Africa’s Unified Stance at COP29: Results and Implications
BAKU, Azerbaijan (BG) — African countries presented a unified stance at the 29th Conference of Parties (COP29) in Baku, Azerbaijan,...
Ethiopia, UNDP Launch ManuTech Hub to Boost Africa’s Innovation in Manufacturing Sector
UNDP-led initiative aims to accelerate startups transforming the manufacturing sector ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (BG) - The United Nations Development Programme...
Experts Urge Global Financial Reform at African Economic Conference 2024
Debt burdens, climate shocks, and regional integration dominate discussions in Gaborone, Botswana GABORONE, Botswana (BG) - Leaders and experts at...
UNDP Official Calls for Rethinking Aid, Emphasizes Domestic Resource Mobilization for Africa’s Future
Ahunna Eziakonwa underscores the urgent need for sustainable solutions and narrative shifts during AEC 2024 in Gaborone. GABORONE, Botswana (BG)...
‘African Continental Free Trade Area Key to Africa’s Economic Transformation’
Leaders and experts gather to tackle economic challenges and harness opportunities for growth. GABORONE, Botswana (BG) - The African Continental...
Africa Tech Forum 2024 Tackles Innovation, Investment Across Africa
Keynote and Panels Address AI, Crypto, Financial Inclusion, and Venture Capital KIGALI, Rwanda (BG) - The Africa Tech Forum 2024...
South Africa Assumes G20 Presidency, Marking a Historic First for Africa
South Africa takes the helm of the G20, reinforcing Africa’s growing influence on the global stage. RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil...
African Dev’t Bank Calls for Financing Africa’s Green Transformation at COP29
BAKU, Azerbaijan (Nov. 13, 2024) — As the 29th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29) begins, African nations are working...
COP29: Deadly weather events show cost of climate inaction
The context in which COP29 begins in Baku, Azerbaijan on November 11 is critical but not hopeless. A UN climate report released...
Kolwezi Fashion Week Aligns Local Creativity with DR Congo’s Creative Economy Ambitions
Second edition highlights fashion, heritage and entrepreneurship as pillars of economic diversification, reflecting efforts to position the mining city as...
Ethiopia Defies Regional Slowdown with Record $4.32 Billion Foreign Direct Investment Inflow
Foreign direct investment climbed 8% to a record $4.32 billion as sweeping macroeconomic reforms, renewable energy investments and digitalized government...
Togo Rises to Lower-Middle-Income Status in New World Bank Income Classification
Classification marks an economic milestone for Togo, as the West African country's statistical updates, economic growth and favorable exchange rate...
High-Level Training Strengthens African Diplomats’ Knowledge of Carbon Markets
ACBF, AUC and AIDA convene African ambassadors and diplomats in Addis Ababa to strengthen technical expertise and policy engagement on...