We want to help African airlines recover as we develop region’s aviation industry
Ethiopian Airlines is the fastest growing Airline in Africa commands the lion’s share of the Pan African passenger and cargo network, operating the youngest and most modern fleet to more than 130 international passenger and cargo destinations across five continents. Mr. Mesfin Tasew, who was appointed as Group Chief Executive Officer of Ethiopian Airlines in March 2022 […]
Did You Know 14 Teams With Players Of African Origins In 2022 World Cup
There are Fourteen teams qualified for the World Cup have at least one player of African origin in their squad. There are 136 soccer players at Qatar representing countries other than the ones in which they were born., most of them being from Africa. This isn’t a new trend. Many earlier players have turned out […]
Ten key Points That African Leaders Committed To Industrialize The Continent
Africa must industrialize: 10 key points that African leaders committed to at the just concluded summit on industrialization and economic diversification. With increasingly growing concern over the slow progress in the implementation of the Industrial Development Decades for Africa (IDDA) I, II and III; the Strategy for the Implementation of the Action Plan for Accelerated […]
NCBA eyes deals for M-Shwari into DRC, Ethiopia
NCBA Group is set to launch its mobile phone banking services M-Shwari in Ghana, Ethiopia and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) through partnerships in efforts to grow further into a regional bank. The group, which also operates in Tanzania, Uganda and Rwanda, is in talks for partnerships with banks and telecoms operators in the […]
Ethiopian Airline Expect To Double Its Fleet And Network By 2035
BY CHANNING REID Ethiopian Airlines aims to double its fleet and destination network with its ambitious ‘Vision 2035’ strategy. The airline already operates the largest fleet and destination network in Africa. The airline is evaluating new aircraft models that suit its future operation needs. Recognized domestically and internationally as the most reputable and profitable airlines in […]
Ethiopian Food as Divine Blessing
Some people self-care with a massage or a spa day. Me? I find the nearest Ethiopian restaurant, even if it means traveling hours by car, bus, train, airplane, or all of the above.Published on Nov 25, 2022 10:01AM ESTSezin Koehler@SezinKoehlerSee more SOME PEOPLE SELF-care with a massage or a spa day. Me? I find the nearest […]
Ethiopia’s Vulnerability And US Pressure
By Negash Abdurahman Ethiopia-US relations that formally started almost 120 years ago on the basis of trust and mutual respect have now degenerated into a one-sided disrespect and abuse. Since 1903 the two nations have maintained their relationship despite government transitions and present domestic challenges. Ethiopia is vulnerable. It’s a pawn in America’s big power play […]
Russia’s Macho Leader Putin Appeal To Southeast Asia For Their Anti-Western Sentiment
Soviet-era nostalgia and anti-Western sentiment fuel online support for Russia’s Vladimir Putin and his war on Ukraine. While the West has united in condemnation of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, opinions differ markedly in parts of the developing world where Russia is not reviled but revered for what some see as its stance against the West and its […]
Four Years Into ‘Ethiopia Green Legacy Initiative’; It Has Succeeded In Planting 25 Billion Seedlings
The Ethiopian government has consistently made global headlines with ambitious tree-planting targets, since launching its Green Legacy Initiative (GLI) Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed. A target of planting 20 billion seedlings within a period of four years was set. By the fourth year, the country has succeeded in planting 25 billion seedlings by mobilizing more than 20 million […]
‘Our Problems Are Our Problems,’ African Leaders Have Sent A Strong Message To The West
It is obvious that the West would activate its agents to stop the rise of an “Emerging Africa” The western world is at the top of the list when it comes to illustrating the depths of hypocrisy. It is already widely accepted that the western world is largely to blame for the phenomenon of climate […]
The Horn of Africa has had years of drought, yet groundwater supplies are increasing
The Horn of Africa – which includes Somalia, Ethiopia, Kenya, and some surrounding countries – has been hit by increasingly frequent and devastating droughts. Despite this, it seems the region has an increasing amount of groundwater. And this water could help support drought-stricken rural communities. That’s the key finding from our new research, in which we […]
Accelerating Social Innovation And Economic Transformation In Africa Will Shape The Future Of Our Planet’s Population
Eleven years after reaching 7 billion people, the United Nations estimates that the global population will reach 8 billion today, a remarkable accomplishment acknowledged as the Day of 8 Billion every November 15. However, current projections show that new population growth will be more concentrated in countries with higher fertility rates and youthful age structures, […]
The Neoliberalism Ideology Of The West Is The Ultimate Loser Of ‘Ethiopia Peace Deal’
The long-awaited outcome of peace talks, between the Federal government of Ethiopia and TPLF, ended in Pretoria, South Africa this week with a peace agreement between the warring parties. It was not a plain issue bringing to an end this protracted bloody war. However, the combatants in this war reached a settlement and agreed to a […]
Jeff Pearce Response To The Canadian Subcommittee On International Human Rights
Medium by Jeff Pearce A travesty took place last Friday with the Canadian House of Commons Subcommittee on International Human Rights. We have the proof in a video clip where you can see MPs try to prevent me from speaking, but it gets worse — much worse. They never intended to approach this subject fairly or even […]
East Africa
AllAfrica News: East Africa
- Ethiopia: A Year After Their Gada Leaders' Brutal Execution Karrayyu Community Get 'Neither Justice Nor Peace' December 8, 2022[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- On 31 November around 41 members of Gada leaders of the pastoralist Karrayyu community were rounded up by government security forces at a place called Motoma, in Fentalle District of East Shoa Zone, Oromia region, while they were on a prayer ritual. 14 out of those arrested including the leader, […]
- Sudan: Expanded Visa Restriction Policy for Individuals Undermining the Democratic Transition December 8, 2022[State Department] We welcome the December 5 signing by Sudanese parties of an initial framework political agreement - an essential first step toward forming a civilian-led transitional government and establishing constitutional arrangements for a transitional period. We support the plans by Sudanese civilian parties and the military to hold inclusive dialogues on outstanding issues before […]
- Kenya: Civil Society in Court to Challenge Constitutionality of Hustlers Fund December 8, 2022[Capital FM] Nairobi -- A civil society has gone to court to challenge the constitutionality of the hustler funds.
