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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.

UN urges Africa to create 60 million jobs in pharmaceuticals

February 12, 2019February 12, 2019 newbusinessethiopia

African continent can create jobs to 60 million in drug industries if the continent invest in the manufacturing of pharmaceuticals products locally, says UN official.

28 countries join Single Africa Air Transport Market

February 10, 2019February 10, 2019 newbusinessethiopia

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 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.

Experts caution against immunization stagnation in Africa

January 24, 2019January 24, 2019 newbusinessethiopia

Global immunization experts urged African countries to strengthen their routine immunization.

Emirates launches additional flights to African countries

January 17, 2019January 17, 2019 newbusinessethiopia

From Casablanca, Morocco; Abuja, Nigeria; to Accra, Ghana; Conakry, Guinea; and Dakar, Senegal,Emirates is set to deploy additional flights to to Africa starting in June 2019.

Half of worlds poor live in 5 countries including Ethiopia

January 11, 2019January 11, 2019 newbusinessethiopia

A new World Bank report reveals that out of the world’s 736 million extreme poor in 2015, 368 million—half of the total—lived in just 5 countries, including Ethiopia.