Israel gets first Ethiopia-born minister, in Pnina Tamano-Shata
BBC Israel is set to get its first Ethiopia-born minister, with the nomination of a female MP brought there in a secret operation in the 1980s. Pnina Tamano-Shata has been chosen by incoming deputy prime minister Benny Gantz, who is forming a unity government with PM Benjamin Netanyahu. The new government is expected to be […]
For this Ethiopian exporter, the future is in food
Trade for Development News, by Deanna Ramsay Finding new buyers and tapping new markets, harnessing agriculture’s potential Tewodros Yilma has been in business for 20 years, selling Ethiopia’s agricultural products to buyers abroad. “Our core business is exports,” he said in the 3rd floor Addis Ababa office of Alpha Trading. “We export oil seeds, mainly sesame seeds, […]
Ethiopian Christians and Muslims had built and preserved a culture of tolerance and peaceful co-existence for 1,400 years.
Anadolu Agency, by Seleshi Tessema Mulata Even as the religious co-existence has been facing threats in Ethiopia, a non-government body representing all faiths is working overtime to promote pluralism and tolerance. Over past many years attacks on houses of worship have taken an increasingly ethnic-nationalist form in the landlocked country situated in the Horn […]
When it comes to Africa, the Western media like to show death, war and hunger.
Aljazeera, by Patrick Gathara Let us try a little thought experiment. Imagine, if you will, that rather than Europe and North America, the epicentre of the novel coronavirus pandemic was Africa, and the disease was killing many tens of thousands of people there. What images and storylines would be used to tell the story on TV […]
Africa Is Not Waiting to Be Saved From the Coronavirus
The Nation, by Nanjala Nyabola As Covid-19 races its way across Africa, there are two stories happening at once. The first is of governments using their armies and militarized police to beat, threaten, and shoot their way to public health. This is the story of the Kenyan police killing more people than the disease in […]
Keeping Water Flowing During the Coronavirus Response
World Bank Water utilities rarely grab the headlines, but their ability to keep water flowing is among the most important contributions in a pandemic response. Safe water supply, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) services are a crucial part of preventing disease and protecting human health during infectious disease outbreaks, including the current coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19). Yet these same disease outbreaks place substantial stress on the utilities responsible for delivery. The staff-intensive nature […]
Herodotus Book II: The Nile River chapters 1-29
University of Chicago After the death of Cyrus Cambyses inherited his throne. He was the son of Cyrus and Cassandane daughter of Pharnaspes, for whom, when she died before him, Cyrus himself mourned deeply and bade all his subjects mourn also. Cambyses was the son of this woman and Cyrus. He considered the Ionians and Aeolians as slaves inherited from his […]
Mami Wata: The most celebrated African mermaid-like deity, who crossed over to the West
Face 2 Face Africa Despite being considered as an adaptation of the Western Mermaid, Mami Wata is a deity that has existed in Africa for as long as African history and culture can recollect. The half-fish half-human female water spirit is highly respected, feared and worshipped presenting a balance between dark, divine, mysterious and angelic […]
Are We Seeing a New Ocean Starting to Form in Africa?
Geology & Geographics Although shallow magma storage at Erta Ale volcano hints at a rift-to-ridge transition, the tectonic future of the Afar region is far from certain. By Erik Klemetti 14 hours ago Standing next to a lava lake at the summit of a massive volcano, Christopher Moore, a Ph.D. candidate at the School of Earth and Environment […]
Discussions are underway between the government of Mauritius and Ethiopian Airlines in the revival of the island nation’s state carrier
The Herald Ethiopian Airlines Group is prepared to come to the rescue of stricken carriers around Africa, even as the continent’s biggest airline deals with its own mounting losses and grounded planes due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Talks are underway with the government of Mauritius about the revival of the island nation’s state carrier, which […]
East Africa has weathered pandemics, and it has a few things to teach the U.S.
