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Over half a million babies die in conflict zones, report says

February 15, 2019February 15, 2019 newbusinessethiopia

At least 550,000 babies are thought to have died as a result of armed conflict between 2013 and 2017 in the 10 worst-affected countries, according to new analysis by Save the Children — an average of well over 100,000 every year.

Burkina Faso, Mauritania set to host military exercises

February 1, 2019February 1, 2019 newbusinessethiopia

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 newbusinessethiopia

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 newbusinessethiopia

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 newbusinessethiopia

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.

DP World to build new logistics hub in Mali

July 25, 2018August 1, 2018 newbusinessethiopia

The global trade enabler DP World has signed a 20-year concession with an automatic 20-year extension with the Republic of Mali to build and operate a 1000-hectare modern logistics hub outside of Bamako, the capital and largest city of Mali.

Smallholder farmers in Mali secure finance

July 10, 2018July 10, 2018 newbusinessethiopia

More than 440,000 smallholder farmers in Mali will soon have better access to rural financial services thanks to a new agreement signed on 6 July by the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and the Republic of Mali.

IFC Invests $60 million to expand lending in Africa

June 4, 2018June 4, 2018 newbusinessethiopia

With the aim of facilitating growth and job creation in Africa, the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, today announced a $60 million investment in a regional risk-sharing facility.