Panel in Dakar discusses on future of health in Africa
A panel discussion is held on the future of health in Africa and economic resilience by the members…
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Global partners launch Alliance for Entrepreneurship in Africa
To support a stronger private sector, entrepreneurship and the growth of small and medium-sized businesses across Africa, African,…
Alliance invites African women for agriculture award
The Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) launches 2022 Women Agripreneur of the Year awards inviting…
Africa Investment Forum virtual boardrooms attract $32.8 billion
The Africa Investment Forum boardrooms have drawn $32.8 billion in investment interest in bankable projects.
MCC Investments ‘powering Africa’ through modern energy solutions
The Millennium Challenge Corporation’s (MCC) Vice President of Compact Operations, Fatema Sumar, united with private sector, development, and…
Recycling plastic waste gathers momentum in Africa
More and more plastic waste is being diverted from landfills and into a circular economy that grows employment…
KELIX bio set to acquire Morocco-based pharmaceutical institute
Development Partners International (DPI) and CDC Group today announced that an agreement has been signed for KELIX bio…
Africa recommitted to achieving Sustainable Development Goals
African countries recommitted to achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by building better through investing in green growth to…
Ethiopian Airlines, Air Djibouti to expedite goods transportation
Ethiopian Airlines signed a strategic partnership agreement to jointly commence sea-air multimodal transportation with International Djibouti Industrial Park…
Why Africa is the new frontier for venture capital
By Andualem Sisay Gessesse- Studies show that the practice, skills and knowledge of Venture Capital (VC) in Africa…
Africa to build on progress towards Agenda 2063
The 8th African Regional Forum for Sustainable Development (ARFSD) opened with a reminder for Africa to acknowledge the…
Ukraine, Russia war leads to food crisis in Africa, Middle East
The ongoing war between Ukraine and Russia if not solved quickly may result in global food crisis and…
New program to help Africans excel in VC knowledge
A new program by a private company, Dream Venture Capital (Dream VC) is set to support venture capital…
Ethiopia reaffirms commitment to Lamu Port project
Ethiopia reaffirmed its continued commitment to the realization of the under-construction Lamu Port-South Sudan-Ethiopia (LAPSSET) Corridor Project, geared…
Time for United States to invest in Africa, says US official
United States Congressman Gregory Meeks has warned that the United States will only be part of the future…
IFC official to visit Djibouti, support job creation
The International Finance Corporation (IFC’s) Regional Vice President for Africa, Sérgio Pimenta, is set to visit Djibouti from…
Africa’s agriculture sector leaders discuss environmental sustainability
Over one hundred of Africa’s leading and emerging leaders in agriculture met in a two-day virtual forum last…
Russia opens Africa–Russia economic cooperation office in Ethiopia
The Government of Russia has opened Africa-Russia economic cooperation coordination committee office in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia on Wednesday.
ECA set to launch Africa’s first AI research center
The UN Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) is set to launch tomorrow Africa’s first Artificial Intelligence (AI) Research…
IFC, KARL STORZ partner to improve African healthcare services
KARL STORZ, manufacturer of endoscope today joins International Finance Corporation’s (IFC’s) Africa Medical Equipment Facility to help Africa’s…
Tana Forum focuses on transnational organized crimes in Africa
The Tana Forum Roundtable discussion held as a sideline event at the 58th Munich Security Conference in Germany…
Kigali set to host regional forum on sustainable development
The capital of Rwanda, Kigali is set to host the 8th Session of Africa Regional Forum on Sustainable…
Global partners collaborate for Green Infrastructure in Africa Alliance
The African Development Bank Group and Africa50, in partnership with the African Union Commission and the African Union…
EIB pledges 500 million euro to strengthen African public health
The European Investment Bank (EIB) is set to pledge 500 million euro under partnership launched today by World…
Coalition announces $5.55 billion financing for African enterprises
The coalition for a sustainable and inclusive recovery of the private sector, an international group of 20 development…
European Investment Bank backs African private sector
Private sector investment across Africa, essential to tackle the impacts of COVID-19 and unlock sustainable growth, will be…
Investors forecast dramatic expansion in Africa
Professional investors forecast dramatic expansion in the levels of investment in Africa by pension funds and large corporates…
Africa’s transport sector benefits from free trade area
African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) is expected to increase intra-African trade in transport services by nearly 50%,…
Rise of M-Commerce in Africa
By Mosa Mokone – There has been a shift from desktop to mobile as Africa embraces the m-commerce…
US calls for rapid credible election in Somalia
The United States Government Secretary of State Anthony J. Blinken, calls for a rapid credible election to bring…