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By facilitating international cooperation and economic growth, Djibouti has a clear objective--to build an economic hub that will drive prosperity to all its citizens. In this exclusive interview, Djibouti's Minister [...]

While the French influence still plays a major role in Djibouti today, the arrival of the Japanese, other Europeans, the US and even Chinese, who all have or aspire to [...]

The US Ambassador to the African Union, Reuben Brigety (pictured), says his country is now waking up to Africa's serious economic potential which goes beyond just petrol. 'It is fair [...]

Since the death of Meles Zenawi in August 2012, the world has been closely watching how Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn (pictured) is moving his predecessor's vision of growth and development [...]

At an estimated $50 billion per annum, approximately double the official development assistance (ODA) that Africa receives, the issue of Illicit Financial Flows out of the continent is a huge [...]

WITHOUT DOUBT, Djibouti Telecom is the pre-eminent telecoms company in the Horn of Africa. Now it has ambitious plans to expand its operations beyond the region and become the natural [...]

Q: It has been one year since the Patriotic Front took power in Zambia. What are some of the limitations and surprises that you have encountered since being in office? [...]

'That the commodity super cycle bubble has burst is actually good news' Sindiso Ngwenya, Director General, Comesa Comesa were one of the key drivers behind the Africa 2016 Forum and [...]

A few days before US President Barack Obama's visit to Ethiopia, Darren Moore met the country's prime minister, Hailemariam Desalegn (pictured, below), and discussed a range of issues including the [...]

Darren Moore: Djibouti plays a critical role in global geo-politics because of its strategic location. How are you promoting stability and peace in the region? Mahmoud Ali Youssouf: Let me [...]

Djibouti has ambitious plans to develop a world-class digital infrastructure to play a pivotal role in the global communications sector. Darren Moore speaks to the country's Minister of Communications, Posts [...]

Djibouti Ports & Free Zones Authority (DPFZA), established in 2002, has been at the forefront of promoting private investment and ports investment in Djibouti for well over a decade. Aboubaker [...]

The Tripartite Free Trade Area (TFTA), agreed to by COMESA, the EAC and the SADC, will be a major boost to intra-regional trade. The agreement for the establishment of the [...]

DM: COMESA has a vision of sustainable development based upon the collective action of its members. In that sense, could you give us a little genesis in terms of COMESA, [...]

The transformation of Nigeria's commercial capital, Lagos, into one of the world's true megacities is a work in progress, and one that Governor Babatunde Fashola takes on with vision and [...]

Abraham Byandala, Uganda's Minister of Works and Transport, had a large undertaking when tackling the infrastructure and construction challenges of Uganda. Today, just over a year into his position, he [...]

Darren Moore: As the president of Djibouti's Chamber of Commerce, what would you say are some of the main attractions for foreign investors to come to Djibouti at this time? [...]

An interview with Ogun State Governor Ibikunle Amosun is presented. When asked about the main issue, he dealt with since his election in 2011, he mentions the issues including access to Western education, health, and agriculture. He states that Ogun State has a potential for investors in the deep-sea port and people can partner with them in infrastructure. He adds that Abeokuta, Negeria is the place that had the first Bible, church, and woman driver in Nigeria.

The article offers information on the North Western Energy Corporation (NWEC) power company regarding its origin, current status and future plans. It mentions that the aim of the company is to buy bulk electricity from national supplier and supply it to non mining electricity loads. According to the company's director Andrew Kamanga, the future plans of the company are to expand its distribution area and to invest in new power generation and transmission infrastructure.