financial management
New research to be launched at the Africa Public Sector Virtual Conference hosted by ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) highlights deficiencies and route to stronger public service delivery.
Djibouti set to transform economy moving beyond port services
By Andualem Sisay Gessesse – Djibouti- Djibouti Forum, international business conference aiming to engage private and institutional investors to transform its economy, kicks off this morning in the capital, Djibouti city.
Chinese company set to build new free trade zone in Ethiopia
BY YANET FANTAYE WOGAYEHU China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Oromia Regional State of Ethiopia for the development of a new free trade…