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The Hidden Agendas Behind Democracy- Trojan Horse Policies and Ideas

Politicians are experts at spinning ideas to improve appeal, after all, selling ideas is part of their job. No doubt you are familiar with political marketing from elections. It can take some digging to get to the real policy behind the rhetoric. This post will talk about how policies and ideas can be packaged to […]
Europe Should Have Rethought Its Africa Policy Before Lavrov’s Trip To The Continent

Russia’s overtures in Africa have left European officials anxious about the EU’s cautious pace to re-engage the Ethiopian government and Africa as a whole, despite accusations of war crimes and ethnic cleansing. It’s unimportant whether this is being done for the so-called “wrong reasons” related to improving the bloc’s competitiveness vis a vis Russia, nor […]
Russian-Ethiopian Relations Are The Perfect Model Of Multipolar Partnership

These civilization-states have always had leading roles in their parts of the world all throughout history, and they’re once again taking up the mantle of leadership when everyone needs their guidance the most. The chaotic transition to multipolarity has prompted plenty of confusion among many across Afro-Eurasia, hence the importance of Russia and Ethiopia clarifying […]
Sergey Lavrov is Concluding the Four-Country Tour of the African Continent in Addis Ababa

Many African countries, which import Russian grain and energy while also buying Ukrainian grain and benefitting from Western aid flows and trade ties, have avoided taking sides over the conflict in Ukraine. Western powers have blamed Russia for the food crisis and last week the United States announced a $1.3 billion package to help tackle […]
Presidents of Russia, Iran, and Turkey to Meet in Tehran Next Week

Russian President Vladimir Putin will visit Tehran next Tuesday where he will attend a trilateral meeting with Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said during a press briefing on Tuesday. Putin will attend a trilateral meeting with Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan […]
Are Africa’s children our last hope to save us from demographic decline?

In 2010, I asked the following question in one of my blogs: “Can rapid population growth be good for economic development?” It quickly became the most read blog in World Bank history, as it was part of a broader controversy. At the time, most people still believed the world had an “overpopulation problem” and adhered to […]
The 20th Century Belongs to Europe’s, the 21st Century Is Asia’s, and the 22nd Century Will be Africa’s

Geopolitics is subject to change. The happenings in Ukraine have already taken a tectonic shift in the politics espoused by different nations. Countries across the globe, even the ones that never sided with any in the eastern Europe crisis are feeling the effects that the war had on them. But a mindful consideration of what […]
Dagmawi Lalibela: The Newest Rock-hewn churches in Ethiopia

Gebremeskel Tesema, a priest and hermit, has been carving churches out of the solid bedrock at Dagmawi Lalibela in Ethiopia since 2011. Located in the Amhara Region in the north of the country, Dagmawi Lalibela is a series of five subterranean churches connected by open courtyards, short passageways and trenches. The rock – a grey, clay-like […]
The Way to Fight Global Hunger

The world produces enough food to feed all 7.5 billion people, yet 1 in 9 people still go hungry every day. We also know that we as a global society are falling behind on the United Nations goal of reaching Zero Hunger by 2030. What’s to be done? The combined negative effects of climate change, […]

Poltics

Uganda Ministry Of Defense Distances Itself From Lt Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba Tweets

For those who would argue that Lt Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba comments in his personal capacity, that is of little help in clearing up the confusion. The fact is, Muhoozi is no ordinary army officer. Apart from being a son of the President, he is treated as an important figure in government, writes Timothy Kalyegira.h The spokesperson […]
The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) is a Site of Cooperation; Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed

A statement released by Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ethiopia has an ambitious plan to build a modern economy based on agriculture, manufacturing, and industry. By doing this the country is committed to developing the social infrastructure with quality education, health systems, and the provision of clean water for its people. Here is Prime Minister […]
The Victory was so Great, the Enemy Suffered Heavy Losses: PM Abiy Ahmed

