Zimbabwe will reintroduce its own currency before the end of the year. President Mnangagwa
The Herald Atthe height of our financial hiatus in 2009, Zimbabwe adopted a multi-currency basket, effectively ending the conventional ownership and exclusive use of its own currency, the Zimbabwe dollar. The multi-currency regime, which included the US dollar,rand, the British pound and pula, among others, was a policy measure to address the hyper-inflationary environment experienced […]
Sudan opposition group and Transitional Military Council accepted Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed as a mediator
Sudan‘s main alliance of opposition groups and protesters says it accepts Ethiopia’s Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed as a mediator in their political deadlock with the Transitional Military Council (TMC) under certain conditions. Among opposition demands are that the TMC take responsibility for the deadly dispersal of a protest sit-in on Monday, an international investigation into […]
Ethiopia looks to young technocrats to lead ambitious reform drive
Financial Times, by Tom Wilson in Addis Ababa Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has broken with tradition in Ethiopia by appointing young technocrats with international experience to important economic jobs as he seeks to turn the country’s tightly controlled, state-led economy into a competitive free market powered by private capital. New generation with international experience appointed to […]
Africa Hotel Investment Forum will take place in the coming September at the Sheraton Addis, Ethiopia.
Breaking Trarvel News, The agenda for the Africa Hotel Investment Forum has been also released. The event will take place at the Sheraton Addis, Ethiopia, on September 23rd-25th. Among an impressive line-up of speakers will be Olivier Granet, chief executive, Kasada Capital Management, the new billion-dollar, sub-Saharan investment fund, the first and biggest of its […]
Let’s journeys through a land truly like no other — the place where man first walked on the earth
A colorful nation and home for more than 80 nation nationalities and peoples, believed to be the cradle of human civilization, Ethiopia is one of Africa’s most beguiling destinations. The only country on the continent never to be colonized, it wears its ancient past with pride and has largely shrugged off a turbulent recent history. […]
Older than 2.58 million years flaked-stone tools found in Ethiopia
Penn State University, A’ndrea Elyse Messer UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — The origin of flaked-stone tool production is older than 2.58 million years ago, according to an international team of scientists working at the Bokol Dora 1 archaeological site in the Afar region of Ethiopia. Previously the oldest evidence of flaked-stone tools was younger than 2.58 […]
AfCFTA could bring $3.6 billion in welfare gains to Africa. UNCTAD
Quartz Thursday, May 30, 2019 was a notable date in African economic history as the day the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) came into effect, after which it comes to market on July 7. In a nutshell, it means a single market of goods and services for 1.2 billion people with an aggregate GDP […]
Ethiopia is promoting effective nurturing care interventions during early childhood development
KMAUPDATES The Federal Ministry of Health (FMoH) of Ethiopia in collaboration with key sector ministries and partners is promoting effective nurturing care interventions during early childhood to ensure that every child survives and develops his or her full potential in order to be a responsible and productive citizen that contributes to the national socioeconomic growth […]
Ethiopia’s bad map of Africa was good, should’ve cut deeper
The Daily Nation, By CHARLES ONYANGO-OBBO The Ethiopian government has been putting in a lot of overtime apologising for a map of Africa on the official website of its Ministry of Foreign Affairs that erased some countries. The since-deleted map, published last weekend, got the goat of many Africans on social media for what, at […]
If you want to know what life might look like on the Red Planet, Don’t look further than Ethiopia’s Dallol geothermal area
Science Alert, By MIKE MCRAE Let’s face it – compared to Mars, our planet is a biological paradise dripping with moisture and relative absence of toxic chemistry. If we want to know what life might look like on the Red Planet, we need to go hunting in extreme environments. Ethiopia’s Dallol geothermal area could qualify. […]
Reykjavik Geothermal, a power developer is about to kick off a $4.4 billion project to bring volcanic energy to Ethiopia
Bloomberg, By Ragnhildur Sigurdardotti Reykjavik Geothermal, a power developer backed by hedge fund billionaire Paul Tudor Jones II, is about to kick off a $4.4 billion project to bring volcanic energy to Ethiopia. Tapping long-built Icelandic expertise in channeling volcanic power, the developer is preparing to start exploration drilling in September for two 500-megawatt plants […]
while Ethiopia and Kenya attracting garment manufacturers, Tanzania and Uganda are opening up the sector
The Hindu Melat and Rahel, both 24 years of age, completed their studies last year in the east African country of Ethiopia and landed their first job in an Indian textile company. They are among the 700-odd young men and women employed at KPR Export Plc. at Makelle, Ethiopia. They were trained at KPR’s Coimbatore […]
East Africa
AllAfrica News: East Africa
- Nigeria: Lt. Gen. Jamal Omer Leaves for Nigeria June 24, 2019[SNA] Khartoum -The Member of the Transitional Military Council (MTC), Lt.Gen. Jamal Omer, left Thursday for Nigeria in an official two-day visit.
