The World Loses Under Bill Gates’ Vaccine Colonialism
Wired As many countries wait for Covid vaccines, the world needs a patent-free “People’s Vaccine”—not more of Gates’ intellectual property stubbornness. AFTER WEEKS OF immense pressure, the Biden administration came out in support of waiving intellectual property rights to coronavirus vaccines. Shortly after the Biden announcement earlier this month, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation also reversed course and endorsed […]
Keep the pests and diseases at bay
Daily Monitor Planting disease-resistant coffee seedlings are one way to keep away pests. Summary Female black twig borers construct an entry hole into the heartwood of coffee twigs and make galleries that are inoculated with an ambrosia fungus. This survival activity cuts off nutrient uptake to the twig, promptly killing the most precious part that […]
Chinese company launches construction of a new industrial park in Ethiopia
Xinhua Chinese construction giant – China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) on Friday launched the construction of the CCECC Dire Dawa Industrial Park in eastern Ethiopia. The first-phase construction of the Park is to be on 370 hectares of land on the outskirts of Ethiopia’s second-largest city Dire Dawa. It will have various clusters for […]
Ethiopia Expresses Readiness To Host Second Russia-Africa Summit
EurasiareView by Kester Kenn Klomegah The Government of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia has expressed absolute readiness and emphasized it as a progressive step to host the forthcoming second Russia-Africa Summit scheduled for 2022. This was the outcome of the consultative discussion held on April 22 between Demeke Mekonnen, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign […]
Black Lives Matter Fights Disinformation To Keep The Movement Strong
by Cheryl Corley On May 25, 2020, George Floyd died under the knee of Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin and protests erupted worldwide. Support for Black Lives Matter — the movement that actually began as a hashtag in 2013 — surged. To this day, posts on social media continue to call for racial justice and […]
US follies created ISIS, bred Baghdadi, the US shouldn’t boast but introspect
The Federal by Sandipan Sharma The former US president’s favorite reply to any question on any subject under the sky—economy, Iran, terrorism, nukes, women, Ukraine — is usually this: “Nobody knows it better than me.” Let’s take this claim on face value and put a few questions to the omniscient President of the US states. […]
Vodafone has minimal involvement in the Ethiopian consortium
Telecoms Vodafone was part of the consortium that won a new Ethiopian telecoms operating licence, but its direct involvement is minimal and will come solely through its existing African shareholdings. We know that as a result of the publication by another consortium member – Safaricom – of the shareholder structure of the winning bidder. The […]
African governments should monitor Ethiopia’s blockchain deal
African Hero By Iwa Salami The growth of cryptocurrency in over a decade has not gone unnoticed. But what many have failed to pay attention to is its potential for improving the lives of people and businesses. Ethiopia is one of the first countries to put the blockchain technology into use. At the launch of bitcoin in […]
The completion of 8 new irrigation dams and irrigation schemes will help develop 52,192 hectares of land and benefit 104,384 farmers.
Milestone achievement on water, irrigation, and energy sector of Ethiopia Ethiopian Herald The Ethiopian economy mainly depends on agriculture. It has been serving as the backbone of the country’s economy for thousands of years. Recently, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (Ph.D.) disclosed the state’s core milestones registered on water, irrigation, and energy sectors. The country has […]
Dial D for determination: MTN considers a second bite at the Ethiopian cherry
Daily Maverick By Ray Mahlaka• MTN still has a chance to enter the East African country after losing a bidding process for a telecommunications licence. A consortium led by the UK’s Vodafone Group, the parent company of SA’s Vodacom, won the bidding process for a license. MTN Group is not giving up on its ambition […]
7 Coffee Table Books That Showcase the Beauty of the African Continent
House Beautiful Celebrate Africa day with one of these photographic collections. By Nafeesah Allen On this day in 1963, representatives from countries in Africa gathered in Ethiopia to forge an alliance based on liberty and freedom. They celebrated May 25th to mark the founding of the Organisation of African Unity (OAU), which would later become […]
Gravitas Plus: The US is among the worst countries for racial equality
Palki Sharma, Let me show you some headlines! The US has asked India to engage minorities on CAA FCRA, The US is introducing a bill to probe whether Myanmar’s attacks on Rohingya constitute genocide. The US says Pakistan’s attacks on minorities are hampering religious freedom. The US criticizes Turkey for restricting the rights of minority […]
Remembering Paul Mooney — The Comic Who Never Sold His Soul
Comedian Paul Mooney, who passed away at the age of 79, was a “race man” who had an unwavering devotion to Black culture and Black people. Paul Mooney succeeded in having a legendary career as a comedian, writer, actor, and social commentator without selling his soul. With searing wit, Mooney — who passed away from […]
MoFA; The Decision Made by the US Government Forces Ethiopia to Reassess its Bilateral Relations with the United States
The Government of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia finds it unfortunate to learn about the decision by the United States to continue exerting undue pressure on Ethiopia by imposing visa restrictions on Ethiopian officials. This is in addition to its previous decisions to restrict economic and security assistance to Ethiopia. In this regard, the […]
East Africa
AllAfrica News: East Africa
- Kenya: Ethiopian Parents Urge UN to Evacuate Students Stuck in Tigray July 25, 2021[Nation] Thousands of parents and other relatives of university students stranded in the Tigray region on Friday staged protests in the Ethiopian capital, Addis Ababa, calling for their urgent and safe evacuation.
