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Nile Basin Initiative marks 20th anniversary in Kigali

February 21, 2019February 21, 2019 newbusinessethiopia

The Nile Basin Initiative (NBI) is set to mark its 20th anniversary tomorrow in Kigali, Rwanda. NBI has brought together the Nile Basin countries, Ethiopia, Uganda, Sudan, Egypt, Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kenya, Eritrea and South Sudan.

Regional block calls for Somalia Debt cancellation

February 16, 2019 newbusinessethiopia

The Executive Secretary of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), Ambassador Mahboub Maalim, expresses support for the African Union’s (AU’s) call for the cancellation of Somalia’s debt.

ITC expands East Africa, India business partnerships

January 28, 2019February 1, 2019 newbusinessethiopia

For the past few years Indian private sector has been partnering with East Africa countries on selected investment areas under a project initiated by the Geneva based International Trade Center (ITC).

Ethiopia appoints new ambassadors to 17 countries

December 28, 2018December 28, 2018 newbusinessethiopia

As part of its political reform, the Government of Ethiopia has appointed new ambassadors to 17 countries, including The Hague, the United States, China and the United Arab Emirates.

Uganda farmers get $210 million to improve farming

December 8, 2018December 8, 2018 newbusinessethiopia

Over 30,800 vulnerable rural households in Uganda will benefit from a $210.4 million project that aims to sustainably increase rural livelihoods.

New clinical trials for neglected diseases in Eastern Africa in progress

October 3, 2018October 3, 2018 newbusinessethiopia

By Mekonnen Teshome – Kampala, Ugannda – Scientists working for the Drugs for Neglected Diseases initiative (DNDi) say that they are conducting research and clinical trials to find safer, efficacious and more patient friendly treatment for various Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTD).

Ethiopia, South Sudan at risk of flooding

August 29, 2018August 29, 2018 newbusinessethiopia

There is likely to be more rainfall in Ethiopia and South Sudan, which has the potential to cause flooding, a new report said.

Strengthening intra-African trade linkages

August 23, 2018August 23, 2018 newbusinessethiopia

By Devika Jyothi – Supporting Indian Trade and Investment for Africa (SITA) took part in the 10th All African Leather Fair (AALF) held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Through its participation, SITA enabled beneficiary East African tanneries to access new markets and strengthen their intra-African trade linkages.

UN official calls for protection of Africa's intellectual property rights

UN official calls for Africa’s intellectual property rights protection

August 20, 2018August 20, 2018 newbusinessethiopia

The Executive Secretary of the UN Economic Commission for Africa, Ms. Vera Songwe calls on Africa leaders for the protection of Africa’s intellectual property rights.

Mastercard announces Next-Generation African Leaders

August 15, 2018August 15, 2018 newbusinessethiopia

Fifteen teams of a total of 32 emerging African social entrepreneurs have been selected as winners of the 2018 Resolution Social Venture Challenge. The 2018 cohort of Social Venture Challenge winners include projects based in Kenya, Gambia, Uganda, Somaliland, Ghana, Sudan, Zimbabwe, Cameroon, Malawi, Tanzania, and Lebanon.

Nile countries to hold regular Heads of States Summits

August 14, 2018December 10, 2018 newbusinessethiopia

By Andualem Sisay Gessesse – The 26th Nile Council of Ministers has agreed to institutionalize and regularize the Nile Basin Heads of State Summit.

Uganda gets protection to renewable energy projects

July 27, 2018August 1, 2018 newbusinessethiopia

Uganda becomes the first African country to sign an agreement with the Regional Liquidity Support Facility (RLSF), which will offer protection to new small and mid-sized renewable energy projects (up to 50 MW) in Sub-Sahara Africa.