The first time in its history IMF set to lend $3 Billion to Ethiopia
The IMF is poised to approve a loan of almost $3bn for Ethiopia as part of a programme to provide balance of payments support for the cash-strapped economy as well as technical assistance for the government’s liberalisation agenda. The loan, which still needs IMF board approval, has been agreed by staff after the fund opened […]
Egypt final push to secure zero-sum water-share agreement
Sudan Tribune By Ermias Hailu After Egypt’s failure to integrate Eritrea to its territories by the end of the second world war, due to Emperor Haile Selassie’s superior diplomatic skills, the then Egyptian Pan- Arab nationalistic President Nasser’s government turned to ethnic and religious subversion against Ethiopia. In 1955 Egypt began working for the instigation […]
Ethiopia, The Land That Proves Africa Was Never a Dark Continent
This Day By Reno Omokri In 2014, former President Jonathan said: “I am the most abused and insulted president in the world, but when I leave office, you will all remember me for the total freedom you enjoyed under my government.” On the 19th of February, 2019, HE Jonathan further said: “The choice before Nigerians […]
Africa’s new investment frontier
The Herald By Mariam Yinusa and Edward MabayaIn the past decade, a stroll along the aisles of any African supermarket is revealing: there is a new wave of home-brewed brands that are fast becoming household names. Products like Dangote rice from Nigeria, Akabanga pepper oil from Rwanda and Tomoca coffee from Ethiopia attest to the […]
U.S. and Ethiopian Defense Officials Meet at Pentagon
US Department of Defense DEC. 5, 2019Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for African Affairs Pete Marocco and Ethiopian Defense Minister Lemma Megersa co-chaired the 9th annual U.S.-Ethiopia Bilateral Defense Committee meeting in Washington. During the visit yesterday, the defense leaders shared views on regional security, peacekeeping, intelligence and military relations, with the goal of strengthening […]
Ethiopia’s newly unified ruling party pivots to a liberal political economy
Brookings By Addisu Lashitew arlier this month, Ethiopia’s ruling coalition party formally unified and was rebaptized the “Prosperity Party.” Formerly known as the “Ethiopian Peoples’ Revolutionary Democratic Front” (EPRDF), the coalition used to consist of four parties representing the country’s major ethnic groups. Now, with the notable exception of the Tigrayan People Liberation Front (TPLF), […]
“Astrobus Ethiopia”; carrying astrophysicists, scientists, artists, and innovators to tour eight Ethiopian cities
Global Voice Ethiopian officials say they will launch their first satellite into space this month. In the week leading up to the historic launch, a team of 24 astrophysicists, scientists, artists, and innovators will hop on “Astrobus Ethiopia” and tour eight cities in northern Ethiopia offering hands-on workshops in science and the arts. Departing from Addis Ababa on December […]
The Contenders for one of Ethiopia’s big prize
Mobile World News In 2020, Ethiopia is set to split its telecoms monopoly and open the market to competition. The move will represent a rare opportunity for operators to enter a huge country with a large proportion of unconnected citizens and low data penetration rate. The UN assessed Ethiopia’s population at 107 million in December 2018. GSMA […]
Talk over Ethiopia’s Grand Renaissance Dam headed to a major breakthrough
The East African By MAWAHIB ABDALLATIF Technical teams seeking to end the conflict over Ethiopia’s Grand Renaissance Dam along the river Nile appeared headed for a major breakthrough as the second round of talks progressed in Cairo, Egypt on Tuesday. Observers said Ethiopia and Egypt had ceded ground on their divergent demands and were now […]
Ethiopia is opening many industries to foreign investors, expect the financial sectors
Bloomberg Ethiopia is shaking up its economy by opening many industries to foreign investors. Just don’t expect the government to loosen its grip on banks yet. “Banking, insurance, micro-credit and micro-saving services” will be reserved only for domestic investors, according to draft regulations released by the Ethiopian Investment Authority. International aviation, where state-controlled Ethiopian Airlines dominates, […]
Ethiopian cities sees pedestrians take over the roadways
In Ethiopia on the last Sunday of each month, major cities turn their streets into dance floors, football fields, workshops and skate parks. Menged Le Sew (literally, streets for the people) sees several kilometres of main roads closed as part of a recurring green urbanism initiative that began in December 2018. It aims to tackle some of […]
The plan to merge SAA with Ethiopian Airlines
Mybroadband By Jamie McKane One of the proposed solutions to the problems at South African Airways (SAA) is to merge the company’s operations with another major African airline, the Sunday Times reports. According to an internal document written by former SAA CEO Vuyani Jarana and seen by the Sunday Times, SAA’s best chance at recovery […]
10 Utterly Unique and Totally Crazy Things to Do in Ethiopia
It’s now secret, my love for Ethiopia is unmatched. Small pocket, by Steph Startup a conversation with me about this amazing country and you’re likely to regret it; such is my ability to wax lyrical about this totally unique place! For it is totally unique. I’ve travelled across Africa, and even in the countries that […]
Enset, Ethiopia’s wonder crop
“Enset is our food, our clothes, our beds, our houses, our cattle feed, and our plates.” Ethiopian farmars Face2FaceAfrica, By Ama Nunoo Global warming is real and ongoing whether some decide to accept it or not. Society has a role to play to save the planet and it starts with you. Little acts like standing […]
East Africa
AllAfrica News: East Africa
- Africa: Nationals of Kenya, Liberia, Guinea Face Trafficking Trial in U.S. January 26, 2021[DOJ] Indictment Alleges Conspiracy to Smuggle at Least 190 Kilograms of Rhinoceros Horns and at Least 10 Tons of Elephant Ivory Valued at More Than $7 Million
- Kenya: Poacher and Drug Trafficker Mansour Extradited to the U.S. January 26, 2021[Nation] Infamous ivory, rhinoceros horn poacher and drug trafficker Abubakar Mansur Mohammed Surur alias Mansour was extradited from Kenya to New York over the weekend, coming just months after he was arrested at Moi International airport.
