Ethnic strife in Ethiopia threatens church’s unity
DW, By Cristina Krippahl Simmering ethnic strife in Ethiopia has reached the Ethiopian Orthodox Church. Nationalists of the biggest ethnic group, the Oromo, are threatening to split the church. Developments are bound to further undermine unity. It started out as a legitimate grievance, Reverend Daniel Seifa Michael acknowledges: “There are issues that they have raised […]
Ethiopia and Zimbabwe a year in; Comparing the change
The countries’ leaders both promised change, but only one has delivered. Forigen policy BY HILARY MATFESS, ALEXANDER NOYES Former Zimbabwean leader Robert Mugabe, in power for 37 years, died at 95 on Sept. 6. But his legacy, and his ruthless brand of authoritarian politics, lives on through his successor, Emmerson Mnangagwa. His country, in turn, is […]
Robert Mugabe; A complex character who ruthlessly pursued his goals, leaves a mixed legacy
Zimbabwe’s intellectual despot; how Mugabe became Africa’s fallen angel, and an independence leader who built his country up, then helped destroy it The Guardian by David SmithMain image: ‘He will be remembered for the land invasions, the rigged elections, the beatings in the townships and the ineptitude of the courts.’ Photograph: Philimon Bulawayo/Reuters Three great […]
Seeing Africa through the eyes of a ‘possibilist’
Business Day Opinion by Abu Addae Possibilists allow data and possibilities to emerge and enlighten us — and the data and possibilities we possess on this continent are potentially quite astounding in Few topics better divide people into two warring camps of optimists and pessimists than the state of Africa’s development. The optimists argue for […]
Why Africa’s digital boom is only just getting started
By Acha Leke, Tawanda SibandaPartner, McKinsey & Company This article is part of the World Economic Forum on Africa Africa is digitizing rapidly – but this trend has been hidden from the view of many global investors and executives. For example, Africa already has 122 million active users of mobile financial services, more than half the global […]
Tesla is sending 520 Powerwalls to Africa
Electrek Tesla is participating in a new initiative by an African telecom to install 520 Powerwalls at their sites in order to keep their important network online despite frequent power outages. Like in most places, mobile networks are extremely important to the economy, but you could argue that it is even more important in Africa, […]
‘Pure criminality’: 5 killed in attacks on foreigners in S Africa
Aljazeera Five people have been killed in xenophobic attacks in South Africa, police said, as President Cyril Ramaphosa vowed to clamp down on what he described as “acts of wanton violence” and the African Union and Nigeria sounded the alarm. Police fired rubber bullets and arrested 189 people in the township of Alexandra on Tuesday, a […]
AFRICA HAS NEW SUITORS — FROM THE MIDDLE EAST
OZY By Tom Wilson When Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed departed for his first official state visit outside Africa in May 2018, he did not travel to Washington, London or Beijing but to Riyadh, the Saudi capital, before heading to Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates. That was followed by a trip to the […]
Netanyahu seeks security cooperation with Ethiopia
National News PM Netanyahu meets Ethiopian counterpart, notes both countries are challenged by radical Islamic terrorists.Arutz Sheva Staff, 02/09/19 06:38 Netanyahu and Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy AhmedAmos Ben-Gershom/GPO Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu on Sunday met Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed at the Prime Minister’s Office in Jerusalem. The IDF orchestra played the two countries’ national anthems; […]
Planting billions of trees can help tackle the climate crisis
Mass tree-planting in Ethiopia broke world records, but its impact will take time Global Voice by Sheila Halder There’s no doubt about it — trees are good for the planet. The power of trees has dominated headlines all summer. In early August, Ethiopia claimed to have set a world record by planting 350 million tree saplings […]
Scientists reveal the face of our oldest direct ancestor who roamed Ethiopia millions of years ago
Independent The 3.8-million-year-old cranium was almost completely preserved meaning scientists could identify never-before-seen facial features 3.8-million-year-old cranium belongs to an adult male who is an ancestor of ‘Lucy’ – one of the world’s most famous fossils The face of our oldest direct ancestor has been revealed for the first time, with scientists calling the 3.8-million-year-old ape-like […]
Ethiopia’s living churches – in pictures
The Guardian As one of the first countries to adopt Christianity, Ethiopia has a legacy of churches and monasteries, built on hilltops or hewn out of cliff faces, as well as vibrant traditions of worship. These are celebrated in a lavish book, Ethiopia: The Living Churches of an Ancient Kingdom Ethiopia adopted Christianity in the early […]
Daily Mavrics Willcountries heed the AU Peace and Security Council’s concerns about foreign military bases on the continent? First published by ISS Today Africa is host to a rising number of foreign military operations and bases, largely due to bilateral agreements between some African Union (AU) member states and foreign powers. This is despite the AU […]
Hamdok: Man of the moment on Sudan’s future
The EastAfrican The belief in Abdalla Hamdok comes from the many senior positions he has held in various organisations in the last three decades.His experience at the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance is likely to come in handy as Sudan embarks on a transition to civilian rule from decades of military rule since […]
East Africa
AllAfrica News: East Africa
- Sudan: Government, SPLM-North sign Declaration of Principles October 19, 2019[SNA] Juba -The delegations of the government and the Sudan People's Liberation Movement-North (SPLM-N) led by Abdul-Aziz Al-Helu signed Friday a negotiating road-map agreement at the negotiation premises, Juba, at the Bemid Hotel.
