African Union Chair Person Demanded At Least Two Seat At The UN Security Council That Represent Over 1.4 Billion People Of The Continent
It is time to overcome the reluctance and deconstruct the narratives that persist in confining Africa to the margins of decision-making circles. Macky Sall, the president of Senegal and chair of the African Union, sent a direct message to his fellow world leaders: Africa does not want to be the battleground for a proxy war […]
Does the West have any moral high ground to interfere in Uganda and Tanzania’s oil and gas development projects?
The European Union parliament has passed a resolution that calls on Uganda and Tanzania to halt their oil and gas projects, stating that the immense risk to the surrounding communities and further contribution to worsening climate change is not worth it. While their sentiments are true and well documented, the state of their own failures […]
Ethiopia and Somalia are Scripting History With a Joint Infrastructure Project
Somalia will set up a new a deep-water port on its northern coast the following month, with a road link establishing a new trade route between the city of Gara’ad and the southern region of Ethiopia. South Sudan is now eyeing to use Djibouti Port for imports and exports from the outside world through Ethiopia. Foreign […]
Ethiopian Airlines emerges core investor in Nigeria Air with 49% shareholding
The federal government will control five per cent equity while a consortium of MRS, SAHCO and the Nigerian Sovereign Fund will have 46 per cent. Ethiopian Airlines is the preferred bidder for Nigeria Air, the Nigerian government said Friday, as it prepares for the commencement of operations of Nigeria’s new national carrier. Aviation Minister Hadi Sirika […]
Ostracized by the West, Russia Finds a Partner in Saudi Arabia
The two oil-producing countries have extended their partnership even as the United States and Europe have sought to punish and isolate Russia for invading Ukraine. As Russia massed troops on its border with Ukraine Saudi Arabia’s Kingdom Holding Company quietly invested more than $600 million in Russia’s three dominant energy companies. Then, over the summer, […]
Those Who Conspire In Their Trojan Horse To Disrupt The Unity Of The Ethiopia Will Face Their Doomsday!
The Ethiopian Herald When Ethiopia started to defend the nation, the US and major international media companies started once more to blame Ethiopia for exercising its legitimate right to defend the country and its citizens against a terrorist group that has a massive record of killings, rape, and destruction of infrastructure facilities in the country. […]
How Perfect Is Ethiopian Calander? The Answer Lies On The Seventh Day Of Pagume ‘Aqede’
According to the Ethiopian calendar, a year has 365 days, six hours, two minutes and 24 seconds. The gregorian calendar was first implemented by Julius Caesar in 46 B.C. However, this calendar had an inbuilt error of 1 day every 128 years, due to a miscalculation of the solar year by 11 minutes. A calendar […]
Eight must-try dishes for Ethiopian New Year in the UAE
The African country’s cuisine is varied enough to satisfy meat lovers, vegetarians and those looking for gluten-free options With Ethiopian New Year falling on Sunday, the UAE’s near 10,000-strong Ethiopian community will begin celebrations with pre-dawn church services, before dispersing to visit family and friends. Food will play a major role in the festivities, as […]
The West-Backed Rebel Group Breaks 5-Month Truce By Resuming War in Northern Ethiopia
After a fragile ceasefire lasting just five months, the TPLF (Tigray People’s Liberation Front) have once again initiated violent conflict with federal forces in Northern Ethiopia.Advertisement They started the war in November 2020, were forced to retreat just over a year later, but not content with the level of human suffering resulting from their initial […]
$777 Trillion Without Interest: This Is How Much The West Owes Africa
Europe and West have been built on Racism. The forced slavery of millions of Africans and the colonial conquest by European powers was made possible by the 15th and 16th century genocide of approximately 80% of the native people of Africa. The British Empire once spanned two-thirds of the planet, making it the only place […]
European Leaders Skipping Climate Summit With Africa May Cost Them Big
Seven African presidents will be in Rotterdam on September 5, but from Europe only Dutch PM Mark Rutte will show up. Leaders from nations including France, Denmark, Finland, and Norway, who have historically made contributions to climate adaptation, were invited, but None of them will arrive in person. “Europe doesn’t walk the walk, or how, […]
Let this 99-year-old nun be your introduction to Ethio-jazz
The life story of Emahoy Tsegué-Maryam Guèbrou is almost as remarkable as her music. There could be no better entry to the joyful, life-affirming sounds of Ethiopian jazz. I once read the artist Dan Clowes describe Chopin’s Nocturnes as “like listening to ice water”. That description has often resonated with regards to the sound of a solo […]
All Eyes Is On Africa: The Dawn Is Apparent
The Ethiopian Herald The growing understanding of the interdependence between and among actors gave impetus to the rise of the notion of partnership, which symbolizes the idea of multilateralism in addressing issues of common concern. In pursuit of its cause or purpose, the UN is bound by the principle of subsidiarity. As it is stated […]
How to Unlock Prosperity In The Horn
By Dr. Suleiman Walhad Historically, Throughout Human History, The Horn Of Africa States Region Was Always been At The Crossroads Of Trade And People Movement Among The African, Asian, And European Continents. Empires And Sultanates Have Grown And Subsided In The Region Throughout History And Both Christianity And Islam Have Entered And Embedded Themselves In The Region […]
East Africa
AllAfrica News: East Africa
- Kenya: Death Toll from Six-Storey Building Collapse Rises to Five September 27, 2022[Capital FM] Kiambu -- The death toll from the six-storey building collapse in Kirigiti, Kiambu has risen to five.
