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Ethiopian Airlines Makes History with Africa’s First A350-1000

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Ethiopian Airlines, the undisputed leader in African aviation, marks a historic milestone with the acquisition of the very first Airbus A350-1000 on the African continent. The aircraft, christened “Ethiopia: Land of Origins,” was officially handed over during a solemn ceremony in Toulouse, Airbus’s headquarters in France, ahead of its triumphant arrival scheduled for November 5, 2024, at Addis Ababa’s Bole International Airport. A Rapidly Expanding Fleet This delivery is part of an ambitious development strategy, as evidenced by the impressive order of 124 new aircraft announced by the carrier. The…

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ECOWAS Aviation Ministers Set to Address the High Cost of Air Transport and Travel Tickets through Common Reforms in Lomé, Togo

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ECOWAS is gearing up to host a key series of meetings from November 5-8, 2024, in Lomé, Togo, bringing together aviation ministers, DGs of Civil Aviation, officials, and industry stakeholders to chart a new course for air travel across West Africa. These sessions, which is a response to a directive of the 65th Heads of State Summit held in July 2024, aim to address persistent challenges in the aviation sector, focusing on lowering operational costs and uni-fying safety protocols to improve regional connectivity and economic cooperation. The meetings will begin…

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The reshaping of global trade: How developing countries can strategize

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A continued slump in goods trade. An evolving technological landscape. The Global South is gaining weight. A rethink of development strategies is both timely and timeless.   Changing patterns of world trade are posing new challenges to the Global South, urging a broader policy approach to revitalizing development in the age of public discontent. After stagnating in 2023, international trade is projected to grow by about 2% in real terms in 2024, according the latest Trade and Development Report released on 29 October. The rebound is mainly driven by a revival of…

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Libreville-Brazzaville Corridor: Gabonese President Oligui Nguema Inaugurates Construction on Strategic Ndendé-Doussala Route

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This axis is part of a broad program aimed at connecting Central African capitals through paved and modernized roads. Gabon’s transitional head of state, Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, initiated the construction of the Ndendé-Doussala road last Thursday. This project is an essential part of the strategic Libreville-Brazzaville corridor, intended to strengthen transport links between Gabon and Congo-Brazzaville. This route is part of a vast program to link Central African capitals with modernized paved roads, designed to boost regional integration and address the lag in transport infrastructure development. The Ndendé-Doussala road,…

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African Medicine Manufacturing Receives a Boost

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The first African medicine manufacturing conference is confirmed for 20 – 22 November 2024 in Tanzania  1 November 2024 – The Federation of African Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Associations (FAPMA) and Vizuri Health Dynamics (Vizuri) today confirms the first African Medicines Manufacturing Trade Exhibition and Conference (AMMTEC) which will take place in Tanzania from 20 – 22 November 2024. AMMTEC 2024 is the first of its kind to bring together African medicine manufacturers from across the continent and across dose-forms. The conference will convene partners and stakeholders ranging from technical support providers,…

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Africa Road Safety Seminar 2024: A Resounding Success

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The Africa Road Safety Seminar 2024, held on October 8-9 in Nairobi, Kenya, was a resounding success, bringing together over 200 attendees from across the African continent and featuring more than 40 local and international experts. The event was a platform for rich and insightful discussions on critical road safety issues. Participants had the opportunity to learn from each other, share experiences, and explore innovative solutions. Key topics covered included: Financing road safety projects: Identifying sustainable funding mechanisms to support road safety initiatives. The value of data: Leveraging data-driven approaches to…

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Private sector can accelerate Intra-African trade and investments: African Union Private sector Forum.

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The annual African Union Private Sector Forum is set to review and explore innovative actions that allow the private sector to fully participate in, contribute to and benefit from Intra-African trade and investments. 2024 marks the 15th edition of the forum which will be held in Lusaka, Zambia from the 31st October – 2nd November 2024, focused on “unlocking opportunities for private actors to accelerate Intra-African trade and investments.” Africa has made commendable strides in advancing Intra-African trade particularly through the African Continental Free Trade Area. However, most African countries do not trade…

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Euroairlines consolidates its presence in the African market with an alliance with Ethiopian Airlines

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Ethiopian Airlines, Africa’s largest airline and one of the fastest growing global airline brand, will be able to access the more than 60 countries  where Euroairlines is present Madrid, 29 October, 2024. Ethiopian Airlines, Africa’s leading airline, has chosen Euroairlines to manage its domestic and international routes, following the signing of a collaboration agreement between the two companies. With this alliance, the African airline will have access to the Spanish company’s extensive network of travel agents, OTAs, aggregators and consolidators in more than 60 countries through its IATA Q4-291 plate.…

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Afreximbank Organizes Major Investment Conference in Kisumu to Boost Intra-African Trade

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The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) is set to organize a landmark event in Kisumu, Kenya, aimed at strengthening the role of sub-sovereign governments in developing intra-African trade. The fourth edition of the Africa Sub-Sovereign Network Conference (AfSNET) will be held from November 25-27, 2024, in collaboration with the Kisumu County Government and United Cities and Local Governments of Africa (UCLG Africa). $2 Billion Funding Announced The event marks a significant milestone in implementing the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). Ms. Kanayo Awani, Executive Vice President of Afreximbank, announced $2…

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President Felix Tshisekedi Inaugurates Renovated Bangoka International Airport

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Arriving at the end of his four-day working visit to Kisangani, in Tshopo province, President Felix Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo inaugurated the newly renovated passenger terminal and aeronautical runways of Kisangani/Bangoka International Airport, located 17 kilometers from the city center, on Saturday. With funding from the national government and financial support from the African Development Bank (AfDB), extensive civil engineering work was carried out on the airport’s runway and tarmac to enhance the safety conditions of air operations at the airport. After cutting the ceremonial ribbon, the President toured the completely…

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