Building Youth’s Potential in Ethiopia
Social Impact By Alexandra Agoglia Ethiopia is the second most populous country in Africa with more than 115 million people, of which roughly 30% are youth ages 15-29. Despite Ethiopia’s position as the fastest growth economy in the region, the average income in Ethiopia is very low and roughly 30% of the population are impoverished. Youth […]
Africa-Turkey economic forum to promote trade, investment: Envoy
DAILY SABAH The upcoming Africa-Turkey Economic and Business Forum in Istanbul will boost trade and investment between Ethiopia and Turkey, Ankara’s Ambassador to Ethiopia and the African Union (AU) Yaprak Alp said on Tuesday. Alp made the remarks during the signing of a framework agreement between Turkey and the AU to organize and manage the […]
African Leaders Congratulate Ethiopians, Pledge Full Support to PM Abiy
ENA African leaders, who attended the Inaugural ceremony of PM Abiy Ahmed today, congratulated the Ethiopian people for the successful election they held and offered full support to the premier in his endeavor to bring peace and prosperity to the country and the region. Presidents of Djibouti, Kenya, Nigeria, South Sudan, Somalia, Senegal, Uganda and […]
PM Abiy Says Ethiopia Will Work to Ensure Interest of Africa in Int’l Avenues
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed vowed that Ethiopia will work to ensure the interest of Africa in the international avenues. The Premier made the remark in a speech he delivered during the inaugural ceremony of the new government formation in Ethiopia held in Addis Ababa at Meskel square in the presence of heads of states and […]
Ethiopia has every right to expel UN officials
The Ethiopian Herald So long as the seven UN officials have been caught red-handed meddling in internal affairs, Ethiopia has every right to expel them citing Article 9 of the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations, said scholars. It is to be recalled that the Ethiopian government has declared seven senior UN staff working in the […]
Several African leaders in Addis-Ababa for Prime Minister’s inauguration
Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta is in Ethiopia for the inauguration ceremony of the formation of the new Ethiopian government. President Kenyatta will join other African leaders, who will attend the event in person, including the Presidents of Nigeria, Djibouti, South Sudan, Senegal, Somalia, Uganda and the Prime Minister of the Democratic Republic of Congo. Uhuru […]
Ethiopian Mystery: The Case of the 428 Disappearing Food Aid Trucks
INTERNATIONALIST 360° by Ann GarrisonFor nearly a year, warmonger and USAID administrator Samantha Power has been shrieking about famine in Ethiopia’s Tigray and demanding the humanitarian corridor that 428 massive food aid trucks have now mysteriously disappeared into. Since July 12, the UN World Food Program (UNWFP) has sent 466 food aid trucks into Ethiopia’s war-torn […]
China and 29 other countries deliver a statement to the UN against sanctions
Mr. President, I have the honor to deliver a joint statement on behalf of Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Belarus, Bolivia, the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, the Central African Republic, Cuba, the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, Dominica, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Namibia, […]
Syria and the CNN Effect: What Role Does the Media Play in Policy-Making?
DÆDALUS By Lyse Doucet Syria’s devastating war unfolds during unprecedented flows of imagery on social media, testing in new ways the media’s influence on decision-makers. Three decades ago, the concept of a “CNN Effect” was coined to explain what was seen as the power of real-time television reporting to drive responses to humanitarian crises. This […]
The African Continental Free Trade Area Economic and Distributional Effects
World Bank The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) provides a unique opportunity for countries in the region to competitively integrate into the global economy, reduce poverty, and promote inclusion. Although Africa has made substantial progress in recent decades in raising living standards and reducing poverty, increasing trade can provide the impetus for reforms that […]
The Ethiopian government is calling for bids for its second full-service telecoms operating license
Telecom Regulatory body the Ethiopian Communications Authority (ECA) published its Request For Proposals (RFP), slightly later than planned, on Wednesday. Would-be market entrants have until 20 December to submit their bids, with the license due to being handed over to the winner in January. Ethiopia has often been described as the last great market liberalization […]
The best coffee destinations around the world
Lonely Planet Start your day with a macchiato as Ethiopians do How to ask for a coffee in the local language: Hade bun, bejakaSignature coffee style: Macchiato Welcome to the birthplace of coffee. According to legend, coffee’s all-conquering march dates back to a humble Ethiopian herder named Kaldi who, in the ninth century, noticed that his sheep […]
At this stage, we are nearly convinced humanitarian assistance is a pretext for advancing political considerations; Ethiopia FM Demeke Mekonnen at the UN
ENA Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Demeke Mekonnen said despite the undue pressure, the government of Ethiopia shall live up to the solemn obligation to preserve the sovereignty, territorial integrity, and political independence of the country. Demeke made the remark on Saturday in his speech at the General Debate of the 76th Session of the […]
Western powers weaponizing human rights in Ethiopia and Eritrea
Ethiopian Herald by Misganaw Asnake In the last few months, western powers have invoked different facets of human rights and international laws of war conflict in the Tigray state used as weaponizing the human right in Ethiopia. Primarily, they were amplified by pliant media outlets and affiliated international agencies the driving force behind the concerted […]
East Africa
AllAfrica News: East Africa
- Africa: Statement of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission on the Situation in Sudan October 25, 2021[African Union] Addis Ababa -- The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Moussa Faki Mahamat, has learned with deep dismay of the serious development of the current situation in Sudan, which has resulted, among other things, in the arrest of Prime Minister Abdallah Hamdock and other civilian officials.
