Mombasa connects the mind with history and culture. In past times and present days, it has been the gateway for Central-Eastern Africa. For some people, it is the place of sunny warm beaches and fresh coconut juice are found, African tea with ginger, and other sorts of things, but not known for its busy industrial […]
In Sudan now there is a situation of “cautious optimism” after Trump’s tweet that he will issue an executive order to lift Sudan from the list of states sponsoring terrorism, “Sudan will pay compensation to the families of the victims, and this is good news.”, Trump said Experts say that the completion of the process […]
Despite all changes in Africa, Ethiopia retains distinctive points for foreign investment. Ethiopia is an important market in Africa, especially for companies planning to expand their businesses in Africa. Addis Ababa is the home of (Ethiopian Airlines) that offers flights to more than 100 destinations; 60 Africans and locals and 45 internationals. Currently, there are […]
Mekonnen Theshome, journalist and science media specialist, who wrote several articles for (Mekki Center) won OFAB Media Award 2020. OFAB -Open Forum on Agricultural Biotechnology in Africa – ceremony held on 15 October 2020 at the Head Quarters of the Ethiopian Institute of Agricultural Research (EIAR-HQ), Addis Ababa Ethiopia. The event is aimed at connecting Ethiopian […]
Despite the challenges of the transitional period, Sudan succeeded in completing and launching the first solar power plant in Sudan. SUNA released a report that the State of North Darfur received from the Sudanese company for hydro-generation and renewable energy and “Top Gear” the new power station of El-Fasher, Darfur. The power plant produces […]
By Paul Jimbo-South Sudan In the scenic hills of South Sudan’s Upper Nile State, smoke is billowing into the sky, signaling that yet another giant tree has fallen and is being turned into charcoal. Interestingly, a few years ago, the smoke would not have penetrated the then thick canopy of the tropical forest. Today, Upper […]
The proposed assistance will be channeled to the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast, April 2, 2020 The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org) on Wednesday approved a $1.5 million emergency relief grant to assist nine countries in the East and Horn of Africa on the control of swarms of […]
By Mekki ELMOGRABI IGAD at its inception in 1986 was dedicated only to issues of drought and desertification. In 1996 at the second foundation, the regional organization extended its mandate to act as a development agency with successful peace and security involvement. I believe IGAD Regional Infrastructure Master Plan (IRIMP) is the start of […]
By Mekki ELMOGRABI It is almost two decades since the term Economic Development Corridor (EDC) was coined. The Asian Development Bank (ADB) was the first organization to use the term in 1998. Since then, EDC is known as an integrated network of infrastructure within a geographical area designed to stimulate economic development. […]
The African Development Bank has signed an agreement with DAL Group, one of Sudan’s largest conglomerates, for the provision of up to $75 million to improve food security and household incomes in the country. The agreement is .. follow the link to AfDB website: Sudan: African Development Bank signs first private sector loan, DAL Group […]
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