South Korea to partner with Africa on technology
In partnership with the African Development Bank, Korea expressed its readiness to step up technology transfers to Africa, officials said in Seoul today.
Marrakech set to host African Economy ministers
The UN Economic Commission for Africa’s (ECA) Conference of African Ministers of Finance, Planning and Economic Development is set to be held in Marrakech, Morocco.
Ethiopia to repatriate stolen wealth joining global network
To repatriate its stolen wealth and fight future illicit financial outflows, the Government of Ethiopia has applied to join the 199 member countries group.
Ethiopian Airlines expands flights to United States
In an attempt to connect better the United States with Africa, Ethiopian Airlines, is set to open new destination, adding frequencies and shifting gateways as of the summer of 2019.
Experts caution against immunization stagnation in Africa
Global immunization experts urged African countries to strengthen their routine immunization.
Africa renewable energy projects secure $25 million equity investment
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group has approved an equity investment of up to $25 million in ARCH Africa Renewable Power Fund (ARPF).
Equatorial Guinea set to host Africa Petroleum conference
The capital of Equatorial Guinea, Malabo, is set to host continental oil and petroleum conference in April.
Nominations for $100,000 Africa Food Prize opens
Nominations for the $100,000 Africa Food Prize, an award that recognizes individuals and institutions working to make farming a profitable business in the continent, is opened.
Bankable energy projects in Africa secure funding
The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has approved a $32.5 million equity investment, which will be directed towards bankable energy projects within Africa.
Addis Ababa set to host Africa Business Health Forum
African leaders, ministers, CEOs including Aliko Dangote, and representatives from the African Union and United Nations are set to convene in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, for the inaugural of Africa Business: Health Forum.
Cape Verde aims for the magic million tourists
Cape Verde could be on the brink of a hotel development wave if the government fulfils its promises to improve infrastructure and transport links.
African youth to discuss heritage, conservation
A planning meeting for the “International Centre for the Study of the Preservation and Restoration of Cultural Property” ICCROM’s new Africa programme is set to be held at the Egyptian Academy of…
Increasing water access for livestock in Africa’s arid lands
By Martin Ager – Africa has belts of arid and semi-arid land both north and south of the Equator with an average annual rainfall of less than 500mm per year.
Africa gets $32.6 billion deals for power, manufacturing, gas projects
Africa gets $32.6 billion deals for power, manufacturing, oil and gas, financial services, logistics projects at the Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF) concluded in Cairo.