- Kenya: Aviation Body KAAO Appoints New CEO As Eutychus Waithaka Retires September 27, 2022[The Exchange] Aviation umbrella body Kenya Association of Air Operators (KAAO) has announced the appointment of Engineer Liz Aluvanze as the new CEO KAAO said its executive committee had picked Aluvanze to replace its long-serving CEO Col. (Rtd) E.K. Waithaka, who recently went into retirement. Waithaka had been at the company for 25 years Prior […]
- East Africa: EAC States Urged to Open Skies to Promote Tourism September 27, 2022[The Exchange] An expert in the tourism industry has urged countries in the East African Community (EAC) to liberalise their airspaces and open up skies to promote the tourism industry in the region East African Tourism Platform Chair Fred Odek said the existing restrictive pacts, such as the Bilateral Air Service Agreements, were disrupting the […]
- Africa: Kenya Exports Batteries to Ghana in First AfCFTA Trading Deal September 27, 2022[The Exchange] Kenya officially began trade under the Africa Continental Free Trade Area on Friday when Exide batteries made in Kenya arrived in the Port of Tema, Ghana (AfCFTA).
- Somalia: Gunmen Kill a Trader in Mogadishu Amidst Rise in Attacks September 26, 2022[Shabelle] Unknown gunmen have murdered a trader in Mogadishu, the Somali capital in the latest series of targeted killings in the seaside city in the past months.
West Africa
AllAfrica News: West Africa
- Ghana: Ghana, Saudi Arabia Planning for Safe Working Condition for Citizens September 27, 2022[Ghanaian Times] Ghana and Saudi Arabia are developing a framework that will enable each other's citizens to work in the respective countries in a safe and appropriate manner.
- Gambia: Stakeholders Dialogue With Potential OIC Road Projects Demolition Victims September 27, 2022[The Point] The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) - Gambia Secretariat in collaboration with the Ministry of Transport, Works and Infrastructure; National Roads Authority; and the Ministry of Lands on 21st and 22nd October 2022 dialogued with potential victims of demolition at the OIC roads project in Brufut and Kanifing.
- Gambia: Nema Utd Knock Solidarity Untd Out of Tujereng Nawetan September 27, 2022[The Point] Nema United has knocked Solidarity United out of the ongoing Tujereng 'nawetan' tournament following a 1-0 win during their knockout stage game played at Tujereng Football Field.
- Morocco/Gambia: Africa U-20 Qualifiers - Gambia U-20 Team Land in Morocco Ahead of Burkina Clash September 27, 2022[The Point] The Gambia U-23 team on Friday arrived in Morocco prior to their second-leg clash of the 2023 Africa U-20 Championship qualifiers against Burkina Faso.
- Gambia: Provincial 2nd Tier Promotion Play-Off Matches to Begin Next Month September 27, 2022[The Point] The Gambia Football Federation (GFF) provincial Second Division League promotion play-off matches are set to begin next month, according to news reaching Point Sports Desk.
South Africa
AllAfrica News: South Africa
- Hundreds of Millions 'Siphoned' From Lottery Commission September 27, 2022[SAnews.gov.za] Special Investigating Unit (SIU) head, Advocate Andy Mothibi, says the unit has gathered enough evidence for civil, prosecutorial and disciplinary action to be taken against those who allegedly "siphoned" some R279 million from the coffers of the National Lotteries Commission (NLC).
- Eskom Board to Be Restructured September 27, 2022[SAnews.gov.za] The board of power utility Eskom is expected to be "reconstituted and restructured" following a meeting with Department of Public Enterprises Minister, Pravin Gordhan.
