Enough with this ‘Revolutionary Democracy’: ODP
Bloomberg By Nizar Manek Change in alliance’s structure to mirror ethnic representation Horn of Africa nation is headed for an election next year Ethiopia’s ruling coalition plans to restructure and amend decision-making to become more democratic as it prepares for elections scheduled for next year, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s part of the alliance said. The […]
Sudan Government and South Kordofan rebels claim breakthrough
Middle East Eye Negotiators for Sudan’s transitional government and one of the country’s largest rebel groups claimed a breakthrough on Friday after reaching an agreement on the timetable and agenda for peace talks in Juba, South Sudan. The agreement between the government and the South Kordofan-based Sudan People’s Liberation Movement-North (SPLM-N) commits both sides to […]
Ethiopia made the top 10 list of ACE targets for UK consultants
New Civil Engineer BY MARK HANSFORD Ethiopia, Malaysia and Mexico are among the 10 top targets for UK consultants seeking to export their expertise in post-Brexit Britain, according to new research from the Association of Consultancy and Engineering (ACE). China, the world’s biggest construction market making up 23% of the entire global construction output, fails […]
Ethiopia’s capital Addis Ababa is undergoing its most radical facelift in a generation
The Guardian by Tom Gardner in Addis Ababa “Here there used to be a lot of shops, you know, women selling bread and tea,” says Woinshet Fanta, shuffling past the rusted railway track in a long floral skirt. On the other side of the road is a field littered with assorted machinery. “There used to […]
The Æthyopians
The Historie of the World. Commonly called, THE NATURALL HISTORIE OF C. PLINIUS SECUNDUS. Translated into English by PHILEMON HOLLAND Doctor in Physic. 1601 Withen the inner compasse and hollow of Affricke toward the South, and above the Gætulians, where the desarts come betweene, the first people that inhabite those parts, bee the Libij Ægyptij, […]
Africa must take a leading role in the data economy
Financial Times Technology has broken down barriers and ensured freedoms for millions in a way no other invention has before. At last month’s meeting of the UN General Assembly, 91 world leaders listened to US President Donald Trump rebuke China from inside the room, but hundreds of millions of people viewed the speech on their […]
Ethiopia reached an agreement with ArianeGroup for the construction of satellite manufacturing facility (MITA)
Africa Space News Ethiopia is set to commence the second phase of its space strategic development roadmap, which involves the construction of satellite manufacturing, assembly, integration and testing (MAIT) facilities. In a recent disclosure to Space in Africa, the General Director of the Ethiopian Space Science and Technology Institute (ESSTI), Dr Solomon Belay, hinted that […]
Ethiopia and Sudan agree to establish joint oil pipeline
Middle East Monitor Sudan and Ethiopia agreed on Friday to establish a joint oil pipeline, to serve the two countries. This came during a meeting held by Sudanese Minister of Energy and Mining Adel Mohamed Ibrahim, with his Ethiopian counterpart, Seleshi Bekele, in the capital Addis Ababa, as part of an official visit by Sudan’s […]
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed wins 2019 Nobel Peace Prizef
CNBC By Vicky McKeever He was awarded the prize Friday for his “efforts to achieve peace and international cooperation and for his decisive initiative to resolve the border conflict with neighboring Eritrea.” Ahmed worked with Eritrea’s President Isaias Afwerki on the peace agreement. “An important premise for the breakthrough was Abiy Ahmed’s unconditional willingness to […]
Unity Park: Addis Ababa’s Newest tourist Attraction
Addis Ababa (AFP) – A palace that once housed Ethiopia’s emperors and also served as a torture site under the communist Derg regime is to open to the public in a controversial government tourism project. The palace compound in Addis Ababa, which Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s government has rebranded “Unity Park”, was formally launched Thursday […]
Harar; An Ethiopian ancient city like no other
By Sonia Nazareth, The National Why Harar? It’s easy to feel lost, both geographically and in time, when you’re in eastern Ethiopia’s Unesco World Heritage-listed Harar. The ancient walled city, scattered over hundreds of narrow alleyways clustered together like a maze, has plenty of old-world charm. Wherever you look, there’s a noteworthy feature: traditional Harari […]
Lower Valley of the Omo
The Omo River (also called Omo-Bottego) in southern Ethiopia is the largest Ethiopian river outside the Nile Basin. Its course is entirely contained within the boundaries of Ethiopia, and it empties into Lake Turkana on the border with Kenya. The river is the principal stream of an endorheic drainage basin, the Turkana Basin. This southwestern corner of Ethiopia is home to seven primary tribes who coexist […]
The Amazing Civilization Of Ethiopia
At the beginning of the historical period of Egypt, most inhabitants of the earth were rude savages. In western Europe and northern Asia, the half-human Neanderthal lived in eaves under overhanging ledges and fed upon the untamed products of the wild. Outside of Africa, we find over the earth the rude stone tools of the […]
‘These elections belong to the Ethiopian people.’ US Ambassador Michael Raynor
Ethiopia’s success in conducting the upcoming elections in a credible and safe manner will be a critical step in the reform process By Michael Raynor, US Embassy It’s a great pleasure and honor for me to be here today to highlight the importance of Ethiopia’s ambitious and essential political reforms – and especially the upcoming […]
East Africa
AllAfrica News: East Africa
- Sudan: Government, SPLM-North sign Declaration of Principles October 19, 2019[SNA] Juba -The delegations of the government and the Sudan People's Liberation Movement-North (SPLM-N) led by Abdul-Aziz Al-Helu signed Friday a negotiating road-map agreement at the negotiation premises, Juba, at the Bemid Hotel.
