Addis Ababa, the political capital of Africa is set to host the 2017 Africa Regional Forum on Sustainable Development (ARFSD),…
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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 global growth…
Read MoreDjibouti remains at high risk of debt distress, IMF says
Djibouti is at high risk of debt distress, says the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
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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 avenues for…
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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 for Africa,…
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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 took place…
Read MoreAlgeria 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 team, which…
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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 rainfall, says…
Read MoreDakar 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 Dakar, Senegal,…
Read MoreYouth 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 Ghana and…
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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 meeting in…
Read MoreLand 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 were forced…
Read MoreTunisia 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 2016, the…
Read MorePartners 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 new initiative…
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