African leaders, ministers, CEOs including Aliko Dangote, and representatives from the African Union and United Nations are set to convene…
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UNECA celebrates 60th anniversary in Ethiopia
The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) on Monday celebrates its 60th anniversary in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
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Africa urges private sector to invest in transboundary infrastructure
A senior adviser on regional integration and trade at the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), has urged African…
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UN advices Africa to utilize untapped tourism potential
By Andualem Sisay Gessesse – Kigali, Rwanda – A study conducted commissioned by the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa…
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Continent Free Trade Area should address gender in Africa
The signing of the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) in March 2018 in Kigali set the stage for the…
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African countries get support to combat climate change
By Anwar Hussen Mohammed – The UN Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), through its African Climate Policy Centre (ACPC) says…
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UNECA head discusses women empowerment with Ethiopia’s female president
UN Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) Executive Secretary, Vera Songwe, met with the new Ethiopian President, Sahle-Work Zewde, and discussed…
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UN meeting discuss digital identity, investment opportunities in Africa
The Executive Secretary of UN Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), Vera Songwe has reflected on multiple issues including Continental Free…
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African leaders to reflect on investment in health
The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA), in partnership with GBCHealth and the Aliko Dangote Foundation has organized a…
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Forum charts 3-year Africa, China cooperation plan
The 2018 Beijing Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation was held on 3 and 4 September 2018 under the…
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Experts to reflect on Africa’s Blue economy in Mauritius
The UN Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) office for Southern Africa is set to organize the Intergovernmental Committee of Experts…
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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 the protection…
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