May 09, 2016
Africa: Nominees Announced for African Banker Awards 2016
Winners to be revealed at awards ceremony during the African Development Bank annual meetings in Lusaka, Zambia on 25th May. Read more »
May 06, 2016
Africa: Capacity Still the Missing Link
The final day of the Capacity Development Forum closed in Harare, Zimbabwe, with a call for a greater commitment and closer collaboration amongst partners and member states. Read more »
April 20, 2016
Africa: Africa Finance Corporation Launches Africa Project Developers Initiative
Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) alongside its development partners, is pleased to announce the launch of the Africa Project Developers Initiative (APDI). Read more »
March 17, 2016
Africa: Social Issues Put Under the Spotlight From New African Blogger Awards Categories
The third annual African Blogger Awards competition that opened for entries in mid-February has announced three new categories for social and digital influencers across the African… Read more »
March 16, 2016
Africa: Graça Machel Inaugurates African Leadership University
African Leadership University (ALU), a newly established tertiary institution offering programmes aimed at developing Africa's future leaders, today held a grand opening ceremony… Read more »
March 15, 2016
Rwanda: Energise Public to Achieve Transformation, Kagame Urges ATF Delegates
Rwanda's leader says self-reliance and public enthusiasm are behind country's success Read more »
March 14, 2016
Africa: Kigali Forum Set to Accelerate Economic Transformation in Africa
AFT sets agenda for action in milestone event Read more »
Africa: Ivorian Authorities and the Organizers Confirm That the Africa CEO Forum 2016 Goes Ahead As Planned
The fourth edition of the AFRICA CEO FORUM will go ahead on the foreseen dates of the 21 and 22 March 2016 in Abidjan, despite the terrorist attacks that hit Grand-Bassam… Read more »
March 11, 2016
Africa: New African Woman Awards 2016 - Winners Announced During Award Ceremony At Andaz Hotel in London Honouring Africa's Most Influential Women
Dr Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma, Winnifred Selby and Almaz Ayana are among the top African game-changers, recognised tonight at the 2016 New African Woman Awards in London. Read more »
March 10, 2016
Rwanda: Rwanda to Host Inaugural African Transformation Forum (Atf)
ATF seeks to build a Coalition for Transformation in Africa, addressing key economic development themes Read more »
March 08, 2016
North Africa: OSN Partners With Eutelsat for More HD Channels and Sets Stage for Ultra HD Services in the Middle East and North Africa
OSN scales up resources at Eutelsat's leading Middle East TV neighbourhood at 7/8° West Read more »
Africa: Speak Up Africa Launches #yena2030
In 2015, countries concluded a negotiating process that has spanned more than two years and featured the unprecedented participation of civil society. Governments agreed on the… Read more »
March 03, 2016
Ethiopia: Ethiopian Youth to Benefit From Young Entrepreneurs in Silk and Honey Project
USD10.35 million initiative, a joint partnership between icipe and The MasterCard Foundation, to reach 12,500 Ethiopian youth Read more »
Africa: Shortlist of Nominees for New African Woman Awards 2016 Announced
The first edition of the New African Woman Forum Awards (www.naw-forum.com) sets out to honour extraordinary women who have made significant achievements in their countries and… Read more »
Africa: Turning the Tides to Accelerate Growth - Africa's Insurers At the Annual Journée De La Finance
DAKAR, Senegal, 03 March 2016, -/African Media Agency (AMA)/- Insurance policy holders in Africa can now expect greater gains in their portfolios in the coming years, said leading… Read more »
February 25, 2016
Africa: The Africa CEO Forum Awards 2016 Will Honor the CEOs and Companies That Have Shaped the Year in Africa
The AFRICA CEO FORUM 2016 will be taking place in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire on 21 and 22 March. The event has become the international Forum of reference dedicated to the… Read more »
February 23, 2016
Ethiopia: A Focus On Universal Access to Immunization By 2020
In 2012, all African nations made a promise to support children's health by setting a goal of Universal Access to Immunization by 2020. Ahead of the Ministerial Conference on… Read more »
February 21, 2016
Africa: African Leaders Meet in Sharm El-Sheikh to Promote Investment and Trade At Africa 2016 Forum
Head of states, ministers, business leaders, policymakers, investment promotion agencies and development partners are attending Africa 2016, the biggest regional business and… Read more »
February 19, 2016
Africa: Africa Finance Corporation Increases Stake in Cabeólica Wind Farm
Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) has completed the purchase of InfraCo Africa's stake in the Cabeólica Wind Farm. The deal follows the share purchase agreement signed on 6… Read more »
February 17, 2016
Egypt: Exclusive Interview With Egypt's President El Sisi in New African Magazine February Issue
Egyptian President el Sisi grants an exclusive interview in this month's edition of New African magazine. Egypt will play host to over 800 high level delegates, including seven… Read more »
February 16, 2016
Africa: Teresa Clarke Joins CIM Financial Services' Board of Directors
Cim Financial Services Ltd (Group) today announced that Teresa Clarke, founding chairman and CEO of Africa.com, has been elected to Cim Financial Services' board of directors. Read more »
Africa: Bahrain Introduces eVisas for Eleven African Countries
Bahrain has introduced eVisas to visitors from eleven African countries, marking the third phase of the Kingdom's new visa policy. Read more »
February 10, 2016
Africa: Final Day of International Forum On Islamic Finance (Ifif) Focuses On Innovation & Technology As Enablers for Financial Inclusion in Africa
The second day of Africa's landmark event, International Forum on Islamic Finance (IFIF), built on the successes of yesterday which included powerful discussions on inclusive… Read more »
February 08, 2016
Africa: Gobal Crowdfunding Portal Launches Call for Applications to Entrepreneurs in Africa
Access to finance is a challenge for entrepreneurs across the world. In Africa, entrepreneurship and innovation are said to be the key to development. Small and medium-sized… Read more »
February 07, 2016
Africa: African Football and Political Leaders Partner With Gavi to Prevent Childhood Deaths
Africa United partners today launched a new initiative on universal access to immunization called "Every Shot Counts" at the final of the Orange African Nations Championship in… Read more »