Harar; An Ethiopian ancient city like no other
By Sonia Nazareth, The National Why Harar? It’s easy to feel lost, both geographically and in time, when you’re in eastern Ethiopia’s Unesco World Heritage-listed Harar. The ancient walled city, scattered over hundreds of narrow alleyways clustered together like a maze, has plenty of old-world charm. Wherever you look, there’s a noteworthy feature: traditional Harari […]
ETHIOPIANISM –THE A SOUTH AFRICAN MOVEMENT
What is the connection between Ethiopianism in South Africa and the Ethiopian Orthodox Church in Ethiopia? If any of you have ever thought about the connection between the Ethiopian Church in South Africa and the main church in Ethiopia: the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church, you have a more inquiring mind than I do! (Nearly half of Ethiopia’s population […]
Ethiopianism is far above words!!!
BY LEULSEGED WORKU, Ethiopian Herald Lately, the writer of this piece and his friends had a chance to attend a get-together program organized by a group of individual Ethiopians. These senior citizens are found in their late 60s. The reason they are gathered under one roof was to inaugurate one of their friend’s house. Among […]
Take a break from safaris and check out the city life of these Four African cities
Bert Archer, CNN As with most of the world, the heart of Africa is found in its cities. And yet tourists in Africa seem to largely prefer seeking out the continent’s wildlife rather than its cultural city centers. Safaris can be delightful, but the problem, as Kenyan writer Binyavanga Wainaina has pointed out, is when tourists imagine […]
The challenge to the TPLF…from Tigray’s own grassroots
BY GETACHEW GEBREKIROS AfricanArgument Local youth protests over land will continue to grow if the TPLF acts as an occupying force rather than a responsible government. Over the last few decades, Ethiopia’sgovernment has forced hundreds of thousands of people from their homes. On several occasions, the state has expropriated large tracts of land – such as […]
Rwanda to start building $5 billion Green City by 2020
By ISMAIL AKWEI, Face2Face Africa Rwanda is committed to becoming the gateway to a technologically developed Africa and it is realizing this with a consistent development strategy that is a sight to behold. Last year, the landlocked East African country started the construction of the Kigali Innovation City (KIC) which is a $2 billion project aimed at […]
More than 200 people paid an eye-watering $173,000 to attend a dinner thrown by Ethiopia’s Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has hosted a fundraising dinner to help secure $1bn (£750m) for infrastructure projects in the capital , which helps to raise funds for beautifing the capital Addis Ababa, state media reported Monday. The state-affiliated Fana Broadcasting Corporate published pictures of diners, some wearing tuxedos, seated at a long rose-covered banquet […]
The highlands of Ethiopia
Home Destinations Ethiopia Ethiopia’s highlands have been home to civilisations of wealth and power over the past three millennia, and the riches they’ve left behind are still here for you to see. Matt Phillips, who has a long affinity with the country, is here to help you experience the best of it. There are many […]
Audio reveals pilots angrily confronting Boeing about 737 Max feature before second deadly crash
CNN, By Jason Hanna and Gregory Wallace The meeting between the pilots and Boeing happened in November — just weeks after an October crash of a Lion Air 737 Max into the Java Sea, and four months before a 737 Max operated by Ethiopian Air crashed in Ethiopia. On the audio, a Boeing official is […]
Ethiopia PM raises over $25m for project to beautify Addis Ababa
Africa News, by AbdurRahman Alfa Shaban A fundraising effort aimed at beautifying the Ethiopian capital, Addis Ababa, has raked in over $25 million dollars from a section of the project supporters. PM Abiy Ahmed’s office disclosed on Monday that the latest amount of funds had been raised from local and international support including from the […]
Why There Is A Need For A Long-Term Investment Model In Ethiopia
Forbes, By Michael Posner In the last several years, a growing number of global apparel companies have begun having their products manufactured in Ethiopia. For these firms, Ethiopia has become the new low-wage frontier. The East African country now competes with Bangladesh, Vietnam and other South and East Asian nations for a share of the […]
HOW AFRICA WILL MEET ITS GROWING DEMAND FOR POWER
Oxford Prospect Better power supply is key to unlocking Africa’s economic potential, including job creation, access to knowledge, agricultural and industrial transformation. As many as 600 million people in sub-Saharan Africa, around 43% of the population, live without access to electricity. The majority of those live in rural areas but even in cities, electricity only reaches a […]
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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