- Ethiopia: Local App Joins CBE to Digitise Agriculture January 26, 2021[Addis Fortune] The partnership between Lersha and CBE Birr, which has five million users spread across the nation, aims to encourage the digitisation of the rural community, financial literacy and inclusion for smallholder farmers, as well as ease deposit mobilisation.
- Ethiopia: Ethio Telecom Hires Business Valuator January 26, 2021[Addis Fortune] "We couldn't fully achieve our plan due to the crisis in the northern part of the country," said Frehiwot.
- Ethiopia: Famine - Terrible Hole in Country's Conscience January 26, 2021[Addis Fortune] The last time the ugly prospect of mass starvation stuck out its head, drought affected at least 20 million people across the country in 2015. Ethiopia was better prepared than at any time before in its history. Catastrophic outcomes were averted, with Ethiopia's own resources paying more than half of the funds required […]
West Africa
AllAfrica News: West Africa
- Nigeria: Funke Akindele's 'Omo Ghetto' Becomes Highest Grossing Nollywood Movie January 26, 2021[Vanguard] "Omo Ghetto" ( The Saga), a movie by Actress Funke Akindele-Bello, popularly known as Jenifa has been declared Nollywood's highest-grossing movie of all time.
- West Africa: Ecowas Raises Concern Over Growing Terrorism January 26, 2021[This Day] The Presidents of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) have expressed concern over growing terrorism and piracy violation in West Africa sub-region.
- Nigeria: FCT Police Clash With Shiite Muslims, Arrest Five January 26, 2021[This Day] Kingsley Nwezeh in Abuja
- Nigeria: Lagos in Talks With Covid-19 Vaccine Manufacturers - Sanwo-Olu January 26, 2021[Vanguard] Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State said, yesterday, that his administration is in touch with manufacturers of the COVID-19 vaccine.
- Nigeria: U.S. Launches Air-Quality Monitors to Track Lagos, Abuja Pollution January 26, 2021[This Day] The United States Ambassador, Ms. Mary Beth Leonard, yesterday launched Air Quality Monitor to link Nigeria to air quality index information and health messaging from the United States' Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
South Africa
AllAfrica News: South Africa
- Relief for Cyclone Eloise Battered Communities January 26, 2021[SAnews.gov.za] With Cyclone Eloise having subsided on Monday evening, the national and provincial governments in Limpopo, Mpumalanga and KwaZulu-Natal have activated relief interventions to assist communities left devastated by the cyclone.
- Majority of South Africans in Favour of Being Vaccinated January 26, 2021[SAnews.gov.za] More than 60 percent of adults would definitely or probably take a COVID-19 vaccine, a survey has found, as the country gears up to administer its first doses of the jab in the next coming weeks.
- Labour Dept Tackles Long Queues to Mitigate Covid-19 January 26, 2021[SAnews.gov.za] The Department of Employment and Labour is relaxing some of its processes in order to avoid long queues at its centres in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Eloise - Warning to Stay Away From Flooded Rivers, Dams January 26, 2021[SAnews.gov.za] The Department of Water and Sanitation has warned residents in those provinces which are likely to be affected by the Tropical Storm Eloise to stay away from rivers and dams to avoid being swept away by the strong currents.
- Drip, Drop, Dry - a Personal Account of the Ethekwini Water Out(r)age January 26, 2021[Daily Maverick] Residents say Durban officials' mismanagement caused a widespread water crisis that lasted more than a week.
