Ethiopia passes continental free trade deal
The Council of Minister of Ethiopia today approves the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA), which envisages creating…
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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…
ITC expands East Africa, India business partnerships
For the past few years Indian private sector has been partnering with East Africa countries on selected investment…
Ethiopian athletes storm Dubai Marathon
Ethiopia Athlete Getaneh Molla wins Dubai Marathon this morning registering the best time in Dubai Marathon history 2…
Kenya’s 100,000 green homes initiative moves forward
UNOPS landmark affordable housing agreement with the government of Kenya has taken a major step forward this week,…
Ethiopia says 66 Al Shabaab insurgents killed in Kismayo
UPDATED: Ethiopian troops in Somalia along with the Somalia government forces have killed 66 Al Shabaab insurgents 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…
Ethiopia eyes selling electric power to Gulf countries
The Ethiopian Government expressed its plan to sell electric power to Gulf Countries by signing and agreement to…
Ethiopia benchmarks Kenya, France to form naval force
The Government of Ethiopia, one of the largest landlocked countries in the world, says it is bench-marking making…
Ethiopia collects $3 billion tax in five months
The government of Ethiopia has collected 83 billion (close to $3 billion) in the first five months of…
Ethiopia appoints new ambassadors to 17 countries
As part of its political reform, the Government of Ethiopia has appointed new ambassadors to 17 countries, including…
GE to deliver 100MW wind power project in Kenya
GE Financial Service, GE Renewable Energy are set to deliver 100MW wind power project in Kenya. The Kipeto…
Ethiopia – Kenya cross-border peace dialogue concludes
The Ethiopia-Kenya high-level cross-border peace dialogue organized by IGAD’s Conflict Early Warning and Response Mechanism (CEWARN) on 14…
Kenya secures funding for solar energy development
The African Development Bank Group has approved a $18.17 million senior loan to the 40 MWac (50MWp) Kopere…
Novartis to introduce affordable chronicle diseases’ treatment to Ethiopia
By Andualem Sisay Gessesse – Novartis, a global healthcare company based in Switzerland, is set to introduce a…
UN official advices Ethiopia to ease laws hampering African traders
The government of Ethiopia needs to harmonize it financial rules and regulations with the rest of African countries…
Blue economy at center of Nairobi conference
The two-day event kicks off today with focus on the priorities and challenges of establishing a sustainable blue…
Emirates brings aboard ugali, enjera for East African travelers
Emirates has introduced new menus in all classes for passengers flying from its East African points to Dubai.
Africa climate meeting in progress in Nairobi
The 7th Climate Change and Development in Africa (CCDA-VII) conference continued in Nairobi Thursday with experts discussing the…
New clinical trials for neglected diseases in Eastern Africa in progress
By Mekonnen Teshome – Kampala, Ugannda – Scientists working for the Drugs for Neglected Diseases initiative (DNDi) say…
Nairobi to host Nutrition Africa Investor Forum
Over 200 delegates, including entrepreneurs and investors are set to meet at the Nutrition Africa Investor Forum (NAIF)…
Kenya, South Africa apparel manufacturers to become super vendors
After marking its presence in 15 countries, ThreadSol is all set to explore the African apparel industry to…
Kenya to deepen African trade
Building up to the Inaugural Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF) the Export Promotion Council of Kenya (EPC) and the…
Kenya national museum presents East African women’s artworks
National Museums of Kenya and The Murumbi Trust present an exhibition of artworks by nine acclaimed women of…
IBM researchers assist Kenya combat extreme drought conditions
IBM scientists in Kenya have unveiled a water management service platform (WMaaSP) to address the needs of approximately…
Mauritius joins Africa50
The Republic of Mauritius became the 30th shareholder of Africa50, the pan-African investment platform.
Ethiopia, South Sudan at risk of flooding
BY GETU TEMESGEN – There is likely to be more rainfall in Ethiopia and South Sudan, which has…
Strengthening intra-African trade linkages
By Devika Jyothi – Supporting Indian Trade and Investment for Africa (SITA) took part in the 10th All…
Nairobi to host Origin Africa apparel industry show
At the upcoming Origin Africa 2018 show in Nairobi, Kenya, ThreadSol, the pioneer in enterprise material management for…
UN official calls for Africa’s intellectual property rights protection
The Executive Secretary of the UN Economic Commission for Africa, Ms. Vera Songwe calls on Africa leaders for…