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Understanding the Sahelian challenge through demographic data

November 19, 2020November 19, 2020newbusinessethiopianews

By Mabingue Ngom – Demographic data drives and defines the core functions of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA). The primacy of data is of great importance to any nation as it defines and sets the parameters of economic and social development planning. Data plays a central role in the population variable in sectoral policies.

IMF approves immediate debt service relief for 25 countries

April 16, 2020April 16, 2020

With the aim of helping the poorest countries fight against the spread of COVID-19, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) approved relief on debt service for 25 member countries including 19 in Africa.

28 countries join Single Africa Air Transport Market

February 10, 2019February 10, 2019

The number of Africa countries that joined Single Africa Air Transport Market (SAATM) has reached 28 says, the Africa Union Commission.

Burkina Faso, Mauritania set to host military exercises

February 1, 2019February 1, 2019

Burkina Faso and Mauritania are set to host the 2019 Flintlock 2019, an annual African-led, integrated military and law enforcement exercise at multiple locations.

Ethiopia detains 56 foreigners for cocaine, cannabis trafficking

January 31, 2019January 31, 2019

The narcotic division of Federal Police of Ethiopia has arrested 56 foreigners from 15 different countries involved in cocaine and cannabis trafficking.

Mauritius joins Africa50

August 30, 2018August 30, 2018

The Republic of Mauritius became the 30th shareholder of Africa50, the pan-African investment platform.

AU pleas donors to sustain Greet Green Wall program

August 3, 2018August 3, 2018

The Africa Union Commission (AUC) urges international development partners of the continent to finance its Greet Green Wall program, which aims to restore one billion hectares of African forest by 2063 with a total investment of some $200 billion.