The Washington post By Edward H. Carpenter and Charli Carpenter The current pandemic won’t be the last the world faces. And while it is functionally too late for the United States to do anything but fight its way through the coronavirus crisis, it can start to look for examples of better ways to deal with the next one. Those ways […]
The eight must-read African novels to get you through lockdown poop
The Conversation Isabel Hofmeyr, University of the Witwatersrand, Aretha Phiri, Rhodes University, Grace Musila, University of the Witwatersrand, Manosa Nthunya, University of the Witwatersrand, Nedine Moonsamy, University of Pretoria, Sam Naidu, Rhodes University, Sarah Nuttall, University of the Witwatersrand, Susan Kiguli, Makerere University, Tom Odhiambo, University of Nairobi April 30, 2020 1.23pm SAST For those looking from the global North, African literature is often marketed in a narrow way, comprising worthy stories […]
A Pladge for Africa
project syndicate, By Abiy Ahmed Thirty-Four out of Forty-five Sub-Saharan African countries spend below $200 annual per capita on health; and measures like lockdowns, stay-at-home orders, and even frequent handwashing to combat COVID-19 are nearly impossible to implement for these countries, which include mine. This simple fact underscores the urgent need for the Global Health […]
Madagascar Launches Africa’s First Herbal Remedy Cure From Covid-19
Africa.com The president of Madagascar Andry Rajoelina officially launched a local herbal remedy believed can prevent and cure patients suffering from COVID-19. The herbal remedy has been developed by Congolese Doctor, Dr. Jerome Munyagi in partnership with the Malagasy Institute of Applied Research and branded COVID Organics. President Andry Rajaolina presented the remedy to the press on Monday. COVID Organics contains […]
East Africa
AllAfrica News: East Africa
- Somalia: Several Feared Dead As Car Bomb Blows Up Passenger Bus Near Mogadishu May 31, 2020[Dalsan Radio] Several people are feared dead after a roadside bomb blew the bus they were traveling in near Mogadishu.
- Uganda: Uganda Backs Out of Compulsory Use of Container Port in Naivasha May 31, 2020[East African] Uganda has backed out of a deal that requires all goods imported through Kenya with final destinations being neighbouring land-locked countries be transported on the standard gauge railway.
- Uganda: Five Kenyans Take Kampala to Court Over 'Excess Water' On Lake Victoria May 31, 2020[East African] Five Kenyans have sued the Ugandan government for allegedly failing to control floods around the shores of Lake Victoria, resulting in displacement of people and damage to their property.
- Tanzania: Guard Against Cheats, Magufuli Tells Farmers May 31, 2020[Daily News] PRESIDENT John Magufuli has cautioned farmers against selling their agricultural produce at throwaway prices, to guard against subsequently buying it at higher prices.
- East Africa: EAC Charts Strategy On Tackling COVID-19 May 31, 2020[Daily News] A JOINT East African Community (EAC) response against the Covid-19 pandemic is being prepared by regional civil society and private sector organisations, to facilitate life returning back to normal.
West Africa
AllAfrica News: West Africa
- Liberia: Weah Wants COVID-19 Global Funding to "Recognize Social Importance of Sports in African Economies" May 31, 2020[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -President George Manneh Weah is calling on the Covid-19 global fund managers to give special attention, too, to the importance of sports in the African economies and the importance contributions that the games make to the unity, peace building and social cohesion of nations on the continent.
- Nigeria: Renewed Killings - How Katsina, Bandits' Peace Deal Collapsed May 31, 2020[Vanguard] ... State govt reads riot act, security experts blame administration
- Nigeria: 80 Percent of Nigeria's 200 Million People Risk Contracting COVID-19 - WHO Consultant May 31, 2020[Vanguard] Charles Obadiah Wambebe, a scientist, is a professor of pharmacology, traditional medicine expert, and a missionary. Wambebe was the pioneer Director-General of the National Institute of Pharmaceutical Research and Development (NIPRD) from 1989-2001.
- Nigeria: Physician Asks Court to Nullify Nma"s Election May 31, 2020[This Day] Alex Enumah
- Nigeria: Buhari Reconstitutes NNPC Board, Retains Nine-Member Structure May 31, 2020[This Day] President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday announced the reconstitution of the Governing Board of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), retaining the nine-member structure in alleged breach of the NNPC Act, which provides for a six-member board. The reconstitution, according to a brief statement by Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, […]
South Africa
AllAfrica News: South Africa
- Level 3 Lockdown - Public and Private Game Farms to Open but Only for Self-Service Excursions May 31, 2020[News24Wire] Private and public game farms will open for self-service excursions and hiking will resume, but not in groups during Level 3 lockdown.
