UN director says boosting intra-African trade crucial
The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa’s (ECA) Capacity Development Division (CDD) Director, Stephen Karingi, emphasizes the need…
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African Union designates specialized agency on capacity development
Development management in Africa have been bolstered following the formal endorsement of the African Capacity Building Foundation (ACBF)…
Obasanjo urges two-track approach for ECOWAS currency
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) should adopt a two-track approach to the introduction of a…
Global economic spirits riving, research says
Nearly a decade after the worst economic downturn since the Great Depression, a new Pew Research Center survey…
Development bank extends $10.5 billion loan in one year
Accelerating its investments in Africa, the African Development Bank said has approved a total of $10.5 billion in…
Africa, India see opportunities to explore together
Africa and India have development journeys to share with huge opportunities to explore together, says President of African…
Urgent reforms key to boost productivity in sub-Saharan Africa, says report
The ability of sub-Saharan Africa’s economies to generate enough jobs for its young and growing population rests on…
Liberian President pushes for support to Africa’s Capacity Development
Liberia’s President, Ellen Johnson Sirleaf has saluted the African Capacity Building Foundation (ACBF) for the results it is…
Addis Ababa to host Africa Regional Forum on Sustainable Development
Addis Ababa, the political capital of Africa is set to host the 2017 Africa Regional Forum on Sustainable…
IMF Economic Report Calls for Global Cooperation on Taxation
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) released its bi-annual report on the state of the global economy, predicting that…
Djibouti remains at high risk of debt distress, IMF says
Djibouti is at high risk of debt distress, says the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
African Development Bank to discus economic sanctions on Sudan
To exchanges views with the Sudanese authorities on opportunities associated with the temporary removal of economic sanctions and…
UN report urges Africa to rethink urbanization
The Economic Report for Africa 2017, launched this week in Dakar Senegal by the United Nations Economic Commission…
UN agency launches country profiles of 21 African nations
The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) launched the second generation of its Country profiles. The launching…
Algeria struggles to cope up with lower oil prices, says IMF
Algeria continues to face important challenges posed by lower oil prices, says an International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff…
Food insecurity in Ethiopia leads to inflation rise – report
Ethiopia will experience a resurgence in inflation over 2017 as food insecurity increases on the back of erratic…
Dakar set to host regional meeting on the youth
Preparations are underway for the 18th Session of the Regional Coordination Mechanism for Africa to be held in…
Youth employment training strategies in Africa needs new approach- research
Ugandan youth researcher Sarah Bafumda (right) shares information from the research behind Invisible Lives: Understanding Youth Livelihoods in…
UN agency establishes African Corridor Management Alliance
The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA), through the African Trade Policy Centre (ATPC) is holding a…
Land grabbing main driver of conflicts in Africa, new research reveals
Sixty-three percent of disputes related to private sector land and natural resource investments in Africa began when communities…
Tunisia economy set to grow by 2.5% in 2017
With significant macroeconomic challenges, Tunisia’s economy is expected to grow up to 2.5% in 2017 from 1.3% in…
Partners launch initiative for youth in the Gambia
The European Union, the International Trade Centre (ITC) and the Government of the Gambia have launched today a…
Somalia economic growth slowing, says IMF
The Somali economy is expected to slow down with GDP growth of 3.4 percent and 2.5 percent in…
African Development Bank provides financing to Eritrea
The African Development Bank has approved a loan and a grant amounting to $7.14 million to finance the…
Coalition recommends 14 antidotes to combat illicit financial flows from Africa
A coalition of institutions against illicit financial flows (IFFs) recommended a set of actions African governments need to…
Conference participants urge African states to repeal discriminatory laws against women
The Africa Ministerial Pre-Consultative Meeting on the 61st Commission on the Status of Women (CSW 61st) on the…
Billions needed to eradicate poverty and hunger
The world needs to take urgent action to mobilise the estimated $265 billion a year needed to achieve…
Equatorial Guinea to join global oil producing nations bloc
Equatorial Guinea eyes to joining the global oil producing countries alliance known as, the Organization of Petroleum Exporting…
Unleashing Africa’s full potential
By Ambassador Amina Mohamed – Africa, the cradle of mankind and home to the youngest population in the…
AU welcomes lifting of United States sanctions on Sudan
The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Dr. Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma welcomes the lifting of economic sanctions by…