First ever utility-scale wind farm”, has started transmitting power to Senegal
CNBC A project described as West Africa’s “first ever utility-scale wind farm”, has started transmitting power to Senegal’s national electricity grid. In an announcement Thursday, renewable power firm Lekela said that Parc Eolien Taiba N’Diaye (PETN) would produce electricity for Senegal across a period of 20 years. While the 158.7 megawatt (MW) facility has started […]
Tears and laughter at Nobel ceremony
Tears and laughter at Nobel ceremony News in English The Norwegian Nobel Committee’s carefully orchestrated Peace Prize ceremony dissolved into laughter on Tuesday when the committee’s leader almost forgot to award this year’s prize. Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali received it in end, though, as some members of the audience wiped away tears and […]
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 […]
East Africa
AllAfrica News: East Africa
- Nigeria: Trump to Impose Travel Ban On Nigerians, Other Nationals - - Report January 25, 2020[Premium Times] President Donald Trump would, later this month, impose travel restrictions on seven countries which include Nigeria, a report said Wednesday.
- Nigeria: Why Trump May Impose Travel Ban On Nigeria, Six Others January 24, 2020[Vanguard] The United States President, Donald Trump, has confirmed that the nation plans on expanding a controversial travel ban to include more countries.
- Sudan: Karen Bass & Delegation in Sudan Write Trump Opposing Travel Ban January 24, 2020[U.S. House] Today, Rep. Karen Bass (D-Calif.), Chair of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Africa, sent a letter to President Donald Trump urging him to reconsider adding Sudan to the administration's travel ban. She was joined by Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-Calif.), Congressman Dan Kildee (D-Mich.) and Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal (D-Wash.) on the letter, which […]
- Africa: South Sudanese Teens Develop Ocean Cleaning Robot in Stem Challenge January 24, 2020[This is Africa] The 2019 FIRST Global Challenge brought attention to the troubling amount of pollutants that find their way into the world's oceans. Participating teams learned about real-world challenges related to cleaning up the world's oceans and got a chance to create machines that could tackle these challenges
- Kenya: Writer Troy Onyango Launches Lolwe, a New Literary Magazine January 24, 2020[This is Africa] A new literary magazine, Lolwe, founded by Kenyan writer Troy Onyango was launched on the 23rd of January 2020. Onyango has received support from writers on the continent including Nigerian author of Season of Crimson Blossom, Adam Abubakar Ibrahim.
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
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- 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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