Mauritanian President to discuss agricultural investment with IFAD boss
Gilbert F. Houngbo, President of the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), is set to meet Mauritanian President…
CPJ urges Niger to stop persecuting journalist Baba Alpha
Nigerien authorities should reverse the expulsion of journalist Baba Alpha and ensure his safety, the Committee to Protect…
Building the Business Case for Housing Microfinance in Sub-Saharan Africa
A new study from Habitat for Humanity says that housing microfinance can and should become a mainstream offering…
African Food Security Prize Launched to Stop Devastating Crop Pest
Feed the Future, supported by Land O’Lakes International Development and the Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research, has…
IFAD president, Angolan President to discuss investment in rural youth employment
Gilbert F. Houngbo, President of the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), is set to meet Angolan President…
Ethiopia’s new prime minister sworn in this morning: What change can he bring?
By Adualem Sisay Gessesse – Ethiopia’s new Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (PhD) sworn in this morning. “We need…
Africa bank set to raise $700 million finance to Mali
The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) is set to arrange $700 million multi-sourced finance to support trade and related…
Hilton set to open hotel in Rabat
Hilton set to welcome guests to the Moroccan capital city of Rabat from 2022 after a landmark deal…
Ethiopian Airlines increases flights to Madagascar, DRC
Ethiopian Airlines has launched three new flights to Kisangani and Mbuji Mayi in the Democratic Republic of the…
Ethiopia’s ruling party appoints new chairman
The ruling party coalition in Ethiopia, the Ethiopian Peoples’ Revolutionary Democratic Front, (EPRDF), has elected it’s new chairman…
Africa’s premier scientific forum opens in Kigali
Africa’s scientists and innovators descend on Kigali, Rwanda, for the Next Einstein Forum Global Gathering 2018.
Malawi joins Africa Finance Corporation
Malawi has become the second Southern African member country of Africa Finance Corporation (“AFC” or “the Corporation”), Africa’s…
Ethiopia calls on Africa to combat climate change
>BY GETU TEMESGEN – The second African Climate Talks opened in Addis Ababa Thursday with participants discussing issues…
Mastercard Foundation set to address youth unemployment in Africa
Today, the Mastercard Foundation announced a commitment to enable 30 million African youth, especially young women, to secure…
German supports coffee, honey projects in Ethiopia
Today, the German government’s programme for private sector involvement in emerging markets, develoPPP.de, brought its projects for developing…
UN agency applauds Africa free trade area deal signing
The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) applauds the signing of the African Continental Free Trade Area…
IFC highlights South Africa investment opportunities
IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, today committed to expand support for initiatives in South Africa…
South Sudan ends Guinea-worm disease transmission
The world’s newest nation, South Sudan, has succeeded in interrupting transmission of Guinea worm disease, the country’s minister…
Beyond Investments Group joins Africa Trade and Investment Global Summit
The Investor by Beyond Investments Group has joined forces with the Africa Trade and Investment Global Summit (ATIGS)…
IFAD leads on sustainable farming on World Water Day
A new report by the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) shows that sustainable investment in freshwater ecosystems…
American Bluegrass Music Band concludes Ethiopia tour
Crow and the Canyon – an American bluegrass band based in Portland, Oregon – toured Ethiopia from March…
Enat Bank, RENEW Strategies partner for women in finance forum
Ethiopia’s Enat Bank and RENEW Strategies in conjunction with are set to host the second Women in Finance…
Sharpening African manufacturers’ competitive edge with technology
How can you grow your business, while managing risks and costs and boosting profitability? By Matthew Kibbiy- African…
African Development Bank set to provide $30 million loan to Rwanda
The Board of the African Development Bank Group has approved a loan of US $30 million to support…
Ethiopia secures $600 million World Bank financing
The World Bank approved $600 million of the International Development Association (IDA) financing to help strengthen the capacity…
New Delhi launches International Solar Alliance
The African Development Bank’s Vice-President for Power, Energy, Climate and Green Growth, Amadou Hott, took part in the…
Global experts meet in Kigali to discuss climate change
It is essential to build a science base and research capacity in Africa for the benefit of the…
Standard Bank launches its first digital bank in Africa
Standard Chartered Bank today announced the official launch of its digital bank in Côte d’Ivoire. This marks the…
African Development Bank seeks stronger Asia ties
The President of the African Development Bank, Akinwumi Adesina, has commended the Government of Japan for its strong…
Egypt launches digital forensic lab to combat software piracy
Egypt government launched a specialized digital forensic lab for Intellectual Property as part of its enforcement schemes of…