Aarondex, Author at 1st Afrika

Middle East–Africa Travel Boosted as Etihad and Ethiopian Airlines Partner on New Routes

AarondexJune 10, 2025

by AarondexJune 10, 20250530

Etihad Airways and Ethiopian Airlines have entered into a strategic codeshare agreement aimed at expanding global travel access between Africa, the Middle East, Asia, and...

Rwanda-backed M23 executed civilians in Goma – HRW

AarondexJune 10, 2025

by AarondexJune 10, 20250498

executed at least 21 civilians and most likely many more in Goma, eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, in February, according to a new report by...

Commerce Africa

Ethiopia, India Strengthen Ties with New Mineral Trade and Investment Deal

AarondexJune 10, 2025

by AarondexJune 10, 20250569

Ethiopia and India have reached a new agreement to strengthen cooperation in the mineral sector, paving the way for increased trade, exploration, and investment between...

International News Africa

Terror Group Mahmuda Emerges in North-Central Nigeria, Wreaks Havoc

AarondexJune 10, 2025June 10, 2025

by AarondexJune 10, 2025June 10, 20250487

People carry the body of a Boko Haram victim to a burial ceremony in Nigeria. The Mahmuda terror group, a Boko Haram faction, has recently...

Africa International News

Sudan War Intensifies Across Kordofan’s Three States War between the army and Rapid Support Forces has destroyed much of Sudan’s infrastructure. (AFP)

AarondexJune 10, 2025

by AarondexJune 10, 20250410

War between the army and Rapid Support Forces has destroyed much of Sudan’s infrastructure. (AFP) Fighting between Sudan’s army and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF)...

Africa POLITICS

Ghana, US deepen trade cooperation – Minister holds discussions in Washington

AarondexJune 10, 2025

by AarondexJune 10, 20250417

The Minister of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, has held discussions with senior officials of the United States (US) Department of Commerce in Washington,...

BUSINESS Africa

Ethiopia to Post Faster Growth Despite Debt, Inflation

AarondexJune 10, 2025

by AarondexJune 10, 20250413

Ethiopia is poised to record faster economic growth in the coming months, defying ongoing challenges such as rising inflation and a heavy debt burden. The...

Commerce Africa

Kenya-Nairobi Hosts Forum on Family Wealth and Governance

AarondexJune 10, 2025

by AarondexJune 10, 20250546

Nairobi has become the center of discussion on family wealth, succession planning, and governance as it hosts a high-level forum bringing together business leaders, legal...

Aviation Africa

Libya’s US$1.3bn Benghazi Airport to open in 2026

AarondexJune 10, 2025

by AarondexJune 10, 202501180

The US$1.3bn Benghazi International Airport project, part of Libya’s Vision 2030, is slated for completion in 2026. Described as one of Africa’s most ambitious infrastructure...

Uncategorized Africa TECHNOLOGY

Zimbabwe to launch digital platform to fight counterfeit products

AarondexJune 10, 2025

by AarondexJune 10, 20250680

In a significant move to protect consumers and ensure fair trade, the Consumer Council of Zimbabwe (CCZ), in collaboration with the Ministry of Industry and...

ECONOMY Africa BUSINESS

These are some businesses you can start with rise of cediI’m

AarondexJune 10, 2025

by AarondexJune 10, 20250514

This development is a major turnaround from 2022, when the cedi was one of the world’s worst-performing currencies. This era of appreciation offers entrepreneurs and...

International News Africa

Scholar transport swept away by floodwaters in Mthatha, 3 pupils rescued

AarondexJune 10, 2025

by AarondexJune 10, 20250511

Preliminary information suggests the scholar bus was heading to Jumba Senior Secondary School when it was swept away by rising floodwaters at Efata Bridge. JOHANNESBURG...

Africa Agriculture International News

Reviving Ghana’s poultry sector: Maize, soya and the youth solution

AarondexJune 10, 2025June 10, 2025

by AarondexJune 10, 2025June 10, 20250451

As Ghana embarks on a transformative journey to reclaim 25 per cent of its poultry market from imports, a critical challenge looms—how to sustainably feed...

Africa POLITICS

Ghana receives $77 million Switzerland grant

AarondexJune 10, 2025

by AarondexJune 10, 20250490

The Government of Switzerland (GoS) has awarded a grant of $77 million (equivalent of CHF65 million) to support the development of a resilient and forward-looking...

BUSINESS Africa

World bank gives Ramaphosa R26.5bn loan

AarondexJune 10, 2025

by AarondexJune 10, 20250571

The World Bank has approved a $1.5 billion (approximately R26.5 billion) loan to support structural reforms aimed at boosting South Africa’s infrastructure. The Washington-based lender...

International News Africa

Ethiopia refused to negotiate with Hosni Mubarak’s regime over the Nile water

AarondexJune 9, 2025June 10, 2025

by AarondexJune 9, 2025June 10, 20250483

Ethiopia refused to negotiate with Hosni Mubarak’s regime over the Nile water issue, believing that no one could stop it from pursuing its projects on...

Africa HUMOR

Daughter found with throat slit, mother killed in KZN brutal attack

AarondexJune 9, 2025

by AarondexJune 9, 20250614

A 60-year-old woman was found with a slit throat while her 80-year-old mother died from a brutal attack at their home in Phoenix, KwaZulu-Natal. According...

Africa International News

Former SA Army Chief Ramano dies

AarondexJune 9, 2025

by AarondexJune 9, 20250399

Then SA Army Chief, Lieutenant General Gilbert Ramano (left) in 2001. Retired lieutenant general Gilbert Ramano, who took command of the SA Army, the largest...

POLITICS Africa

Politicians have abused East African Community

AarondexJune 9, 2025

by AarondexJune 9, 20250531

The “sacred promise” for East African citizens with the ambition of the East African Community leading Africa with its ambitious Vision 2050, is quickly being...

ECONOMY Africa

The Italian-Libyan Chamber of Commerce intends to open a branch in Benghazi

AarondexJune 9, 2025

by AarondexJune 9, 20250506

The Italian–Libyan Chamber of Commerce has announced plans to establish a new branch office in Benghazi, marking an important move to deepen trade relations and...

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