Capital markets, high impact sectors in Africa secure funding
Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC), the African Development Bank (AfDB) and ALCB Fund Board Members have signed a loan agreement…
Read MoreUganda secures oil refinery deal
With the support of the African Legal Support Facility (ALSF), the Government of Uganda has successfully signed an agreement with…
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African Development Bank, Export Trading Group sign $100 million loan agreement
The African Development Bank has signed a loan agreement for a soft commodity finance facility (SCFF) with the Export Trading…
Read MoreStrategic investment in Africa’s ports accelerates growth
Africa needs to take advantage of the economic potential of its ports and shipping sector if it is to realise…
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Top joins Ethiopia’s growing water bottling business
By Adualem Sisay Gessesse – With a total investment of 273 million birr (around $10 million), ‘Top’, new bottled water…
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Presidential Proclamation Lifts Travel Restrictions for Chad
President Donald J. Trump announced today the lifting of travel restrictions for Chadian nationals following a period of review in…
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United States passes bill against human rights offenders in Ethiopia
The United States Congress today passes HRes128 on Ethiopia, which among others may lead to imposing travel bans and asset…
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African ministers of finance set to confer on tax, corruption affairs
Finance and economic planning ministers of African countries are set to meet in Addis Ababa to discuss on how to…
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Africa progressing in fight against corruption, illicit financial outflows
By Andualem Sisay Gessesse: Some African countries have been making progress in the fights against corruption, tax fraud and illicit…
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African Legal Support Facility held meeting in Abidjan
The African Legal Support Facility’s (ALSF) Management Board held its 24th meeting at the Facility’s headquarters in Abidjan to consider…
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From Davos to Boao, globalization needs boost at defining moment
By Xinhua writers Liu Chang, Shang Jun: Over a year ago, Chinese President Xi Jinping vigorously defended free trade at…
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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 Mohamed Ould…
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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 Journalists said…
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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 for financial…
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