African governments need to explore innovative technologies to drive transformation on the continent, board members at Africa50’s general shareholders meeting in Kigali
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Moody's: Ethiopia's economy is growing but political risks intensify
Ethiopias economy and wealth levels have been growing strongly at nine per cent per annum on average for the past five years, however, underlying political tensions risks derailing economic activity, according to Moodys Investors Service
AfDB, Portugal and Cabo Verde to accelerate diversification, private sector development
The African Development Bank (AfDB) and the governments of Cabo Verde and Portugal have signed a country-specific memorandum of understanding to implement the Lusophone Compact, which aims to accelerate private sector development in Portuguese-speaking countries in Africa
Civil Society Forum to launch AfCFTA consultative dialogue framework
The Civil Society Forum will meet during the AU Extraordinary Summit in Niamey, Niger that is taking place to celebrate the entry into force of the AfCFTA agreement and to launch the operational phase of AfCFTA Market, which includes launching the AfCFTA consultative dialogue framework
EU to provide US$44.8bn to accelerate Africa’s investment
Extending its support to the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA), the European Union (EU) Commission has proposed US$44.8bn to attract investments that are set to create around 10mn jobs in Africa