- Sudan: TMC - Sudan Enjoys Co-Existence and Tolerance June 24, 2019[SNA] Khartoum -The Transitional Military Council (TMC) stressed that Sudan remained enjoying co-existence and tolerance since early times, renewing its call for dialogue with the Forces of Freedom and Change.
- Eritrea: Eritreans in the Middle East Commemorate Martyrs Day June 24, 2019[Shabait] Asmara -Eritrean nationals residing in Jeddah and Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and Dubai, United Arab Emirates commemorated Martyrs Day, 20 June with candle vigil and other programs depicting the significance of the day.
- Kenya: Three Al Shabaab Militants Killed in Failed Garissa Invasion June 24, 2019[Nairobi News] Three Al Shabaab militants on Friday killed during a failed attack on the Yumbis Border Patrol Unit camp in Fafi, Garissa County.
- Seychelles: Sooty Tern Eggs, an Island Favorite in Seychelles, Are Scarce and Pricey This Year June 24, 2019[Seychelles News Agency] A seasonal delicacy in Seychelles -- bird eggs -- are in short supply and high in price this year. Sooty tern eggs, available from June until August are being collected only on Bird Island - the northernmost island of Seychelles, this year.
West Africa
AllAfrica News: West Africa
- Cameroon: World Sickle Cell Day - CERAC Connects With Patients June 24, 2019[Cameroon Tribune] The charity association of the First Lady of Cameroon donated gifts to patients at the Chantal Biya Foundation yesterday, in Yaounde.
- Cameroon: Gospel Music - Jubilee Praise Team Holds "Hymns Hour" June 24, 2019[Cameroon Tribune] The concert in Yaounde on June 16, 2019 was an opportunity to meditate on the stories behind these timeless songs.
- Africa: AFCON 2019 - The Stage Is Set in Ismailia June 24, 2019[Cameroon Tribune] All is virtually set in the Egyptian town of Ismailia where the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon are highly expected. In some of the streets, people have been asking questions as to when the current African champions will make their triumphal entry. While the flags of all participating teams can be seen on the […]
- Cameroon: Sports Infrastructure - Japoma Stadium Ready for Competition June 24, 2019[Cameroon Tribune] The declaration was made by the project manager for Yenigun during the Governor's inspection visit on June 20, 2019.
- Nigeria: Lt. Gen. Jamal Omer Leaves for Nigeria June 24, 2019[SNA] Khartoum -The Member of the Transitional Military Council (MTC), Lt.Gen. Jamal Omer, left Thursday for Nigeria in an official two-day visit.
South Africa
AllAfrica News: South Africa
- KZN Driver Bust Doing 236km/h June 24, 2019[News24Wire] A KwaZulu-Natal man has been arrested after caught clocking 236km/h in his VW Golf 6, Transport, Community Safety and Liaison MEC Mxolisi Kaunda said on Monday.
- Three Unlicensed Firearms and Ammunition Seized in Grassy Park and Steenberg June 24, 2019[SAPS] Police in the Mitchell's Plain Cluster participated in efforts to remove unlicensed firearms in the community. Grassy Park police on patrols in the early hours of this morning stopped and search a suspicious VW Polo in Black Bird Avenue, Parkwood. Police found an unlicensed .38 Rossi firearm with ammunition. Two men aged 27 and […]
- Golden Arrow Bus Torched in Protest Action in Cape Town June 24, 2019[News24Wire] Golden Arrow Bus Services in Cape Town was forced to redirect some of its buses early on Monday morning following an attack on one of its vehicles.
- A-Ha to Tour SA for the First Time Since 1994 June 24, 2019[News24Wire] Cape Town -Breakout Events on Monday announced the South African tour dates for legendary band a-ha.
- Nine Overseas Stars Join Springbok Training Camp June 24, 2019[News24Wire] Cape Town -A group of 26 players gathered in Pretoria on Sunday for the next installment of the national alignment and conditioning camps as the Springboks continue with their preparations for the forthcoming international season.