Ethiopia’s government announced Monday it had recaptured three strategic towns from the terrorist groups. The latest and rapid series of battlefield victories claimed by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s administration is unimaginable by the enemy from inside and outside enemies. Dessie, Kombolcha, and Bati are lie in the Amhara region on a key highway to Addis […]
We Want to See Ethiopia, that Stands on Our Secrfies – ‘Either to be Ethiopian or to be Ethiopia’: PM Abiy Ahmed

Just one week after he vowed to lead military operations at the front, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed on Tuesday said Ethiopian government forces have recaptured a swathe of territory in the northern part of the country including the lowland Afar town of Chifra in a major counter-offensive against the terrorist TPLF group. He further addressed […]
Western Aid Worker cought smuggling weapons to arm the terrorist cell under the guise of humanitarian Assistance

Ministry of Foreign affairs In a pre-recorded video message, H.E. Demeke Mekonnen, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Ethiopia said Ethiopia is disappointed by the campaign that is being waged against its handling of the situation in the Tigray region. He said what we need now is concrete support and, “a mission to undermine […]
An Ethiopian official says CPC serves as the best example of achieving miracles

Xinhua ADDIS ABABA, March 25 (Xinhua) — The Communist Party of China (CPC) can serve as a best example across the world of breaking a circle of problems and achieving miracles at home and in the global arena, a senior official from Ethiopia’s ruling Prosperity Party has said. Making the remarks in a recent interview […]
Ethiopia categorically rejects U.S.’s statement about Tigray

The Ethiopian Herald BY TAMERU REGASA The Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that the U.S.’s statement released concerning the Tigray State has undermined the sovereignty of the country. The ministry stressed that as the government has been meticulously providing humanitarian support in collaboration with international and local agents, the situation in the state has shown […]
Ethiopia has a long history of statehood and capable of handling its internal affairs

Euro observer by Hirut Zemene We have come across an article issued by your media outlet under the title Ethiopia war creating new ‘refugee crisis’, EU envoy warns dated 24 February 2021, which was based on a briefing given by the Finnish foreign minister, Mr. Pekka Haavisto, on the current situation in Tigray region of Ethiopia after […]
Ethiopia: US ‘interference’ over its internal conflict is regrettable

In Summary • Government of Ethiopia said that it is taking responsibility for the safety, security, and well-being of its citizens. • Ethiopia said that honoring international obligations and responsibilities should not be deemed by any entity as an invitation to dictate a sovereign nation’s internal affairs. Ethiopia’s Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed speaks at a […]
Global media’s reports on law enforcement operation purposely biased, negative

The Ethiopian herald Not Surprisingly, most major international media outlet’s coverage of the federal government’s law enforcement operation in Tigray state has been biased, negative, and one-sided. Besides the continuous distortion of facts on the ground, these media outlets have been engaged in falsification and negativism in their framing of the issue. The major fact […]

Business

What is heirloom coffee?

Heirloom coffee is a convenient (sort of) way to describe Arabica coffee plants whose variety may not be easy to ascertain. The term is of particularly abundant usage in reference to Ethiopian coffees, of which there are thousands of varieties, and where a particular producer’s output may include a broad range of these. When these coffees don’t fall into […]
Ethiopia Eyes for Wheat Self-Sufficiency and Export It by 2025

After teff wheat is the second most important food security crop in Ethiopia. Its production in Ethiopia for 2021/22 is projected at a record level of 5.52 million MT while corn is forecasted to be 9.4 million MT. The Government of Ethiopia (GOE) has identified top priorities that can increase the production and productivity of […]
Akobo Minerals: After Twelve Years Journey in Ethiopia Found ‘Bonanza Grade’ Gold

Scandinavia-based gold exploration and boutique mining company Akobo Minerals has reached an agreement with South African company IW Mining to operate the underground mine at Segele, Ethiopia. IW Mining is a highly experienced mining contractor with years of underground mining experience in the South African mining arena, Akobo says. This fundamental agreement secures Akobo access […]
Addis Ababa–Djibouti Railway a road to prosperity, BRI boost ‘speedy’ transformation in Africa in past decade

In 2013, Chinese President Xi Jinping put forward the “Belt and Road Initiative” (BRI), aiming at building a new platform for international cooperation and creating new momentum for shared development. Since then, the BRI has opened a path for high-quality development and common prosperity for countries along the route, becoming a real global platform serving […]
Facing The New Reality: The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam Third Filling

