Africa needs $3 trillion to impliment nationally determined contributions
BY YANET FANTAYE WOGAYEHU – The implementation of African Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) requires nearly $3 trillion, including…
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South Korea calls for Africa’s universal energy access
The 7th Korea-Africa Economic Cooperation (KOAFEC) Ministerial Conference opened in Korea’s second-largest city, Busan, on Wednesday with a…
Ethiopia’s pragmatic path in BRICS
By Henok Tadele Haile – When Ethiopia gained admission into the prestigious BRICS bloc last week, a wave…
African MPs urged to seriously interrogate executives on debt
The Members of parliament (MPs) of African countries are urged to seriously interrogate their executives to understand the…
Dar es Salaam set to host Africa food forum
The 13th annual Africa Food Systems Forum is set to convene from September 5th to 8th, 2023, in…
GIIG, UNICEF Ethiopia partner for startup awards Africa summit
Global Innovation Initiative Group (GIIG), the exclusive rights holder to the Global Startup Awards (GSA) Africa, and UNICEF…
Africa urged to harness green resources to boost energy security
Africa must swiftly harness its rich mineral and natural resources to drive a clean energy revolution and accelerate…
IMF report unveils Africa greatest climate change casualties
By Jihad Azour, Abebe Aemro Selassie – Climate change poses grave threats to countries across Africa—but especially fragile…
African solution, new world order prescribed for debt burden
By Andualem Sisay Gessesse – Dakar, Senegal – Calling for an African solution and a new world order,…
IFC invests $11.5 billion in Africa in 2023
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) of the World Bank Group provided record financing of $11.5 billion in Africa…
Africa told to harness mineral reserves for economic transformation
Africa should harness its vast mineral reserves to drive economic transformation and accelerate sustainable development on the back…
Dakar set to host conference on Africa’s debt tragedy
Dakar, the capital of Senegal, is set to host a continental conference that aims to reflect on the…
Ghana to host African peering, interconnection forum
Ghana is gearing up to welcome the 12th edition of the African Peering and Interconnection Forum (AfPIF), marking…
Africa favorable for green businesses – UN report
Africa’s private sector can bolster its green agenda and drive increased GDP, higher income per capita, create tens…
IFC launches African women enterpreneurs mentorship program
To support women entrepreneurs across sub–Saharan Africa, the International Finance Corporation (IFC) today opened applications for its She…
FGM becomes top death cause in Africa
Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) is a leading cause of death in the countries where it is practised, with…
DRC better place to manufacture mobile phones – UN report
As the major inputs used to manufacture mobile phone are abundantly found in many African countries, mainly the…
inDrive to enhance ride-hailing comfort in Africa
In an unparalleled move to uplift the driving conditions of the ride-hailing community, inDrive, a global leader in…
IFC invests in Uganda petroleum product transportation
Africa Finance Corporation (AFC), the leading infrastructure solutions provider on the continent, announced on Monday its investment in…
Canon opens call center in Egypt
In alignment with the company’s, ‘Closer to Customer’ strategy aimed at strengthening and enhancing relationships with its customers,…
Afrika Insights Inc joins Canada-Africa Chamber of Business
Afrika Insights Inc., an Ontario-based risk advisory and publishing company, joined The Canada-Africa Business Chamber last month, ahead…
South Korea keen to elevate partnership with Ethiopia
Upon arriving Addis Ababa, Ethiopia this morning, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of South Korea, Park Jin expressed…
Unlock Africa’s agricultural potential
By Haile Henok – With over 60% of the world’s uncultivated arable land, Africa holds tremendous potential to…
Africa told to regulate credit rating agencies
Africa should develop regulatory mechanisms to supervise international credit rating agencies (CRAs) to avoid erroneous assessments that discourage…
Russian company to boost its ferilizer market share in Africa
PhosAgro Group, one of the Russian based world’s largest producers of phosphate-based fertilizers , plans to double its…
Putin justifies why Russia abandoned grain deal
By Andualem Sisay Gessesse – St. Petersburg, Russia – Addressing African leaders and participants of the second Russia…
Russia launches multisectoral cooperation with Africa
By Andualem Sisay Gessesse, St. Petersburg, Russia – In an effort to enhance and strengthen the existing ties,…
American Chamber joins Libyan energy and economic summit organizers
The American Chamber of Commerce in Libya (AmCham Libya) has partnered with Energy Capital & Power (ECP) for…
Indian top investments in Africa and concerns
By Woubishet Sisay – Indian investment in Africa has been steadily increasing over the years, as India seeks…
Deadly diseases upsurge in Africa
Several infectious diseases in Africa, including malaria, cholera, and measles, have all witnessed upsurges recently due to complex…