The Fund for Export Development in Africa (FEDA), the equity investment arm of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), has appointed Emmanuel Assiak as chief executive officer, effective December 15, 2025, as it seeks to scale investment into export-oriented sectors across the continent. The appointment comes as the institution strengthens its focus on mobilising long-term capital […]

Kenya has forfeited African Development Bank (AfDB) shares worth approximately 92 million US dollars after failing to complete a required capital subscription payment, reducing its ownership stake in the continent’s largest multilateral development lender despite becoming one of its biggest borrowers. Disclosures from the AfDB show Kenya’s shareholding fell to 180,161 shares at the end […]

The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa has launched a new programme in Ethiopia aimed at expanding women’s access to digital business tools and strengthening participation in the online economy. The initiative, titled *Fostering Digital Entrepreneurship Among Women in Africa*, is led by the UN Economic Commission for Africa’s Technology, Innovation, Connectivity and Infrastructure Division. […]

The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa has launched a new programme in Ethiopia aimed at expanding women’s access to digital business tools and strengthening participation in the online economy. The initiative, titled *Fostering Digital Entrepreneurship Among Women in Africa*, is led by the UN Economic Commission for Africa’s Technology, Innovation, Connectivity and Infrastructure Division. […]

The Ministry of Water and Energy has formally called on African nations to strengthen hydro diplomacy in managing transboundary rivers, warning that the continent faces an annual financing gap of more than 50 billion US dollars for water and sanitation infrastructure. The appeal came during the African Union’s 2026 annual summit, held on the 63rd […]

The African Development Bank and the World Economic Forum launched a new framework aimed at steering private capital into Africa’s most fragile and underserved economies, in an effort to narrow the continent’s persistent development financing gap. The initiative, known as the Humanitarian and Resilience Investing (HRI) Roadmap for Africa, is designed to mobilise commercial and […]

Habesha Beer has earned the title of Ethiopia’s Most Admired Beer Brand at the Brand Africa 100 awards, a Pan-African initiative powered by the African Union and the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa. Produced by Habesha Breweries, the recognition reflects the growing influence of Ethiopian brands that successfully blend modern excellence with cultural identity. […]

The Ministry of Water and Energy has formally called on African nations to strengthen hydro diplomacy in managing transboundary rivers, warning that the continent faces an annual financing gap of more than 50 billion US dollars for water and sanitation infrastructure. The appeal came during the African Union’s 2026 annual summit, held on the 63rd […]

The African Development Bank and the World Economic Forum launched a new framework aimed at steering private capital into Africa’s most fragile and underserved economies, in an effort to narrow the continent’s persistent development financing gap. The initiative, known as the Humanitarian and Resilience Investing (HRI) Roadmap for Africa, is designed to mobilise commercial and […]

African Leadership Magazine has named Ethiopian Airlines and Eyob Tekalign among the winners of the 16th African Business Leadership Awards 2026, as African corporate leaders, policymakers and institutions gathered recognition for their role in shaping the continent’s business and financial landscape. Ethiopian Airlines won the African Brand of the Year award, while Eyob Tekalign, governor […]