Ethiopian Herald A development project lies in the outback of Guba Wereda, in the Metekel Zone of the Benishangul-Gumuz Region, less than 40 km from the Sudanese border. It is unfortunate that in Egypt and Sudan, the development project, the GERD, has turned into an epicenter of a political dispute that involved world leaders from […]
Ethiopian Airlines Is Planning To Double It’s Fleet of 135 By 2035: CEO Mesfin Tasew

Ethiopian Airlines signed a contract with Boeing Global Services covering a landing gear exchange program for 19 older Boeing 787 models, as well as a five-year contract for airplane health management services. Mesfin Tasew, Ethiopian Airlines global CEO, announced the contracts during the 2022 Farnborough Airshow, noting that the airline introduced the 787 aircraft into its fleet a decade […]
Ethiopia Launches E-vehicles Transport Service

Ethiopian Herald The Ministry of Transport and Logistics yesterday launched free one-month electronic-based transportation services for Addis Ababa residents with 60 electric vehicles that are assisted with 40 charging stations. On the occasion, Transport Minister Dagmawit Moges said that the introduction of 60 electric vehicles is sought to provide comfortable, efficient, modern, and reliable transportation […]
Can Ethiopia’s Economic ‘Miracle’ Get Back on Track After Devastating War?

Ethiopia’s Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said this month that his government would negotiate with fighters in the northern region of Tigray to end a war that has unleashed not only human rights violations and killed thousands but also one of Derailed Africa’s most promising economies. Until the outbreak of civil war in November 2020, Ethiopia […]
Undeserved Wealth

Capital Ethiopia Financial wealth has become all the rage in the nation states of the world system. Not long ago, it was the real sector of the economy, production of goods and delivery of services that formed the foundation of what was then called progress. In those days finance was only an intermediary serving the […]

Travel

Ethiopia has Over 10,000 Megalithic Monuments Dating Back to the 1st Century

Megalithic monuments exist in all regions of Ethiopia. Most of the megalith sites are located in the Southern Nation Nationalities and Peoples Regional State (SNNPRS). The major megalithic sites are found in Gedeo Zone, Gurage Zone, and Sidama Zone. Tiya is one of the megalithic sites registered by UNESCO. Stele, tumuli, and dolmens are the […]
Brilliant Ethiopia: The Unique Wonder

Ethiopia is one of Africa’s most beautiful countries and its landscapes are epic in both scale and beauty. Here are some of Ethiopia’s endemic birds and the country’s landscape, that can be found nowhere else but Ethiopia. The Danakil Depression, where there are lush highlands and stirring deserts, vertiginous canyons and sweeping savanna, vast lakes, […]
Kenya Had an Elephant ‘Baby Boom’ — and Now You Can Adopt One

More than 200 baby elephants were born in 2020. Travel Leisure BY JESSICA POITEVIEN It’s not unheard of for a government to study the demographics of its population, but officials from Kenya took that concept one step further with its first-ever National Wildlife Census. Conducted by Kenya’s newly created Wildlife Research and Training Institute, the census will serve as a […]
10 Main Tourist Attractions Places in Africa

Africa Wanderlust “Each product we feature has been independently selected and reviewed by our editorial team. If you make a purchase using the links included, we may earn a commission.” Africa is a vast continent with the most diverse countries in the world. Filled with lush inland forests and picture-perfect beaches, Africa is a growing […]
Homage to Entoto Park How the Old “Town in the Forest” is turning into a newly flowering tourist hub

Ethiopan Herald, by Mulugeta Gudeta Entoto is the name of a chain of hills north of the capital Addis Ababa. Entoto evokes not only the image of any hill. It is rather a name that is exclusively attributed to a chain of hills that look like a gateway to the Ethiopian capital in the distance. Entoto […]
This Is What It’s Like Trekking the Hottest Place on Earth

Fodors by Wendy Watta A pungent smell choked the air and breathing into a ruched-up scarf pressed firmly over the nose barely offered any respite. Liquid in unearthly luminous yellow-and-green hot springs scattered around the vicinity spluttered and hissed like simmering cauldrons of puke as sulfur and iron mixed, eyes watering from the emissions. We […]
Extreme Ethiopia in pictures
Enigmatic Ethiopia: Africa’s (still) hidden jewel in the crown?

