Ethiopian Airlines to take delivery of record 100th aircraft in June
Ethiopian Airlines has announced that it will take delivery of its 100th aircraft in the first week of June. It will be the first time an African national carrier is…
Togo protests continues as business owners worry about economic impact
It seems like business as usual in Togo’s capital, Lome despite growing tension and ongoing protests calling for an end to President Faure Gnassingbe’s rule, … source
Liberia president reduces import taxes on over 2,000 commodities
Liberian President George Weah on Wednesday decided to reduce import taxes on more than 2000 commodities to combat rising inflation. A statement from the … source
African leaders urged to embrace industrialisation at Dubai business forum
A new generation of leaders is playing a key role in driving change and economic growth in Africa , Vice President of Ghana, Mahamudu Bawumia stated during … source
Congo appoints new head for debt-ridden state oil company
Congo Republic has appointed a new head for the state-run oil company. President Denis Sassou Nguesso named Maixent Raoul Ominga with immediate … source
Africa mining sector on the move amid price comeback
Investors and mining firms gathered on Monday at Africa’s biggest industry conference amid a newfound optimism that the uptick in commodity prices could … source
Coffee production threatened in Eastern Ethiopia
For generations, farmers planted the lush earth of Awedai and nearby areas in eastern Ethiopia with coffee trees, earning a livelihood from a crop that is now the … source
South Africa: Finance minister in hot water, rand tumbles
The South African Rand has fallen to a three-week low as investors and the international market closely monitor news that the country’s Finance Minister Pravin … source
UAE deposits $1.4 billion to Sudan Central bank to ease forex crisis
As Sudan struggles to tackle an acute foreign exchange crisis, the United Arab Emirates has stepped in and offered $1.4 billion to Sudan’s Central Bank. source
Gabon unveils $ 300 million port harbour
Gabon on Saturday officially inaugurated a new port harbour. The project is part of a plan to modernize the existing Port of Owendo located near the capital … source