- East Africa: Cyclists Ride Against Covid Wave in Quest for Unified and Greener EAC July 25, 2021[East African] The Covid-19 pandemic notwithstanding, more than 80 cyclists will embark on the fourth edition of the Great Africa Cycling Safari, a two-month long East African tour, to raise awareness of climate change in the region and spread the gospel of regional integration.
- Seychelles: Project On Seychelles' Silhouette Island Protects Coco De Mer From Invasive Plant July 25, 2021[Seychelles News Agency] A project to tackle invasive plants threatening a coco de mer population on Silhouette island started last month by the Island Conservation Society in partnership with the Islands Development Company and Hilton Labriz Resort and Spa.
- Eritrea: Nari - Promoting Production of Spices July 25, 2021[Shabait] Spices and condiments in the form of dried seed, fruit, root, bark or vegetable make up an important part in horticulture. They have been used for a variety of purposes such as to enhance food and beverages by improving flavor, aroma and color; to make medicine and perfumes; as preservatives by preventing the growth […]
- Kenya: Kenya's First Female Radiopharmaceutical Scientist July 25, 2021[Nation] Dr Elizabeth Itotia, 29, has swallowed many bitter pills in her path to becoming the first female radiopharmaceutical scientist in Kenya, a feat confirmed by the Pharmaceutical Society of Kenya.
West Africa
AllAfrica News: West Africa
- Benin: Beninese Journalist's Conviction Must Be Quashed July 24, 2021[RSF] Reporters Without Borders (RSF) calls on Benin's supreme court to quash Bénin Web TV journalist Ignace Sossou's May 2020 conviction on a charge of "harassment by means of electronic communications" when it examines the case today. RSF also urges Benin's authorities to overhaul the country's Digital Law, which poses a threat to its journalists.
- Benin: Colonial Crimes - Benin Prepares for the Return of Its Cultural Heritage July 24, 2021[JusticeInfo.net] Five years after its official request for the restitution of its cultural heritage to France, Benin is getting closer to its goal. The return of 26 works looted during the colonial era has been set for 30 October. All the infrastructures to receive them are not yet ready, but the country is getting prepared. […]
- Nigeria: Buhari Returns to Abuja After 8-Day Working Visit to Kano, Katsina July 24, 2021[Premium Times] The president performed the ground breaking ceremony of the Kano-Kaduna segment of the Kano-Lagos railway modernisation project on July 15.
- Nigeria: Buhari's Fan Changes Daughter's Name, Says President Has Failed July 24, 2021[Premium Times] Yahuza Ibrahim says his admiration of the president has changed because Mr Buhari has failed to fulfil his campaign promises.
- Nigeria: Special Report - How Prices of Rice, Other Cereals in Nigeria Doubled in One Year July 24, 2021[Premium Times] The rates of widely eaten cereals and legumes rose by a average of 98 per cent in the last one year.
South Africa
AllAfrica News: South Africa
- 'Serving From the Pot, You Pray That the Food Is Enough' July 24, 2021[GroundUp] Community soup kitchens say the number of people coming for food has increased in recent months
- Minister Angie Motshekga - State of Readiness for the Reopening of Schools July 24, 2021[Govt of SA] Good morning, thank you for joining us.
- Seasoned Journalist Coudjoe Amankwaa Passes On July 24, 2021[SAFA] Mr Amankwaa passed away (of cardiac arrest) at a Johannesburg Hospital on Friday, 23 July 2021.
- Aspiring Kariba MP Arrested in SA 'Smuggling' Broncleer July 24, 2021[New Zimbabwe] By James Muonwa, Mashonaland West Correspondent
- Women Risk Assault to Reach Work As Taxi Violence Surges July 24, 2021[Thomson Reuters Foundation] Activists say women are particularly vulnerable in a country where a sexual offence is committed every 10 minutes
North Africa
AllAfrica News: North Africa
- Tunisia: Tunisia Repays a U.S.$ 506 Million Bond Issued in 2014 July 24, 2021[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis/Tunisia -- Tunisia has just repaid a US$ 506 million bond (equivalent to 1,412.6 million dinars) issued in 2014 on the financial market, the Finance Ministry announced on Friday.
