SOLUTIONS TO THE NILE RIVER CONFLICTS
Borgen Project By Liesl Hostetter Winding through some of the driest regions in the world, the Nile River is a lifeline for more than 300 million people. This vital source of freshwater irrigates crops and deposits silt for fertilizer. In addition, hydroelectric dams generate renewable energy. The rivers, lakes and reservoirs of the Nile basin […]
Addis Ababa, gateway to the flavours of Ethiopia
Daily Mavrics, There is no better place to understand what makes Ethiopia so alluring and get a taste of its multifaceted culture and history than in the country’s fascinating and flourishing capital, Addis Ababa. Ethiopian-born and Paris- and New York-based model, maternal health advocate, and the designer behind clothing brand Lemlem, Liya Kebede, shares with […]
A Little History Nugget; The Lebensraum Theory
In 1886, before Germany actively engaged in colonial projects, the highly influential philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche wrote in his book Jenseits von Gut und Böse that “the noble way [is] value- defining, […] it is value-creating”. In other words, those who are noble naturally define the values for the rest that is not noble. Nietzsche coined […]
Ethiopia’s hip youth Busted ‘pimped out’ VW Beetles
AFP Robbie COREY-BOULET Addis Ababa (AFP) – When Robel Wolde bought a beat-up 1967 Volkswagen Beetle from a friend for 50,000 Ethiopian birr (about 1,540 euros, $1,700), it marked the start of an extensive restoration he’d plotted for years. The 25-year-old Ethiopian painter quickly went to work. He installed new grey leather seats, applied black […]
Climate change threatens the nile critical water supply
250 million people rely on the Nile for water that may not exist by 2080 Quartz By Zoë Schlanger The Nile river snakes through 11 countries, providing hundreds of millions of people with the majority of their water supply. For many, it is their only water source. Egypt, for one, gets about 85% of its water from […]
Saudi Arabian energy developer won world bank backed 250MW solar project in Eastern Ethiopia
PV Tech Saudi Arabian energy developer ACWA Power has won a 250MW duo of World Bank-backed solar projects in eastern Ethiopia. The firm was one of five companies that submitted proposals for the projects, after the Ethiopian finance ministry’s public-private partnership directorate general launched a request for proposals in April. Which requested for Proposals (RFP) as […]
Ethiopia is Africa’s new growth engine – here’s why
World Economic forum BY ALEXANDRE RAFFOUL AND VIJAY RAJU Ethiopia is Africa’s oldest independent country and its fastest growing economy today. With a population of over 100 million and an annual economic growth rate of 10% over the past 15 years, it presents a unique opportunity. Currently preventing it from joining the global map of […]
Why Ethiopia’s showcase sugar projects face huge challenges
The Conversation By Benedikt Kamski, Freiburg University If it’s completed, the Kuraz sugar project in Ethiopia will be a mega-scheme unprecedented in size and processing capacity. The project sits on 100,000 hectares in the southwestern lowlands along the lower reaches of the Omo River. Kuraz was the showcase project of the state-owned Ethiopian Sugar Corporation under the […]
Deconstructing the myth of founding fathers
This is Africa Africa’s founding fathers have many times been given the bare minimum when it comes to leadership. It is time for us to critically look at these men and what they did to the fabric of their nations. We need to question their legacies, which ought to be contested. Socrates Mbamalu When Zimbabwe’s […]
First the first time ever, Ethiopia may have an Oscar contender
Toronto Sun BY LIZ BRAUN Ethiopia has Oscar fever Runninf Against The Wind, a drama from filmmaker Jan-Philipp Weyl, is Ethiopia’s entry in the Best International Feature Film category — what used to be called Best Foreign Language Film. Ethiopia is a newbie at the Hollywood game. The country submitted a movie for the first time […]
Africa Using Blockchain to Drive Change: Nigeria and Kenya, Part One
Coin Telegraph, By Osato Avan-Nomayo Blockchain adoption in Africa is on the rise. From transportation to the gaming and lottery industries, reports of companies utilizing decentralized ledger technology (DLT) across the continent are emerging. Several stakeholders in the African blockchain scene say DLT is the key to solving the developmental issues plaguing the continent as a whole. They […]
KING GEBRE MESQEL ‘LALIBELA’
Since Yemrehanna Kristos did not have any children the famous King Lalibela older brother, Harbāy II (reigned 1124 – 1164 A.D) became his successor. Both Harbāy II and Lalibela were believed to be the descendants of Jan Seyoum I(ruled 1067 -1084 A.D), who was the grandson of Mera Teklehaimanot (ruled 919 – 932 A.D). Harbāy […]
The Zagwe Dynasty
Ethiopian historical sources, most of which were compiled from the late fifteenth century onwards, states the Zāgwē Dynasty began ruling Ethiopia in the first half of the tenth century, i.e. 929 AD. The Zāgwē are therefore supposed to have ruled the country for a period of three and a half centuries. There is no certainty […]
Ethiopia unveils ‘blueprint’ to drive economic growth
ECA The government of Ethiopia has unveiled what it describes as a “Homegrown Economic Reform” agenda aimed at unlocking the country’s development potential. “Several months in the making and spearheaded by some of Ethiopia’s finest minds, our initiative aims to propel Ethiopia into becoming the African icon of prosperity by 2030,” said Prime Minister Abiy […]
East Africa
AllAfrica News: East Africa
- Kenya: KICD Calms Nerves, Disowns 'Vulgar Book' September 20, 2019[Nation] The Ministry of Education has warned principals and headteachers against using books and instructional materials that have not been approved by the Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD).
