Huawei eyes Ethiopia’s telecom sector
China’s biggest tech firm has a long-term approach to Africa, which represents 5% of its global revenue Business Live Huawei Technologies is positioning itself to get more business in Ethiopia, as the East African economy opens up its telecommunications sector. “Ethiopia is rising and becoming much more important for the future,” Loïse Tamalgo, Huawei’s head […]
Sudan: The Flip-Flopper Reject AU Proposed Designated Experts
Last week it was Egypt, this week is Sudan turn to reject the AU proposal. Negotiations between Ethiopia, Sudan, and Egypt, in a long-running dispute over the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) on the Blue Nile, have reached a new impasse, after Sudan reject the proposal of AU designated experts. Last week, the three countries […]
AfCFTA Is The Stepping Stone To Continental Prosperity
Ethiopian Herald, by Girmachew Gashaw ‘Merkato’, the largest open market in Ethiopia, is filled with products imported from China, India, Singapore, Italy, and Malaysia, among others. One can, sometimes, find produces locally secured. And the reason for the retailers to look outwards and import non-African goods is the fact that trade regulations and tariffs make […]
President-elect Joe Biden and VP-elect Kamala Harris Announce Additional Members of the National Security Council
Today, President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris announced additional members of the White House National Security Council (NSC). The NSC’s primary role is to advise and assist the President on national security and foreign policies, and to coordinate those policies across government agencies. The staff members announced today will, under the direction of […]
‘Genna’: Christ’s birthday anniversary, an indispensable part of Ethiopian culture
Ethiopian Herald BY ALAZAR SHIFERAW Ethiopian Christmas is one of the religious ceremonies that is celebrated to memorialize the birth of Jesus Christ the Son of Man. Grand ceremonies are held where Christians remember that Jesus was crucified for us before the resurrection. Surprisingly, apart from unique and joyful religious and traditional celebrations, what adds […]
Textile Designer Hana Getachew On The Power Of Intentional Home Decor
By Alisha Acquaye Black women have long been overlooked and underserved across all industries, an injustice that is finally being brought to the forefront, with Black women leading the movement against racial inequality. To honor just how truly essential Black women are, Unbothered has partnered with Target to share the stories of those who are fighting for […]
ECA Executive Secretary urges Africa’s private and public sectors to cooperate for success of AfCFTA
ECA For the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) to deliver on its promises, the private and public sectors on the continent must work together, said the Executive Secretary of the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) Ms. Vera Songwe. At the virtual launch of trading on the AfCFTA today, Ms. Songwe said if done properly, […]
Siemens Gamesa seal its first wind farm project in Ethiopia
APO Group The 100 MW wind farm will help power over 400,000 Ethiopian households The company will deliver 29 SG 3.4-132 wind turbines to state-owned utility Ethiopian Electric Power (EEP) for the Assela project; the 100 MW wind farm will help power over 400,000 Ethiopian households; the wind farm is set to be commissioned by […]
Ethiopia and Sudan accepted the draft document presented by African union experts on GERD
The Ministry of Water, Irrigation and Energy said in a statement said that Ethiopian, Egyptian, and Sudanese Foreign and Water Ministers hold a trilateral virtual meeting on Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam. WhileEthiopia and Sudan have accepted the draft document submitted by experts nominated by the Chairperson of the African Union, Egypt refued to accept the […]
Cairo’s blame-shifting game in Ethio-Sudan border skirmishes
Ethiopian Herald By Haile Demeke Egypt over the past days has been acting weirdly and trying to give the wrong impression of the recent tensions that unfolded along the Ethio-Sudan border. Ironically and in an act of blame-shifting, Cairo lately has falsely accused of Ethiopia interfering with its internal affairs without providing any evidence, a […]
Ethiopian-DHL, AeTrade Group Partner to Transport Historical Parcels Under AfCFTA
Air101 Ethiopian Airlines-DHL and African Electronic Trade Group partner to transport historical parcels in the African Continental Free Trade Area. The partnership is meant to invoke the start of trading of the African Continental Free Trade Area market and the operations of the African E-Commerce Platform in the continent. The first batch of the goods […]
Ethiopianism Is Utopianism
Ethiopian Herald, by Leulseged Werku Following the outbreak of COVID-19 several universities in the country were forced to close their doors and they were teaching students via different electronic media. Until the outbreak of the pandemic, it was normal to see final year students busy handling their papers and preparing themselves for the graduation ceremony. […]
The Weeknd’s Next Album Will Be Inspired By BLM Movement, COVID-19 Pandemic
IBtimes The Weeknd’s next album will be based on the Black Lives Matter movement and COVID-19 pandemic The musician noted that the pandemic helped him create music about various issues The Weeknd is one of the best-selling artists of 2020 and his song “Blinding Lights” broke many records The Weeknd had the fourth best-selling album […]
Ethiopian Gov’t needs to take Tedros’ actions seriously: Scholar
Ethiopian Herald, by Tsegaye Tilahun The Ethiopian government should take immediate legal actions against World Health Organization(WHO) Chief Tedros Adhanom (Ph.D.) for his continued reckless comments on the current situation in the country, New York, Iona University Lecturer Derese Getachew (Ph.D.) so remarked. He recently told local media that the government should see his actions […]
East Africa
AllAfrica News: East Africa
- Kenya: Risky Boat Rides to School for Baringo Learners As Lake Water Floods Roads January 19, 2021[Nation] For learners at Loruk Primary and Loruk Secondary schools in Baringo County, it is a gamble between risking lives to get education or missing school altogether.
