Big business and big government have a long history of exploiting Africa and its people.
JERRY HILDENBRAND, Android Central Recently Google, Apple, Microsoft, Tesla and other tech companies were named in a lawsuit that claims each knew that forced child labor is being used to mine the cobalt that goes into a lithium-ion battery. The cobalt in question is being mined in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and if history is […]
IMF deal a boost for Ethiopia’s economic liberalization
EuroEconomy By: Virginia Furness Ethiopia’s IMF deal is a notable step towards addressing its external imbalances and to opening up the country’s economy. Ethiopia’s efforts to open its economy were bolstered in mid-December when the International Monetary Fund agreed a new lending programme which, coupled with the launch of the Addis Ababa stock market in […]
Ethiopia Launches it’s First Satellite
Ethiopia launched its first satellite into space on Friday, as more sub-Saharan African nations strive to develop space programs to advance their development goals and encourage scientific innovation. Before dawn on Friday, senior officials and citizens gathered at the Entoto Observatory and Research Centre just north of the capital Addis Ababa to watch a live […]
The Faith of Ethiopia: An Ancient Story Revealed
Christian Headline In early December, Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. Specifically, the Norwegian Committee cited Ahmed’s “decisive initiative to resolve the border conflict with neighboring Eritrea.” Prime Minister Ahmed is a Pentecostal Christian and the second African Evangelical in a row to win the Nobel Peace Prize. Kenyan physician […]
Did Ethiopia plant four billion trees this year?
BBC by Peter Mwai captionMillions of Ethiopians took part in a tree planting day across the country Ethiopia undertook a major national reforestation programme this year, with the ambitious target of planting four billion trees in just three months. The highlight was a single day in July, on which people across the country turned out […]
Bangladesh; Should we be wary of Ethiopia?
The Daily Star Mostafiz Uddin There is much talk of Ethiopia as the next “go to” apparel sourcing location right now, but how much is hearsay and how much should the Bangladesh Ready-Made Garment (RMG) industry fear this new rival needs scrutiny. The international apparel community is flooded with talk of the growing prowess of […]
A Path Forward For Egypt and Ethiopia
Bloomberg, By Timothy Kaldas American mediation may help end an acrimonious impasse over a giant dam project. The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam project has been a source of tension between Cairo and Addis Ababa since construction began in 2011. The Egyptian side insists that the dam violates the 1959 Nile Waters Agreement guaranteeing all waters go to Egypt […]
Borderless continent, that is where the Africa future lies
The East African By MUKHISA KITUYI At a time when the multilateral system is under siege and media speculation about Brexit and whether the European Union is in decline is widespread, the African Union is quietly deepening economic, social, and political ties. Africa has embarked on a journey of transformational change: while the international media […]
Refugees in Ethiopia Turning weeds into energy
UNHCR A cooperative of Somali refugees and Ethiopian host community, supported by the IKEA Foundation, turn invasive weeds into energy. By Katie Nguyen in Bur Amino, Ethiopia | 13 December 2019 | Español Somali refugee Asha Abdikadir Ahmed, 42, cooks on a charcoal burner in her restaurant in Bur Amino, Ethiopia. © UNHCR/Eduardo Soteras Jalil When Asha Abdikadir Ahmed used […]
Ethiopian Airlines commenced direct flights from Lome, Togo to Houston, Texas
The Sun by Adewale Sanyaolu, Ethiopian Airlines on Monday commenced direct flights into Houston, USA from Lome, Togo as part of efforts to spread its services across major cities in the country. This was even as the Executive Director, Houston Airport, Mario Diaz, disclosed that the commencement of direct flights to Houston by Ethiopian Airlines will […]
Ethiopia, the land of Origins
Global Discovery Religion and culture is the most influential aspect in the urban and rural areas of Ethiopia.Urban and city parts are mostly being influenced by the western culture due to globalization. These can be seen in the way people dress, eat, technology, consumer goods and so. Even in the rural areas the construction of […]
The African continent will be hardest hit by climate change.
