Africa urged to ratify free movement of persons protocol
Government officials, migration experts, diaspora representatives, private sector actors, civil society, and youth leaders gathered in Mombasa this…
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EIB unveils climate resilient urban projects in East Africa
The European Investment Bank (EIB Global) has availed over €1.2 million (over Ksh 166 million) in technical assistance…
ARISE IIP secures $450 million for industrial parks
In a significant move aimed at boosting industrial development across Africa, African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) signed a US$450…
Afreximbank to support Kenya’s industrialization, manufacturing export
African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), Africa’s trade development Bank, today in Mombasa, Kenya, ratified a series of initiatives designed…
African youth tech venture entrepreneurs tour South Korea
Twenty promising youth entrepreneurs from African technology ventures and enterprise support organizations have embarked on a two-week study…
Kenya, Mauritius emerge as top cybercrime targets
As digital services expand across East Africa, the region is facing escalating cyber risks, necessitating advanced security measures…
Nairobi set to host global biotechnology summit
Focusing on solutions for reducing food loss and waste, Nairobi, the capital of Kenya is set to host…
US says working to help end conflict in Sudan
The U.S. Special Envoy for Sudan Tom Perriello has arrived east Africa to continue diplomatic efforts to end…
Ministers discuss LAPSSET Corridor program progress
The UN Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), in collaboration with the government of Kenya, recently hosted the fourth…
US agencies host workshop in Ethiopia on seed systems development
The U. S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS), in partnership with the Iowa State University’s…
Nairobi Declaration redefines Africa’s resolve for agricultural transformation
By Josefa Leonel Correia Sacko – From 7-9 May this year, more than 4,000 key stakeholders including 10…
Animals’ right advocate PETA says Ethiopia arrests its staff
Animals’ right advocate PETA says the Government of Ethiopia arrested its staff, PETA Asia Senior Vice President Jason…
Protest in Kenya and its implication for Ethiopia
By Andualem Sisay Gessesse – It has been days since millions of Kenyans have begun nationwide protests opposing…
IGAD held knowledge sharing consultation in Kenya
By Yeneneh Sisay / Kenya – The East African Intergovernmental Panel on Development (IGAD) Center for Lowland and…
U.S.-Kenya Business Forum facilitates over $2 billion investments
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s U.S.-Africa Business Center on Friday hosted the U.S.-Kenya Business Forum featuring the President…
Kenyan President Ruto arrives Atlanta for official visit
The United States warmly welcomes President William Ruto and First Lady Rachel Ruto of the Republic of Kenya…
Kenya, U.S. to celebrate 60th diplomatic relations anniversary
President of Kenya William S. Ruto is set to attend the upcoming U.S.-Kenya Business Forum this week in…
IGAD members discuss groundwater usage
By Yeneneh Sisay – The water ministers of Intergovernmental Agency for Development (IGAD) member countries discussed the widespread…
US official stresses commitment to support African agriculture
At the Africa Fertilizer and Soil Health Summit held in Nairobi, Kenya this week, the Assistant United States…
African Development Bank conducts agribusiness meeting In Nairobi
The African Development Bank concluded a three-day workshop in Nairobi, Kenya, aimed at enhancing its Empowering Novel Agri-Business-Led…
Desert locust threatens food security in East Africa
By Yeneneh Sisay – Naivasha, Kenya – Desert locust and other cross-border crop pests are threatening the efforts…
UN to award two youth-led climate solutions at COP28
Two young people including e-ride founder in Kenya, are set to be celebrated as winners of the UN…
Kenya secures €101 million to boost electricity access
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) on Wednesday approved a €101.10 million loan…
United States, Kenya conduct cyber, digital dialogue
The Government of Kenya hosted the second U.S.-Kenya Cyber and Digital Dialogue in Nairobi, Kenya, on November 27,…
African NGO summit to reflect on sustainable peace, development
Kenya is set to host the 2023 African NGO Summit, in Nairobi, next month from 21-22 November 2023…
Africa Climate Summit calls for action, financing mechanisms
African leaders, calling for urgent action by developed countries to reduce carbon emissions, have proposed a new financing…
Nairobi climate summit urged to discuss animal protection
World Animal Protection and Partners have called upon African governments and the Africa Climate Summit 2023 to acknowledge…
Exness expands its Fintech scholarships program to Kenya
The multi-asset broker Exness is pleased to announce it is extending its popular Fintech Scholarships program to Kenya…
Impact, concerns and prospects of Chinese investments in Africa
By Andualem Sisay Gessesse – Official reports show that China has been Africa’s largest trading partner for 12…
Renewable energy investment key to drive Africa’s industrialisation, trade
BY YANET FANTAYE WOGAYEHU – Africa should harness investment and tapping vast green energy resources to drive sustainable…