Ethiopian delegation attends Doha Forum in Qatar
The 20th Doha Forum is taking place in Qatar in attendance of CEOs and leaders of many countries,…
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African Development Bank allocates $2.8 billion for South Africa
African Development Bank Group President Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina has pledged his institution’s support for South Africa, announcing…
Global partners launch Alliance for Entrepreneurship in Africa
To support a stronger private sector, entrepreneurship and the growth of small and medium-sized businesses across Africa, African,…
Ethiopia economy set to grow 8.7 percent this year
The Government of Ethiopia forecasted 8.7 percent economic growth for the current Ethiopia’s budget year started July 8,…
Africa recommitted to achieving Sustainable Development Goals
African countries recommitted to achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by building better through investing in green growth to…
Korea agency provides $20 million grant to Ethiopia
Korea’s international development agency known as KOICA has agreed to provide $20 million grant to Ethiopia in support…
Ethiopia set to host African youth summit
Ethiopia is set to host the 4th African Youth Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Summit scheduled to take place…
Africa to build on progress towards Agenda 2063
The 8th African Regional Forum for Sustainable Development (ARFSD) opened with a reminder for Africa to acknowledge the…
UN agency launches AfCFTA Country Business Index Report
The UN Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) unveiled today the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Country Business…
IFC official to visit Djibouti, support job creation
The International Finance Corporation (IFC’s) Regional Vice President for Africa, Sérgio Pimenta, is set to visit Djibouti from…
Russia opens Africa–Russia economic cooperation office in Ethiopia
The Government of Russia has opened Africa-Russia economic cooperation coordination committee office in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia on Wednesday.
Kigali set to host regional forum on sustainable development
The capital of Rwanda, Kigali is set to host the 8th Session of Africa Regional Forum on Sustainable…
Women can add $12 trillion to global GDP – IMF says
In its new paper released on Friday the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said global GDP could increase by…
Ethiopia, Slovenia agree to strengthen ties
On the sidelines of the 6th European Union – African Union Summit opened today in Brussels, Belgium, Prime…
Investment in agribusiness, energy grows Ugandan economy
Uganda could grow its economy, create jobs, and strengthen its trade position in East Africa by increasing private…
European Investment Bank backs African private sector
Private sector investment across Africa, essential to tackle the impacts of COVID-19 and unlock sustainable growth, will be…
Hult Prize Addis Ababa University kicks off
The 2022 Hult Prize Addis Ababa University On-campus programs that encourages students to solve a pressing social issue…
Africa urged to speedup AU financial institutions’ formation
African countries need to speedup the efforts of the African Union Commission which has been working for the…
Ethiopia launches youth challenge to nurture business ideas
With the aim of helping young Ethiopians get finance and coaching for their innovative business ideas, a global…
Ethiopian diaspora set to confer with local experts
Addis Ababa is set to host an innovative event on January 12, 2022 at Hilton Addis dedicated to…
Ethiopia: TPLF damages, loots 7.7 billion Birr properties in Afar
Tigray Peoples Liberation Front (TPLF), which invaded Afar and Amhara regions after the Government of Ethiopia declares unilateral…
Ethiopia approves additional budget for reconstruction
The Council of Ministers of Ethiopia on Wednesday approves 122 billion Birr additional budget. The proposed additional budget…
Ethiopia welcomes diaspora, its friends in Addis Ababa
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia, Demeke Mekonnen, today welcomes and thanked Ethiopians, people…
New book reflects on China’s development path
La Chine & l’espace arabo-africain, the French version of the book titled “China and Arabic & African Regions…
AfDB cheif meets President Sahle-Work to discusses development priorities
Ethiopian President Sahle-Work Zewde met with African Development Bank (AfDB) President Dr Akinwumi A. Adesina while on a…
Ethiopia deputy PM meets World Bank country director
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia Demeke Mekonnen today met with Country Director of…
Ethiopia Minister reflects on China-Africa Cooperation Summit
The Minister Finance of Ethiopia Ahmed Shide, reflected on the 8th China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) Summit opened today in…
ECA to scale up assistance on poverty, vulnerability reduction
African policymakers have recommended strategic policy mandates for the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) to support…
UN agency establishes $30 billion debt sustainability fund for Africa
The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) announces at COP 26 it is establishing a Liquidity and…
Eastern African sub-region to grow 4.9 percent in 2021
A new report produced by the African Development Bank says the Eastern African sub-region’s economy will grow by…