‘Egypt working to destabilize Ethiopia, East Africa’
Ethiopian diplomat says Cairo trying to weaken Ethiopia and volatile Horn of Africa region Anadolu Agency, by Seleshi Tessema The Egyptian government has been stepping up its long-standing policy of destabilizing and weakening Ethiopia by “providing full support to anti-peace elements” and pitting neighbors against it, according to a top Ethiopian diplomat. The official, […]
Third party’s interest camouflaging Sudan’s actions
By Desta Gebrehiwot With Sudan dilly-dallying over the latest Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam Tripartite (GERD) talks, experts cast their doubt if Khartoum’s actions represent the country’s genuine interests while signaling potential intervention and pressure from a third party. Sudan’s latest behaviors are stark departures from its previous approaches which the country has been sticking to […]
Turkish Athletes Train In Ethiopia For Tokyo Olympics
Anadoulu Agency Turkey’s top-notch athletes have been training in one of Ethiopia’s high-altitude training sites, Sululta, with hopes to clinch the qualifying time required to compete in the marathon and 3,000 meters steeplechase in Tokyo 2020 Olympics. The 2020 Summer Olympics Games, which was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, are now scheduled from July […]
Transitioning to a low-carbon economy; Lessons from Ethiopia’s progressive climate policy
International Institute for Environment and Development Ethiopia’s rapid socio-economic development over the last decade1 has not compromised on a proactive approach to protecting its citizens and environment from the impacts of climate change. Most notably, it unveiled the forward-looking Climate-Resilient Green Economy (CRGE) strategy in 2011, setting out the vision of becoming a middle-income country […]
Lean Mean East African Economic Machine: What is Behind Ethiopia’s Resilient Economic Growth?
The East African nation has been consistently outperforming regional competitors, securing its status as one of the world’s fastest growing economies. This year, despite unprecedented pressure that the COVID-19 pandemic put on the global economy, Ethiopia is still on track to attain economic growth of 8.5 percent, according to its Ministry of Finance and Economic Cooperation, […]
The most breathtaking geography in Ethiopia
IT’S AN UNFORTUNATE reality that most travelers to Africa focus on a few select destinations like Kenya and South Africa, missing out on much of what the rest of the continent has to offer. Turn your eyes east to Ethiopia, and you’ll discover a world of natural beauty you may not have considered before. Despite the […]
Who Built the Giza Pyramids? Part 3
Who Built The Great Pyramids? The greatest architect in the history of mankind is Hemiounou, the one who designed the pyramid of Khufu, with less than 1% error. The pyramids are not aligned with the 3 stars in the middle of the constellation Orion as argue by Bauval. The star Alnitak falls 150 meters beyond […]
The Construction of the Pyramids part 2
The Construction of the Pyramids We are now in 2560 BC. First of all we must identify the construction site. They examine the Giza plateau. Then, they measure the amount of clay-limestone. Depending on the volume of the limestone, they determined the size of the pyramid. Here in Giza, there is white and dark clay-limestone. […]
The Great Pyramids part 1
The GreatPyramids The History of humanity as it is written in the books is wrong. Written and presented by Fehmi Krasniqi Hello, many of you have watched the Great Pyramid k2019 movie. Here is the written version of the documentary. I warmly thank Nurea TV, Edition Fractale, and Aprenti-Sage, the only media who relayed the […]
The State of frenemy
Maintaining the status quo, playing the victim card: How border dispute defining Ethiopia, Sudan The Ethiopian Herald BY DESTA GEBREHIWOT In a move that is upping the ante in the Ethio-Sudan border dispute, Khartoum has continued to illegally encroach on the two countries’ borders, said the Ethiopian Ministry of Foreign Affairs indicating that Ethiopia has […]
Africa is set to roll out its Single Passport this year
Eturbo News African passport is the flagship project of the 2063 Agenda aiming to remove restrictions on Africans’ ability to travel, work and live within their own continent Apolinari Tairo – eTN TanzaniaJanuary 16, 2021 16:05 A single passport for all African nations is set to be introduced this year as the continent is forging its […]
Ethio-Telecom to invest in the financial sector
Mobile money within sight Capital Ethiopia By Muluken Yewondwossen The Council of Ministers amends the establishment of Ethio Telecom establishment regulation to boost the telecom giant’s operation besides its traditional telecom service. Sources close to the case told Capital that the regulation amendment mainly targets to allow the state telecom operator to invest in the financial […]
Africa’s Infrastructure Ministers Validate Africa’s Infrastructure Priorities for 2021-2030
Africa’s infrastructure Ministers convened virtually to discuss the Continent’s infrastructure priorities for 2021-2030 and to validate the outcome of the first extraordinary expert group meeting of the African Union Specialized Technical Committee on Transport, Intercontinental and Interregional Infrastructures, Energy and Tourism (STC-TTIIET) held on December 14, 2021. A large number of African Ministers and institutions […]
“Western countries may use their aid to compromise or undermine recipient countries’ sovereignty”, scholar
Ethiopian Herald BY Girmachew Gashaw Aid has become the best tradable commodity for powerful nations. And, a cutting donation has already become a means to impose the will of the strongest nations. Aid in fact appears to be a bargaining chip in the relation between the strong and the weak. In fact, Aid policy, is […]
East Africa
AllAfrica News: East Africa
- Uganda: Divided Ugandans Speak Out After Museveni Win January 25, 2021[New Frame] The president of Uganda bagged his sixth term after an election outcome that has been widely regarded as unsurprising, but citizens are already asking who will take over from him.
