Ethiopian Airlines set to link Africa with Indonesia
Ethiopian Airlines announce that it set to launch thrice weekly flights to Jakarta, Indonesia. The new service that…
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UN urges Africa to invest in corruption prevention
Africa needs to invest in corruption prevention strategies if the continent is to achieve sustainable development that will…
Report stresses agriculture’s significance in transforming African economy
A new report, entitled, Agriculture, Powering Africa’s Economic Transformation’, by the African Center for Economic Transformation (ACET) –…
Ministers call for bold action to drive Africa free trade
The potential for the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) to become a powerful tool for driving industrialization,…
Addis Ababa host first African GS1 healthcare conference
Healthcare regulators from all over the world join international organisations to discuss fighting the spread of fake drugs…
African Development Bank set to engage African media intensively
By Andualem Sisay Gessesse, Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire – In an attempt to showcase the success of development projects…
United States expresses concern over Burundi’s referendum
The United States expressed its concern about the transparency of the upcoming referendum in Burundi.
Cairo to Cape Town road boosts cross-border economies
Rehema Tukai grew up in Kondoa and works in Dodoma, Tanzania’s capital city. Until now, visiting her family…
Addis host Ethiopia Banking, Information Communications Technology Summit
Aiming at familiarizing banking professionals with the latest industry trends and technology solutions for emerging challenges in the…
Women empowerment in Africa not satisfactory, says AU Special Envoy
The Special Envoy for women, peace and security at the African Union (AU), who has been promoting women…
Report calls for domestic financing solutions to fight malaria
Launching a new report, the African Development Bank calls for domestic financing solutions alongside aid in fight against…
Ecobank shareholders conclude meeting in Lomé, Togo
Ecobank Transnational Incorporated, parent of Ecobank Group which provides financial services in 36 countries across Africa, concluded its…
Partners set to build financial inclusion, stability in Africa
The European Investment Bank (EIB), the EU Bank, and the International Monetary Fund (IMF), agree on Thursday to…
London to host debate on significance of Africa’s oceans
The first Africa Blue Economy Forum (ABEF) is set to be held in London in the coming June,…
African Development Bank seeks Portuguese-speaking investment in Africa
To help unlock economic growth, the African Development Bank is coordinating the implementation of an integrated development strategy…
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…
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…
Ethiopia calls on Africa to combat climate change
>BY GETU TEMESGEN – The second African Climate Talks opened in Addis Ababa Thursday with participants discussing issues…
Africa launches Immunization Campaign.
As the world celebrates the International Day of the Girl Child, organizations in over ten countries launch the…
Africa integration committee set to meet in Addis Ababa
The 10th Session of the Committee on Regional Cooperation and Integration (CRCI10) will be held in Addis Ababa…
Concerns over wages as Ethiopia introduces textiles industrial park
By Andualem Sisay Gessesse – Hawassa, Ethiopia– In summary: Following the economic growth of Asian and Far East…
Commodity price decline, geopolitical uncertainties concern Africa
The sustained commodity price decline and current geopolitical uncertainties took centre stage at the 17th annual African Trade…
Profit shifting companies steal $1.1 billion annualy from Ethiopia – report
Ethiopia loses over $1.1 billion every year by profit shifting companies, a new report reveals. The new individual…
Morocco’s trade with Africa conjures promising prospects
Trade between Morocco and the rest of the continent has grown steadily in recent years (+ 20%, or…
Partners launch Africa’s end-to-end ICT solutions provider
Telkom and Business Connexion have announced the launch of BCX, Africa’s premier end-to-end information communication technology (ICT) solutions…
The building blocks of a new mobile revolution
By Mariam Abdullahi Despite on-going economic challenges and some tricky regulatory issues, Africa is fast approaching the 1bn…
Quantum Global named Best Investment Company Angola 2016
African focused investment firm Quantum Global Group were announced as the winners of the Global Banking and Finance…
Empowering women and girls: Africa’s biggest missed opportunity
By Amb. Amina Mohamed – Agenda 2063 calls for an Africa where development is people-driven, unleashing the potential…
Africa, Germany eye strengthening investment
Germany is set to host the first ever privately held event exclusively dedicated to strengthening trade and investment…
Gondar, Queen’s Universities join MasterCard Foundation scholars program
Ethiopia’s University of Gondar and Canada’s Queen’s University today announced a 10-year, $24.2 million partnership. The partnership aims…