- Kenya: We've No 'Idle' Cash to Spend, Say Governors January 19, 2021[Nation] Governors have termed as dishonest a proposal by the National Treasury that counties turn to idle cash in their accounts to run services in the devolved units, saying there are no such funds.
- Kenya: I'm Running for President Next Year, Declares Wa Iria January 19, 2021[Nation] Murang'a Governor Mwangi wa Iria has said he will not abandon his quest to vie for president next year.
- Kenya: Covid-19 Robs Kenya of Top Medical Brains January 19, 2021[Nation] The Covid-19 scourge has robbed Kenya of big medical brains, with reports indicating several top specialists are currently battling for their lives at various health facilities.
- Kenya: 2 Police Officers and a Cashier Arrested Over Daring Robbery at Prime Bank January 19, 2021[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Two police officers and a Cashier have been arrested over Monday's daring robbery at Prime Bank's Mombasa Road branch.
West Africa
AllAfrica News: West Africa
- Rwanda/Uganda: 2020 CHAN - Rwanda, Uganda Settle for Goalless Draw, as Morocco Beat Togo January 19, 2021[New Times] Rwanda and Uganda played to a goalless draw in their first game of Group C in the ongoing Total African Nations Championship (CHAN) on Monday, January 18 at Stade de la Reunification in Douala.
- Nigeria: Covid-19 Vaccine Expected, but More Awareness Needed Up North January 19, 2021[RFI] The number of coronavirus cases continues to rise in Nigeria as the national Centre for Disease and Control says more than 100,000 people have been infected, with Lagos, the economic capital, a hotspot.
- Gambia: Gambia Intensifies Search for Suspected Cocaine Trafficker January 18, 2021[The Point] The Gambia government has announced it has intensified the search for Banta Keita, the suspected cocaine trafficker, with an International Bench Warrant as Interpol issues Red Notice following the seizure of large quantities of cocaine weighing almost three (3) tons, valued at more than four (4) billion dalasis at the Banjul seaport on […]
- Gambia: IMF Approves Us$28.8m for Gambia January 18, 2021[The Point] The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive Board on Friday approved an immediate disbursement of about US$28.8 million to The Gambia to help meet the country's financing needs, support social spending and the post-pandemic recovery.
- Gambia: Covid-19 - Gambia Registers 13 New Cases January 18, 2021[The Point] The Gambia has registered 13 new positive coronavirus cases, bringing the total cases ever confirmed since March 2020 to 3,910.
South Africa
AllAfrica News: South Africa
- Taxis for Women - Putting the Brakes On Crime in South African City January 19, 2021[Thomson Reuters Foundation] Johannesburg -- Activist-turned-entrepreneur Joanie Fredericks offers safe transport options for women in a Cape Town crime hotspot
- Their Mother Died in 2018. Since Then This Family of Five Has Survived On Child Support Grants January 18, 2021[GroundUp] A young woman from Mpumalanga has been caring for her three younger siblings as well as her son since their mother died in 2018.
- Covid-19 - This Second Wave Is Relentless, Say Paramedics January 18, 2021[GroundUp] Covid-19 call-outs have replaced call-outs to trauma victims, say Cape Town paramedics interviewed by GroundUp.
- Community Assistance Needed in Identifying Deceased Persons - Port Elizabeth January 18, 2021[SAPS] Detectives in Nelson Mandela Bay District are appealing to the community to assist them in identifying and tracing the next of kin of three bodies found in separate incidents over the weekend and this morning.
- KZN Government Tackles 'Demonic' Covid Agenda, 'Virus-Spreading' 5G and Arrival of Vaccine January 18, 2021[Daily Maverick] The growing spread of disinformation surrounding alleged links between Covid-19 and the rollout of the 5G in South Africa is becoming a persistent headache for government and cellular network providers, particularly in KwaZulu-Natal.