BBC , By Richard Washington Africa is more vulnerable than any other region to the world’s changing weather patterns, explains climate specialist Richard Washington. The African continent will be hardest hit by climate change. There are four key reasons for this: First, African society is very closely coupled with the climate system; hundreds of millions […]
China’s agricultural practices can effectively help Africa: Desalegn
Editor’s note: On December 12, Hailemariam Desalegn, the board chair of the Alliance of Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA), former prime minister of Ethiopia, visited Beijing and gave a speech on School of Public Policy and Management of Tsinghua University. Desalegn emphasized that Africa’s agricultural development is facing numerous threats, which could be exacerbated by the […]
Africa’s first completely solar-powered village could be model for renewable resource to the continent
CNN Near Morocco’s sunny Atlantic coast, the tiny community of Id Mjahdi is being touted as Africa’s first completely solar-powered village. Solar power has the potential to become one of Africa’s top energy sources, according to the International Energy Agency, but more infrastructure needs to be installed — of all solar power in use globally, […]
East Africa
AllAfrica News: East Africa
- Kenya: Kenya Urged to Take Advantage of Its Health Assets in Medical Tourism January 25, 2020[The Exchange] Kenya needs to take advantage of its existing assets it the medical sector to attract other nationals seeking specialised treatment services abroad, experts have urged.
- Ethiopia: Israel Halts Students' Trip to Ethiopia January 25, 2020[Reporter] The State of Israel has put a break on a popular student trip to Ethiopia citing "possible threats," to the safety of its citizens.
- Ethiopia: Ministry Grants Five Mineral Exploration Licenses January 25, 2020[Reporter] The Ministry of Mines and Petroleum yesterday granted five mineral exploration licenses for local and foreign mining firms.
- Seychelles: South African Mercenary From 1981 Coup Attempt Asks Seychelles' President for Forgiveness January 25, 2020[Seychelles News Agency] A former South African soldier who took part in the failed takeover mercenary attack on Seychelles 40 years ago said the attempt was a mistake and is asking the Seychellois people for forgiveness.
- Seychelles: Seychelles Signs Contract With UK Company to Help Students Improve Reading January 25, 2020[Seychelles News Agency] Seychelles has signed a contract with Renaissance, a global leader in pre-K to 12 education technology, for a three-year programme to improve student attainment in English reading in all primary schools, said the Ministry of Education.
West Africa
AllAfrica News: West Africa
- Nigeria: Nigerian Seeks $1 Billion Loan to Boost Mechanised Farming - Minister January 25, 2020[Premium Times] The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Sabo Nanono, says the federal government will obtain $1 billion from foreign banks to purchase farming equipment for local farmers in the country.
- Nigeria: Tension As INEC Concludes 2019 Polls Today January 25, 2020[Vanguard] Ekpenyong, Akpabio, Jibrin, Doguwa, others know fate
- Nigeria: Tiwa Savage, Davido, Wizkid, Others to Headline DJ Kaywise's 'Joor Concert' January 25, 2020[Vanguard] It's another year of excitement as the Nigeria music industry is about to witness another mind-blowing concert tagged 'Joor Concert' today, January 25, 2020.
- Nigeria: We Haven't Got Money for Ibadan-Kaduna Rail - Amaechi January 25, 2020[Daily Trust] The Minister of Transportation, Mr. Rotimi Amaechi, says Nigeria hasn't yet received the loan requested from China for the Ibadan-Kaduna rail project.
- Nigeria: Nigeria Will Get Over N/East Crisis - Buhari January 25, 2020[Daily Trust] President Muhammadu Buhari yesterday said the nation would surely put the troubles in the North-east in order and move ahead.
South Africa
AllAfrica News: South Africa
- South African Mercenary From 1981 Coup Attempt Asks Seychelles' President for Forgiveness January 25, 2020[Seychelles News Agency] A former South African soldier who took part in the failed takeover mercenary attack on Seychelles 40 years ago said the attempt was a mistake and is asking the Seychellois people for forgiveness.
- ANC Praises Gauteng Cogta MEC for Suspending Two High-Ranking DA Councillors January 25, 2020[News24Wire] Gauteng Cogta MEC Lebogang Maile exercised his responsibility enshrined in the Constitution when he suspended two high-ranking DA councillors in Johannesburg and Tshwane, the provincial ANC has said.
- Public Protector Says She Learnt of Parliamentary Process to Remove Her From 'News Reports' January 25, 2020[News24Wire] Public Protector Busisiwe Mkwhebane learnt of the looming parliamentary removal proceedings against her through the media, her office said on Friday.
- Continued 'Culture of Silence' At Parktown Boys' High Concerns Education Department January 25, 2020[News24Wire] The Gauteng Education Department says it is concerned about a continued "culture of silence" at Parktown Boys' High School, even though it had abolished and changed the school's code of conduct.
- Eben Etzebeth Saga - Mutual Agreement to Withdraw High Court Review, Proceed to Equality Court January 25, 2020[News24Wire] The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) and Springbok lock Eben Etzebeth have mutually agreed to withdraw the review application of the so-called Langebaan Four case in the North Gauteng High Court in Pretoria.
