African Union launches ambitious offer for ‘world’s largest free trade area’ [Business Africa]
AU launches continental free trade zone … READ MORE … source
Violence mars Mali’s municipal elections [The Morning Call]
Mali’s local elections held on November 20, 2016 were marred with protests and boycotts in the northern and central parts of the country. They were meant to fill … source
Angola wants to have a share of the booming industry of banana production [Business Africa]
Banana fair prestige of agricultural activity Almost all African countries produce a significant amount of banana, but only a few actually export them. In Cameroon … source
Africa Convergence Conference to hold in Dakar
The Africa Convergence conference opens its third edition in Dakar from the 21st to 22nd June 2018. Organisers say the two-day forum will take the form of a … source
IGAD leaders renew calls for peace in South Sudan
East African leaders assembled on Thursday in Ethiopia to push for peace in South Sudan, but despite a long-awaited face-to-face meeting between the … source
Kenya gearing up to burn 120 tonnes of ivory
Kenya is preparing to burn a huge stockpile of ivory and rhino horns later this month to underline the country’s determination to curb poaching. Led by President … source
Ethiopia accepts Ethio-Eritrea boundary findings, border war expected to end
After a day long meeting by the 36 Executive Committee members of the ruling Ethiopian People’s Revolutionary Democratic Front (EPRDF) a statement … source
Africa convergence conference on strategic execution
This Friday in Dakar, the Africa Convergence Conference will come to an end. The conference which is the third edition, opened in Dakar, Senegal on thursday … source
Vivatech 2018 : Mark Zuckerberg on fake news
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg made a rock star entry on Vivatech’s stage on Thursday amid a rapturous applause from the audience, clearly showing that not … source
Ethiopia explosion: Six suspects in custody, as allies express support for Abiy’s reforms
Several allies of Ethiopia have condoled with Ethiopians following a grenade attack that injured over 100 people at a rally organised in Addis Ababa on … source