Addis ababa: The United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) is strategically employing innovative blended finance mechanisms to address the significant capital gap faced by Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) in Ethiopia. According to Ethiopian News Agency, UNCDF representatives led by Mike McCaffrey, Regional Digital Manager for East and Southern Africa,
Algiers: The fourth edition of the Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF) will take place in the Algerian capital from September 4 to 10, under the theme ‘Building Bridges for a Successful AfCFTA.’ According to Ethiopian News Agency, the event is organized by Afreximbank in collaboration with the African Union Commission and
Arusha: The East African Community (EAC) commenced the 58th Extraordinary Meeting of the EAC Council of Ministers at its headquarters in Tanzania’s northern city of Arusha. The Council of Ministers meeting is also accompanied by the 35th Meeting of the Sectoral Council of Ministers Responsible for EAC Affairs and Planning.
Addis ababa: Ethiopia’s Minister of Planning and Development, Fitsum Assefa, said that the upcoming Second Africa Climate Summit (ACS2) is expected to adopt the Addis Ababa Declaration, which will unify African voices and strengthen the continent’s climate position at COP30. According to Ethiopian News Agency, the ACS2 aims to redefine
Addis ababa: Ethiopian Member of Parliament, Ustaz Kamil Shamsu, has stressed the significance of Ethiopia joining the Arab League, citing shared interests in geography, history, trade, and security. According to Ethiopian News Agency, Ethiopia’s Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed recently stated that his country is working to become a member of
Addis ababa: South African Embassy in Addis Ababa celebrated Heritage Day, highlighting the country’s rich cultural diversity and deep historical connections with Ethiopia, according to South Africa’s Ambassador to Ethiopia, Noceba Losi. According to Ethiopian News Agency, while South Africans worldwide celebrate their heritage throughout September, the main event, Heritage
Addis ababa: The Second Climate Week (CW2) officially opened in Addis Ababa today, bringing together a high-level delegation including Ethiopian President Taye Atskeselassie and African Union Commission Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf. The week-long …
Addis ababa: Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has conveyed a congratulatory message to all Muslims on the occasion of the 1500th birthday anniversary of the Prophet Muhammad. In his message, the premier stated that celebrating the birthdays of great leaders …
Antananarivo: An official ceremony was held on Tuesday in Antananarivo, the capital of Madagascar, to welcome the colonial-era relics returned by France. Three skulls of the Sakalava ethnic group, one of which is believed to belong to King Toera and t…
Addis ababa: The Second Climate Week in Addis Ababa convened a wide range of participants-including policymakers, business leaders, financiers, and community representatives-to fast-track climate action. Organized by UN Climate Change and hosted by th…