USAID launches $60 million safety net program in Ethiopia
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) officially launched the Feed the Future Ethiopia Highlands Resilience Activity, a USD $60 million initiative.
Morocco to outline its clean energy prospects
Moroccan Agency for Sustainable Energy (MASEN) Acting CEO Tarik Hamane will outline the country’s clean energy prospects at the upcoming Invest in African Energy (IAE) forum, taking place in Paris in May…
USAID chief calls to urgently address Sudan crisis
The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Administrator, Samantha Power, urges the international community to urgently address the crisis in Sudan, which exposed 5 million people to famine.
New initiative invests in adolescent girls in East Africa
A new program launched today in East Africa marks a significant opportunity for advocates championing the bodily autonomy of adolescent girls.
African Development Bank conducts agribusiness meeting In Nairobi
The African Development Bank concluded a three-day workshop in Nairobi, Kenya, aimed at enhancing its Empowering Novel Agri-Business-Led Employment (ENABLE) Youth Program in preparation for its next phase.
IMF set to release $360 million to Ghana
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff team, led by Mr. Stéphane Roudet, Mission Chief for Ghana, held meetings in Accra during April 2-12, 2024, which will enable Ghana to access to about…
Mastercard Foundation invites Africans to apply for funding
The Mastercard Foundation Fund for Resilience and Prosperity has launched an Agribusiness Challenge Fund, calling for proposals from small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the agriculture sector that can create work opportunities…
Zambia unveil financial mechanism to accelerate energy generation
In support of President Hakainde Hichilema’s decision to accelerate deployment of mini-grids through the 1000 Mini-grid Initiative, the Zambian government have today unveiled a new financial mechanism to support mini-grid developers: the…
WTO forecasts rebound in global trade
Global goods trade is expected to pick up gradually this year following a contraction in 2023 that was driven by the lingering effects of high energy prices and inflation, WTO economists said…
Congo Republic joins Organization of Southern Cooperation
The Republic of Congo has consolidated its full membership status of the Organization of Southern Cooperation (OSC) with the depositing of the Instrument of Acceptance by Daniel Owassa, Ambassador of the Republic…
Dodai launches electric motorcycles in Ethiopia
Dodai, a pioneering Ethiopian electric mobility startup, conducted a historic launch ceremony, marking a watershed moment in the country’s transport sector.
Ethiopian Airlines marked its 78th anniversary
Ethiopian Airlines today marked its 78th anniversary highlighting a legacy of resilience and innovation since 1946 with first international flight to Cairo, Egypt.
ICAO urges states to apply international air passenger treaty
The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) issued an urgent call to its Member States to fast-track the ratification of the 2014 Protocol to Amend the Convention on Offences and Certain Other Acts…
USAID helps safe, nutritious foods reach Ethiopians
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) announced the successful conclusion of the Alliance for Inclusive and Nutritious Food Processing regional program, one of the projects under the U.S. government’s Feed…