- Sudan: Severe Bread Crisis in Sudan's Atbara October 19, 2019[Radio Dabanga] Atbara -People living in the town of Atbara in River Nile state are suffering again from bread shortages.
- Sudan: Eastern Sudanese Activist Accuses Security Chief of Murder October 19, 2019[Radio Dabanga] El Gedaref -An activist in eastern Sudan's El Gedaref accuses the police and the state's prosecution of foot-dragging concerning the complaint lodged against the former director of the security apparatus in the state, charging him with murder, torture, and illegal detention.
- Sudan: Port Sudan Protest Against School Area Turned Into Commercial District October 19, 2019[Radio Dabanga] Port Sudan -Neighbourhood committees in El Gadisiya in Port Sudan organised a vigil on Thursday in protest against the decision of the authorities to change the use of a piece of land where a school would be constructed to commercial use by companies and shops. The decision was taken during the ruling of […]
- Ethiopia: Council Approves Framework Which Makes Hawassa City Accountable to Future Sidama Regional State October 19, 2019[Addis Standard] The ongoing meeting by the Council of the Southern Nations, Nationalities and People's Regional State (SNNPRS) approved a legal framework document which makes the city of Hawassa, currently the capital city of SNNPRS, accountable to the future Sidama Regional State (RST), DW Amharic reported.
West Africa
AllAfrica News: West Africa
- Cote d'Ivoire: ICC Prosecutor Asks Judges to Declare a Mistrial in Gbagbo Case October 19, 2019[International Justice Monitor] The International Criminal Court (ICC) prosecutor has asked the Appeals Chamber at the court based in The Hague to overturn the acquittal of former Ivory Coast president Laurent Gbagbo and declare a mistrial.
- Africa: Expanding Sahara Leaves Broken Families and Violence in Its Wake October 19, 2019[IPS] Bamako, Mali/Cotonou, Benin -Abdoulaye Maiga proudly displays an album showing photos of him and his family during happier times when they all lived together in their home in northern Mali. Today, these memories seem distant and painful.
- Nigeria: Victims Recall Horrifying Experiences in Katsina Rehab Centres October 19, 2019[Daily Trust] Katsina -For years, the illegal reform centres run by 'Malam Bello Mai Kawari' and 'Malam Niga' have served as traditional reformatory and rehabilitation centres in Katsina State for children and adults perceived to be stubborn or recalcitrant.
- Ghana: President Akufo-Addo Inspects Technology Solution Centre At Kumawu October 19, 2019[Ghana Govt.] President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, as part of his 3-day working visit to the Ashanti Region, inspected a Technology Solution Centre (TSC) in Kumawu, on 11th October 2019.
- Africa: President Akufo-Addo Calls On African Leaders to Come Up With Solutions to Mitigate Climate Change October 19, 2019[Ghana Govt.] The President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has called on local governments and the global community to come up with practical solutions to mitigate the effects of climate change.
South Africa
AllAfrica News: South Africa
- Specialists Sent to School Where 190 Pupils Fell Ill October 19, 2019[News24Wire] The Gauteng Department of Health has sent specialists to investigate an incident at Nomini Primary School, south of Johannesburg, where 190 pupils fell ill.
- Court Dismisses Jiba's Bid to Be Reinstated At NPA October 19, 2019[News24Wire] Sacked deputy national director of public prosecutions Nomgcobo Jiba's application to be reappointed has been dismissed in the Western Cape High Court with costs.
- Family of 8-Year-Old Boy Finds 'Closure' As Police Confirm Remains Found On Field Are His October 19, 2019[News24Wire] The decomposed body of a child found on an open field in Malabar, Port Elizabeth, last month is that of Recolin Keagan Witbooi, the police confirmed on Friday.
- Matric Couple Arrested for Faking Kidnapping and Demanding R1m Ransom October 19, 2019[News24Wire] Mpumalanga police have arrested a young couple for faking a kidnapping and demanding a R1m ransom.
