UN says global foreign direct investment flows down 23%
Global foreign direct investment (FDI) flows fell by 23% in 2017, to $1.43 trillion from $1.87 trillion in…
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Ethiopia ends monopoly over telecom, airline, electricity, shipping line
In a major policy shift, the Government of Ethiopia decides to liberalize major state monopoly companies including Ethiopian…
Why Ethiopia needs to investigate fake biofuel investments
In Summary – In 2007 Ethiopia introduced biofuel development strategy. Not long after, the non-oil producing country began…
South Africa set to host Africa Investment Forum 2018
South Africa has endorsed the African Development Bank’s November 2018 Africa Investment Forum as a world-class initiative that…
Mastercard, Unilever to introduce Digital Lending Platform in Africa
Mastercard and Unilever extend partnership to help micro entrepreneurs in Africa and other regions overcome the cash constraints…
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The fruits of doggy investments in Ethiopia for decades [OPINION]
By Hawa Mohammed – I rarely watch the state television in Ethiopia for the reasons I can’t tell…
Addis Ababa host conference on English language
A two-day conference on English language focusing on building reading culture in schools is held in Addis Ababa,…
African Development Bank seeks Portuguese-speaking investment in Africa
To help unlock economic growth, the African Development Bank is coordinating the implementation of an integrated development strategy…
Beyond Investments Group joins Africa Trade and Investment Global Summit
The Investor by Beyond Investments Group has joined forces with the Africa Trade and Investment Global Summit (ATIGS)…
Abidjan set to host largest African private sector forum
The capital of Côte d’Ivoire, Abidjan, is set to host the 6th edition of the Africa CEO Forum…
African Development Bank urges shareholders to increase capital
The President of the African Development Bank Group, Akinwumi Adesina, appeal on the Bank’s member countries to contribute…
EU requests WTO consultations with Russia
The European Union has requested WTO consultations with the Russian Federation to discuss Russian measures affecting imports of…
Museveni, Kenyatta advice American companies to act like Chinese
By Andualem Sisay Gessesse – President Uhuru Kenyatta of Kenya and President Yoweri Museveni of Uganda today call…
Top five business risks for East Africa
Kenya is emerging from a protracted presidential election process and seeing a return to political stability. Nonetheless, challenges…
Djibouti vows to become major East African logistic hub
By Andualem Sisay Gessesse – December 7, 2017, Djibouti – Djibouti, which is investing hugely on the development…
Sao Paulo prepares for 5th Brazil-Africa Forum
The city of Sao Paulo is set to host the 5th edition of Brazil-Africa Forum that focuses on…
China’s Crucial Role in APEC
By Carlos Aquino Rodriguez – In 1994 the Bogor goals were established Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) with the…
Developing countries improve access to credit, says World Bank
Developing countries carried out 206 reforms, accounting for 78 percent of the total reforms, with Sub-Saharan Africa implementing…
Finding friendship in a safe haven: A Pakistani researcher’s experience in China
By Xinhua writer Sudeshna Sarkar, Li Li, Ma Qian – When Saira Safdar, dressed in her white coat,…
European Investment Bank provides $100 million equity fund to Ethiopia
The European Investment Bank (EIB) will support private equity investment across Ethiopia though support for the new $100…
British trade, investment envoy to visit Ethiopia
The British Prime Minister’s newly appointed trade and investment envoy to Ethiopia, Mr. Jeremy Lefroy MP, is set…
Democratic Republic of Congo, Guinea become Africa 50 shareholders
Guinea and the Democratic Republic of Congo have become shareholders of Africa50, an initiative of African Development Bank…
AfDB, Islamic Development Bank, African Development Bank agree to mobilize $2 billion in three years
The African Development Bank (AfDB) and the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) have signed a $2 billion landmark deal…
UN Deputy Chief calls for greater partnership to implement Africa’s development agenda
While Africa has made significant progress, the great challenge that lies before us is how to deliver on…
Remittance lifts millions out of poverty, says new report
The amount of money migrants send to their families in developing countries has risen by 51 per cent…
China says Africa benefits from Belt and Road vision
By Li Ning from People’s Daily: Chinese President Xi Jinping said Sunday the vision of the Belt and…
Korean businesses urged to invest in Africa
The African Development bank and Korea’s Busan Metropolitan city urged Korean investors to speed the development of Africa…
Kaduna Investment Forum unveils Ease of Doing Business Charter
The 2nd Kaduna Investment Forum (Kadinvest 2.0) which, took place on Thursday in Nigeria’s northern State of Kaduna,…
Ethiopian maids continue to suffer in the Middle East
The amateur video shot in Kuwait last week showing Ethiopian maid falling from the 7th floor, reveals the…
Geneva Forum calls for new African business model
The fifth edition of the Africa CEO Forum, a Jeune Afrique Group initiative, organized in partnership with the…