Daily Maverick, by John Battersby Addis Ababa, a seething and rapidly developing African metropolis, is a regular transit stop for north-south travellers and a destination for officials connected to the African Union and its many commissions. While transit travellers benefit from the cheaper rates of Ethiopian Airlines – Africa’s largest and most globally connected national […]
Ethiopia’s Tourism sector is on the rise

Africa News Room Ethiopian Airlines was announced winner of the Selling Travel Agents Choice Awards for “Airline to Africa Ethiopia participated at the 40th World Travel Market (WTM), which took place from Monday 4th November – Wednesday 6th November at ExCeL in London. WTM is the largest business-to-business travel event in the UK and attracts a 50,000-strong crowd […]
The Nile Could Be a Window Into the Underworld

GIZMODO Byy Ryan F. Mandelbaum Some scientists think the Nile river might be revealing the mysteries of the mantle beneath it. There’s been debate over the age of the Nile—whether it formed from a river redirecting around 5 million years ago or whether a proto-Nile has flowed through the area for 30 million years. If […]
Enqutatash (እንቁጣጣሽ); An Ethiopian New year

Enqutatash is an Ethiopian (Amharic)word, which represents the Ethiopian New Year. It is called Ri’se Awde Amet (“Head Anniversary”) in Ge’ez, the term preferred by the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church. It occurs on September 11th in the Gregorian Calendar; except for the year preceding a leap year, when it occurs on September 12th. The Ethiopian Calendar Year 2011 Amätä […]
Scientists reveal the face of our oldest direct ancestor who roamed Ethiopia millions of years ago

Independent The 3.8-million-year-old cranium was almost completely preserved meaning scientists could identify never-before-seen facial features 3.8-million-year-old cranium belongs to an adult male who is an ancestor of ‘Lucy’ – one of the world’s most famous fossils The face of our oldest direct ancestor has been revealed for the first time, with scientists calling the 3.8-million-year-old ape-like […]
In the Ethiopian Mountains, Ancient Humans Were Living the High Life

The New York Times, By Carl Zimmer Scientists have discovered what is by far the oldest evidence of human occupation at extreme altitudes: a rock shelter strewn with bones, tools and hearths 11,000 feet above sea level. People lived at the site, in the mountains of Ethiopia, as long as 47,000 years ago. The research, reported on […]
2020 Rough Guide ultimate Trarvel bucket list, 100 BEST PLACES ON EARTH

Rough Guide If you need inspiration on where to travel in 2020, then look no further – Rough Guides’ new book reveals 100 of the most extraordinary places to visit in the world – the ultimate travel bucket list. The Rough Guide to the 100 Best Places on Earth is being published on 1st September and is […]
Behind the Scenes: Grueling Lifestyle Shoot on an Active Volcano in Ethiopia

Peta pixel DL CADE Photographer Joey L. is known for pushing himself to capture stunning imagery. From his documentary work on the frontlines of the fight against ISIS, to A-list celebrity and commercial work, he never shies away from a physical or creative challenge. His most recent commercial shoot was both. The ad campaign featured the ZAAF Collection, a premium […]

Africa

Europe’s ‘Gas Grab’ in Africa is Just the Latest Abuse of its Relationship With the Continent

By Catherine Fieschi When Emmanuel Macron made one of his first visits to Africa as France’s recently elected young president in 2017, his speech at Ouagadougou University in Burkina Faso was designed to set the tone for a new relationship between his country and African countries. ‘There no longer is a French policy for Africa,’ he […]
Europe Should Have Rethought Its Africa Policy Before Lavrov’s Trip To The Continent

