
Algeria
Algeria Introduction Algeria is located in North Africa, bordered by the Mediterranean Sea to its north (1200 km of coastline), Morocco to the west, Tunisia to the east, Libya to the southeast, Mauritania and Western Sahara to the southwest, and Mali and Niger to the south. The country covers an area of 2,381,741 km2 and […]

Harar “The City of Saints”
The fortified historic town of Harar is located in the eastern part of Ethiopia, 525 km from the capital of Addis Ababa, on a plateau with deep gorges surrounded by deserts and savannah. The walls surrounding this sacred city, considered “the fourth holy city” of Islam, were built between the 13th and 16th centuries and […]

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 […]

Lower Valley of the Omo
The Omo River (also called Omo-Bottego) in southern Ethiopia is the largest Ethiopian river outside the Nile Basin. Its course is entirely contained within the boundaries of Ethiopia, and it empties into Lake Turkana on the border with Kenya. The river is the principal stream of an endorheic drainage basin, the Turkana Basin. This southwestern corner of Ethiopia is home to seven primary tribes who coexist […]

Is Al-Shabab a UN puppet, latest developments strongly suggest so
The African country Somalia is protesting against extended arms embargo amidst offensive against al-Shabab. The Somalia arms embargo has been in place for three decades, despite protestations from the Somali government. Last month, the UN Security Council voted to prolong the embargo. According to Mogadishu, the extension strengthens the insurgent organisation position of al-Shabab and sustains the nation’s precariousness. […]

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 […]