Siemens signs long-term deal to boost Ethiopia’s energy infrastructure
German engineer Siemens has agreed a framework for future energy and transport projects with the government of Ethiopia. Global Construction Review As well as undertaking projects, Siemens will be involved in financing them, and also in training Ethiopian technicians to operate them. Joe Kaeser, Siemens’ chief executive, commented: “We will apply our vast experience and proven […]
Rhino Poacher in South Africa Reportedly Killed By Elephant, Then Eaten
Earther By Lions Tom McKa A man suspected to have entered Kruger National Park in South Africa neat the border with Mozambique on Monday with four compatriots to poach protected rhinos was reportedly killed by an elephant before becoming a meal to a pack of lions, according to a report in the Letaba Herald subsequently confirmed by […]
How did US and Ethiopia become so close?
BBC, A high-level US delegation just returned from Ethiopia, which is arguably America’s closest ally on the continent of Africa. How did these two countries become so close? Journalist James Jeffrey explains. It’s noticeable soon after you land in Washington – the city is full of Ethiopians. Their ubiquitous presence – behind the counter at […]
KEBRA NAGAST, ‘MÂKĔDÂ’
The object of the author, or compiler, and the later editors of the KEBRA NAGAST (no matter what its original form may have been), was to glorify ETHIOPIA by narrating the history of the coming of the “spiritual and heavenly ZION“, the Tabernacle of the Law of the God of Israel, of her own free will from JERUSALEM to ETHIOPIA, and to make it […]
The Amazing Civilization Of Ethiopia, Chapter 4
by Drusilla Dunjee Houston At the beginning of the historical period of Egypt, most inhabitants of the earth were rude savages. In western Europe and northern Asia, the half-human Neanderthal lived in eaves under overhanging ledges and fed upon the untamed products of the wild. Outside of Africa, we find over the earth the rude […]
4-1. Aksumite History
1. The Pre-Aksumite Period This period is not of major concern to us here, and in any case we have very little information about it; but some consideration should be given to the situation in Ethiopia before the rise of Aksum, since the source of at least some of the characteristics of the later Aksumite […]
Ten of Africa’s Most Powerful Kings, Queens, Warriors and Legends
Ancient origins SARAH P YOUNG Africa is a region with a long and glorious history, with hundreds of distinct cultures and traditions. From the Egyptians to the Zulus each culture has produced some of the greatest warriors and most powerful leaders in the world. From discerning tradesmen to distinguished scholars – here are just a […]
Africa Growth at 7-Year High, No Thanks to Its Major Economies
Bloomberg, By Prinesha Naido, Paul Wallace, and Ruth Olurounbi Continent’s economy to expand average 4% in 2019, AfDB says Nigeria and South Africa among the worst-performing economies. Growth in Africa’s two largest economies may be sputtering along but that won’t stop the continent’s gross domestic product from expanding at the fastest pace since at least 2012. GDP growth […]
Vogue Profiles Ethiopian-Israeli Rapper ‘Changing the Face of Tel Aviv’s Hip-Hop Scene’
Vogue, By Shiryn Ghermezia An Ethiopian-Israeli rapper making waves in Tel Aviv’s growing hip-hop music scene was the subject of a Vogue magazine profile published on Tuesday. According to the popular fashion magazine, which praised Eden Dersso’s “captivating and provocative work,” the rapper stands out as one of the country’s few female artists in the genre. “Ethiopian culture is fundamental” to Dersso’s […]
Africa’s historic free trade deal now has enough countries signed up to go into action
Quartz, By Abdi Latif Dahir It is now official: Africa’s free trade agreement has drawn enough signatures to go into operation. On Tuesday (Apr. 2), The Gambia’s parliament was the 22nd nation to ratify the agreement, the minimum threshold expected to approve the deal among the 55 member states of the African Union. The move posits […]
Ethiopia Draws Record Inflows in Abiy’s First Year in Office
By Samuel Gebre,Bloomberg World Bank committed more than $4 billion financing to country Africa’s fastest-growing economy seeks to plug budget deficit. Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed attracted a record $13 billion of inflows in his first year in office, as he moves to reform the nation’s economy by allowing in more foreign capital. The funds, some […]
Ethiopian Airlines Pilots Followed Boeing’s Required Emergency Steps to Disable 737 MAX System
Details of Ethiopian crew’s actions gleaned from preliminary black-box data By Andy Pasztor and Andrew Tangel, Wall Street journa Pilots at the controls of the Boeing Co. 737 MAX that crashed in March in Ethiopia initially followed emergency procedures laid out by the plane maker but still failed to recover control of the jet, according to […]
East Africa
AllAfrica News: East Africa
- Uganda: Court Orders Uganda Railways to Pay Former Workers Shs2.5b April 18, 2019[Monitor] Kampala -A total of 5,104 former employees of Uganda Railways Corporation can now afford a smile after the Court of Appeal yesterday upheld the High Court decision awarding them Shs2.6 billion in damages for unlawful termination of their employment between 1986 and 2004.