Russia’s overtures in Africa have left European officials anxious about the EU’s cautious pace to re-engage the Ethiopian government and Africa as a whole, despite accusations of war crimes and ethnic cleansing. It’s unimportant whether this is being done for the so-called “wrong reasons” related to improving the bloc’s competitiveness vis a vis Russia, nor […]
China-Africa Cooperation Advancing to Peace Support in The Horn

China has been a multidimensional development partner to African countries. This economic partnership has been cemented through time and now seems to have advanced to peace and security cooperation. When the First China-Horn of Africa Peace, Good Governance and Development Conference was held in Addis Ababa between 20 and 21 June 2022, Horn of Africa […]
How To Exploit The Existing Potentials of Africa In Order To Promote AfCFTA

Since it was launched on July 7, 2019, at the 12th Extraordinary Summit of the African Union (AU), the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) has seen gradual progress. The AfCFTA was intended to establish a single market for goods, and services, facilitated by the movement of persons to deepen the economic integration of the […]
Sergey Lavrov is Concluding the Four-Country Tour of the African Continent in Addis Ababa

Many African countries, which import Russian grain and energy while also buying Ukrainian grain and benefitting from Western aid flows and trade ties, have avoided taking sides over the conflict in Ukraine. Western powers have blamed Russia for the food crisis and last week the United States announced a $1.3 billion package to help tackle […]
Leaked Docs: Facebook ‘BOT’ Advisers Secretly In Pay Of US Regime Change Agency Valent

Mint Press By KIT KLARENBERG Documents shared with MintPress reveal that Valent Projects – a shadowy communications firm that advises social media platforms such as Facebook on alleged state-backed online influence campaigns – has itself received $1.2 million from U.S. intelligence front USAID, for “counter disinformation and communications support.” This relationship has hitherto never been publicly acknowledged, and […]
Egypt’s next deadly move on South Sudan

“And its canals will become foul, and the branches of Egypt’s Nile will diminish and dry up, reeds and rushes will rot away.” – Isaiah 19:6. By Deng Bol Aruai Bol Egypt lost miserably to stopping Ethiopia from filling their dam because Ethiopia has two critical strengths, a vibrant military, and a vast population. To […]
IMF Calls for Quick Creditor agreements on Chad, Ethiopia, and Zambia Debts

The International Monetary Fund on Thursday called on creditor committees for Chad, Ethiopia, and Zambia to quickly reach agreements with authorities to restructure the countries’ debts, saying this could unlock IMF financing programs and disbursements for them. IMF spokesman Gerry Rice told a news briefing that the Fund has made progress in its discussions with […]
Are Africa’s children our last hope to save us from demographic decline?

In 2010, I asked the following question in one of my blogs: “Can rapid population growth be good for economic development?” It quickly became the most read blog in World Bank history, as it was part of a broader controversy. At the time, most people still believed the world had an “overpopulation problem” and adhered to […]
DR Congo officially becomes full member of the East African Community

By David Ochieng Mbewa The Democratic Republic of Congo is officially a full member of the East African Community (EAC) after depositing its instruments of ratification with the bloc’s secretariat on Monday. A delegation led by Deputy Prime Minister in charge of Foreign Affairs Christophe Lutundula presented the documents during a ceremony at the EAC headquarters […]
Africa to redouble efforts to deepen African Economic Integration

African Union The operationalization of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), one of the flagship projects of Agenda 2063, represents an opportunity in Africa’s journey towards the operationalization of an integrated market, that will eventually culminate in the formation of an African Economic Community, as espoused in the Treaty Establishing the African Economic Community […]
Africa is the next big skills market – but youth need education and opportunities

he developing entrepreneurial movement among African youth is being increasingly recognised. Providing meaningful training and job opportunities for them can improve the quality of life of all the continent’s citizens, and counter poverty and illiteracy rates. According to the World Bank, there will be a 70% rise in Africa’s working population (ages 15 to 64) […]
Uganda Ministry Of Defense Distances Itself From Lt Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba Tweets

For those who would argue that Lt Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba comments in his personal capacity, that is of little help in clearing up the confusion. The fact is, Muhoozi is no ordinary army officer. Apart from being a son of the President, he is treated as an important figure in government, writes Timothy Kalyegira.h The spokesperson […]
Uganda Discovers 31 Million Tonnes of Gold Ore Worth 12 Trillion USD