- Uganda: Two Confirmed Dead in Another Explosion On Passenger Bus October 25, 2021[Monitor] Police said Tuesday that two people had been confirmed dead and several others injured in an explosion reported on a bus in Mpigi District in central Uganda.
- Sudan: Sudan Blocks Internet Services For 4th Time in Three Years October 25, 2021[Surfshark] Internet service disruption occurred after senior government officials had been detained in an apparent military coup attempt
- Sudan: IGAD Statement On The Current Political Development In Sudan October 25, 2021[IGAD] Djibouti -- The IGAD Executive Secretary is alarmed by the current political developments in Sudan and is following the situation very closely.
- Sudan: Chairman Menendez Statement on Military Coup in Sudan October 25, 2021[United States Senate] Jersey City, NJ -- U.S. Senator Bob Menendez (D-N.J.), Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following statement regarding the attempted military coup in Sudan:
West Africa
AllAfrica News: West Africa
- Gambia: WB Rep Explains How Omvg Represents Transformational Impact On Gambia's Energy October 25, 2021[The Point] The World Bank (WB) representative Feyi Boroffice has explained three reasons why the OMVG Soma substation represents a potentially transformational impact on The Gambia's energy sector.
- Gambia: Barrow, Sall & Embalò Inaugurate Over $700m Joint Omvg Project October 25, 2021[The Point] President Adama Barrow with his counterparts President MackySall of Senegal and President Umaro Sissoco Embalò of Guinea Bissau over the weekend inaugurated a $700 million The Gambia River Development Organisation (OMVG) Soma sub-station to solve electricity constraints of The Gambia, Senegal and Guinea Bissau.
- Gambia: Health Ministry Gets Nutrition Supplies Worth Over D10m October 25, 2021[The Point] The Ministry of Health through its Nutrition Unit of the Directorate of Health Promotion and Education has on Thursday received lifesaving nutrition supplies worth over 10 million dalasis.
- Gambia: Japanese Ambassador Tatsuo Introduces New Hon. Consul to Gambia October 25, 2021[The Point] The Gambia was honoured to welcome His Excellency, Mr. Arai Tatsuo, Ambassador of Japan to the Republic of The Gambia from 21 October to 23 October to attend to very important events.
- Gambia: 1st Tourist Flight Arrives With 136 Passengers October 25, 2021[The Point] Following a two year tourism suspension globally as a result of Covid-19, tourism in The Gambia has now started as the country receives its first tourist flight for the 2021-2022 winter season on Friday - the Gambia Experience - being the first flight from the UK onboard 136 passengers.
South Africa
AllAfrica News: South Africa
- Western Cape Cultural Affairs and Sport Empowers Forums for Safe Rite of Passage Ahead of Summer Initiation Season October 25, 2021[Govt of SA] The Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport has persevered on its endeavour to empower cultural practitioners on the COVID-19 Infection Prevention Control to ensure safety whilst practicing the rite of passage. Since March 2021, the Department empowered 306 cultural practitioners throughout the province.
- Minister Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma Appoints Commission On Khoi-San Matters October 25, 2021[Govt of SA] Commencement of the Commission on Khoi-San matters
- President Cyril Ramaphosa Officiate First Production Run of Toyota Hybrid Vehicles Made in South Africa, 26 Oct October 25, 2021[Govt of SA] President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Tuesday, 26 October 2021, visit the Toyota South Africa production plant in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, to officiate the launch of the Toyota Cross Hybrid vehicle.
- Premier Bushy Maape On Water Challenges in North West Province October 25, 2021[Govt of SA] Over the past week the North West Province has experienced an escalation in challenges relating to the provision of water in certain areas of the province. We recognize the impact that this has had on a number of communities, within the context that water is a basic right which is enshrined in […]
- New Miss SA to Take Reins As Brand South Africa Ambassador October 25, 2021[SAnews.gov.za] Deputy Minister in The Presidency, Thembi Siweya, will on Wednesday officially welcome newly crowned Miss South Africa, Lalela Mswane, as an ambassador of Brand South Africa.
