The African Development Bank’s (AfDB) Affirmative Finance Action for Women in Africa (AFAWA) initiative has reached a landmark $1 billion…
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Dubai launches $8.7 trillion economic target
Dubai today launched the Dubai Economic Agenda 2033 (D33) with the ambitious goals of doubling the size of Dubai’s economy…
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Addis Ababa to host African economy ministers summit
The 55th Session of the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) Conference of African Ministers of Finance, Planning and Economic Development…
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IMF boss to visit Rwanda and Zambia
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva is set to visit Lusaka, Zambia from January 22 to January…
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Africa’s economic growth to outpace global forecast
Africa is set to outperform the rest of the world in economic growth over the next two years, with real…
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Ethiopia food inflation slightly decreases
Food inflation in Ethiopia for the month of December 2022 has slightly decreased compared to the previous month, while non-food…
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World Bank grants $745 million to Ethiopia
The World Bank Group on Tuesday approved a grant of $745 million to the Government of Ethiopia. In recent years,…
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U.S.-Africa partnerships in gender equality
Promoting gender equity and equality is a cornerstone of U.S. foreign policy in Africa and around the world. Advancing the…
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Transform challenges into opportunities, says UNECA boss
The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa, (ECA) Acting Executive Secretary, Antonio Pedro, has called for the forging of strong…
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World Bank urges Camerron to strengthen private sector
A new report by the World Bank highlighted the contribution of a strong private sector for the economic growth of…
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Sierra Leone, Zambia presidents win African leadership award
The President of Sierra Leone, Dr Julius Maada Bio, his Zambian Counterpart, President Hakainde Hichilema, alongside the first female Director…
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African Development Fund grants $14 million to Ethiopia
The Board of Directors of the African Development Fund has approved a $13.95 million grant to the Government of Ethiopia…
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Investing in resilient Internet enhances inclusive growth in Africa
African countries have been urged to invest in building resilient internet infrastructure to tap digital opportunities and accelerate social and…
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IMF eyes to reach agreement with Ghana on policies, reforms
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says it hopes to reach an agreement with the Government of Ghana on policies and…
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