Ethiopian teff: The fight against biopiracy
DW, By Jan Philipp Wilhelm A controversial patent on Ethiopia’s national cereal teff is about to be terminated — thanks, in part, to the initiative of a German lawyer. But the problem of biopiracy is far from solved. Teff, also known as dwarf millet, is to Ethiopia what maize is to Mexico and rice is to […]
Nigeria’s Paga acquires Apposit, confirms Mexico and Ethiopia expansion
Tech Crunch by Jack Bright@JakeRBright Nigerian digital payments startup Paga has acquired Apposit, a software development company based in Ethiopia, for an undisclosed amount. That’s just part of Paga’s news. The Lagos based startup will also launch its payment products in Mexico this year and in Ethiopia imminently, CEO Tayo Oviosu told TechCrunch The moves come a little over a year after […]
UNHCR seeks support for refugees hosted in Ethiopia
UNHCR This is a summary of what was said by UNHCR spokesperson Andrej Mahecic – to whom quoted text may be attributed – at today’s press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva. UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency and partners are appealing for robust international support for refugee operations in Ethiopia with the launch of a funding appeal […]
Eagle Hills Launches First Residential Tower in its Ethiopia Lagare Project
La Gare, one of Ethiopia’s largest mixed-use developments, took a major step forward last week with the launch of its first residential tower in Addis Ababa. More than 1,200 potential investors attended the three-day event at Hyatt Regency Addis Ababa, demonstrating the vast popularity of the new world-class lifestyle destination. Developed by a joint venture […]
Ethiopia Pushes Privatization to Give Its Economy a Sugar Rush
Bloomberg by John Bowker For decades, Irba Jana has scraped out a modest living from sugar cane, selling his harvest to mills run by Ethiopia’s state-owned sugar monopoly. But lately he’s been working as a security guard to supplement his income, as two of the three nearby processing facilities have closed because of a lack […]
Ethiopians start celebrating the Colorful two-day affair of recently UNESCO recognized Epiphany ( ጥምቀት)
Aleteia, By John Burger The Ethiopian celebration of the Baptism of Jesus Christ has elements recognizing the Old Testament as well as the New. While Roman Catholics celebrated the Baptism last Sunday, Ethiopian Orthodox, who observed Christmas on January 6, begin their celebration of the Baptism on the evening of January 18. Recently, UNESCO, the […]
Abiy and Ramaphosa reset relations
Abiy’s Nobel Peace Prize-winning reforms offer incidental benefits for both Ethiopia and South Africa. Daily Maverick, BY PETER FABRICIUS Apart from the obvious benefits Ethiopian President Abiy Ahmed Ali’s reforms have brought to his own country and the region, they have also created the opportunity to revive rather dormant relations between Ethiopia and South Africa. That […]
One the fastest growing airlines in the world to get a $5 billion terminal.
Ethiopian Airlines CEO Tewolde Gebremariam on Wednesday said that his airline would look to begin construction on a new $5 billion airport that would enable it to grow well beyond the capacity of its current hub at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport. Reuters reported that the airport, which Gebremariam believes would allow the carrier to take […]
Race to build the tallest tower in Africa
CGTN Currently, the distinction of being Africa’s tallest building belongs to The Leonardo, in Johannesburg’s upmarket Sandton neighborhood. The skyscraper stands 234m high but projects underway in several other countries will all rise above the Leonardo. Construction of the 250m-high Mohammed VI Tower in the Moroccan capital of Rabat started a year ago. Once completed, […]
IGAD: Reflections on a decade-long journey with Ethiopia
The star IGAD has transformed from an organisation that merely focused on drought and disaster as it used to be during its inception in 1986 to that of dealing with regional peace and development matters. It is now one of the eight recognized building blocks of the AU. During the 13th Ordinary Summit of the […]
The Ministers of Ethiopia, Egypt and Sudan agreed to meet once again at the end of the month
US Department of Treasury Washington, DC – The Ministers of Foreign Affairs and Water Resources of Egypt, Ethiopia and Sudan and their delegations met with the Secretary of the Treasury and the President of the World Bank, participating as observers, in Washington, D.C. on January 13-15, 2020. The Ministers noted the progress achieved in the four […]
Power-starved Ethiopians rallies around Nile dam as the final stages of Negotiations over the dam approaches.
