Natural Gas Will Make Africa Greener
Wall Street Journal by Ernest J. Moniz and Alain Ebobissé It’s more reliable than wind or solar, cleaner than wood or diesel. Africa’s renewable-energy projects are an important part of the global effort against climate change. But if the continent’s standard of living is going to improve, it’ll take more than windmills and solar panels. Africa’s economy […]
“President Trump, act now to give democracy a chance in Sudan” Jimmy Carter
Opinion by Jimmy Carter (CNN) The Sudanese people’s overthrow of their former government opened new opportunities in the country for democracy, peace and economic development. Today, Sudan’s transition is at a fragile moment. To succeed, it needs urgent international support. In August, the leaders of the protest movement and the military signed an agreement establishing a three-year transition […]
President Kagame, Dr Tedros Defend Health As Foundation Of African Prosperity
KY Press Rwanda’s President Paul Kagame and the Director-General of World Health Organisation (WHO) Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, have published a joint opinion that defends Health as the centre stage for African prosperity. President Kagame and Dr Tedros, originally from Ethiopian, published the article in the UK-based Financial Times ahead of the 74th Session of the […]
New U.S. Investment to help Ethiopia’s Education System prepare University Graduates for the Workplace
The support will address some of the existing gaps between the skillsets of university students and the demands of the job market they will face after graduation The United States Agency for International Development (USAID), Save the Children and Ministry of Science and Higher Education announced $2 million in new institutional capacity development support to […]
Ethiopia’s Somali Region chronic drought linked to climate change
DW This year the ‘belg’ rainy season once again failed to bring much needed relief to the drought-striken region. Pastoral communities say they fear for the future of their livelihoods as experts blame climate change. Three times a day, Sara Saban walks under the burning sun to fetch water for her family. Close to her […]
Ethiopian women soldiers who fought Mussolini’s army inspire tender, tragic novel
Twin Cities Maaza Mengiste was in Rome, doi itng research for her new novel, “The Shadow King,” when she found a picture taken in Ethiopia in 1935, when Italians invaded. It was, she says, an incredible moment for her. “The picture was of a woman in uniform, wearing an ammo belt, with a horse. She […]
An Ethiopian artist Aida Muluneh has taken several images to depict the harsh life of many women in rural areas
BBC Renowned Ethiopian artist Aida Muluneh has taken a series of striking images to depict the harsh life of many women in rural areas – especially their daily efforts to obtain clean water for their families. Her Water Life series, which was commissioned by the charity WaterAid, will be on display at London’s Somerset House […]
As drought compounds security woes, Somalis flee to Ethiopia
UNHCR By Katie Nguyen in Dollo Ado, When drought killed most of Barwako Noor Abdi’s cows and goats eight years ago, she had no choice but to abandon her home in Somalia’s parched Gedo region and seek help elsewhere in a country suffering from decades of insecurity. When the next major drought hit in 2016/17, she found she could not […]
SOLUTIONS TO THE NILE RIVER CONFLICTS
Borgen Project By Liesl Hostetter Winding through some of the driest regions in the world, the Nile River is a lifeline for more than 300 million people. This vital source of freshwater irrigates crops and deposits silt for fertilizer. In addition, hydroelectric dams generate renewable energy. The rivers, lakes and reservoirs of the Nile basin […]
Addis Ababa, gateway to the flavours of Ethiopia
Daily Mavrics, There is no better place to understand what makes Ethiopia so alluring and get a taste of its multifaceted culture and history than in the country’s fascinating and flourishing capital, Addis Ababa. Ethiopian-born and Paris- and New York-based model, maternal health advocate, and the designer behind clothing brand Lemlem, Liya Kebede, shares with […]
A Little History Nugget; The Lebensraum Theory
In 1886, before Germany actively engaged in colonial projects, the highly influential philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche wrote in his book Jenseits von Gut und Böse that “the noble way [is] value- defining, […] it is value-creating”. In other words, those who are noble naturally define the values for the rest that is not noble. Nietzsche coined […]