- Kenya: Kenya Power Profit Continues to Decline September 20, 2019[Nation] Slamming the brakes on new investments has not helped Kenya Power's slide in profits after the monopoly warned its earnings will significantly decline for the second year running.
- Kenya: Karting Firm and Parents of Two Minors Caught Up in Court Battle September 20, 2019[Nation] The Kenya Motor Sports Federation (KMSF) is entangled in a row with parents of minors locked out of a karting championship.
- Kenya: Man Dumps Snake at Embu Church and Drives Off September 20, 2019[Nation] Fear gripped Embu town residents Thursday when a suspected witchdoctor dumped a snake at a church and drove off at high speed.
- Kenya: Court Allows Siaya Health Minister to Stay in Office September 20, 2019[Nation] Siaya County executive for Health will continue serving in the position until a petition she filed challenging her dismissal is heard and determined, the High Court directed Thursday.
West Africa
AllAfrica News: West Africa
- West Africa: Most Child, Maternal Deaths Occur in Sub-Saharan Africa - UN September 20, 2019[VOA] New U.N. data shows sub-Saharan Africa lags behind all other regions in the world in reducing child and maternal mortality. Estimates by the World Health Organization and U.N. children's fund UNICEF reveal conflict, fragile health systems, and poverty are some of the factors accounting for millions of preventable child and maternal deaths.
- Nigeria: Nigerian Activists Offer Mixed Reactions on Oil Cleanup Project in Niger Delta September 20, 2019[VOA] Enugu -The Niger Delta is where Africa's largest oil producer pumps out its most lucrative natural resource.
- Nigeria: Army Accuses NGO of Supplying Food, Drugs to Terrorists in North-East September 20, 2019[This Day] Abuja -The Theartre Command of Operation Lafiya Dole has declared a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), Action Against Hunger, (AAH) persona non grata following its alleged involvement in subversive activities.
- Nigeria: Four Nigerian Firms Begin Local Production of Milk September 20, 2019[Premium Times] In line with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) policy to discourage the importation of milk, four dairy products manufacturers have commenced the process for the local production of milk, an official has said.
- Nigeria: Nigerians 'Eagerly Waiting for Improvement in Power Sector' - Buhari September 20, 2019[Premium Times] President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday said that Nigerians are eagerly looking forward to investments in the power sector "that will illuminate their homes and stimulate businesses".
South Africa
AllAfrica News: South Africa
- Pick Your Protest - SA Climate Action Kicks Into Global Gear September 20, 2019[Daily Maverick] On 20 September 2019, to coincide with what is likely to be the largest global mass action event in the arc of human history, climate strikes will take place in 18 cities and towns across South Africa. Which is just as well, because on the evening of 18 September the United Nations placed […]
- Day of the Global Strike - Stand Up or Be Drowned Out September 20, 2019[Daily Maverick] The rising tide of the climate crisis and the coming of more extreme weather conditions are already drowning and damaging the world we know. There are many ways to be an activist, and photographer Gideon Mendel is using his talent to draw attention to our Drowning World. Maverick Citizen spoke to Gideon and, […]
- Xenophobia Puts South Africa's Moral Authority At Risk September 20, 2019[The Conversation Africa] South African President Cyril Ramaphosa was heckled during the recent funeral service of Zimbabwe's erstwhile leader Robert Mugabe. It was easy to guess why. When he stood to speak, Ramaphosa apologised for weeks of violence in his country targeted at non-national Africans.