AFP, by Robbie COREY-BOULET Metekel (Ethiopia) (AFP) – Cell phone batteries constantly dying, health centres bereft of modern equipment, a dependence on flashlights after sundown — Kafule Yigzaw experienced all these struggles and more growing up without electricity in rural Ethiopia. So five years ago, he leapt at the chance to work on a project […]
FORESIGHT AFRICA Top priorities for the continent 2020-2030
Brookings institutes By Brahima S. Coulibaly The new year 2020 marks the beginning of a promising decade for Africa. Through at least the first half of the decade, economic growth across Africa will continue to outperform that of other regions, with the continent continuing to be home to seven of the world’s 10 fastest-growing economies.1 […]
Trophy hunting threatens to silence the prides of Africa.
The Hill By Cyril Christo “The so-called civilized people? They had no excuse. They hunted for what they called ‘trophies,’ for the excitement of it, for pleasure, in fact.” —Romain Gary, “The Roots of Heaven,” 1956. Ever since I heard my first lion roar in the outback of the Chyulu Hills in Kenya in 1975, I […]
East Africa
AllAfrica News: East Africa
- Kenya: Kenya Urged to Take Advantage of Its Health Assets in Medical Tourism January 25, 2020[The Exchange] Kenya needs to take advantage of its existing assets it the medical sector to attract other nationals seeking specialised treatment services abroad, experts have urged.
- Ethiopia: Israel Halts Students' Trip to Ethiopia January 25, 2020[Reporter] The State of Israel has put a break on a popular student trip to Ethiopia citing "possible threats," to the safety of its citizens.
- Ethiopia: Ministry Grants Five Mineral Exploration Licenses January 25, 2020[Reporter] The Ministry of Mines and Petroleum yesterday granted five mineral exploration licenses for local and foreign mining firms.
- Seychelles: South African Mercenary From 1981 Coup Attempt Asks Seychelles' President for Forgiveness January 25, 2020[Seychelles News Agency] A former South African soldier who took part in the failed takeover mercenary attack on Seychelles 40 years ago said the attempt was a mistake and is asking the Seychellois people for forgiveness.
- Seychelles: Seychelles Signs Contract With UK Company to Help Students Improve Reading January 25, 2020[Seychelles News Agency] Seychelles has signed a contract with Renaissance, a global leader in pre-K to 12 education technology, for a three-year programme to improve student attainment in English reading in all primary schools, said the Ministry of Education.
West Africa
AllAfrica News: West Africa
- Nigeria: Nigerian Seeks $1 Billion Loan to Boost Mechanised Farming - Minister January 25, 2020[Premium Times] The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Sabo Nanono, says the federal government will obtain $1 billion from foreign banks to purchase farming equipment for local farmers in the country.
- Nigeria: Tension As INEC Concludes 2019 Polls Today January 25, 2020[Vanguard] Ekpenyong, Akpabio, Jibrin, Doguwa, others know fate
- Nigeria: Tiwa Savage, Davido, Wizkid, Others to Headline DJ Kaywise's 'Joor Concert' January 25, 2020[Vanguard] It's another year of excitement as the Nigeria music industry is about to witness another mind-blowing concert tagged 'Joor Concert' today, January 25, 2020.
- Nigeria: We Haven't Got Money for Ibadan-Kaduna Rail - Amaechi January 25, 2020[Daily Trust] The Minister of Transportation, Mr. Rotimi Amaechi, says Nigeria hasn't yet received the loan requested from China for the Ibadan-Kaduna rail project.
- Nigeria: Nigeria Will Get Over N/East Crisis - Buhari January 25, 2020[Daily Trust] President Muhammadu Buhari yesterday said the nation would surely put the troubles in the North-east in order and move ahead.
South Africa
AllAfrica News: South Africa
- South African Mercenary From 1981 Coup Attempt Asks Seychelles' President for Forgiveness January 25, 2020[Seychelles News Agency] A former South African soldier who took part in the failed takeover mercenary attack on Seychelles 40 years ago said the attempt was a mistake and is asking the Seychellois people for forgiveness.
- ANC Praises Gauteng Cogta MEC for Suspending Two High-Ranking DA Councillors January 25, 2020[News24Wire] Gauteng Cogta MEC Lebogang Maile exercised his responsibility enshrined in the Constitution when he suspended two high-ranking DA councillors in Johannesburg and Tshwane, the provincial ANC has said.
- Public Protector Says She Learnt of Parliamentary Process to Remove Her From 'News Reports' January 25, 2020[News24Wire] Public Protector Busisiwe Mkwhebane learnt of the looming parliamentary removal proceedings against her through the media, her office said on Friday.
- Continued 'Culture of Silence' At Parktown Boys' High Concerns Education Department January 25, 2020[News24Wire] The Gauteng Education Department says it is concerned about a continued "culture of silence" at Parktown Boys' High School, even though it had abolished and changed the school's code of conduct.
