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  The African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org) and Ethiopian Airlines Group have signed a Letter of Intent for the development of the East African nation’s planned Abusera International Airport Project. The $7.8 billion project aims to address increasing passenger and cargo demands, reinforce Ethiopia’s position as a leading aviation hub, and stimulate regional economic growth.   Chief Executive Officer of Ethiopian Airlines Group Mesfin Tasew Bekele signed the Letter of Intent with […]

  The African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) plans to invest $331 million in key strategic sectors in Lesotho as part of its proposed Country Strategy Paper for 2025-2030 to boost economic growth and industrial competitiveness.  During an official visit to Lesotho — the first by an African Development Bank President — Dr. Akinwumi Adesina met with His Majesty King Letsie III to discuss strengthening development partnerships and expanding the Bank’s […]

By: Envaalde Matheus Some experts say President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah’s newly appointed Cabinet is inclusive, prioritizing technocrats and competent individuals over traditional political appointments. Experts commend her for assembling a team that reflects a balance of age, tribal diversity, racial representation, and regional inclusion. They said the President has shifted away from appointing leaders based solely on their struggle credentials. Former diplomat Pius Dunaiski has suggested that experienced ministers who were […]

  This year’s African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energies conference will debut the first-ever National Oil Company (NOC) and International Oil Company (IOC) Forum, a dynamic platform that brings key public and private sector stakeholders into direct conversation to drive investment, secure new deals, foster local capacity building and advance exploration. A key focus of the forum will be enhancing collaboration in the exploration, development and production of […]

  Pan-African legal firm CLG – formerly Centurion Law Group – led a workshop during the inaugural Congo Energy&Investment Forum (CEIF) on the country’s legal and fiscal frameworks. The workshop – Mastering Business in Congo: Challenges and Strategic Solutions for Success –  delved into strategies investors can deploy to navigate the Republic of Congo’s business environment as the country prepares to launch an international licensing round. As a leading provider […]

  The UN World Food Programme (WFP) has rapidly mobilized additional assistance in Burundi to support the large influx of families fleeing violence in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). The sharp increase in refugees in need of aid has placed a significant strain on WFP food assistance programmes in Burundi. Since January 2025, nearly 70,000 people – mainly women, children and the elderly – have fled fighting […]

  HE Minister of State for International Cooperation Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad met Monday with HE Minister of Foreign Affairs, Regional Cooperation and Burkinabe Abroad of Burkina Faso Karamoko Jean-Marie Traore, who is visiting the country. During the meeting, they discussed the relations between the two countries and ways to advance them. They explored ways to enhance cooperation in the fields of development, investment, education, and agriculture, […]

  Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates, MFA Nasser Bourita met, on Monday in Rabat, with the UN Secretary-General’s Personal Envoy for the Moroccan Sahara, Staffan de Mistura, as part of the latter’s regional tour. The visit comes ahead of informal consultations at the UN Security Council, scheduled for mid-April 2025, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation, and Moroccan Expatriates said in a press release. The […]

  The Eleventh Session of the Africa Regional Forum on Sustainable Development (ARFSD-11) is set to take place in Kampala, Uganda, from April 9 to April 11, 2025, preceded by pre-events, such as the Africa Regional Science, Technology and Innovation Forum. This multi-stakeholder forum will be jointly organized by the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) and the Government of Uganda, in collaboration with the African Union Commission, the African Development Bank, […]