Djibouti remains at high risk of debt distress, IMF says
Djibouti is at high risk of debt distress, says the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
Tanzania secures $30 million loan to unlock its natural gas potential
The African Development Bank (AfDB) decided to provide around $30 million financing to help Tanzania unlock its natural…
Air Djibouti pilot becomes first African pilot to fly solo around the world
Pilot of Air Djibouti, Ademilola “Lola” Odujinrin, become the first African pilot in history to fly solo around…
Japan assists drought affected Somalis in Ethiopia
To assist water supply, sanitation and hygiene (WASH), nutrition and prevention of acute watery diarrhoea in drought affected…
Ethiopian and Singapore Airlines expand partnership
With the aim of making the travel of their customers seamless, Ethiopian Airlines and Singapore Airlines agree to…
Nigeria eyes boosting cassava production
Nigeria, the largest producer of cassava in the world, is working to boost its production through introduction of…
Facebook expands its service to Africa
With the aim of expanding its services to African market, Facebook has moved its Johannesburg offices into new…
Kenya, Uganda secure funding for road construction
The African Development Bank (AfDB) is set to provide $253 million loans for Kenya and Uganda to use…
Amnesty calls for investigation of alleged Darfur chemical attacks
Amnesty International on Wednesday calls for the need to investigate the alleged chemical attack in Darfur. The global…
London set to host Africa oil, gas summit
The city of London is set to host the 16th Africa Independents Forum, the global summit that focuses…
African Development Bank to discus economic sanctions on Sudan
To exchanges views with the Sudanese authorities on opportunities associated with the temporary removal of economic sanctions and…
Rwanda launches Ecosystem of Pan-African transformation
The African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS), in partnership with the Government of Rwanda, today announced the launch…
Ethiopian maids continue to suffer in the Middle East
The amateur video shot in Kuwait last week showing Ethiopian maid falling from the 7th floor, reveals the…
Ethiopia set to improve trade logistics efficiency
With the aim of increasing trade logistics efficiency in Ethiopia, the World Bank (WB) on Friday approved a…
New Development Bank finances $1.5 billion energy projects
Within its first two years of operation, New Development Bank (NDB) approves a total of $1.5 billion in…
World Bank provides $445 million loan to Ethiopia
Ethiopian cities water and sanitation is set for improvement following the World Bank’s approval of a $445 million…
Institution advices investment in rural youth to end global migration crisis
President of the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), Gilbert F. Houngbo suggested the need for the developing…
Sage brings new payroll system to Kenya
Sage, one of the major technology providers for integrated accounting, payroll & HR and payment systems, today launches…
Ethiopian launches cargo routes to Italy, Spain
Ethiopian Airlines launches two new cargo routes to Europe: Milan, Italy and Zaragoza, Spain as of April, 2…
WHO urges Africa to ensure strong vaccine safety systems
The World Health Organization (WHO) urges African countries to enforce and ensure strong vaccine safety systems.
The hidden treasures of Ethiopia: Platinum
By Andualem Sisay Gessesse – Located in Eastern Africa with centuries-old historical and archeological attractions, Ethiopia is one…
Sudan President Al Bashir to visit Ethiopia on Tuesday
President Omar Hassan Ahmad Al Bashir of Sudan is expected to visit Addis Ababa, Ethiopia on Tuesday for…
Africa Renewable Energy Leaders Summit to kick off in Nairobi
The Africa Renewable Energy Leaders Summit (ARELS) is set to start in Nairobi, Kenya on Tuesday, the organizers…
Investment opportunities in Lesotho
Located in the south eastern region of Southern Africa and entirely surrounded by South Africa, the Kingdom of…
UN report urges Africa to rethink urbanization
The Economic Report for Africa 2017, launched this week in Dakar Senegal by the United Nations Economic Commission…
Cape Town set to host innovation on energy, water
The African Utility Week Expo, which is scheduled to open in Cape Town, South Africa in the coming…
African Union expresses concern over insecurity spread in Congo
The African Union Peace and Security Council during its 671st meeting express its deep concern over the increase…
African Development Bank finances African Export–Import Bank
The African Development Bank (AfDB) is set to provide $450 million to the African Import – Export Bank…
Uganda, Kenya secure funding for major road construction
Uganda and Kenya secured a total of $253 million from the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) for a…
South Sudan agree to join African Export-Import Bank
The youngest country in Africa, South Sudan, becomes participating country of the continental financial block – the African…