North Africa
AllAfrica News: North Africa
- Kenya/Egypt: CAF Cancels Gor, Merowe Confed Cup Match October 25, 2021[Nation] Gor Mahia have advanced to the final preliminary round of the Caf Confederation Cup after the continental football body, Caf cancelled the return leg of their preliminary round match against Al Ahly Merowe set for Sunday afternoon at Nyayo National Stadium.
- Africa: Africa Urged to Wake Up to Growing State Surveillance Threat October 24, 2021[Thomson Reuters Foundation] From surveillance to censorship, a new report warns Africans to be aware of laws encroaching on their privacy rights
- Algeria: President Tebboune Urges Government to Support Media October 24, 2021[Algerie Presse Service] The President of the Republic, Abdelmadjid Tebboune urged the government to continue to support professional media in a world where the weapon of information truly and effectively defends the interests of peoples and nations.
- Egypt: Sisi Orders Continued Strict Measures Against Encroachments On Agricultural Lands October 24, 2021[Egypt Online] President Abdel Fattah El Sisi gave directives to continue taking strict measures against encroachments on agricultural lands.
- Tunisia: Covid-19 - Tunisia Logs 3 Deaths, 233 Infections On October 20 October 22, 2021[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis/Tunisia -- Three COVID-19 deaths and 233 infections were logged on October 20 from 4,951 tests (4.71 positivity rate), according to the Health Ministry's updated figures.
Centeral Africa
AllAfrica News: Central Africa
- Angola: National Airline Resumes Windhoek Flights October 25, 2021[New Era] Angola's national airline, TAAG Angola, last week resumed their Windhoek-Luanda route following the lifting of Covid-19 restrictions on travel between the two countries. TAAG Angola last operated the route on 19 March 2020 before it was suspended due the travel restrictions related to the pandemic and TAAG Angolan Airline Team Leader Carla Duarte, […]
- Nigeria: Nigeria, Chad to Set Up Joint Business Council October 25, 2021[Premium Times] The establishment of the joint business council is expected to foster bilateral relations between key public and private sector institutions in both countries.
- Angola: Angola Backs Sale of Vaccines to African Countries October 25, 2021[ANGOP] Luanda -- Angolan President João Lourenço Friday spoke of the need to enable Angola and other African countries to acquire Covid-19 vaccine with their own resources, stating that there are "enormous difficulties" to access this market.
- Angola: President Wants Concrete Actions for Environment #AfricaClimateCrisis October 25, 2021[ANGOP] Luanda -- Angolan president João Lourenço on Saturday called for concrete actions to protect the environment.
- Burundi: Dar - Bujumbura for Improved Trade Balance October 25, 2021[Daily News] RESIDENT Samia Suluhu Hassan has expressed the need for Tanzania and Burundi to make good use of available opportunities to improve trade balance between the two countries.
Ethiopia
AllAfrica News: Ethiopia
- UN Flight Nearly Caught in Tigray, Ethiopia Crossfire October 25, 2021[Nation] The United Nations (UN) on Friday removed its staff from danger zones in Tigray, hours after a humanitarian aircraft was forced to abort its landing in Mekelle amid continual bombardment by the Ethiopian Airforce.
- UN Received 'Necessary Clearances' for Humanitarian Flight October 25, 2021[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- Martin Griffiths, United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, confirmed media reports that the UN humanitarian flight in Ethiopia "destined for Mekelle in Tigray was forced to return to Addis Abeba due to air strikes in Mekelle."
- Eskinder Nega Tells Rights Commission Recent Attack Inside Prison Not 'Trivial Matter' October 25, 2021[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- Eskinder Nega, founder of the opposition Balderas for Genuince Democracy, has expressed his concerns to visiting officials from the Ethiopian Human Rights Commission (EHRC) representatives that the recent physical attack he suffered inside the Kilito prison, where he is currently kept at, was not "a trivial matter."
- Ethiopian Gidey Letesnbet Breaks Half Marathon World Record October 25, 2021[Nation] Kenya's Abel Kipchumba and Ethiopia's Gidey Letesnbet were Sunday crowned the men and women's winner of this year's for the Valencia Half Marathon in Spain.
- Army Launches Air Strikes Outside Tigray Capital October 25, 2021[Nation] The Ethiopian military on Sunday carried out airstrikes on two rebel-held towns in northern and western Tigray. The ongoing aerial offensive campaigns are aimed at weakening Tigray forces.
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