- Returning Zimbabweans Battle to Rebuild Their Lives in Harare September 27, 2022[GroundUp] Some have good memories of their years in South Africa
- When Can Someone Be Removed From Public Land Without a Court Order? September 27, 2022[GroundUp] We explain what the courts have ruled
- Deputy Minister Nomalungelo Gina Visits Titanium Dioxide Pigment Plant in Richards Bay September 27, 2022[Govt of SA] Government happy with progress at titanium dioxide pigment plant in Richards Bay
North Africa
AllAfrica News: North Africa
- Somalia: Nine Somali Migrants Repatriated From Libya September 27, 2022[Shabelle] The Office of the Special Envoy for Migrants and Children's Rights said it repatriated 9 young Somalis from Libya after years of hardships at the hands of human traffickers.
- Egypt: Govt Denies Selling of Egyptian Ports to Foreign Parties September 27, 2022[Egypt Online] The Cabinet Media Center has dismissed as groundless reports about selling Egyptian ports to foreign parties.
- Egypt: Egypt to Open All Museums, Archaeological Sites Free-of-Charge On World Tourism Day September 27, 2022[Egypt Online] On September 27, the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities will open all museums and archaeological sites to visitors free-of-charge, in all governorates nationwide.
- Africa: Algerian Capital Algiers Readies for CHAN Draw September 27, 2022[CAF] The scenic city of Algiers will be the capital of African football next Saturday when it hosts the draw ceremony for the TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (CHAN).
- Morocco/Gambia: Africa U-20 Qualifiers - Gambia U-20 Team Land in Morocco Ahead of Burkina Clash September 27, 2022[The Point] The Gambia U-23 team on Friday arrived in Morocco prior to their second-leg clash of the 2023 Africa U-20 Championship qualifiers against Burkina Faso.
Centeral Africa
AllAfrica News: Central Africa
- Sudan: Darfuri Refugees in Chad Face Severe Drinking Water Crisis September 27, 2022[Dabanga] Touloum -- Darfuri refugees in Touloum and Kounongou refugee camps in eastern Chad have been suffering from a severe drinking water crisis for months.
- Rwanda: Kabuga Trial to Start Amid Defence Conflict September 27, 2022[JusticeInfo.net] Arusha -- The long-awaited trial of Félicien Kabuga, alleged mastermind of the 1994 Rwandan genocide, is due to start on September 29 in The Hague. However, the accused is appearing with a lawyer he has been rejecting for almost two years. The trial is threatened by the 89-year-old's frail health and the court seems […]
- Cameroon: Separatists Blame Splinter Groups For Killings, Abductions September 27, 2022[VOA] Yaounde, Cameroon -- Cameroon's English-speaking separatists have for the first time acknowledged deadly clashes between splinter rebel groups.
- Central African Republic: Alleged Central African Rebel Denies War Crimes At the ICC September 27, 2022[DW] Mahamat Said Abdel Kani is accused of torturing prisoners during a brief period in 2013 when the Seleka rebel group took power in the Central African Republic.
- Central African Republic: 'No Place to Hide' - Rebel Leader Claims Innocence in Brutal War Crimes September 27, 2022[DW] Former rebel commander Mahamat Said Abdel Kani stands accused of crimes against humanity, including torture, during his time as a senior figure in the Sekela rebel coalition.
Ethiopia
AllAfrica News: Ethiopia
- Renewal of the Mandate of the International Commission of Human Rights Experts On Ethiopia (Ichree) September 27, 2022[HRW] In December 2021, the United Nations Human Rights Council established a new mechanism to investigate allegations of violations and abuses of international human rights law, humanitarian law and refugee law in Ethiopia committed since 3 November 2020 by all parties to the conflict. The one-year mandate of the ICHREE will soon expire and must […]
- Ethio Telecom Unveils Three-Year Development Strategy September 27, 2022[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- The state owned telecom giant, Ethio telecom, has unveiled a three-development strategy called "Lead" covering the period from June 2022 - June 2025 today. The strategy will advance new business streams and solutions beyond connectivity, according to the CEO of the company Frehiwot Tamiru.
- Federal Finance Intelligence Service Warns Against Illegal Money Transfer Activities September 27, 2022[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- The Ethiopian Finance Intelligence Service (FIS) has warned agencies and local actors it accused of involving in illegal money transfer activities to refrain from their activities.
- Tigray - An Emergency for Hundreds of Thousands of Displaced Civilians September 26, 2022[Agenzia Fides] Addis Ababa -- "The Eritrean army is recalling the reservists and recruiting many young people to be sent to the front. They are trying to conquer Axum, Adigrat, Shire and enter Macallè, the situation of the civilian population is dramatic, the worst offensive since the conflict". This is what a source of the […]
- Humanitarian Crisis Fuels Hardship for People With Disabilities in Afar September 26, 2022[ICRC] The humanitarian needs in Afar are huge. Many people living with disabilities do not have access to medical services.
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