U.S. Chamber of Commerce hosted Tanzanian President
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce today hosted Samia Suluhu Hassan, President of the United Republic of Tanzania.
Ghana
Accra set to host next African Development Bank annual meeting
Ghana is set to host the African Development Bank Group’s 2022 Annual Meetings from 23-27 May in its…
AfDB set to promote decentralized renewable energy in Africa
African Development Bank (AfDB) joins the $800 million program will help spur commercial and local currency investments to…
Global temperatures spell flood risk for Ethiopia, China, India
River basins around the world mainly Ethiopia, China, India, Brazil, and Ghana are vulnerable to increased flood danger…
Reports reveiws electricity market regulatory in Ethiopia, South Africa
The Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) and the RES4Africa Foundation have jointly released a series of country regulatory…
Ghanaian digital commerce companies secure funding
Today, the Catalyst Fund Inclusive Digital Commerce Accelerator welcomed four Ghanaian digital commerce companies, OZÉ, Shopa, Swoove, and…
Research Institute wins 2021 Africa Food Prize
The International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) has been awarded the 2021 Africa Food Prize,…
Report unveils key factors for successful job creation in Africa
The UN Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) and NKC African Economics (an Oxford Economics company) launched today a…
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…
Malaria vaccine reaches 650,000 children in Kenya, Ghana, Malawi
Two years on from the launch of a pilot program, more than 1.7 million doses of the world’s…
Nium payments platform remits funds into four African markets
Nium, an advanced global payments platform, announced today that its clients are now able to send funds to…
Africans discuss energy regulatory environment to attract investment
United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), RES4Africa & Senegal discuss improving energy regulatory environment to attract investment…
Conducive energy regulatory environment to attract investment in Africa
The energy sector experts from the government of Seychelles, the UN Economic Commission for Africa and the RES4Africa…
Center urges Ethiopian businesses to use Africa free trade
The founder and head of the Center for Accelerated Women’s Economic Empowerment (CAWEE) urges Ethiopian businesses to get…
China donates face masks to Gabon, Ghana, Congo
With a the aim of helping African countries combat the coronavirus pandemic, Chinese giant online trading company Alibaba…
Ethiopia police captures 3.9 kilograms cocaine
The federal Police of Ethiopia captured 3.9 kilograms of cocaine this week from nationals of Brazil, Bolivia and…
Ethiopia to launch artificial intelligence development center
The Government of Ethiopia is set to establish artificial intelligence (AI) research and development center that helps startups…
Addis set to host Africa fashion week
The 9th annual international fashion by Hub of Africa Addis Fashion Week (HAFW) is set to take place…
Guinea to host AU’s Africa Mining Development Center
Conakry, the capital of Guinea is selected to host the headquarters of Africa Union’s specialized agency on minerals…
Mauritius, UAE working against African countries, study reveals
The Corporate Tax Haven Index (CTHI) by Tax Justice Network launched yesterday shows how the United Arab Emirates…
Ethiopian Airlines set to launch local flights in Ghana
Ethiopian Airlines, the national carrier of Ethiopia, is set to launch local flight in Ghana after securing 49…
How continental free trade deal benefits Ethiopia
By Andualem Sisay Gessesse _ For the past decades much has been said about the need for African…
Ethiopia reacts to European ‘weak antimoney laundering regime’ list
The government of Ethiopia reacted today to the European Commission list of third countries with weak antimoney laundering…
Marriott International announces expansion in Africa
Expanding its presence across Africa, Marriott International announced three new deal signings across North and West Africa.
Ethiopia passes continental free trade deal
The Council of Minister of Ethiopia today approves the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA), which envisages creating…
AU to inaugurate statue of Ethiopia’s Emperor Haile Selassie I
In recognition of his contribution to the foundation of the Organization of African Unity (OAU), the African Union…
Burkina Faso, Mauritania set to host military exercises
Burkina Faso and Mauritania are set to host the 2019 Flintlock 2019, an annual African-led, integrated military and…
Ethiopia detains 56 foreigners for cocaine, cannabis trafficking
The narcotic division of Federal Police of Ethiopia has arrested 56 foreigners from 15 different countries involved in…
Report lists Ethiopia among top ten investment destinations in Africa
South Africa’s Rand Merchant Bank (RMB) new report, ‘Where to Invest in Africa’, listed Ethiopia among the top…
Emirates launches additional flights to African countries
From Casablanca, Morocco; Abuja, Nigeria; to Accra, Ghana; Conakry, Guinea; and Dakar, Senegal,Emirates is set to deploy additional…