African broadband operators increase investment
An urgent requirement for new investment into telecom and broadband infrastructure in Africa is driving a fresh flurry…
Ethiopian Airlines Group Microsoft partner for ICT skills development
Ethiopia’s flag carrier and Africa’s largest aviation group, Ethiopian Airlines has collaborated with Microsoft 4Afrika to launch a…
Ghana becomes sovereign shareholder in AFC
The Republic of Ghana (“Ghana”) has marked its 7th anniversary as a Member State of Africa Finance Corporation…
Ethiopian Airlines set to increase flights to Madagascar
Ethiopian Airlines, the largest Aviation Group in Africa and SKYTRAX certified Four Star Global Airline, is set to…
US, UK oppose Ethiopia’s declaration of state of emergency
The United States government opposes Ethiopian government’s declaration of state of emergency following the anti-government demonstrations.
Who becomes Ethiopia’s next prime minister
By Andualem Sisay Gessesse – The surprise resignation of Hailemariam Desalegn as prime minister of Ethiopia has created…
Ethiopia releases critical journalists, opposition leaders
Following the decision made among the coalition member parties of the ruling party a few weeks ago, Ethiopian…
GE, Marinus Energy launch gas project in Ghana
As developing countries embrace innovation that will guarantee faster solutions to energy challenges, GE Power and Marinus Energy…
Japan provides US $700 million to African Development Fund
The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has signed a loan agreement with the African Development Fund (ADF) designed…
CocaCola to bring FIFA World Cup Trophy to Ethiopia
The fourth FIFA World Cup™ Trophy Tour by CocaCola will arrive in Addis Ababa on Saturday 24th February…
Abidjan set to host largest African private sector forum
The capital of Côte d’Ivoire, Abidjan, is set to host the 6th edition of the Africa CEO Forum…
African Development Bank urges shareholders to increase capital
The President of the African Development Bank Group, Akinwumi Adesina, appeal on the Bank’s member countries to contribute…
Ethiopian Airlines set to commence direct flight to Chicago
Ethiopian Airlines said it will commence direct flight from Addis Ababa to Chicago effective as of June 02,…
EU requests WTO consultations with Russia
The European Union has requested WTO consultations with the Russian Federation to discuss Russian measures affecting imports of…
IFC provides $100 million to FNB to expand SME lending
The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, announced new financing of $100 million…
Museveni, Kenyatta advice American companies to act like Chinese
By Andualem Sisay Gessesse – President Uhuru Kenyatta of Kenya and President Yoweri Museveni of Uganda today call…
How ACBF will nudge Africa to effectively implement Agenda 2063
Designating the African Capacity Building Foundation (ACBF) as the African Union’s (AU) Specialized Agency for Capacity Development would…
Agencies partner to increase insurance coverage in Africa
The African Risk Capacity (ARC), an agency of the African Union, and the United Nations Economic Commission for…
Ethiopian graduates African aircraft maintenance technicians
Ethiopian Aviation Academy (EAA) has graduated 14 aircraft technicians from Nigerian, Tanzania and Cote D’Ivoire, who successfully completed…
Foundation invests $700 billion in Africa’s capacity building
The African Capacity Building Foundation (ACBF) the sepecialized agency with 40 African member states, says it has invested…
Ethiopia secures $1.6 billion additional revenue capturing fake invoices
By Andualem Sisay Gessesse – China and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are the major sources of fake…
UK’s Butyl introduces products to Ethiopian market
By Andualem Sisay Gessesse – Butyl Products Group (BPG), United Kingdom’s company specialized in design, development, manufacture and…
Corruption a scourge Africa can do without, says ECA’s Biha
Corruption is a scourge that has to be combated if Africa is to achieve the laudable goal of…
Women network urges AU to escalate fight against corruption
The African Union Member States must take critical steps to eradicate corruption in Africa that perpetuates gender inequality…
Ethiopia drops charges against 528 political prisoners
By Andualem Sisay Gessesse – Ethiopian government, which has been denying political prisoners in the country, today announced…
Ethiopia expects 47% tax revenue increase this year
BY ANDUALEM SISAY GESSESSE – The total tax income of Ethiopia for the current year will increase by…
World Bank predicts African economy to grow by 3.2% in 2018
The World Bank forecasts Africa’s average economic growth to rise to 3.2 percent in 2018 and to 3.5%…
Africa gets 48,000 babies on new year eve
Approximately 48,000 babies born in the Eastern and Southern Africa region on New Year’s Day, the UN Children’s…
African Export-Import Bank finds partner to finance intra-Africa trade
African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) signed a $100-Million agreement and a EUR 50-Million Murabaha agreement with a partner aiming…
Djibouti Africa regional express submarine cable goes operational
Djibouti Telecom and its partners announced implementation commencement of the supply contract for the Djibouti Africa Regional Express…