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The Mastercard Foundation calls for proposals from African SMEs and entrepreneurs in the agricultural sector
The Mastercard Foundation Fund for Resilience and Prosperity has launched an Agribusiness Challenge Fund, calling for proposals from SMEs in the agriculture sector that can create work opportunities at...
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Senator Ben Cardin Condemns Killing of Oromo Liberation Front Leader
U.S. Senator Ben Cardin (D-Md), Chair of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, expressed profound concern following the tragic killing of Bate Urgessa, a prominent...
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UK suspends tariff for flower exports
From April 11, the UK has temporarily removed export tariffs for cut flowers, with the aim of making trade with the UK easier and...
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Preparations gear up for the Africa Regional Forum on Sustainable Development
The 10th Session of the Africa Regional Forum on Sustainable Development (ARFSD-10) will be held in hybrid format on 23-25 April 2024 at the...
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Dodai sets new standards for electric mobility
Dodai, a pioneering Ethiopian electric mobility startup, conducted a historic launch ceremony, marking a watershed moment in the country’s transport sector. The ceremony was...
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Supporting accreditation of engineering programs
International accreditation is essential for Ethiopian public universities as they transition to autonomous governance. Not only does accreditation assure students that their academic programs...
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Sudan’s War Spills into Farming State Hosting Displaced People
Drones hit the Sudanese city of al-Gadaref on Tuesday, eyewitnesses and the local governor said, bringing the country's devastating war to a calm farming...
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Red Sea and Western Indian Ocean Attacks Expose Africa’s Maritime Vulnerability
Attacks on shipping in the Red Sea by the Houthi militia in Yemen have exposed the vulnerability of African maritime security. Since November 2023,...
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Policy harmonization key to accelerating the growth of Africa’s Digital Economy
African ICT Ministers, policymakers and stakeholders have been urged to institute policy reforms within Africa’s ICT sector with a view toward the harmonization of...
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EHRC calls for investigation into the killing of Bate Urgessa
Ethiopian Human Rights Commission (EHRC) called for an investigation into the killing of a prominent opposition figure recently released from prison. Bate Urgessa was...
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Djibouti Entry for AUC Chairmanship Race Divides Eastern Africa Vote
Djibouti’s entry into the race for the next African Union Commission (AUC) chairperson could see member states in two key blocs in the Eastern...