- Cape Town Mayor Addresses Refugees Camped Outside the UNHCR in Protest October 19, 2019[GroundUp] Over 200 people are sleeping rough in a protest that has no end in sight
North Africa
AllAfrica News: North Africa
- Tunisia: Tunisia Removed From Financial Blacklist October 19, 2019[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis/Tunisia -Tunisia was officially removed from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) blacklist, Premier Youssef Chahed tweeted .
- Tunisia: Handball - African Cup of Champions Clubs: Es Sahel to Host 2020 Edition October 19, 2019[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis/Tunisia -The African Handball Confederation (CAHB) has entrusted ES Sahel with the organisation of the African Cup of Champions Clubs 2020 after the visit of a CAHB delegation, announced ES Sahel on Friday evening on its facebook page.
- Algeria: Presidential Election - Candidacy Submission Deadline Set for October 26 October 19, 2019[Algerie Presse Service] The National Independent Authority of Elections (ANIE) has set October 26 as the deadline for submitting candidacy forms for the Presidential elections, scheduled for December 12, the authority said Wednesday in a statement.
- Egypt: Shell Aims to Operate Egypt Concessions in 2020 October 18, 2019[This Day] Royal Dutch Shell is aiming to start operating in its concession areas in Egypt in the second half of 2020, a senior executive said.
- Egypt: In Egypt, Institutional Insanity Is the New Normal October 18, 2019[HRW] Mohamed Abdellatif, a young Egyptian dentist, has been a friend of mine since we went to the same secondary school in Giza, just a few hundred meters from Cairo University, where we also studied together. He went to dentistry school and I went to medical school, on the same campus in al-Kasr Ainy which […]
Centeral Africa
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- Sudan: Government, SPLM-North sign Declaration of Principles October 19, 2019[SNA] Juba -The delegations of the government and the Sudan People's Liberation Movement-North (SPLM-N) led by Abdul-Aziz Al-Helu signed Friday a negotiating road-map agreement at the negotiation premises, Juba, at the Bemid Hotel.
- Mauritius: "The IMF will see the pension increase as madness, especially in such troubled times" October 19, 2019[L'Express] With the announcement of the dissolution of parliament and the date of the general election, Weekly speaks to Jocelyn Chan Low, historian and political observer. He talks about the possible implications of a short electoral campaign, the impact of the proposed pension increase in the face of a looming global financial crisis, and gives […]
- Sudan: Kuwait reiterates its support to Sudan at the Security Council October 19, 2019[SNA] New York -Kuwait reiterated its firm position on supporting Sudan, its unity, sovereignty, stability and territorial integrity, stressing that the new Sudan needs the support of all.
- Sudan: Severe Bread Crisis in Sudan's Atbara October 19, 2019[Radio Dabanga] Atbara -People living in the town of Atbara in River Nile state are suffering again from bread shortages.
- Sudan: Eastern Sudanese Activist Accuses Security Chief of Murder October 19, 2019[Radio Dabanga] El Gedaref -An activist in eastern Sudan's El Gedaref accuses the police and the state's prosecution of foot-dragging concerning the complaint lodged against the former director of the security apparatus in the state, charging him with murder, torture, and illegal detention.
Ethiopia
AllAfrica News: Ethiopia
- Council Approves Framework Which Makes Hawassa City Accountable to Future Sidama Regional State October 19, 2019[Addis Standard] The ongoing meeting by the Council of the Southern Nations, Nationalities and People's Regional State (SNNPRS) approved a legal framework document which makes the city of Hawassa, currently the capital city of SNNPRS, accountable to the future Sidama Regional State (RST), DW Amharic reported.
- Geingob, Venaani Applaud Ethiopian PM for Winning Nobel Peace Prize October 18, 2019[New Era] Windhoek -Ethiopian Prime Minster Abiy Ahmed Ali received congratulations from President Hage Geingob on winning the 2019 Nobel Peace Prize, in his contribution to peace with Eritrea and introducing various reforms at home.
- Nobel Gives Ethiopia's Abiy Momentum to Consolidate Sustainable Peace October 18, 2019[ISS] The Nobel Peace Prize awarded to Ethiopia's Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali last week is a boost to reformist African leaders across the continent. It amplifies the voices of progress and reconciliation at a critical juncture for Ethiopia and the Horn of Africa region. The award should inspire political leaders to work towards economic […]
- Why Al-Shabaab Is Eyeing Ethipia October 17, 2019[Dalsan Radio] The al-Shabab militant group has sown fear and terror in Eastern Africa for more than a decade. The terrorist group is fighting to oust the Somali government and establish a society based on a rigid interpretation of Islamic Shariah law. Its original leadership was affiliated with al-Qaeda.
- Is Al-Shabaab Looking to Ethiopia? October 17, 2019[Deutsche Welle] Al-Shabab has mostly struck Kenya when attacking outside of Somalia's borders. But after recent arrests of alleged al-Shabab fighters in Ethiopia, is the Islamist group turning to Ethiopia as a new target?
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