African trade integration most exciting whenever it creates more jobs: While some politicians in the global north express doubt about the benefits of trade, countries in Africa are moving ahead with deeper economic integration. This integration will be key to Africa's long-term success and African nations must integrate more, UNCTAD Secretary-General Mukhisa Kituyi … [Read more...] about African trade integration most exciting whenever it creates more jobs
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Ethiopia: More than 150 Dead after Security Forces Fire into Crowd
Ethiopia: More than 150 Dead after Security Forces Fire into Crowd: In response to actions by Ethiopian security forces leading to the death of more than 150 people attending the Irreecha religious and cultural celebration in the Bishoftu town in Ethiopia's Oromia region on October 2, Freedom House issued the following statement: “The deaths in Bishoftu occurred … [Read more...] about Ethiopia: More than 150 Dead after Security Forces Fire into Crowd
Nigeria: Disastrous living conditions more deadly than violence
Nigeria: Disastrous living conditions more deadly than violence: The humanitarian emergency in northeastern Nigeria is reaching catastrophic levels. A massive relief effort is needed immediately in remote areas as well as in the state capital, the international medical humanitarian organisation Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders (MSF) said today. … [Read more...] about Nigeria: Disastrous living conditions more deadly than violence
Power Africa Announces More Than $1 Billion in New Commitments at the US-Africa Business Forum
Power Africa Announces More Than Billion in New Commitments at the US-Africa Business Forum: At the U.S. - Africa Business Forum, the U.S. Government and its Power Africa partners announced several new milestones across dozens of energy projects and transactions. These commitments -- totaling more than $ 1 billion worth of debt and finance-- will advance deals … [Read more...] about Power Africa Announces More Than $1 Billion in New Commitments at the US-Africa Business Forum
African Leaders urge to invest more in Agriculture
African Leaders urge to invest more in Agriculture: H.E. Tumusiime Rhoda Peace, AUC Commissioner for Rural Economy and Agriculture, yesterday joined Kenyan President H.E. Uhuru Kenyatta and President of Rwanda, H.E. Paul Kagame at a presidential panel on transforming African agriculture, during the official opening ceremony of the Alliance for a Green Revolution Forum 2016, in … [Read more...] about African Leaders urge to invest more in Agriculture