- Sudan: Severe Bread Crisis in Sudan's Atbara October 19, 2019[Radio Dabanga] Atbara -People living in the town of Atbara in River Nile state are suffering again from bread shortages.
- Sudan: Eastern Sudanese Activist Accuses Security Chief of Murder October 19, 2019[Radio Dabanga] El Gedaref -An activist in eastern Sudan's El Gedaref accuses the police and the state's prosecution of foot-dragging concerning the complaint lodged against the former director of the security apparatus in the state, charging him with murder, torture, and illegal detention.
- Sudan: Port Sudan Protest Against School Area Turned Into Commercial District October 19, 2019[Radio Dabanga] Port Sudan -Neighbourhood committees in El Gadisiya in Port Sudan organised a vigil on Thursday in protest against the decision of the authorities to change the use of a piece of land where a school would be constructed to commercial use by companies and shops. The decision was taken during the ruling of […]
- Ethiopia: Council Approves Framework Which Makes Hawassa City Accountable to Future Sidama Regional State October 19, 2019[Addis Standard] The ongoing meeting by the Council of the Southern Nations, Nationalities and People's Regional State (SNNPRS) approved a legal framework document which makes the city of Hawassa, currently the capital city of SNNPRS, accountable to the future Sidama Regional State (RST), DW Amharic reported.
West Africa
AllAfrica News: West Africa
- Cote d'Ivoire: ICC Prosecutor Asks Judges to Declare a Mistrial in Gbagbo Case October 19, 2019[International Justice Monitor] The International Criminal Court (ICC) prosecutor has asked the Appeals Chamber at the court based in The Hague to overturn the acquittal of former Ivory Coast president Laurent Gbagbo and declare a mistrial.
- Africa: Expanding Sahara Leaves Broken Families and Violence in Its Wake October 19, 2019[IPS] Bamako, Mali/Cotonou, Benin -Abdoulaye Maiga proudly displays an album showing photos of him and his family during happier times when they all lived together in their home in northern Mali. Today, these memories seem distant and painful.
- Nigeria: Victims Recall Horrifying Experiences in Katsina Rehab Centres October 19, 2019[Daily Trust] Katsina -For years, the illegal reform centres run by 'Malam Bello Mai Kawari' and 'Malam Niga' have served as traditional reformatory and rehabilitation centres in Katsina State for children and adults perceived to be stubborn or recalcitrant.
- Ghana: President Akufo-Addo Inspects Technology Solution Centre At Kumawu October 19, 2019[Ghana Govt.] President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, as part of his 3-day working visit to the Ashanti Region, inspected a Technology Solution Centre (TSC) in Kumawu, on 11th October 2019.
- Africa: President Akufo-Addo Calls On African Leaders to Come Up With Solutions to Mitigate Climate Change October 19, 2019[Ghana Govt.] The President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has called on local governments and the global community to come up with practical solutions to mitigate the effects of climate change.
South Africa
AllAfrica News: South Africa
- Specialists Sent to School Where 190 Pupils Fell Ill October 19, 2019[News24Wire] The Gauteng Department of Health has sent specialists to investigate an incident at Nomini Primary School, south of Johannesburg, where 190 pupils fell ill.
- Court Dismisses Jiba's Bid to Be Reinstated At NPA October 19, 2019[News24Wire] Sacked deputy national director of public prosecutions Nomgcobo Jiba's application to be reappointed has been dismissed in the Western Cape High Court with costs.
- Family of 8-Year-Old Boy Finds 'Closure' As Police Confirm Remains Found On Field Are His October 19, 2019[News24Wire] The decomposed body of a child found on an open field in Malabar, Port Elizabeth, last month is that of Recolin Keagan Witbooi, the police confirmed on Friday.
- Matric Couple Arrested for Faking Kidnapping and Demanding R1m Ransom October 19, 2019[News24Wire] Mpumalanga police have arrested a young couple for faking a kidnapping and demanding a R1m ransom.
- Cape Town Mayor Addresses Refugees Camped Outside the UNHCR in Protest October 19, 2019[GroundUp] Over 200 people are sleeping rough in a protest that has no end in sight
North Africa
AllAfrica News: North Africa
- Tunisia: Tunisia Removed From Financial Blacklist October 19, 2019[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis/Tunisia -Tunisia was officially removed from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) blacklist, Premier Youssef Chahed tweeted .
