Equatorial Guinea enterprises to receive technical assistance
The African Development Bank Group has approved a project to boost local content for micro, small, and medium…
US says working to help end conflict in Sudan
The U.S. Special Envoy for Sudan Tom Perriello has arrived east Africa to continue diplomatic efforts to end…
Ivorian fintech wins Ecobank’s $50,000 fintech challenge
Daba Finance, the Ivorian fintech wins Ecobank’s $50,000 fintech challenge 2024 after fierce competition.
Merck Foundation provided 2080 scholarships for Africans
Merck Foundation in partnership with African First Ladies and ministries of health and medical societies have provided provided…
Ethiopia set to increase gold production by 10 tons
The Ministry of Mines of Ethiopia said the country’s gold production will soon increase by 10 tons when…
Following forex liberalization Ethiopia set to access IMF’s $345 million
BY YANET FANTAYE WOGAYEHU – As part of the recent four-year US$ 3.4 billion Extended Credit Facility (ECF)…
Africa Finance Corporation, Itana set to develop digital economic zone
Itana, Nigeria’s first licensed digital economic zone management company, and Africa Finance Corporation (AFC), have agreed to jointly…
UNICEF to supply mpox vaccine to 77 countries
UNICEF has signed an agreement that secures supply of the MVA-BN mpox vaccine at the lowest market price…
Control Risks, Oxford Economics launch Africa Risk-Reward Index
Control Risks, the global investment risk assessment agency, and its economics consulting partner, Oxford Economics Africa, launch of…
US promotes journalism education in Ethiopian universities
The Government of the United States of America promoted ethical journalism education in various Ethiopian Universities.
New digitization initiative set to benefit Ethiopian youth
A new, two-year USD 2.7 million (€2.4 million) initiative aimed to empower Ethiopian youth through technology and digitized…
African Development Bank grants $67 million to Madagascar
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group this week approved a loan of $67.3 million…
Insecurity, funding gap challenge WFP operations in Ethiopia
BY YANET FANTAYE WOGAYEHU – The UN World Food Program (WFP) said its operations in Ethiopia is being…
Impact of Ethiopia’s IMF-backed forex floating on consumer
BY YANET FANTAYE WOGAYEHU – As Ethiopia grapples with rising inflation and internal conflicts, consumers are closely watching…
IMF completes credit facility arrangement with Sierra Leone
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the Government of Sierra Leone reached a new 38-month Extended Credit Facility…
WTO members seek fresh momentum for agriculture talks
At the first negotiation meeting on agriculture following the summer break on 18 September, WTO (World Trade Organization)…
Libya-Italy to showcase Italian construction role
The Libya-Italy roundtable and VIP networking evening scheduled in Rome on September 23 is set to showcase Libya’s…
USAID boss urges donors to help flood-affected in Africa
BY YANET FANTAYE WOGAYEHU – Stressing that the United States has been providing humanitarian assistance to the population…
Ethiopian Airlines honored in Zambia
Ethiopian Airlines, the fully state owned aviation group, is honored this week with multiple awards at the Zambia…
U.S. vows to continue supporting Africa tackle mpox spread
BY YANET FANTAYE WOGAYEHU – Ambassador John N. Nkengasong, the U.S. Global AIDS Coordinator and Senior Bureau Official…
Developing plans to tackle snakebite in Ethiopia
Tomorrow, Thursday September 19 marks as International Snakebite Awareness Day. This article provided by Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF)…
Ethiopia expects $5 billion annually from tourism
BY YANET FANTAYE WOGAYEHU – Ethiopia’s tourism could contribute over $5 billion annually to GDP, with international arrivals…
African MPs gather to discuss illicit financial flows in Harare
This week parliamentarians from the East and Southern African region are gathered in Harare, Zimbabwe for the regional…
Africa Creatives Alliance launched at Africa Urban Forum
In alignment with the African Union’s Agenda 2063, “The Africa We Want,” the Africa Creatives Alliance (ACA) is…
U.S. election potential impact on Ethiopia
BY YANET FANTAYE WOGAYEHU – The U.S. presidential election, scheduled for November 5, 2024, will be a pivotal…
Severe floods hitting most vulnerable in Sahel
Recent floods in northeast Nigeria have displaced at least 50,000 people from their homes since the weekend, says…
Saudi global AI summit receives 30,000 global delegates
As the country strives to boost its investment towards Artificial Intelligence (AI), the third annual Global AI Summit…
Evolution of Ethiopian economy: the past, the future
Ethiopia’s Economic Journey: Reflecting on the Past, Navigating the Future BY ERMYAS T. AMELGA – Ethiopia stands at…
Bologna grand conference, exhibition to attract 1,700 industries
BY YANET FANTAYE WOGAYEHU – The 46th annual agricultural machinery exhibition set to take place mid November 2024…
Ethiopian Airlines gets outstanding tourism transportation award
Ethiopian Airlines gets ‘Outstanding Tourism Transportation Award’ at the 2024 Africa Tourism Leadership Forum (ATLF) held in Gaborone,…