How war in Amhara disrupts Ethiopia’s breadbasket
By Anwar Hussen Mohammed – The fragile peace in Ethiopia was shattered in August 2023 as fighting erupted…
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Fast reform, targeted protection key to boost Africa’s agriculture
By Andualem Sisay Gessesse / Djibouti – With vast arable land that has the potential to feed the…
Agriculture, remittances recovery to boost Somalia’s economy
Supported by continued recovery in agriculture, remittances, and investment, Somalia economic growth in 2024 is expected to improve…
Climate-resilient food system through holistic agroecology
By Abebe Haile – Ethiopia’s Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed in his latest appearance at the parliament, said that…
World leaders ink agriculture, food, climate action declaration
The COP28 Presidency on Friday announced that 134 world leaders have signed up to its landmark agriculture, food…
Unlock Africa’s agricultural potential
By Haile Henok – With over 60% of the world’s uncultivated arable land, Africa holds tremendous potential to…
Mali invites Russian businesses
The Finance and Economy Minister Alousseny Sanou and the head of the investment promotion agency Musa Ismaila Toure…
Indian top investments in Africa and concerns
By Woubishet Sisay – Indian investment in Africa has been steadily increasing over the years, as India seeks…
Alliance to promote decent work across food systems
The new alliance between ILO, IFAD and CARE will promote decent work and productive employment, with the aim…
FDI flows from Russia to Ethiopia
By Melaku Kinfegabriel – In recent years, Russian investors have shown an increasing interest in investing in Ethiopia,…
Over 122 million people face hunger since 2019 – UN
Over 122 million more people are facing hunger in the world since 2019 due to the pandemic and…
Agriculture in Ethiopia and food security
By Andualem Sisay Gessesse – Ethiopia is a country located in the Horn of Africa and is known…
Information, finance drive Malian diaspora to invest in agriculture
Access the right training, information and financial products can drive Malian diaspora is keen to invest in the…
Innovative initiative to transform African agriculture
As the current crises and disruption in food networks lay bare most African countries’ dependence on food imports,…
Panel in Dakar discusses on future of health in Africa
A panel discussion is held on the future of health in Africa and economic resilience by the members…
African Development Bank approves $127 million to Niger
On Wednesday in Abidjan, the African Development Bank Group approved funding of $127.8 million to Niger to support…
Ethiopia economy set to grow 8.7 percent this year
The Government of Ethiopia forecasted 8.7 percent economic growth for the current Ethiopia’s budget year started July 8,…
Africa’s agriculture sector leaders discuss environmental sustainability
Over one hundred of Africa’s leading and emerging leaders in agriculture met in a two-day virtual forum last…
Ethiopia revising policy to open door for foreign banks
Indicating that the Government of Ethiopia is engaged in policy revision to open its doors for foreign banks,…
Ethiopia, Slovenia agree to strengthen ties
On the sidelines of the 6th European Union – African Union Summit opened today in Brussels, Belgium, Prime…
Africa, America ministers set to improve agriculture
The ministers of agriculture of Africa including Mali, Rwanda and and the Americas on Wednesday launched common agenda…
Africa’s most populous country set to boost agriculture
With the objective of impacting the lives of millions of people in Africa’s most populous country, the African…
How Ethiopians in diaspora invest in strong army, future
By Andualem Sisay Gessesse – Time and again it has been proven that the world belongs only to…
African Risk Capacity Group partners with Centre for Disaster Protection
The African Risk Capacity (ARC) Group and the Centre for Disaster Protection have entered into a partnership agreement…
Invasive alien species cost Africa $3.6 trillion
Centre for Agriculture and Bioscience International (CABI) scientists have conducted the first comprehensive study on the economic impact…
New report forecasts unmanned aerial vehicle market
A new report evaluates unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) market and ecosystem including vendors and service providers with an…
AGRA launches center for Africa’s agriculture leaders
The Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA), with support from the German Development Cooperation through KfW…
Blockchain drives intra-Africa trade during COVID-19 pandemic
The Eastern and Southern African Trade and Development Bank (TDB) and OCP Group, the world’s largest phosphate mining…
Experts’ meeting takes stock of Africa’s achievements
The 39th ECA Committee of Experts of the Conference of African Ministers of Finance, Planning and Economic Development…
Ethiopian Army kills three top TPLF leaders
During its military operation near Tekeze River in Tigray Region of Ethiopia, the army has killed three top…