North Africa
AllAfrica News: North Africa
- Mozambique: Mozambique and Egypt to Exchange Security Information June 24, 2019[AIM] Maputo -The Mozambican and Egyptian governments intend to step up exchanges of information in the area of defence and security, in the context of the bilateral agreement signed between the two countries in 2007.
- Mozambique: Nyusi Calls for Partnerships With Egyptian Businesses June 24, 2019[AIM] Maputo -Mozambican President Filipe Nyusi on Friday urged Mozambican businesses to take a forthright stance in pursuing partnerships with their Egyptian counterparts.
- Kenya/Egypt: 'I Give My Best Whenever I Play' - Wanyama June 24, 2019[Nation] Kenya captain Victory Wanyama has said that he gives his best in whatever competition he plays in.
- Kenya/Algeria: Stars Handed Algeria Loss in Afcon Opener June 24, 2019[Capital FM] Cairo -Despite an improved second half performance, Kenya's Harambee Stars fell 2-0 to Algeria in their 2019 Africa Cup of Nations Group C opening match at the June 30 Stadium in Cairo on Sunday night.
- Kenya/Algeria: Joash Onyango Ruled Out of Kenya's Match Against Algeria June 24, 2019[Nairobi News] Kenya will be without center back Joash Onyango in the team's opening match at 2019 Africa Cup of Nations against Algeria tonight from 11pm.
Centeral Africa
AllAfrica News: Latest
- Africa: Russia and Africa Should Harness Resources for Greater Economic Growth, Medvedev Tells Afreximbank Shareholders June 23, 2019[Afreximbank] Moscow -Africa and Russia must harness their immense resources to foster a greater economic future for their people, Dimitri Medvedev, Chairman of the Government of the Russian Federation, has said in Moscow.
- East Africa: High State of Peace Ranking Elusive in East African Region June 23, 2019[East African] Tanzania remains the most peaceful country in the East African Community while Rwanda has showed the most significant improvement in peace, according to the Global Peace Index 2019 released this month.
- Africa: New U.S. Strategy to Curb China's Growing Influence? June 23, 2019[Nation] As the G20 Summit gets underway in Osaka Japan on June 28-29, 2019, Chinese President Xi Jinping and his American counterpart, Donald Trump, are scheduled to meet on the sidelines of the summit. High on the agenda is the resumption of negotiations on tariffs to end the recent tit-for-tat and lose-lose trade wars between […]
- Africa: Afreximbank Approves $69 Million Dividend for Investors June 23, 2019[Premium Times] The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) on Saturday announced a $69 million dividend to its shareholders from its 2018 earnings.
- South Africa: Member of Ramaphosa's Government Mocks His Dream of a Future City, Bullet Train June 23, 2019[Daily Maverick] One of President Cyril Ramaphosa's own team - deputy minister of the environment, fisheries and forestry Maggie Sotyu - has reposted a WhatsApp image mocking parts of his State of the Nation Address this past week, once again exposing the factional compromise that he has to contend with in his effort to revitalise […]
Ethiopia
AllAfrica News: Ethiopia
- Ethiopian Assassinations Likely a Backlash From Old Guard Against Abiy Ahmed's Reforms June 24, 2019[Daily Maverick] US assistant secretary of state for Africa Tibor Nagy says reformist Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed probably still has a rocky road ahead after an apparent regional coup attempt in Ahmara and assassinations in Addis Ababa.
- Ethiopia's PM Says Army Chief of Staff Shot Thwarting Coup June 23, 2019[Shabelle] Ethiopia's army chief of staff was shot while trying to thwart an attempted coup on Saturday in a federal state north of the capital Addis Ababa, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said.
- Ethiopian Army Chief Shot Dead in 'Coup' Attempt June 23, 2019[Nairobi News] Ethiopian army chief of staff Gen Seare Mekonnen, was on Saturday shot dead by his own bodyguard in the capital, Addis Ababa in what has been reported as an attempted coup.
- Ethiopia - Army Chief Killed During Coup Attempt June 23, 2019[Deutsche Welle] Ethiopia's army chief has been killed amid a coup attempt in the African country. According to PM's office, General Asamnew Tsige, the autonomous Amhara state's head of security, tried to topple the government.
- Army Chief Shot During Coup Attempt, Says PM June 23, 2019[Deutsche Welle] After reports of a coup attempt, the prime minister of Ethiopia has said the army chief of staff has been shot. Unknown elements reportedly attempted to topple a regional government.
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