- City of Joburg Launches Investigation Into Sale of Sandton Gautrain Land September 20, 2019[News24Wire] The City of Johannesburg has kicked off a full forensic investigation into an apparent dodgy sale of the land where the Sandton Gautrain Station is situated.
- Government Welcomes Harsh Sentences Handed Out to Human Trafficker Ediozi Ozi September 20, 2019[News24Wire] The government has welcomed the Gauteng High Court's ruling that saw human trafficker Ediozi Ozi being handed six life sentences and 129 years in prison.
North Africa
AllAfrica News: North Africa
- Rwanda: Over 70 Refugees Ready to Be Evacuated From Libya September 20, 2019[New Times] The Rwandan government has approved a list of 75 refugees and asylum-seekers and they will soon be airlifted to Rwanda from Libya, it has emerged.
- Tunisia: Former President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali Dies, Aged 83 September 20, 2019[Deutsche Welle] Dictator, human rights abuser and a friend of the West: Ben Ali ruled Tunisia for more than 20 years. And he became the first despot to be deposed in the aftermath of the Arab Spring.
- North Africa: Morocco and Western Sahara - A Decades-Long War of Attrition September 20, 2019[The Conversation Africa] It's been more than 40 years since Morocco claimed sovereignty over Western Sahara, setting off a conflict that seems no closer to resolution.
- South Africa/Egypt: SA U-23 Men's Afcon Draw to Held in Alexandria (Egypt) Next Month September 19, 2019[SAFA] 19 September 2019 - The draw for the Total U-23 Africa Cup of Nations Egypt 2019 tournament will take place on Thursday, 3 October 2019.
- Egypt: Al-Sisi Affirms Egypt full Support to Sudan September 19, 2019[SNA] - Egyptian President, Abdul Fatah Al-Sisi met, Wednesday, Prime Minister, Dr. Abdulla Hamdouk in the presence of the Egyptian Prime Minister and a number of ministers.
Centeral Africa
AllAfrica News: Latest
- Uganda: Museveni Promises Oil Production in Two Years September 19, 2019[Monitor] President Museveni has said he will in the next two years use Uganda's oil to fund construction of road projects if donor partners fail to raise sufficient funds to fund them.
- Uganda: Russia Beats China to Uganda's Nuclear Deal September 19, 2019[Monitor] Kampala -Russia has beaten China to the contract that will see Uganda develop its uranium deposits into nuclear power for "peaceful purposes", mainly electricity generation and medicine (cancer treatment).
- Tanzania: Tanzania Signs Contract to Buy Two New Airbus Planes September 19, 2019[Citizen] Dar es Salaam -The Tanzania Government Flight Agency has today Thursday, September 19, signed a purchase contract agreement with Airbus Company to buy two new Airbus aircrafts.
- Africa: Rwanda's Lessons on Universal Health Coverage September 19, 2019[Nigeria Health Watch] Rwanda, the land of a thousand hills, is clean, orderly and blessed with great weather. It also has achieved universal health coverage. During a recent visit there as part of my Atlantic Fellows for Health Equity at George Washington University, I learned more about what this looks like in their country. As […]
- Africa: Peter Tabichi Asks U.S. Tech Giants to Support STEM Education September 19, 2019[Nation] The Global Teacher prize winner Peter Tabichi has urged Silicon Valley giants to support Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education in Africa.
Ethiopia
AllAfrica News: Ethiopia
- Dibaba Pulls Out of 2019 Athletics World Championships September 20, 2019[RFI] Genzebe Dibaba, the world record holder in the women's 1500 metres, on Thursday withdrew from the 2019 athletics world championships in Doha due to a heel injury.
- Central Bank Alters Foreign Currency Account Rules September 18, 2019[Addis Fortune] It outlaws money transfers between two foreign currency accounts
- Housing Corp Set to Build Apartments for 2b Br September 18, 2019[Addis Fortune] The buildings will have 500 to 600 business and residential units
- Sudanese-Ethiopian Business Forum September 18, 2019[SNA] Khartoum -The joint Sudanese-Ethiopian Business Council will organize a forum, in Addis Ababa, during Sept.26-28 with the participation of all the private and official economic sectors in the two countries.
- Alternative Education for HIV-Positive Children in Ethiopia September 17, 2019[Deutsche Welle] Holistic models of care for HIV-positive children are almost non-existent in Ethiopia. In an area south of the capital with a high prevalence of of virus that can lead to AIDS, one school is an exception.
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