In a bid to boost the country’s economy, the Ugandan government has licensed Wagagai gold mining company, a Chinese firm to start producing gold products in Busia district . Uganda on Wednesday announced that it had discovered 31 million metric tons of gold waiting to be mined in the country after several surveys were conducted. And […]
Africa’s smaller cities are usually overlooked: They shouldn’t be

Often when one thinks or writes about urbanisation in Africa, megacities or primary cities like Lagos, Nairobi, Addis Ababa or Kampala, come to mind. Little, however, is written about places like Gabés in Tunisia, Touba-Mbacké in Senegal or Ibadan in Nigeria. City Monitor By Astrid RN Haas Yet these are just three of an estimated 885 secondary, […]

World

The Hidden Agendas Behind Democracy- Trojan Horse Policies and Ideas

Politicians are experts at spinning ideas to improve appeal, after all, selling ideas is part of their job. No doubt you are familiar with political marketing from elections. It can take some digging to get to the real policy behind the rhetoric. This post will talk about how policies and ideas can be packaged to […]
Europe Should Have Rethought Its Africa Policy Before Lavrov’s Trip To The Continent

Russia’s overtures in Africa have left European officials anxious about the EU’s cautious pace to re-engage the Ethiopian government and Africa as a whole, despite accusations of war crimes and ethnic cleansing. It’s unimportant whether this is being done for the so-called “wrong reasons” related to improving the bloc’s competitiveness vis a vis Russia, nor […]
Russian-Ethiopian Relations Are The Perfect Model Of Multipolar Partnership

These civilization-states have always had leading roles in their parts of the world all throughout history, and they’re once again taking up the mantle of leadership when everyone needs their guidance the most. The chaotic transition to multipolarity has prompted plenty of confusion among many across Afro-Eurasia, hence the importance of Russia and Ethiopia clarifying […]
Sergey Lavrov is Concluding the Four-Country Tour of the African Continent in Addis Ababa

Many African countries, which import Russian grain and energy while also buying Ukrainian grain and benefitting from Western aid flows and trade ties, have avoided taking sides over the conflict in Ukraine. Western powers have blamed Russia for the food crisis and last week the United States announced a $1.3 billion package to help tackle […]

East Africa

AllAfrica News: East Africa

Kenya: President Uhuru Kenyatta Comments on Kenya Election
[Independent (Kampala)] Nairobi -- President Uhuru Kenyatta on Saturday met a team of AU/ COMESA election observers at State House, Nairobi, who briefed him on their observations about the election process.
Kenya: IEBC Faces Monday Deadline, Odinga Holds Lead
[Independent (Kampala)] Pressure is now piling on Kenya's Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) as they have less than 48 hours to release Presidential election results.
Kenya: Sifuna Wins Nairobi Senate Seat
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Edwin Sifuna of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) is the new Senator of Nairobi after winning the Tuesday election.

West Africa

AllAfrica News: West Africa

Nigeria: Just-in - Troops Kill Scores of Militants in Kaduna
[Leadership] The Kaduna State government has disclosed that security forces recorded a major success in the ongoing Operation Forest Sanity against terrorists in the State, as scores of bandits were neutralised by ground troops and air assets.
Nigeria: FG Threatens to Sanction Chinese Firm Over Slow Pace of Rail Project
[Daily Trust] The federal government has threatened to mete out a stiff sanction to the China Civil Engineering and Construction Company (CCECC) over the firm's alleged failure to provide 85 per cent counterpart fund for the the rail project in some parts of the country.
Nigeria: Exclusive - Court Document Details U.S. Agencies Defrauded By Abidemi Rufai
[Premium Times] A court document has detailed 12 agencies of the United States government defrauded by Abidemi Rufai, a suspended aide of Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State.

