Four Perfect Days in Enchanted Ethiopia
Splice Today By Ken Silverstein A tourist guide on how to stay high on khat in Addis Ababa and keep it legal. Today as I write is April 30, 2011 in Ethiopia. No, I’m not high on khat (alternatively spelled qat, and pronounced chaht in the country), though I was for four straight days during […]
The Queen rejected Ethiopia’s plea to return it’s lost prince
The Daily Mail By Mark Hookham Queen refused to allow bones of a ‘stolen’ Ethiopian prince to be repatriated Prince Alemayehu was buried in catacombs next to St George’s Chapel, Windsor The Ethiopian government demanded the return of his remains 12 years ago The Queen has sparked a diplomatic row after refusing to allow the […]
Israeli finally admitted having injected one contraceptive agent in immigrant Falasha Jews; Without their knowledge
Milli Gazette By Armin Arefi The mystery is finally lifted on the astonishing 50% decline in the fertility rate of Ethiopian Jews in Israel since 2000. After five years of successive denials, the Israeli government admitted that it had established a system of contraception of immigrant women of Ethiopian origin before their arrival in Israel. […]
Egypt, Nigeria, Morocco and Ethiopia, the stars of hotel development in Africa
Africa Data by: Andrea Ayemob The stars of hotel development in Africa are Egypt, Nigeria, Morocco and Ethiopia, according to the 11thannual survey by W Hospitality Group. The four countries head the top ten by numbers of rooms in the internationally-branded hotel development pipeline, with Egypt showing 15,158 rooms in 51 new hotels. A total […]
The BBC’s “World Questions” current events program came to Addis Ababa and witnessed how much freedom of expression has changed
Washington Post, By Paul Schemm ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia — In a scene that would have been unimaginable just a year ago, some 200 Ethiopians in the capital debated their country’s politics, economics and expressed their fears over the rise in ethnic violence. The BBC’s “World Questions” current events program came to Addis Ababa on Monday […]
The untapped potential of Africa’s honey bees
BBC, By Heather Richardson In countries across Africa, honey bees could help protect wildlife, grow food and make money – so why aren’t more people raising them? In the arid north of Kenya, Trinnie Cartland is preparing to scale up her organic acacia honey business. She tells me that local communities have been keen to […]
Stern Center report urges minimum wages for Ethiopia’s garment workers
DW Ethiopia’s rock-bottom labor costs have attracted companies making garments for some of the world’s best-known brands. Labels include H&M, Gap, Tommy Hilfiger, JC Penney and Calvin klein. Factories in Ethiopia making clothes for top global brands are paying their workers far less than counterparts in other low-paying countries, according to a report by New York […]
African Union and UN back civilian-led Sudan transition
AP NEWS AGENCY AU Commission Chairman Moussa Faki Mahamat says sustaining the ruling military council ‘is not acceptable’. The African Union and the United Nations have said they are supporting a civilian-led transitional government in Sudan following last month’s overthrow of President Omar al-Bashir. AU Commission Chairman Moussa Faki Mahamat told reporters after meeting on Monday with UN […]
Ethiopia benefits from tax policy reform, AfDB report
Africa data by: Andrea Ayemoba Revenue collection in Ethiopia has increased significantly after the government implemented tax reforms to boost resources. These findings were revealed at a workshop hosted by the African Development Bank and a high-level delegation from the Ethiopian government. A study found that the introduction of electronic cash registers increased value added […]
In Ethiopia, a community leans on customs to save an antelope from extinction
Moñga Bay BY MAHEDER HAILESELASSIE TADESE By1992, the animal had been hunted almost to extinction in the Senkele Swayne’s Hartebeest Sanctuary, one of the last places where it’s found. Traditional leaders banded together to convince their community to end the hunting of the hartebeest for food, on the grounds that it went against their age-old customs. […]
Ethiopia announces procurement for 500 MW of solar
PV Magazine byILIAS TSAGAS Developers have until May 29 to register for the first stage of the process to procure four solar projects. With work under way on the second round of the IFC’s Scaling Solar program in the nation, 12 bidders have been identified to compete for the two projects previously offered under the […]
The Ethiopian City, Gambella Lost in the Shadow of South Sudan’s War
Inter press news By James Jeffrey Right up against the border with South Sudan, the western Gambella region of Ethiopia has become a watchword for trouble and no-go areas as its neighbour’s troubles have spilled over. But now there may be reason for optimism on either side of the border. The brown waters of the […]
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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