- Egypt: Cabinet Denies Increasing Fees of Public Transportation July 24, 2021[Egypt Online] The Cabinet media center on Saturday 24/07/2021 denied reports about increasing fees of public transportation after an increase of fuel prices.
- Egypt: Egypt's Flag Flies Over Ontario's Parliament Marking July 23 Revolution Anniversary July 24, 2021[Egypt Online] For the third year in a row, Egypt's flag was seen flying over the Legislative Assembly's building in the Canadian province of Ontario to celebrate the anniversary of July 23 Revolution (Egypt National Day).
- Egypt: Egypt Reports 41 New Coronavirus Cases, 7 Fatalities July 24, 2021[Egypt Online] The Health Ministry said Friday 23/07/2021 that 41 new coronavirus cases were detected, upping the total number of confirmed cases since the outbreak in the country began to 283,947.
- Egypt: Egypt, Japan Discuss Sports Cooperation July 24, 2021[Egypt Online] Sports and Youth Minister Ashraf Sobhy discussed on Friday 23/07/2021 with his Japanese counterpart and Tokyo 2020 CEO Toshiro Muto means of boosting cooperation between their ministries.
Centeral Africa
AllAfrica News: Central Africa
- East Africa: Rwandans in Ethiopia, Djibouti Mark 27th Liberation Anniversary July 24, 2021[New Times] The Rwandan Embassy in Ethiopia in collaboration with the Rwandan communities living in Ethiopia and Djibouti on Friday, July 23, held a virtual event to celebrate Rwanda's 27th liberation anniversary.
- Rwanda: Agahozo Leads Rwanda's Parade At Tokyo 2020 Games Opening July 24, 2021[New Times] Swimmer Alphonsine Agahozo led the parade for the Rwandan Olympic delegation in Tokyo, Japan, during the opening ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Games on Friday, July 23, at Tokyo Olympic Stadium.
- Angola: Covid-19 - 224 Fresh Cases, 202 Recoveries in Last 24 Hours July 24, 2021[ANGOP] Luanda -- Angola reported Friday 224 new covid-19 cases, 202 recoveries and 4 deaths in the latest 24 hours.
- Congo-Kinshasa: DR Congo Faces Major Challenges in Covid-19 Vaccine Rollout July 24, 2021[DW] The Democratic Republic of Congo is struggling to vaccinate its population amid growing cases of COVID-19. Skepticism, misinformation and poor infrastructure have forced the country to discard thousands of expired doses.
- Rwanda: Govt to Roll Out Immunisation Campaign Targeting Children July 23, 2021[New Times] The Ministry of Health, through Rwanda Biomedical Centre (RBC), plans to carry out an extensive catch-up immunisation campaign targeting children who have missed out on basic childhood vaccinations during lockdown.
Ethiopia
AllAfrica News: Ethiopia
- Rwandans in Ethiopia, Djibouti Mark 27th Liberation Anniversary July 24, 2021[New Times] The Rwandan Embassy in Ethiopia in collaboration with the Rwandan communities living in Ethiopia and Djibouti on Friday, July 23, held a virtual event to celebrate Rwanda's 27th liberation anniversary.
- Amid Lack of Transparency, Families of Strained Students in Tigray Demand Swift Actions July 24, 2021[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- Parents of Universities students in Tigray echo concerns over the safety of their loved ones attending schools in the war torn region. Parents gathered in front of UN headquarters in Addis Ababa and used slogans such as "Universities are closed; where are our children?" ; "UN keep your promise, it […]
- Govt Reinstates Addis Standard Licence After Addressing 'Areas of Concern' July 23, 2021[East African] The Ethiopia government on Wednesday reinstated the licence of private news website Addis Standard after what the Media Authority said was addressing "areas of concern" in their coverage.
- Ride Hailing App Little Set to Enter Ethiopia Market July 23, 2021[East African] Kenyan ride-hailing firm Little is expanding to Addis Ababa joining Safaricom and several other Kenyan firms in the race to crack the Ethiopian market that has so far remained closed to foreign firms.
- 50,000 Displaced in Fighting Between Afar and Tigrayan Forces - NGO July 23, 2021[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- In a report that was last updated on July 20, 2021, the Afar Pastoralist Development Association (APDA) said that well over 50,000 people have been displaced as a result of ongoing fighting between Afar regional forces and forces loyal to Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF). Fighting has broken out in […]
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