- Uganda: Advocacy Through Art December 8, 2022[Independent (Kampala)] Namutumba, Uganda -- In a bid to continue spreading the message about teenage pregnancies and sexual violence against children, ActionAid International Uganda embarked on a one-week campaign in Namutumba where they did painting and art in schools with messages of advocacy.
- East Africa: EAC Embarks On Project to Improve Regional Trade in Seed Potatoes December 8, 2022[Independent (Kampala)] Dar es Salaam, Tanzania -- The East African Community (EAC) has handed over laboratory equipment to member states of the regional bloc as part of a project aimed at improving regional trade in seed potatoes in eastern Africa, the EAC said in statement on Tuesday.
West Africa
AllAfrica News: West Africa
- Nigeria: Contempt of Court in Nigeria - What the Cases of Three Convicted Security Officials Tell Us December 8, 2022[The Conversation Africa] Three security chiefs in Nigeria were convicted of contempt of court in November 2022 after failing to comply with various court orders. This is the first time that officials at this level have been held to account in this way. The Electronic and Financial Crimes Commission chairman, the inspector general of police […]
- Liberia: Planners of December 17 Gathering Say the Rally Will Stand December 7, 2022[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- The opposition Collaborating Political Parties (CPP) has blamed President George Manneh Weah for the latest attacks on its Campaign Chairman Lewis Brown by some unknown persons in Monrovia, with a caveat not to tolerate any harassment or intimidation of planners of its peaceful rally scheduled for December 17.
- Liberia: Has Liberia Rejected Its Prodigy "Godpower" Marshall? December 7, 2022[FrontPageAfrica] Tale of How Africa Keeps Losing Its Brightest Talents
- Africa: Former FLU Boss Sworn in As Head of Group Against Money Laundering in West Africa December 7, 2022[FrontPageAfrica] Dakar -- The newly appointed Director-General (DG) of the Inter-Governmental Action Group against Money Laundering in West Africa (GIABA), Mr. Edwin W. HARRIS Jr, was sworn in along with the Commissioners and other Heads of ECOWAS Institutions at the ECOWAS headquarters in Abuja, Nigeria, on December 01, 2022.
- Liberia: Senate Requests Audit On Status of County Social Development Fund December 7, 2022[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- The Plenary of the Liberian Senate has mandated its Committees on Ways, Means, Finance and Budget as well as Public Accounts and Audits to do a comprehensive audit on the status of budgetary appropriations for Social Development Fund (SDF) covering the period 2018 to 2022.
South Africa
AllAfrica News: South Africa
- 'I Had to Put My Groceries Back' Says Delft Mother After Her Sassa Card Was Declined December 8, 2022[GroundUp] Postbank abruptly suspended grant withdrawals at ATMs after incidents of fraud
- Jabbed Germans Banned From Buying Cars? No. Tired Old Covid Disinformation Gets Weirder December 8, 2022[Africa Check] IN SHORT: Almost three years after the Covid pandemic began, conspiracy theorists are still trying to sell their ideas online. This time, it's not true that the 75% of Germans vaccinated against the disease won't be able to buy a car.
- Correctional Services Festive Season Campaign Launched December 8, 2022[SAnews.gov.za] Correctional Services National Commissioner Makgothi Thobakgale says facilities around the country will be on high alert this festive season in order to combat potential safety and security challenges.
- President Declares 27 December a Public Holiday December 8, 2022[SAnews.gov.za] South Africans will get to enjoy an extended Christmas with 27 December 2022 declared as a public holiday in lieu of Christmas Day falling on a Sunday.
