United States, Korea partner to electrify Africa
The United States and South Korea signed a partnership agreement to expand the Power Africa program the former has been implementing I the power hungry continent.
Manufacturing industry share in Africa goes down
Industrial development and value addition in the manufacturing sector in Africa has declined over the last eight years costing the continent $72 billion.
How Ethiopia gets Korean development model wrong
By Andualem Sisay Gessesse, Busan, South Korea [OPINION] – During the 53rd annual meetings of the African Development Bank Group I got the opportunity to see the beautiful city of Busan in…
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 will commence on July, 2017 will for the first time connects African continent with…
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 not leave anyone behind, says United Nations Under Secretary General and Special Adviser on…
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) – founded by former ECA Executive Secretary – Dr. K.Y. Amoako, stresses the significant role…
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, economic diversification and development has been highlighted at the start of the UN Economic…
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 and the need to secure the healthcare supply chain in Africa.
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 being implemented in different African countries, the African Development Bank (AfDB) says it is planning to…
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 in Kondoa involved a five-hour journey along a bumpy and dusty road. Thanks to…
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 banking industry, Cyber Security Africa organized Ethiopia Banking and Information Communications Technology Summit in…
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 empowerment in politics for the past several years, says progress not satisfactory.
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 malaria, one of the top health burden of African countries.