- Uganda: Government Hunting for New Utl Investor April 18, 2019[Monitor] Kampala -Government is searching for a fresh investor to take up Uganda Telecom's (UTL) operations after parting ways with Taleology, a Nigerian telecom company.
- Uganda: Janet Museveni Orders Closure of Teacher Colleges With Low Enrolment April 18, 2019[Monitor] Kampala -The Minister of Education and Sports, Ms Janet Museveni, has ordered the closure of teacher training colleges whose enrolment is less than 100 students.
- Uganda: What Is At Stake in Age Limit Judgment April 18, 2019[Monitor] Kampala -The Supreme Court will today decide President Museveni's fate on whether he will be eligible or not to run for presidency again in 2021 and also make decisions that may determine the conduct of the next elections.
- Uganda: How Minors Are Exploited, Abused On Nwoya Farms April 18, 2019[Monitor] Nwoya -After nearly one and a half hours of driving on a dusty murram road from Nwoya District headquarters, we arrive at Rigil Agro Tech Uganda Ltd Union Farm, one of the many Indian owned commercial farms in Leb Ngec, Lungulu Sub-county.
West Africa
AllAfrica News: West Africa
- Nigeria: El-Rufai Sacks Political Appointees April 18, 2019[This Day] Kaduna -The Kaduna State Governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, has directed all political appointees to submit letters of resignation by April 30, 2019.
- Niger: Niger, Part 3 - Guns Won't Win the War April 18, 2019[The New Humanitarian] Niamey -"We can't militarise all borders"
- Nigeria: Stakeholders to Nollywood Producers - Shun Films That Debase Societal Values April 18, 2019[Vanguard] Industry stakeholders have called on Nollywood producers and distributors in the Nigerian movie industry to eschew films and video works that erode values that define the African people.
- Nigeria: Kidnapped Lawyer, Driver Freed - Official April 18, 2019[Premium Times] An Ibadan-based lawyer, Musibau Adetunbi, and his driver, who were kidnapped on Monday have regained their freedom, an official has said.
- Burkina Faso: Spreading Violence Triggers 'Unprecedented' Crisis April 18, 2019[The New Humanitarian] Foube/Burkina Faso -'The country has never had to deal with such massive displacement'
South Africa
AllAfrica News: South Africa
- Lions Have Respect, Not Fear, for the Titans April 18, 2019[News24Wire] Cape Town -Highveld Lions assistant Wandile Gwavu admits that the Titans have hit form at the right time of the season but says the Johannesburg-based side do not fear their Jukskei rivals ahead of the CSA T20 Challenge derby at the Wanderers Stadium on Thursday.
- Emfuleni Mayor Blames Political Battles for Rus-Ter-Vaal Unrest April 18, 2019[News24Wire] Angry residents of Rus-Ter-Vaal outside Vereeniging that has been plagued by violent protests heard that internal political battles are causing unrest in the area.
- Rain Strikes As Dolphins, Warriors Clash Washed Out April 18, 2019[News24Wire] Cape Town -A late afternoon downpour meant that the Dolphins and the Warriors were unable to take to the field as their latest CSA T20 Challenge encounter was abandoned without a ball being bowled in Durban on Wednesday.
- The 2010 Soccer World Cup Led to Massive Fraud and Corruption Within Law Enforcement Agencies - Johan Booysen April 18, 2019[Daily Maverick] Former KwaZulu-Natal Hawks head Johan Booysen has told the Zondo Commission of Inquiry into State Capture that elements within law enforcement, including the NPA, had been captured to protect people in 'political power' and who were directly involved in defrauding the state of about R60-million in inflated costs relating to the 2010 Fifa […]
- Five-Month Strike At Sibanye-Stillwater Gold Mines Has Ended After AMCU Decided to Cut Its Losses April 18, 2019[Daily Maverick] The Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union's strike at Sibanye-Stillwater gold mines, the biggest remaining mines in the country, was meant to solidify its place in the industry in opposition to the National Union of Mineworkers. In fact, it has weakened the union, and handed its competitors a peculiar kind of victory.