- Kenya: Requiem Mass for Imran Okoth's Late Mother Set for Tuesday January 25, 2021[Nairobi News] A requiem mass for the late mother of Kibra MP Imran Okoth is scheduled to be held on Tuesday at Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish in Admas, Nairobi.
- Kenya: Nazizi Thanks Supporters for Donating Blood to Ailing Dad January 25, 2021[Nairobi News] Kenyan dancehall artiste Nazizi has come out to thank everyone who supported her last weekend when she appealed for blood donations for her ailing father.
- Uganda: Challenges Await Newly-Elected District Chairpersons in Lango January 25, 2021[Monitor] As nine incumbent district chairpersons in Lango Sub-region prepare to exit, their successors will be faced with major challenges, including fighting corruption and child abuse.
- Uganda: Court Orders Police, Army to Vacate Bobi Wine's Home January 25, 2021[Monitor] The High Court in Kampala has ordered security operatives to vacate former presidential candidate, Robert Kyagulanyi's home in Magere, Wakiso District.
West Africa
AllAfrica News: West Africa
- Nigeria: Marvin Records Signee Drops 'Away' Video January 25, 2021[Leadership] After thrilling fans with her self-titled EP, 18-year-old Marvin Records new signee, Ayra Starr, has dropped the official music video for "Away".
- Nigeria: Northern States APC Chairmen Meet in Jos Tuesday January 25, 2021[Vanguard] Chairmen of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 19 northern states are to meet in Jos on Tuesday to brainstorm on how to further move the party forward.
- Nigeria: Nigeria - the Sad Return to 'Broken' Chains January 25, 2021[Premium Times] In June 2005, we were quite ecstatic in celebrating the debt relief offered us, of over $20 billion dollars, which was beyond the total revenue of Nigeria for one year.
- Nigeria: Inter-Ethnic Crisis - Leaders Should Not Wait Till 2023 Before They Speak Up - Saraki January 25, 2021[Premium Times] Mr Saraki says the deafening silence by key stakeholders, leaders and others who we think should speak out is worrisome.
- Nigeria: Interview - Why I Quit Lecturing for Comedy - Instagram Comedian, Zicsaloma January 25, 2021[Premium Times] Zicsaloma was an English lecturer at the Kaduna State Polytechnic before he quit to face comedy squarely.
South Africa
AllAfrica News: South Africa
- Sassa On Reapplication Process for Temporary Disability and Care Dependency Grants in KwaZulu-Natal January 25, 2021[Govt of SA] Progress made in reapplication process for Temporary Disability and Care Dependency Grants in KwaZulu-Natal
- Western Cape Finance and Economic Opportunities On Tourism Sector Under Level 3 January 25, 2021[Govt of SA] New data shows tourism sector hammered by the Alert Level 3 restrictions
- Minister Nathi Mthethwa Pays Tribute to Late Boxing Pioneer Lawrence 'Slow Poison' Nzondo January 25, 2021[Govt of SA] The Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Nathi Mthethwa, pays tribute to the late Lawrence "Slow Poison" Nzondo from East London, also popularly known as 'Bra Mesh'. Nzondo was one of the first boxers from the then Cape Province to turn professional in 1965, as part of the 'Group of 4' that […]
- MEC Kwazi Mshengu Welcomes Reduction Statistics of Road Fatalities in KwaZulu-Natal January 25, 2021[Govt of SA] Acting Transport MEC Mshengu welcomes reduction of road fatalities in KZN as announced by Minister Mbalula during release of festive season statistics
- Water and Sanitation On Imminent Impact of Tropical Cyclone Eloise January 25, 2021[Govt of SA] The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) annually puts together a flood preparedness plan in anticipation of high levels of rainfall, especially during the summer rainfall period. This plan in the main is meant to enhance monitoring of rainfall, inflows into rivers and dams as well as to raise alarm bells timeously […]
North Africa
AllAfrica News: North Africa
- Egypt: Punch Like a Muslim Woman - an Egyptian-Danish Boxer Breaking Many Stereotypes January 25, 2021[IPS] New Delhi, India -- As a Muslim woman born and brought up in Denmark, Nadia Helmy Ahmed broke many stereotypes when she started boxing at the age of 15. "Back then it was not common for girls to take up elite boxing, let alone common for Muslim girls, I used to be the only […]
- Egypt: Amnesty Slams 'Inhumane' Prison Conditions January 25, 2021[DW] Ten years after the Arab Spring uprising overthrew the former military-backed president, prisons in Egypt are just as bad as ever, Amnesty International has reported.