North Africa
AllAfrica News: North Africa
- Africa: Ethiopia, Riparian States Inch Closer to Deal Over Nile Water Use January 25, 2020[East African] Ethiopia, Sudan and Egypt have moved closer to formalising a water-sharing deal over the Nile after technical teams meeting in Khartoum drew up a draft agreement.
- Tunisia: Government-Tractions - Afek Tounes Party's Decision Will Be Taken At Its National Council Scheduled for Saturday. January 24, 2020[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis/Tunisia -Party leader Afek Tounes, Rim Mahjoub, said Thursday evening that her party will hold its national council next Saturday to make a decision on the future government.
- Western Sahara: Civil Society Organisations Raise Human Rights Concerns As UK Seeks to Roll Over Morocco Association Agreement January 24, 2020[SPS] London -The undersigned civil society organisations are concerned that the UK is seeking to rollover the EU-Morocco Association Agreement into UK legislation without due attention to the ongoing Moroccan occupation of Western Sahara.
- North Africa: President Tebboune - Algeria Ready to Host Dialogue Between 'Libyan Brothers' January 24, 2020[Algerie Presse Service] Berlin -President of the Republic Abdelmadjid Tebboune expressed on Sunday, from the German capital, Berlin, Algeria's readiness to host dialogue between the Libyan brothers and its "categorical" rejection of imposing the fait accompli policy by force in Libya.
- Tunisia: Statement By Foreign Minister Maas Before His Flight to Algiers and Tunis January 24, 2020[PR Newswire] Berlin -Foreign Minister Heiko Maas issued the following statement today (23 January) before flying to Algiers and Tunis:
Centeral Africa
AllAfrica News: Latest
- Sudan: Sudan Signs Initial Deal to End Conflict With Rebel Groups January 25, 2020[Deutsche Welle] Rebels groups from Darfur and Blue Nile have agreed to a deal that could see them merging with the national army. But rebels from South Kordofan have refused to sign the accord, saying they want an autonomous state.
- Cameroon: Rebels Beef Up Tactics to Block Regional Elections January 25, 2020[Deutsche Welle] English-speaking separatists have been trying to stop elections from taking place in Cameroon's Anglophone regions next month. DW examines the rebels' intimidation tactics and looks at whether they are likely to succeed.
- Congo-Kinshasa: President Tshisekedi's First Year in Office January 25, 2020[Deutsche Welle] When Felix Tshisekedi became president in the Democratic Republic of Congo's first ever peaceful transfer of power, expectations for change were high. But after a year in power, his results are mixed.
- Tanzania: Magufuli Okays Sale of Confiscated Gold, Copper Concentrates January 25, 2020[East African] Tanzanian President John Magufuli on Friday gave the greenlight for a consignment of 270 containers of gold and copper concentrates impounded at the port of Dar es Salaam in March 2017, to be sold.
- East Africa: Juba, Khartoum Agree to Form Team to Investigate Abyei Killings January 25, 2020[East African] South Sudan and Sudan on Friday agreed to form a joint team to look into violent clashes in the disputed border area of Abyei that left at least 19 people dead, and dozens other injured, on Wednesday.
Ethiopia
AllAfrica News: Ethiopia
- Israel Halts Students' Trip to Ethiopia January 25, 2020[Reporter] The State of Israel has put a break on a popular student trip to Ethiopia citing "possible threats," to the safety of its citizens.
- Ministry Grants Five Mineral Exploration Licenses January 25, 2020[Reporter] The Ministry of Mines and Petroleum yesterday granted five mineral exploration licenses for local and foreign mining firms.
- Ethiopia, Riparian States Inch Closer to Deal Over Nile Water Use January 25, 2020[East African] Ethiopia, Sudan and Egypt have moved closer to formalising a water-sharing deal over the Nile after technical teams meeting in Khartoum drew up a draft agreement.
- SAHCO Wins Ethiopia Airline Handling Contract January 24, 2020[This Day] The Skyway Aviation Handling Company (SAHCO) Plc has been selected to provide ground handling services to Ethiopian Airlines at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, Kano, Nigeria.
- Foreign Minister Receives Ethiopian State Foreign Minister January 23, 2020[SNA] Khartoum -The Foreign Minister, Asma Mohamed Abdalla, received in her office Wednesday the visiting Ethiopian State Minister for Foreign Affairs, Hirut Zemene, in the presence of the Ambassador of Ethiopia to Sudan.
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