- Eben Etzebeth Saga - Mutual Agreement to Withdraw High Court Review, Proceed to Equality Court January 25, 2020[News24Wire] The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) and Springbok lock Eben Etzebeth have mutually agreed to withdraw the review application of the so-called Langebaan Four case in the North Gauteng High Court in Pretoria.
North Africa
AllAfrica News: North Africa
- Africa: Ethiopia, Riparian States Inch Closer to Deal Over Nile Water Use January 25, 2020[East African] Ethiopia, Sudan and Egypt have moved closer to formalising a water-sharing deal over the Nile after technical teams meeting in Khartoum drew up a draft agreement.
- Tunisia: Government-Tractions - Afek Tounes Party's Decision Will Be Taken At Its National Council Scheduled for Saturday. January 24, 2020[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis/Tunisia -Party leader Afek Tounes, Rim Mahjoub, said Thursday evening that her party will hold its national council next Saturday to make a decision on the future government.
- Western Sahara: Civil Society Organisations Raise Human Rights Concerns As UK Seeks to Roll Over Morocco Association Agreement January 24, 2020[SPS] London -The undersigned civil society organisations are concerned that the UK is seeking to rollover the EU-Morocco Association Agreement into UK legislation without due attention to the ongoing Moroccan occupation of Western Sahara.
- North Africa: President Tebboune - Algeria Ready to Host Dialogue Between 'Libyan Brothers' January 24, 2020[Algerie Presse Service] Berlin -President of the Republic Abdelmadjid Tebboune expressed on Sunday, from the German capital, Berlin, Algeria's readiness to host dialogue between the Libyan brothers and its "categorical" rejection of imposing the fait accompli policy by force in Libya.
- Tunisia: Statement By Foreign Minister Maas Before His Flight to Algiers and Tunis January 24, 2020[PR Newswire] Berlin -Foreign Minister Heiko Maas issued the following statement today (23 January) before flying to Algiers and Tunis:
Centeral Africa
AllAfrica News: Latest
- Sudan: Sudan Signs Initial Deal to End Conflict With Rebel Groups January 25, 2020[Deutsche Welle] Rebels groups from Darfur and Blue Nile have agreed to a deal that could see them merging with the national army. But rebels from South Kordofan have refused to sign the accord, saying they want an autonomous state.
- Cameroon: Rebels Beef Up Tactics to Block Regional Elections January 25, 2020[Deutsche Welle] English-speaking separatists have been trying to stop elections from taking place in Cameroon's Anglophone regions next month. DW examines the rebels' intimidation tactics and looks at whether they are likely to succeed.
- Congo-Kinshasa: President Tshisekedi's First Year in Office January 25, 2020[Deutsche Welle] When Felix Tshisekedi became president in the Democratic Republic of Congo's first ever peaceful transfer of power, expectations for change were high. But after a year in power, his results are mixed.
- Tanzania: Magufuli Okays Sale of Confiscated Gold, Copper Concentrates January 25, 2020[East African] Tanzanian President John Magufuli on Friday gave the greenlight for a consignment of 270 containers of gold and copper concentrates impounded at the port of Dar es Salaam in March 2017, to be sold.
- East Africa: Juba, Khartoum Agree to Form Team to Investigate Abyei Killings January 25, 2020[East African] South Sudan and Sudan on Friday agreed to form a joint team to look into violent clashes in the disputed border area of Abyei that left at least 19 people dead, and dozens other injured, on Wednesday.
Ethiopia
AllAfrica News: Ethiopia
- Israel Halts Students' Trip to Ethiopia January 25, 2020[Reporter] The State of Israel has put a break on a popular student trip to Ethiopia citing "possible threats," to the safety of its citizens.
- Ministry Grants Five Mineral Exploration Licenses January 25, 2020[Reporter] The Ministry of Mines and Petroleum yesterday granted five mineral exploration licenses for local and foreign mining firms.
- Ethiopia, Riparian States Inch Closer to Deal Over Nile Water Use January 25, 2020[East African] Ethiopia, Sudan and Egypt have moved closer to formalising a water-sharing deal over the Nile after technical teams meeting in Khartoum drew up a draft agreement.
- SAHCO Wins Ethiopia Airline Handling Contract January 24, 2020[This Day] The Skyway Aviation Handling Company (SAHCO) Plc has been selected to provide ground handling services to Ethiopian Airlines at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, Kano, Nigeria.
- Foreign Minister Receives Ethiopian State Foreign Minister January 23, 2020[SNA] Khartoum -The Foreign Minister, Asma Mohamed Abdalla, received in her office Wednesday the visiting Ethiopian State Minister for Foreign Affairs, Hirut Zemene, in the presence of the Ambassador of Ethiopia to Sudan.
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