- Young People Are Key to a Nicotine-Free Future - Five Steps to Stop Them Smoking May 30, 2020[The Conversation Africa] Tobacco use kills more than 8 million people each year. Most adult smokers start smoking before the age of 20. This implies that if one can get through adolescence without smoking, the likelihood of being a smoker in adulthood is greatly reduced.
- SA Rugby Welcomes Return-to-Train News May 30, 2020[News24Wire] SA Rugby has welcomed Saturday's announcement that professional sports teams will be able to resume training under Level 3 of the national lockdown.
- Progress in Sport, Arts & Culture Relief Fund Payments May 30, 2020[SAnews.gov.za] The Department of Sport, Arts and Culture has made significant progress in the disbursement of Relief Funds for athletes and artists, whose livelihoods were affected by the COVID-19 lockdown, Minister Nathi Mthethwa said on Saturday.
- Deported Malawians Arrive From South Africa May 30, 2020[Malawi News Agency] Lilongwe -145 Malawians who were recently deported from South Africa arrived in the country on Friday through Kamuzu International Airport (KIA).
North Africa
AllAfrica News: North Africa
- Libya: Battle for Tarhouna in the Horizon May 29, 2020[Cameroon Tribune] This follows the expiration of an ultimatum issued by forces loyal to UN backed Fayez el-Sarrej.
- Africa: Security Vs Efficiency - Smart Ports in a Post-COVID-19 Era May 28, 2020[ISS] Around 90% of Africa's trade is seaborne. The World Trade Organization has predicted a decline in consumer spending due to COVID-19 that will decrease international trade by up to 30%. This will have far-reaching effects on export-dependent African economies. However in the wake of COVID-19, ports will become the core of Africa's economic recovery […]
- North Africa: Italy's Coronavirus Amnesty - Migrant Rights or Economic Self-Interest? May 28, 2020[The New Humanitarian] Syracuse, Italy -The Italian government passed a law on 13 May paving the way for around 200,000 undocumented workers to apply for six-month legal residency permits. But just a few weeks later, the initial atmosphere of hope has quickly faded to a lukewarm welcome.
- Libya: Few Champions for Peace in Libya's War May 28, 2020[The Conversation Africa] The year-long battle for Tripoli has been heating up in recent weeks despite widespread calls for a ceasefire during Ramadan and the coronavirus pandemic. As the violence escalates and the number of foreigners involved in the fighting multipies, the United Nations Security Council has proven largely inconsequential. The reasons for this are […]
- Africa: Massive New Cable Around Continent to Connect 16 African Nations May 28, 2020[Balancing Act] London -In July last year Google initiated the Equiano cable. The announcement of the 2Africa cable which involves Facebook completes the second generation cable build announcements. Russell Southwood talked to Ibrahima Ba, Network Investments Lead at Facebook about how it might work.
Centeral Africa
Ethiopia
AllAfrica News: Ethiopia
- Sudan Summons Ethiopia's Charge d'Affaires to Officially Protest Incursions May 31, 2020[SudaNow] KHARTOUM (Sudanow) - Sudan on Saturday summoned the Ethiopian Charge d'Affairs to officially protest what it called an Ethiopian army backed militia intrusion inside Sudanese national territories over the weekend.
- New Study On Ethiopian Migrants to the Gulf Finds Many Unaware of Dangers May 29, 2020[Africa Renewal] Only 30 per cent of Ethiopian migrants seeking to find work in Saudi Arabia are aware that Yemen - the one country they must cross --is in its sixth year of conflict, while less than 50 per cent know of the dangers of boats capsizing at sea.
- Security Forces 'Must Face Justice for Horrific Human Rights Violations' - New Report May 29, 2020[AI London] At least 10,000 people were arbitrarily arrested and detained last year as part of the government's crackdown on armed attacks and violence in Oromia Region
- Ethiopian Army - Supported Militia Attacks Sudanese Territories May 29, 2020[SNA] Khartoum -The Armed Forces Official Spokesman, Brig. Amir Mohammed Al-Hassan has announced that a number of Sudanese soldiers were martyred and wounded, Thursday, on the Sudanese territories, by the Ethiopian- Army supported militia.
- Army - Ethiopian - Army Supported Militia Attacks Sudanese Territories May 29, 2020[SNA] Khartoum -The Armed Forces Official Spokesman, Brig. Amir Mohammed Al-Hassan announced, Sunday that Ethiopian militia backed up by the Ethiopian army continued encroachment on Sudan's territories and resources.( Read more).
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