North Africa
AllAfrica News: North Africa
- Angola: Angola, Algeria Reiterate Commitment to Fight Against Terrorism January 18, 2021[ANGOP] Luanda -- Angola and Algeria reiterated Thursday in Luanda determination in fighting terrorism, after the countries voiced concern about the hotspots and instability in their sub-regions.
- Algeria: Angolan President Gets Message From Algerian Counterpart January 18, 2021[ANGOP] Luanda -- Angolan head of State João Lourenço received Thursday a message from his Algerian counterpart, Abdelmadjid Tebboune, as part of strengthening of bilateral cooperation.
- Tunisia: Youths Clash With Police Over Economic Woes January 18, 2021[DW] Tunis and at least five other Tunisian cities saw violent demonstrations linked to the 10-year anniversary of the Jasmine Revolution that ousted the country's longtime ruler.
- Tunisia: Looted Assets in Switzerland - Civil Society Calls On President Saied to Request Extension of Freezing Measures January 17, 2021[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis/Tunisia -- Civil society organisations have revealed that the value of the funds of the family of former President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali in Switzerland affected by the lifting of the freezing measure is estimated at 320 MD.
- Tunisia: Covid-19 - 8 Deaths in Gabès and 75 More Infections Reported in Tozeur January 17, 2021[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis/Tunisia -- Eight additional deaths due to coronavirus were recorded in the last 24 hours in Gabes, said Coordinator of the Health Monitoring Unit at the Regional Health Directorate Hassine Jabrane.
Centeral Africa
AllAfrica News: Central Africa
- Rwanda: Five Things to Know About Suspension of Kigali Schools January 19, 2021[New Times] "We don't want these students in boarding schools to think that they are in prison, but instead, know that what has been temporarily stopped are studies only." -- Minister Uwamariya
- Rwanda: Kigali Placed Under Lockdown in New Tougher Covid-19 Restrictions January 19, 2021[New Times] President Paul Kagame chaired a Cabinet meeting on Monday, January 18, 2021, where strict guidelines were put in place to slow the spread of new Covid-19 infections.
- Rwanda: Rwanda Moves to Stimulate Transition to Electric Vehicles on Local Market January 19, 2021[New Times] The Rwanda Environment Management Authority (REMA) has called upon the public and private institutions as well as individuals to consider shifting to electric vehicles and join the effort to beat air pollution.
- Rwanda: Basketball - National Team Preps for Afrobasket Qualifiers On January 19, 2021[New Times] The national basketball team on Monday, January 18 started training in preparation for the upcoming FIBA Afrobasket 2021 qualifiers window 2 scheduled for February 17 to 21 in Tunisia.
- Rwanda/Uganda: 2020 CHAN - Rwanda, Uganda Settle for Goalless Draw, as Morocco Beat Togo January 19, 2021[New Times] Rwanda and Uganda played to a goalless draw in their first game of Group C in the ongoing Total African Nations Championship (CHAN) on Monday, January 18 at Stade de la Reunification in Douala.
Ethiopia
AllAfrica News: Ethiopia
- Kenya, Ethiopia Won't Fight Because of Community Disputes - Administrators January 18, 2021[Nation] Kenya and Ethiopia have vowed not to be drawn into waging war against by the longstanding disputes related to ethnic antagonism between the Gabbra and Borana communities.
- South Sudan 'Ready to Mediate Between Sudan, Ethiopia' to End Border Conflict January 18, 2021[East African] South Sudan's President Salva Kiir has expressed readiness to mediate between Sudan and Ethiopia to end their border conflict, said Sudan's Sovereign Council on Thursday.
- Trump Sends African Asylum Seekers to Kenya in Night Flight January 18, 2021[Nation] The Trump administration is continuing to deport African asylum seekers in its last few days before the inauguration of Joe Biden, who has promised a 100-day suspension of deportations, amid allegations of abuse of detainees, insufficient legal protections and inadequate precautions against Covid infection.
- Gondar, Camelot of Ethiopian Epiphany Ready for Extraordinary 'Timket' Festivity January 17, 2021[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Gondar, the ancient historical city and considered as the Camelot of Ethiopian epiphany (Timket), has finalized its preparation of the carnival that will be celebrated on Tuesday, announced the city administration.
- Victims of Metekel Attacks Buried in Mass Graves - Taskforce Announces Curfew January 16, 2021[Addis Standard] Addis Ababa -- Following the latest attack in Metekel zone of Benishangul Gumuz regional state in which several dozens of people were killed, a mass funeral was held on January 13 afternoon with the support from members of the National Defense Forces who are part of the special task force assigned by Prime […]
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