Africa bank set to raise $700 million finance to Mali
The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) is set to arrange $700 million multi-sourced finance to support trade and related…
March 2018
Hilton set to open hotel in Rabat
Hilton set to welcome guests to the Moroccan capital city of Rabat from 2022 after a landmark deal…
Ethiopian Airlines increases flights to Madagascar, DRC
Ethiopian Airlines has launched three new flights to Kisangani and Mbuji Mayi in the Democratic Republic of the…
Ethiopia’s ruling party appoints new chairman
The ruling party coalition in Ethiopia, the Ethiopian Peoples’ Revolutionary Democratic Front, (EPRDF), has elected it’s new chairman…
Africa’s premier scientific forum opens in Kigali
Africa’s scientists and innovators descend on Kigali, Rwanda, for the Next Einstein Forum Global Gathering 2018.
Malawi joins Africa Finance Corporation
Malawi has become the second Southern African member country of Africa Finance Corporation (“AFC” or “the Corporation”), Africa’s…
Ethiopia calls on Africa to combat climate change
>BY GETU TEMESGEN – The second African Climate Talks opened in Addis Ababa Thursday with participants discussing issues…
Mastercard Foundation set to address youth unemployment in Africa
Today, the Mastercard Foundation announced a commitment to enable 30 million African youth, especially young women, to secure…
German supports coffee, honey projects in Ethiopia
Today, the German government’s programme for private sector involvement in emerging markets, develoPPP.de, brought its projects for developing…
UN agency applauds Africa free trade area deal signing
The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) applauds the signing of the African Continental Free Trade Area…
IFC highlights South Africa investment opportunities
IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, today committed to expand support for initiatives in South Africa…
South Sudan ends Guinea-worm disease transmission
The world’s newest nation, South Sudan, has succeeded in interrupting transmission of Guinea worm disease, the country’s minister…
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)…
IFAD leads on sustainable farming on World Water Day
A new report by the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) shows that sustainable investment in freshwater ecosystems…
American Bluegrass Music Band concludes Ethiopia tour
Crow and the Canyon – an American bluegrass band based in Portland, Oregon – toured Ethiopia from March…
Enat Bank, RENEW Strategies partner for women in finance forum
Ethiopia’s Enat Bank and RENEW Strategies in conjunction with are set to host the second Women in Finance…
Sharpening African manufacturers’ competitive edge with technology
How can you grow your business, while managing risks and costs and boosting profitability? By Matthew Kibbiy- African…
African Development Bank set to provide $30 million loan to Rwanda
The Board of the African Development Bank Group has approved a loan of US $30 million to support…
Ethiopia secures $600 million World Bank financing
The World Bank approved $600 million of the International Development Association (IDA) financing to help strengthen the capacity…
New Delhi launches International Solar Alliance
The African Development Bank’s Vice-President for Power, Energy, Climate and Green Growth, Amadou Hott, took part in the…
Global experts meet in Kigali to discuss climate change
It is essential to build a science base and research capacity in Africa for the benefit of the…
Standard Bank launches its first digital bank in Africa
Standard Chartered Bank today announced the official launch of its digital bank in Côte d’Ivoire. This marks the…
African Development Bank seeks stronger Asia ties
The President of the African Development Bank, Akinwumi Adesina, has commended the Government of Japan for its strong…
Egypt launches digital forensic lab to combat software piracy
Egypt government launched a specialized digital forensic lab for Intellectual Property as part of its enforcement schemes of…
Understanding evolution of Ethiopia’s current political turmoil
By Andualem Sisay Gessesse – It was a surprise for many external observers when Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn…
Russia, AU agree to advance cooperation in multiple frontiers
By Andualem Sisay Gessesse – The Russian foreign minister, Sergey Lavrov, who met African Union Chairperson Moussa Faki…
Zimbabwe new president set to present his economic recovery project
Emmerson Mnangagwa’s accession to the presidency of Zimbabwe in late November 2017 marks the beginning of a new…
African Development Bank, International Solar Alliance set to propel Africa’s solar energy
In a major boost for its Light up and power Africa initiative, the African Development Bank has entered…
Secretary Tillerson advices Africa to be cautious about Chinese investments
By Andualem Sisay Gessesse – The United States Secretary of State Rex Tillerson, who is in Addis Ababa…
Africa’s population explosion is a ticking time bomb
The African Development Bank and its East and North African Governors have stressed the need for urgent measures…