A ministerial-level dialogue on the implementation of China-Africa Peace and Security Initiative was held in Addis Ababa
Economy
EIB invests US$3.74bn in Africa’s priority sectors
In 2018, the European Investment Bank (EIB) agreed US$3.74bn of new financing for the private sector and infrastructure investment in 20 African countries
Africa is showing promising future economic outlook: AfDB
Africa’s GDP growth is projected to reach four per cent in 2019 and 4.1 per cent in 2020, according to the African Development Bank (AfDB)
IMF Staff completes 2019 Article IV visit to Lesotho
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff team, led by Joseph Thornton, visited Maseru from 24 January– 5 February 2019, to conduct the 2019 Article IV Consultation discussions with the kingdom of Lesotho
New deep-sea exploration to boost good ocean governance
First Descent, a collaboration of ocean research institute Nekton, the Commonwealth and other partners will launch a multidisciplinary exploration ocean territory