- Energy Crisis Mounts as Country Faces More Intense Power Cuts - South African News Briefs - December 8, 2022 December 8, 2022[allAfrica] Cape Town -- Energy Crisis Unlikely to Ease Within 12 Months, Eskom Warns
North Africa
AllAfrica News: North Africa
- Tunisia: Shipwreck Off Zarzis - Head of State and Security Officials Meet At El-Aouina Barracks December 8, 2022[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis/Tunisia -- President Kaïs Saïed, went Wednesday evening to the barracks of the National Guard of El-Aouina, where he met with security officials in order to "expedite the ongoing investigation on the case of the shipwreck off Zarzis (governorate of Medenine) which occurred at the end of last September".
- Morocco: UAE President Joins Heads of State Congratulating HM the King Over Morocco's Qualification to World Cup Quarterfinals December 8, 2022[MAP] Rabat -- The President of the State of the United Arab Emirates, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Ben Zayed Al Nahyane, joined the Heads of State who called His Majesty King Mohammed VI to congratulate Him on the occasion of the qualification of the Moroccan soccer team to the quarter finals of the 2022 FIFA […]
- Tunisia: Domestic Violence Law Not Protecting Women December 8, 2022[HRW] Tunis -- Five Years After Landmark Vote, Poor Enforcement, Few Resources
- Morocco: Morocco Vs Portugal - a Reminder of a Colonial Past December 8, 2022[Scrolla] After defeating Spain, Morocco have been placed in the World Cup quarter-finals where they will face either Portugal or Switzerland.
- Algeria: What I Told Eto'o Before He Assaulted Me - Algerian YouTuber, Mamouni December 8, 2022[Vanguard] Algerian YouTuber, Said Mamouni has broken silence after he was assaulted by Cameroon legend, Samuel Eto'o.
Centeral Africa
AllAfrica News: Central Africa
- Africa: Angola's Economic Diversification and Development Potential Are Inextricably Linked to Climate Resilience #AfricaClimateCrisis December 8, 2022[World Bank] Luanda -- the impacts of climate change increasingly threaten people's lives and livelihoods across the country, it will be critical for Angola to use the revenues from its remaining oil wealth to invest in climate resilience and intensify efforts to diversify its economy, says the new World Bank Country Climate and Development Report […]
- Cameroon: Govt Hands Road Construction to Military Following Separatist Attacks, Abduction December 8, 2022[VOA] Yaounde -- Cameroon's military has taken over construction of roads linking its troubled western regions to Nigeria after what it said were repeated separatist attacks. The military says the rebels abducted eight people this week, including road workers, who were abandoning work sites due to insecurity.
- Rwanda: How Female Artists Are Using Visual Art to Create Awareness on GBV December 8, 2022[New Times] During the 16 days of activism on GBV, two Rwandan female artists, Jemima Kakizi and Angel Ilibagiza, teamed up to start a social media campaign on creating awareness about GBV using visual art.
- Congo-Kinshasa: M23 Rebels Say They Are Willing to Withdraw From Occupied Territories December 8, 2022[DW] The M23 rebel group has said in a statement that they are ready to withdraw from occupied areas in eastern Congo. However, this comes amid reports of renewed fighting and as the DRC accuses M23 of killing 272 civilians.
- Central Africa: Angolan President Discusses DRC Situation With Burundi Counterpart December 7, 2022[ANGOP] Luanda -- Angolan Head of State João Lourenço Tuesday afternoon held phone conversation with the Burundian counterpart, Évariste Ndayishimiye, as part of Luanda-Nairobi coordination process.
Ethiopia
AllAfrica News: Ethiopia
- State-Owned Electric Company Says Tigray's Capital Mekelle Reconnected December 8, 2022[VOA] Addis Ababa -- Ethiopia's electric company says it has reconnected the Tigray region's capital, Mekelle, to the national grid for the first time in more than a year.
- Tigray Capital Reconnected to National Power Grid, State-Owned Power Company Says December 8, 2022[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- Ethiopian Electric Power (EEP), state owned electric provider has said Mekelle, the capital city of the war torn Tigray region, is re-connected to the national power grid after more than one year of total blackout since 28 June 2021.
- Police Detain Many in Somali Region After Protests Against Corruption - Religious Leader, Activist Among Detainees December 6, 2022[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -The Somali region police detained religious leader Sheikh Cade Abdiwali and activist Mohamod Habene (Huno) in connection to a protest that underwent against the ruling party at Kebridhar city, sources from the regional state told Addis Standard.
- Innovation - Third Round Hult Prize On Campus Kicks Off At Addis Abeba University December 6, 2022[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba Addis Abeba University (AAU) kicked off the latest edition of the HULT prize on-campus program with them "Challenging students to Redesign Fashion, launching an innovative social venture in the clothing and fashion industry to make it more sustainable". It's part of a global movement focused on students and businesses that aim […]
- Protests Erupt Across Oromia After Latest Violence in East Wollega, OLF Calls On Oromos to ''Defend' Themselves December 6, 2022[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- Protests erupted in many towns and cities, including schools and university compounds, in different places across Oromia following the weekend violence in East Wollega zone of Oromia regional state, in western Ethiopia.
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