- Tunisia: Handball - African Cup of Champions Clubs: Es Sahel to Host 2020 Edition October 19, 2019[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis/Tunisia -The African Handball Confederation (CAHB) has entrusted ES Sahel with the organisation of the African Cup of Champions Clubs 2020 after the visit of a CAHB delegation, announced ES Sahel on Friday evening on its facebook page.
- Algeria: Presidential Election - Candidacy Submission Deadline Set for October 26 October 19, 2019[Algerie Presse Service] The National Independent Authority of Elections (ANIE) has set October 26 as the deadline for submitting candidacy forms for the Presidential elections, scheduled for December 12, the authority said Wednesday in a statement.
- Egypt: Shell Aims to Operate Egypt Concessions in 2020 October 18, 2019[This Day] Royal Dutch Shell is aiming to start operating in its concession areas in Egypt in the second half of 2020, a senior executive said.
- Egypt: In Egypt, Institutional Insanity Is the New Normal October 18, 2019[HRW] Mohamed Abdellatif, a young Egyptian dentist, has been a friend of mine since we went to the same secondary school in Giza, just a few hundred meters from Cairo University, where we also studied together. He went to dentistry school and I went to medical school, on the same campus in al-Kasr Ainy which […]
Centeral Africa
AllAfrica News: Latest
- Sudan: Government, SPLM-North sign Declaration of Principles October 19, 2019[SNA] Juba -The delegations of the government and the Sudan People's Liberation Movement-North (SPLM-N) led by Abdul-Aziz Al-Helu signed Friday a negotiating road-map agreement at the negotiation premises, Juba, at the Bemid Hotel.
- Mauritius: "The IMF will see the pension increase as madness, especially in such troubled times" October 19, 2019[L'Express] With the announcement of the dissolution of parliament and the date of the general election, Weekly speaks to Jocelyn Chan Low, historian and political observer. He talks about the possible implications of a short electoral campaign, the impact of the proposed pension increase in the face of a looming global financial crisis, and gives […]
- Sudan: Kuwait reiterates its support to Sudan at the Security Council October 19, 2019[SNA] New York -Kuwait reiterated its firm position on supporting Sudan, its unity, sovereignty, stability and territorial integrity, stressing that the new Sudan needs the support of all.
- Sudan: Severe Bread Crisis in Sudan's Atbara October 19, 2019[Radio Dabanga] Atbara -People living in the town of Atbara in River Nile state are suffering again from bread shortages.
- Sudan: Eastern Sudanese Activist Accuses Security Chief of Murder October 19, 2019[Radio Dabanga] El Gedaref -An activist in eastern Sudan's El Gedaref accuses the police and the state's prosecution of foot-dragging concerning the complaint lodged against the former director of the security apparatus in the state, charging him with murder, torture, and illegal detention.
Ethiopia
AllAfrica News: Ethiopia
- Council Approves Framework Which Makes Hawassa City Accountable to Future Sidama Regional State October 19, 2019[Addis Standard] The ongoing meeting by the Council of the Southern Nations, Nationalities and People's Regional State (SNNPRS) approved a legal framework document which makes the city of Hawassa, currently the capital city of SNNPRS, accountable to the future Sidama Regional State (RST), DW Amharic reported.
- Geingob, Venaani Applaud Ethiopian PM for Winning Nobel Peace Prize October 18, 2019[New Era] Windhoek -Ethiopian Prime Minster Abiy Ahmed Ali received congratulations from President Hage Geingob on winning the 2019 Nobel Peace Prize, in his contribution to peace with Eritrea and introducing various reforms at home.
- Nobel Gives Ethiopia's Abiy Momentum to Consolidate Sustainable Peace October 18, 2019[ISS] The Nobel Peace Prize awarded to Ethiopia's Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali last week is a boost to reformist African leaders across the continent. It amplifies the voices of progress and reconciliation at a critical juncture for Ethiopia and the Horn of Africa region. The award should inspire political leaders to work towards economic […]
- Why Al-Shabaab Is Eyeing Ethipia October 17, 2019[Dalsan Radio] The al-Shabab militant group has sown fear and terror in Eastern Africa for more than a decade. The terrorist group is fighting to oust the Somali government and establish a society based on a rigid interpretation of Islamic Shariah law. Its original leadership was affiliated with al-Qaeda.
- Is Al-Shabaab Looking to Ethiopia? October 17, 2019[Deutsche Welle] Al-Shabab has mostly struck Kenya when attacking outside of Somalia's borders. But after recent arrests of alleged al-Shabab fighters in Ethiopia, is the Islamist group turning to Ethiopia as a new target?
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