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Ethiopia reacts to European ‘weak antimoney laundering regime’ list

March 13, 2019March 13, 2019 newbusinessethiopia

The government of Ethiopia reacted today to the European Commission list of third countries with weak antimoney laundering and terrorist financing regimes, which includes Ethiopia.

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.

Aviation Security Week discusses responses to terrorist mobility, emerging threats

December 1, 2018December 1, 2018 newbusinessethiopia

The security of global air transport operations took an important step forward this week, with a series of new agreements and recommendations on progress made in coordinating responses to terrorist mobility and emerging threats.

Novartis launches affordable chronicle diseases treatment to Ethiopia

Novartis to introduce affordable chronicle diseases’ treatment to Ethiopia

November 30, 2018December 1, 2018 newbusinessethiopia

By Andualem Sisay Gessesse – Novartis, a global healthcare company based in Switzerland, is set to introduce a new program to Ethiopia that aims to make affordable treatment of chronicle diseases in low and middle income countries.

Global Reporting Initiative gets new board of directors

November 13, 2018November 13, 2018 newbusinessethiopia

The Amsterdam based Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) has appointed Bekeme Olowola, Founder and Chief Executive of CSR-in-Action, headquartered in Nigeria, as a member of its Board of Directors.