Addis Ababa will host the Africa Business Forum on 17 February 2025, on the margins of the session of African Union’s Assembly of heads of state and government. Forum’s theme is “From Potential to Prosperity: Activating Africa’s Regional Value Chains.”
The 2025 Africa Business Forum will highlight initiatives aimed at promoting sustainable industrialization, harnessing advancements in modern technology, creating jobs, and enhancing food security across the continent. Additionally, the forum will raise awareness of investment opportunities in Africa, with a focus on mobilizing funds for the development of regional value chains and special economic zones in key sectors, including livestock, agriparks, and pharmaceuticals.
The gathering will bring together governments, regional economic communities, financial institutions, the private sector and civil society.
The event is organized by the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) in collaboration with the Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) and the Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa (BADEA).
The African Development Bank Group has approved more than $31 million in funding through its African Climate Action Window (CAW) to enhance climate resilience in Sierra Leone, South Sudan, Djibouti, and Madagascar.
The latest news, trends and people shaping Africa today.
The latest news, trends and people shaping Africa today.
The latest news, trends and people shaping Africa today.
The latest news, trends and people shaping Africa today.
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On January 20, President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev sat down for an exclusive interview with China’s CGTN (China Global Television Network) during the World Economic Forum in Davos.
Warner Bros and Jinjiang International plan to open a "Harry Potter Studio Tour" in Shanghai by 2027, offering a behind-the-scenes look at the films. The project, part of a theme park redevelopment, awaits regulatory approval.
Public sector strikes are causing major disruptions across Germany, including halted public transport in Frankfurt, as workers demand higher pay and better conditions.
In Ukraine, a Russian missile attack on Kyiv early Wednesday morning resulted in at least one civilian death and three injuries.
The Pakistan Navy’s multinational exercise, AMAN 2025, wrapped up in the North Arabian Sea. Sixty nations took part in the drill, in a bid to strengthen maritime security.
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