North Africa
AllAfrica News: North Africa
- Libya: Insiders Insight - Haftar Overplays His Hand in Libya April 18, 2019[African Arguments] Libyan warlord Khalifa Haftar launched an offensive on the capital Tripoli last week. Credit: МИД России.
- Libya: Battle for Tripoli - - What You Need to Know April 18, 2019[Deutsche Welle] General Khalifa Haftar's push for Tripoli could be the most important moment for Libya since the overthrow of Moammar Gadhafi in 2011. Who are the players and what's at stake for the war-torn country?
- Africa: 2019 Most Influential People List Features Six Africans April 18, 2019[allAfrica] Cape Town -Time Magazine has published its annual list of the world's most influential people - and six Africans made it on to the list, according to Ugandan website Hire The Youth.
- Africa: Egyptian Journalist Freed Conditionally After Being Held for Years Without Trial April 18, 2019[RSF] Reporters Without Borders (RSF) is relieved to learn that Egyptian journalist Hisham Gaafar has been released conditionally after being held for three and a half years without trial, and calls for his release to be made unconditional and for the withdrawal of all charges against him.
- Libya: Germany Calls for UN Security Council Meeting April 18, 2019[Deutsche Welle] The council has failed to agree on a joint call for a ceasefire in Tripoli, where rival militias have been fighting for two weeks. Germany, the current council president, has called for a meeting to discuss the conflict.
Centeral Africa
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- East Africa: Brace for Food Shortages, EA Warned April 17, 2019[Citizen] Arusha/Dodoma -East Africa has been warned of imminent food shortages due to the delay or failure of long rains.
- Malawi: Chief Admits Discriminating People Based On HIV Status April 17, 2019[Malawi News Agency] File photo
- Tanzania: China Now Tanzania's Largest Trading Partner - Ambassador April 17, 2019[Citizen] Dar es Salaam -The bilateral trade volumes between Tanzania and China is now to the tune of Sh9.1 trillion, equivalent to $3.976 billion, the Chinese Ambassador to Tanzania Wang Ke has said.
- Kenya: From Roads to Water, Nairobi Slum Upgrades Bear Fruit for Residents April 17, 2019[Thomson Reuters Foundation] Nairobi -Food vendor Mary Akinyi, 39, a single mother of three, arranged her dried fish on a table at the side of a busy road in Kibera, Nairobi's largest slum, getting ready for peak hours in the early evening.
- Ethiopia: Tommy Hilfiger and Calvin Klein Probe 'Labour Abuses' in Ethiopian Factories April 17, 2019[Thomson Reuters Foundation] London -Fashion giant PVH, which owns Tommy Hilfiger and Calvin Klein, said it will investigate reports that Ethiopian workers who make clothes for their high-street stores routinely face verbal abuse and discrimination and earn as little as 12 cents per hour.
Ethiopia
AllAfrica News: Ethiopia
- Ethiopian Airlines Crash - Kenyan Families Advised on Compensation April 18, 2019[Nation] The Foreign Affairs ministry has asked families of victims of the Ethiopian Airlines plane crash to secure a Grant of Representation from court in order to get compensation.
- The African Regional Round of the John H Jackson Moot Competition April 18, 2019[Kenya School of Law] The African Regional Round of the 17th John H Jackson Moot Court Competition on WTO Law will be hosted by Kenya School of Law, Nairobi, Kenya on 23th -- 27th April 2019.
- 2019 Most Influential People List Features Six Africans April 18, 2019[allAfrica] Cape Town -Time Magazine has published its annual list of the world's most influential people - and six Africans made it on to the list, according to Ugandan website Hire The Youth.
- Doing Well By Doing Good? Ask Ethiopia's Garment Workers April 17, 2019[Thomson Reuters Foundation] Unfortunately for the country's garment workers, there is a yawning gap between the brands' ethical pretentions and the workplace reality for the people sewing their clothes
- Tommy Hilfiger and Calvin Klein Probe 'Labour Abuses' in Ethiopian Factories April 17, 2019[Thomson Reuters Foundation] London -Fashion giant PVH, which owns Tommy Hilfiger and Calvin Klein, said it will investigate reports that Ethiopian workers who make clothes for their high-street stores routinely face verbal abuse and discrimination and earn as little as 12 cents per hour.