Around 425,000 people are estimated to be living in internal displacement in Ethiopia as a result of drought. Children and youth make up half of this figure. As the Ethiopian Government launches a new initiative to find lasting solutions to displacement in the region, a new report calls for more investment in local capacity and […]
Dahabshiil, one of Africa’s money transfer company is committed to providing social support as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility. Dahabshiil which has operated for 45 years in the remittance business, has its presence in over 150 countries across the globe with a huge impact in Africa where it has its roots. The company’s Chief […]
Genel, the company exploring oil in Somaliland is targeting to get over two billion barrels. In August 2012, Genel was awarded an exploration license for onshore blocks SL-10-B and SL-13 in Somaliland, with a 75% working interest in both. Genel extended its presence in November 2012 with the acquisition of 50% participating interest in the […]
Kiira Motors Corporation, a local vehicle manufacturing company in Uganda conducted a successful 130Km road test for a flagship model city bus ( Kayoola EVS), from Nakasongola to Kampala, to celebrate the Golden Jubilee of Engineering in Uganda. The road test was flagged off by the Ugandan Minister for Science, Technology, and Innovation, Hon Dr […]
Uganda’s foremost businesswoman Amina Hersi Moghe was over the weekend crowned the Entrepreneur of the year of Africa by the respected European CEO magazine. Moghe, born in Kenya of Somaliland parents has been an inspiration to women in East Africa where she has employed over 5,000 people in her different companies. This is an additional […]
The French Development Agency (AFD) – represented by its CEO Rémy Rioux – and the Commission of African Union – represented by Albert Muchanga, Commissioner for Trade and Industry have signed their first Memorandum of Understanding worth EUr 1.5 million. The AFD-AUC MoU confirms that AFD will provide a grant devoted to the second priority […]
Rainfall in East Africa from October to mid-November was as much as 300% above average across the Horn of Africa, according to the Famine Early Warning Systems Network. The areas hit hardest include parts of Ethiopia, Somalia, and Kenya, where most of the deaths have occurred. Floods have cut off West Nile from the rest […]
Without changing the approach towards the efforts to end hunger, Africa risks remaining as the only continent struggling with hunger by 2030. This is the view that was expressed by experts from the African Green Revolution Forum (AGRF 2020). The experts worry that Africa could still be importing a significant amount of food by 2030 […]
The European Union and COMESA have signed 8.8 million Euros Contribution Agreement to increase private sector participation in sustainable regional and global value chains through improved investment/business climate and enhanced competitiveness in the COMESA region. The funds will be used to implement the Regional Enterprise Competitiveness and Access to Markets Program (RECAMP), focusing on agro-processing, […]
When world leaders gather at the 25th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP25) in Madrid from December 2-13, they will discuss concrete steps for meeting and increasing national emissions-reduction targets. But equally important, COP25 offers an opportunity to elevate one of the most powerful tools we have to address climate change: nature. Nature-based solutions (also […]
Super Eagles Defender William Ekong has started a campaign to draw attention to neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) that affect more than 120 million Nigerians. In partnership with the END Fund and Common Goal, William appears in a public service announcement where he calls on affected Nigerians to seek free treatment. Neglected tropical diseases are a […]
Investing in children is the fundamental solution to end child poverty and inequality and set the foundation for sustainable and inclusive economic growth, UNICEF has said. This was during the Africa-China Poverty Reduction and Development Conference at the 10th Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) that concluded in Kampala over the weekend. “In the past three […]
Uganda’s Vice President Edward Kiwanuka Sekandi has called upon Arab Countries mostly people from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to rush and grab the plenty of investment opportunities that the country beholds. This was during the 5th Edition of the UAE – Uganda Trade and Investment Forum that was held at Sheraton Hotel and organized […]