Ethiopia’s hip youth Busted ‘pimped out’ VW Beetles
AFP Robbie COREY-BOULET Addis Ababa (AFP) – When Robel Wolde bought a beat-up 1967 Volkswagen Beetle from a friend for 50,000 Ethiopian birr (about 1,540 euros, $1,700), it marked the start of an extensive restoration he’d plotted for years. The 25-year-old Ethiopian painter quickly went to work. He installed new grey leather seats, applied black […]
Saudi Arabian energy developer won world bank backed 250MW solar project in Eastern Ethiopia
PV Tech Saudi Arabian energy developer ACWA Power has won a 250MW duo of World Bank-backed solar projects in eastern Ethiopia. The firm was one of five companies that submitted proposals for the projects, after the Ethiopian finance ministry’s public-private partnership directorate general launched a request for proposals in April. Which requested for Proposals (RFP) as […]
Ethiopia is Africa’s new growth engine – here’s why
World Economic forum BY ALEXANDRE RAFFOUL AND VIJAY RAJU Ethiopia is Africa’s oldest independent country and its fastest growing economy today. With a population of over 100 million and an annual economic growth rate of 10% over the past 15 years, it presents a unique opportunity. Currently preventing it from joining the global map of […]
East Africa
AllAfrica News: East Africa
- Rwanda/Togo: Mashami Issues Rallying Call Ahead of Togo Decider January 26, 2021[New Times] AMAVUBI HEAD COACH Vincent Mashami has called on his team to be on the attack from kick-off on Tuesday night at Stade de Limbe when Rwanda take on Togo in their final match of Group C of the African Nations Championship.
- Kenya: Digital Health Screening Speeds Up Passenger Clearance at Kenya Airport January 26, 2021[East African] At the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) in Kenya's capital Nairobi, passengers disembark from their planes and head straight to the Covid-19 screening bay.
- East Africa: Covid-19 Worsens Turbulence Facing Region's Airlines January 26, 2021[East African] It is back to the drawing board for airlines in East Africa as a resurgence of Covid-19 further disrupts global travel amid the need to save jobs while turning cash positive.
- Tanzania: Construction of Tanzania-Uganda Roads 'To Start Soon' January 26, 2021[Citizen] Arusha -- Construction of two key roads linking Tanzania and Uganda is finally set for a take off.
- Tanzania: Former Legislator Dies in Arusha After Brief Illness January 26, 2021[Citizen] Dar es Salaam/Mpwapwa. Former Member of Parliament (MP) Gregory Teu died yesterday after feeling unwell while attending a meeting in Arusha.
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
- Rwanda/Togo: Mashami Issues Rallying Call Ahead of Togo Decider January 26, 2021[New Times] AMAVUBI HEAD COACH Vincent Mashami has called on his team to be on the attack from kick-off on Tuesday night at Stade de Limbe when Rwanda take on Togo in their final match of Group C of the African Nations Championship.
- Uganda: Trial of ADF's Mukulu, 37 Others Starts January 26, 2021[Monitor] The trial of Jamil Mukulu, the alleged rebel leader of the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF), and 37 others started yesterday with all the suspects denying any link to the rebellion.
- Rwanda: Rwandan Fin-Tech Firm Facilitating Group Savings and Contributions January 26, 2021[New Times] For long, Rwandans across the country have had different ways of coming together to make regular financial savings and contributing to common causes.
- Rwanda: Covid-19 - Muslim Community Yet to Adopt Online Prayers January 26, 2021[New Times] As the Covid-19 pandemic forced suspension of various activities including religious services and other big gatherings, a number of faith-based organisations have been devising ways of keeping their congregations fed with preaching and prayer.
- Rwanda: Rwanda Women Football Association Threatens to Petition FIFA Over Covid-19 Recovery Funds January 26, 2021[New Times] In July last year, under the FIFA COVID-19 Relief Plan regulations, an extensive outreach was launched among its member associations whereby a universal solidarity grant of one million dollars (approx. Rwf 1 billion) was availed to all FIFA member associations.
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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