- Tunisia: Satellite Monitoring System of Fishing Vessels Deployed January 24, 2021[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis/Tunisia -- A satellite monitoring system of fishing vessels over 15 metres was put into operation, the Ministry of Agriculture, Water Resources and Fisheries announced.
- Nigeria: EFG Hermes Gains Top Spot At Kenya, Nigerian Stock Exchange January 23, 2021[This Day] Egyptian Financial Group Hermes Holding, EFG Hermes, has been ranked first on the Nairobi Securities Exchange and second by value traded on the Nigerian Stock Exchange, highlighting the significant strides made in both Sub-Saharan Africa's western and eastern financial hubs.
- Libya: Libya Nurtures a Fragile Peace January 22, 2021[ISS] Hopes for an end to the decade-long post-Muammar Gaddafi conflict are higher now than they have been for a long time. A ceasefire has held since October 2020 and an oil blockade has been lifted. The broadly representative Libyan Political Dialogue Forum has agreed to hold elections on 24 December and this week finalised […]
Centeral Africa
AllAfrica News: Central Africa
- Angola: Luanda - 445 Years of Tradition January 25, 2021[ANGOP] Luanda -- The Angolan capital Luanda celebrates this Monday 445 years of existence which is marked by histories, memories and happening that make it during various decades the status of one of the most beautiful cities of Africa.
- Angola: Football - Interclube Beat Académica Do Lobito January 25, 2021[ANGOP] Luanda -- The team of Interclube defeated Sunday Académica do Lobito by 2-0, in the capital of the country, for the sixth round match of the first division national football championship (Girabola2020 / 2021).
- Angola: WB Grants Over Akz 50 Million for Soap Production January 25, 2021[ANGOP] Uige -- At least Fifty two million kwanzas is the amount made available by the World Bank (WB) for the production of handmade soap in the 191 primary schools in the province of Uige, the director of the Education Office in the district, Fernanda Mulelo, announced on Monday.
- Angola: General Chilingutila Dies January 25, 2021[ANGOP] Luanda -- The former vice-minister of Defense for Material Resources, a retired general, Demósthenes Amós Chilingutila died Sunday in one of the hospital units of Huambo province, victim of illness, ANGOP learnt from a family source.
- Angola: Girabola2020/2021 - Santa Rita Defeat Sporting of Cabinda January 25, 2021[ANGOP] Uíge -- Santa Rita de Cássia defeated Saturday, the Sporting of Cabinda by 1-0, for the sixth round match of the national first division football championship played at the city of Uíge.
Ethiopia
AllAfrica News: Ethiopia
- Dar, Addis Trade Volume Soars January 25, 2021[Daily News] THE trade volume between Tanzania and Ethiopia has tremendously gone up from 1.5bn/- to 13.5bn/- in 2012 to 2019 respectively, as the two nations look for increased business ties.
- Ethiopia and Somalia Deny Somali Soldiers Fighting in Tigray Region January 25, 2021[East African] Ethiopia has joined Somalia in refuting claims that Mogadishu sent troops to fight in the Tigray war under a secret plan.
- Ethiopia, Without Shame January 23, 2021[Ethiopian Herald] A country's soul is more than its borders, its current government, its debt and exports.
- Whose Gamble Is Sudan Playing? January 23, 2021[Ethiopian Herald] It has become evident that the Sudanese armed forces have pushed deep into Ethiopia's border while Ethiopia is busy stitching the wounds caused by its own internal affairs in the fighting of a bitter feud between the Federal government and the now outlawed Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) forces.
- UK Announces Support for Independent Media in Ethiopia January 23, 2021[Ethiopian Herald] The UK has launched a new funding project to improve skills and capacity among Ethiopian media outlets. The project focuses on countering, fight COVID-19, and secur fund for media organizations, said Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab.
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