South Africa

AllAfrica News: South Africa

Recycling is About So Much More Than Waste #AfricaClimateCrisis August 12, 2022
[allAfrica] Millions of waste pickers and reclaimers around the world search through disposed of goods in dumpsites, and landfills for valuable recyclable materials that many consider worthless.
Police Arrest 20 People for Instigating July 2021 Riots August 12, 2022
[VOA] Twenty suspects were due in a South African court Friday to face charges of instigating riots and civil unrest that left hundreds dead and brought the country to a near-standstill last year.
Dube-Ncube's Election a Progressive Step Towards Transforming Gender Roles August 12, 2022
[SAnews.gov.za] Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities Maite Nkoana-Mashabane has described the election of KwaZulu-Natal's first female Premier as a progressive step towards the transformation of gender roles in leadership and the development of women in South Africa.

North Africa

AllAfrica News: North Africa

Ethiopia: 3rd Round Filling of Great Ethiopian Renaissance Dam Successful - Premier August 12, 2022
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- The third round filling of Renaissance Dam has been successfully completed, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed announced. Speaking on the occasion, PM Abiy assured downstream countries of the Nile, Egypt and Sudan, that when Ethiopia set out to build a dam on the Nile, from the beginning it did not want […]
Tunisia: Former President Bourguiba Did a Lot for Tunisian Women. But Was He Their Emancipator? August 12, 2022
[The Conversation Africa] Tunisia's National Women's Day is often associated with Habib Bourguiba, the country's first president, who pursued the policy of state feminism. Bourguiba ruled the country for 30 years after its independence from France in 1957. In 1987 he was ousted in a coup d'etat by Zine El Abedine Ben Ali. Bourguiba's state […]
Tunisia: Instead of Migrating to EU, Tunisians Build New Lives in Other Parts of Africa August 11, 2022
[DW] Insaf Boughdiri is happy to participate in Rwanda's monthly Umuganda national holiday, which brings together ordinary citizens to clean streets and tend to public spaces. Boughdiri, who recently moved from Tunis to the Rwandan capital, Kigali, for work, is impressed by the communal effort.

Centeral Africa

AllAfrica News: Central Africa

Angola: Elections 2022 - Indifferent Reception for President Lourenço in Malanje August 13, 2022
[Maka] Who writes the campaign speeches for the Angolan President? A statistician? For a couple of hours on Wednesday, João Lourenço stupefied would-be MPLA supporters at a campaign rally in Malanje with a stuttering list of his government's 'achievements' over the past five years, doing nothing to inspire confidence in MPLA's ability to deliver on […]
Angola: How Angola is Training Nurses to Support Safe Birth During Emergencies August 13, 2022
[UNFPA] Namibe -- "Working with women, my biggest challenge is to bring knowledge, because those who do not have knowledge will not be able to do anything. Those with knowledge already know what to do during pregnancy," said Carolina Manuel Sousa, 42, a third-class midwifery nursing technician in Namibe province, Angola.
Rwanda: Blinken's Delicate Mediation Between Rwanda and DR Congo August 13, 2022
[DW] While in Congo's capital Kinshasa, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken chose cautionary words to set the tone for the sensitive talks with President Paul Kagame on Thursday in neighboring Rwanda, the last stop on his trip. After meeting with his Congolese counterpart, Christophe Lutundula, and President Felix Tshisekedi, Blinken said the US sought […]

Ethiopia

AllAfrica News: Ethiopia

PM Abiy Inaugurates Dire Dawa Free Trade Zone August 14, 2022
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has today inaugurated the Dire Dawa Free Trade Zone, which is believed to improve Ethiopia's entire economy by boosting the import and export trade of the country.
Somali Civilians 'Massacred' By Afar Militia August 14, 2022
[Shabelle] The armed militia from the Afar region attacked Andhufo town, the latest flare-up in a local boundary dispute that adds to broader tensions in Ethiopia.
Trials At Peace in Violence-Ravaged Metekel August 12, 2022
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- A conflict hotspot in the Benishangul-Gumuz region, Metekel has seen an escalation of violence since 2020 that has resulted in mass displacements, indiscriminate killings, and property damage. The first attack in September 2020 left scores dead; displacing over 300, according to accounts by the then woreda administrator.