Ethiopia to mobilize $1.5 billion for tackling COVID-19 impact
The national ministerial committee of Ethiopia established to address coronavirus (COVID-19) related challenges said it is working to…
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IMF approves immediate debt service relief for 25 countries
With the aim of helping the poorest countries fight against the spread of COVID-19, the International Monetary Fund…
UN says COVID-19 impact on African cities acute
As part of its analysis to inform COVID-19 policy responses, the UN Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), calls…
Ethiopia pardons additional 12,500 prisoners
To avoid suffocation and avoid the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) in jails the Southern region of Ethiopia decided…
Jack Ma Foundation invites Africans to apply for grant
The Jack Ma Foundation is set to officially launch the second edition of the “Africa’s Business Heroes” (ABH)…
Two die in Ethiopia by coronavirus – Update
The Ministry of Health of Ethiopia reported the death of the first two coronavirus (COVID-19) patients.
How to convert COVID-19 to opportunity in Africa
BY ANDUALEM SISAY GESSESSE – They say every challenge brings opportunities. For the past few months we have…
Ethiopian delivers Chinese aid to 39 African countries
Ethiopian Airlines, the Pan-African carrier, has delivered medical supplies donated by Jack Ma, the founder of China’s e-commerce…
Ethiopia avails $154 million to combat COVID-19
The Government of Ethiopia today announces availing 5 billion birr (about $154 million) to combat the spread of…
African finance ministers agree to fight COVID-19 impacts
African finance ministers met in a virtual conference to exchange ideas on the efforts of their respective governments…
Five million facemasks from China arrive Ethiopia to stop COVID-19
With the aim of stopping the spread of coronavirus in Africa, an Ethiopian Airlines cargo flight loaded with…
Niger, Chad join Africa’s COVID-19 victims list
Niger and Chad became the latest countries in Africa each reporting one confirmed COVID-19 patients, the World Health…
U.S. airstrike in Somalia kills five al-Shabaab members
The U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) conducted an airstrike killing five al-Shabaab terrorists in the vicinity of Janaale, Somalia.
The floating Sahara, Egypt’s obsession with perpetual dependency
BY TESFU TELAHOUN ABEBE – The current tense state of affairs between Ethiopia and Egypt is a situation…
Siemens Gamesa introduces renewable energy in Djibouti
Energy access rates and reliability in Africa are the lowest in the world and electricity costs are among…
Forum in Ethiopia to reflect on investing in Africans
The third Africa Business Forum on Investing in People, Planet and Prosperity takes place on Tuesday, 11 February…
Towards zero female genital mutilation
A joint statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem, UNICEF Executive Director Henrietta Fore, UN Women Executive…
Sanitation lesson for Ethiopia from India
BY MEKONNEN TESHOME TOLLERA – About a year ago a report by the African development bank rated Ethiopia…
Ethiopia takes measures to prevent Corona virus
The government of Ethiopia is applying strict measures to stop the spread of Novel Corona Virus into the…
Ethiopia to launch artificial intelligence development center
The Government of Ethiopia is set to establish artificial intelligence (AI) research and development center that helps startups…
Zimbabwe to host sustainable development forum
Zimbabwe is ready to host the Sixth Africa Regional Forum on Sustainable Development (ARFSD) that will be held…
Africa business forum in Ethiopia to focus on prosperity
The third round of Africa Business Forum scheduled in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia next month is set to focus…
U.S. African Affairs official to visit Ethiopia
Assistant Secretary for African Affairs Tibor Nagy is set to arrive Addis Ababa, Ethiopia this week for an…
Off-grid, mini-grid technologies critical for Africa, report says
Expanding energy access across Africa with off-grid and mini-grid technologies offers $120 billion a year opportunity to power…
Developing countries set to build extreme weather resilience
Twelve international organizations are set to assist developing countries to build resilience against the impact of natural disasters…
Africa-Europe cookbook launched in Addis
A cookbook comprising cuisines of different countries from Africa and Europe is launched in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia last…
African fashion creators get digital marketplace
The African Development Bank’s flagship initiative, Fashionomics Africa, launches launches “game changing” digital marketplace for the continent’s fashion…
African women land security crucial to eradicating poverty
Africa cannot eliminate poverty or achieve inclusive development without the participation of women, African Union Commission’s Rural Economy…
Expert panel calls for fair, efficient land management
Experts attending this year’s conference on Land Policy in African have called for fair and efficient land management…
African countries advised to improve land database
Michael Lipton, Emeritus Professor of Economics at Sussex and Emeritus Fellow at the Institute of Development Studies advised…