North Africa
AllAfrica News: North Africa
- Uganda/Morocco: Head-to-Head Cranes Look to 1978 Feat January 26, 2021[Monitor] The Uganda Cranes will need nothing short of a victory when they face Morocco in a winner-takes-it-all Group C affair at the Chan finals in Douala, Cameroon tonight.
- Algeria: Next Elections, Opportunity to Affirm State's Commitment to Political Action Moralization January 26, 2021[Algerie Presse Service] Algiers -- The next elections will be an opportunity to the State to affirm its commitment to "the moralization of the political action and the promotion of the performance of the people's elected members as part of the transparency and the fight against corruption," Minister of Communication, Spokesman of the Government Ammar […]
- Tunisia: 'Young Protesters, Victim of Educational and Social System's Failure,' Says Ghannouchi January 26, 2021[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis/Tunisia -- The recent protests across the country testify to the citizens' suffereing due to the social and economic fallout of the COVID-19 health crisis, said Speaker of the House of People's Representatives (HPR) Rached Ghannouchi.
- Algeria: Customs - Djerad Urges for Greater Contribution to Anti-Corruption Efforts January 26, 2021[Algerie Presse Service] Algiers -- Prime Minister Abdelaziz Djerad called Tuesday the Customs Service to a greater contribution to the State efforts in the fight against corruption.
- Tunisia: Covid-19 - Tozeur Reports Surge in Death Count January 26, 2021[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis/Tunisia -- A one more Covid-19 fatality was reported on Monday in the Tozeur local hospital, pushing the death toll in the governorate to 178 since the outbreak of the pandemic.
Centeral Africa
AllAfrica News: Central Africa
- Angola: UAE to Invest U.S.$190 Million in Port of Luanda January 26, 2021[ANGOP] Luanda -- One hundred and ninety million US dollars will be invested, in the next twenty years, by the DP World Ltd company from the United Arab Emirates (UAE), in the exploration, development, modernization and expansion of the multi-purpose terminal of the Port of Luanda, in the Angolan capital.
- Central African Republic: Govt Sends Bangui War Crimes Suspect for Trial January 26, 2021[ICC] The Hague -- Today, 24 January 2021, Mr Mahamat Said Abdel Kani, also known as "Mahamat Said Abdel Kain" and "Mahamat Saïd Abdelkani" ("Mr Said"), was surrendered to the International Criminal Court ("ICC" or "the Court") by the authorities of the Central African Republic ("CAR") on account of an ICC warrant of arrest issued […]
- Angola: Angolan President Addresses Cooperation With U.S. Diplomat January 26, 2021[ANGOP] Luanda -- President João Lourenço addressed last Monday, with the US ambassador, Nina Fite, issues relating to the cooperation between the two countries, during an audience granted to the North American diplomat.
- Rwanda: Trial of 'Hotel Rwanda' Hero Rusesabagina Adjourned to February January 26, 2021[East African] A Rwandan court has adjourned the trial of "Hotel Rwanda" hero Paul Rusesabagina after his lawyers failed to meet him to discuss his case, officials say.
- Rwanda: Rwandans Tipped On Heroism in Fight Against Covid-19 January 26, 2021[New Times] Rwandan have been urged to demonstrate heroic values and avoid to undermine the effort by frontline workers' in the ongoing battle against Covid-19 pandemic that is ravaging the world.
Ethiopia
AllAfrica News: Ethiopia
- Local App Joins CBE to Digitise Agriculture January 26, 2021[Addis Fortune] The partnership between Lersha and CBE Birr, which has five million users spread across the nation, aims to encourage the digitisation of the rural community, financial literacy and inclusion for smallholder farmers, as well as ease deposit mobilisation.
- Ethio Telecom Hires Business Valuator January 26, 2021[Addis Fortune] "We couldn't fully achieve our plan due to the crisis in the northern part of the country," said Frehiwot.
- Education System Can Do With Less Whip Cracking Yanetas January 26, 2021[Addis Fortune] Teachers find children at their most formative. More than the books and tools with which to teach, it is instructors that are better positioned to make the learning process exciting, writes Tadesse Tsegaye (seetadnow@gmail.com), a polyglot with experience in multicultural-cum-institutional settings in resources management.
- Deloitte to Map Out Awash Insurance's Strategic Plan January 26, 2021[Addis Fortune] Awash Insurance Company (AIC) has come to an agreement with Deloitte East Africa for the latter to design a 10-year strategic plan and a 10-year performance road map dubbed "Transforming Awash Insurance - Vision 2030". Awash is the first insurance firm to hire a foreign consultant.
- Ministry Vitiates Oil Importer's Trade Name January 26, 2021[Addis Fortune] The Ministry of Trade & Industry has ordered the cancellation of Muleg Oil Importer's trade name. The company has been in a dispute with Mullege Plc, the nation's fifth-largest coffee exporter, for three years over the trade name.
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