United States to conduct joint military exercise in Ethiopia
The United States military and the Ethiopia National Defense Force, militaries from the nations of Brazil, Burundi, Canada,…
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How continental free trade deal benefits Ethiopia
By Andualem Sisay Gessesse _ For the past decades much has been said about the need for African…
Nile Basin Initiative marks 20th anniversary in Kigali
The Nile Basin Initiative (NBI) is set to mark its 20th anniversary tomorrow in Kigali, Rwanda. NBI has…
Egypt takes over African Union’s presidency
At the 32nd Africa Union heads of summit opened in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, this morning President Abd-al-Fattah al-Sisi…
28 countries join Single Africa Air Transport Market
The number of Africa countries that joined Single Africa Air Transport Market (SAATM) has reached 28 says, the…
Ethiopia passes continental free trade deal
The Council of Minister of Ethiopia today approves the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA), which envisages creating…
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…
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…
Reducing risk for private investment in off-grid energy
By Oliver Waissbein – In 2011 Rwanda was literally in the dark– 89 percent of the country, about…
Rwanda to provide clean water for 1.5 million people
The African Development Bank’s Board has approved additional funding support of €115 million to Rwanda’s Sustainable Water Supply…
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 advices Africa to utilize untapped tourism potential
By Andualem Sisay Gessesse – Kigali, Rwanda – A study conducted commissioned by the United Nations Economic Commission…
Why Africa implements continental free trade area
By Andualem Sisay Gessesse – Kigali, Rwanda – It has been eight months since 44 African countries subscribed…
Amnesty urges Rwanda to drop charges against a would-be presidential candidate
The expression-related charges against a would-be presidential candidate and her mother must be dropped, Amnesty International said ahead…
Development Finance Forum to Promote Affordable Housing in Rwanda
The World Bank Group today launched the Development Finance Forum in Kigali, Rwanda, for global public and private…
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…
Kigali to Host Horn of Africa Climate Outlook Forum
The 50th Greater Horn of Africa Climate Outlook Forum (GHACOF50) is set to be held on 27th and…
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…
U.S. suspends Rwanda’s apparel duty free privilege
The United States issues a new proclamation that suspends the application of duty-free treatment for all apparel products…
Rwanda exports dried hybrid chilli to India for the first time
The International Trade Centre’s (ITC) Supporting Indian Trade and Investment for Africa (SITA) project has implemented several initiatives…
IFC invests $10 million in Rwanda bank
The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, today announced a $10 million subordinated…
Korea recommends fast-track industrialization strategies to Africa
By Andualem Sisay Gessesse – Busan, South Korea – Korea, which managed to become the world’s high-tech industries…
Rwanda, Niger ratify African free trade bill
By Omer Redi – The governments of Rwanda and Niger have joined Kenya and Ghana in ratifying the…
Report examines ten African countries’ public finance management
A new flagship report co-produced by The African Capacity Building Foundations and the African Development Bank looks ten…