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Carlos Lopes Steps Down as Head of UNECA
Executive Secretary of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa, Carlos Lopes, is stepping down after four years at the…
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Amidst fears of negative economic impact, Africa must fight Ebola hysteria – Carlos Lopes
The fight against the deadly Ebola outbreak must be tackled on the basis of scientific evidence, prevention, understanding of transmissibility…
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New ECA report sheds light on Ebola economic toll as Lopes calls for debt cancellation
Addis Abeba – A new report by the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) raises the alarm on the risk of…
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Munich Security Conference convenes first meeting in Africa today
The Munich Security Conference (MSC) is convening its first event on the African continent as part of its MSC Core…
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Inequality leading cause of conflict in Africa – ECA Chief
The Economic Commission for Africa’s Executive Secretary, Carlos Lopes has called on Africa’s leaders to tackle economic, social and political…
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Transforming agriculture helps Africa reduce poverty, food insecurity
“African agriculture is in urgent need of an upgrade and fast-track into 21st century productivity,” said Mr. Adam Elhiraika, Director…
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Economist’s Ethiopia Summit Kicks off
The Economist’s first Ethiopia Summit has kicked off Wednesday at the Sheraton Hotel here in Addis Abeba. Part of a…
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ECA Chief repeats call for debt cancellation to help Ebola-affected countries
In a statement delivered at the opening of the 26th Ordinary Session of the African Union Executive Council on Monday…
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Trade experts in Addis Abeba discussing the launch of Continental Free Trade Area
Addis Abeba – A three-day meeting of experts opened on Monday this week at the African Union (AU) Headquarters in…
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Business leaders commit $28.5 million initial emergency fund to help Africa’s Ebola response
Addis Abeba – A historic Roundtable of business leaders comprising CEOs from a range of sectors such as banking, telecommunications,…
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