Ground Breaking and Unveiling Ceremony for Africa CDC HQ
Today, H.E. Amira Elfadil Mohamed Elfadil, Commissioner for Social Affairs and H.E. Ambassador Yuxi Liu, Head of the Mission of the People’s Republic of China to Ethiopia, on behalf of the African Union Commission and the Government of China attended the groundbreaking and unveiling ceremony for the China aided Project of the Africa Centres for […]
Ghanaian President Nana Akufo-Addo won re-election, Vows to Restore Growth After Election Win
Bloomberg Ghanaian President Nana Akufo-Addo won re-election, securing another four-year mandate to lead Africa’s biggest gold producer. Akufo-Addo got 6.73 million votes, or 51.6% of valid ballots, while his closest rival John Mahama, of the main opposition National Democratic Congress, got 47.4%, the head of the country’s electoral commission, Jean Mensa, told journalists Wednesday in […]
The new potato variety could be a game-changer for farmers in East Africa
The Conversation Imagine being a potato farmer in Ethiopia, Kenya or Nigeria. On a small piece of land, which you depend on for food and income, you have spent months planting, weeding and watering. Up to twice a week, you manually spray your field, sometimes with limited equipment, or hire someone to do it, spending […]
Visa openness solutions can boost Africa’s economic recovery
African Union A record 54% of the continent is accessible for African visitors who no longer need a visa to travel or can get one on arrival– In 2020, The Gambia joins Seychelles and Benin in allowing visa-free access for all African travelers.– 24 countries offer e-Visas reflecting 44% of the continent. Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire, […]
Africa better equipped for Covid-19 second wave
Herald Africa is better equipped to deal with a potential second wave of Covid-19, leveraging on measures adopted in tackling the pandemic’s initial adverse health effects, experts affirmed during a special session on the second day of the 2020 Africa Economic Conference. “The continent is much more prepared to deal with the second wave than […]
Ethiopia and Kenya re-commit to funding Lapsset projects
Nation Media Group By Anthony Kitimo The government has committed resources and time to ensure the road network. President Kenyatta said a number of projects have been launched to ensure trade between Kenya and Ethiopia is boosted. Kenya and Ethiopia have committed to set aside more resources to ensure the multi-billion-shilling Lamu Port-South Sudan Ethiopia […]
African Union approves start of trading under AfCFTA on 1 January
UNECA African leaders at a summit have approved that trading should start on 1 January next year as scheduled on the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement and requested African institutions to provide technical and financial support for its implementation. “We call on women, youth, businesses, trade unions, civil society, cross border traders, the […]
Gyal Power: An Ethiopian Israeli Singer Is Shaking Up Dancehall
Haaretz by Ben Shalev Haifa-born Hanny Mesele is forging a name for herself in a traditionally male-dominated genre. She’s not afraid to sing her mind, either, reworking the Israeli national anthem to protest police brutality toward the Black community A word you hear all the time in Israeli dancehall songs is “gyal,” the Jamaican pronunciation […]
Timnit Gebru was pushed out of Google; which might have a chilling effect on academics in tech industries.
By Shirin Ghaffary Google’s workplace culture is yet again embroiled in controversy. AI ethics researcher Timnit Gebru — a well-respected pioneer in her field and one of the few Black women leaders in the industry — said earlier this week that Google fired her after blocking the publication of her research around bias in AI […]
Usain Bolt and Tirunesh Dibaba voted ‘The Greatest’
Athletics Weekly AW readers consider the sprint star and the distance running ace to be the best of the best How do you define ‘The Greatest’? The most gold medals, world records and memorable moments? When it comes to the best in athletics from the past 75 years, AW readers define ‘The Greatest’ as being […]
Democracy and Governance in African-Youth Innovation Challenge
An Innovation Accelerator for the young African Innovators focused on promoting democracy and governance on the continent, has concluded after an intense program aimed at bridging the gaps in technical skills needed to stimulate growth and expansion of their innovative solutions. The Accelerator program was tailor-made for the selected Top 20 innovators on the Youth […]
The Conflict In Ethiopia and TPLF’s Ultra-Nationalist Ideology
By Mustafa Omer While the rest of the country has embraced a new horizon, the TPLF continues to hold on to its old divisive ideology. The Tigray People Liberation Front (TPLF) is at the heart of an ongoing bloody conflict with the federal government of Ethiopia. The TPLF was established in the Tigray-majority region of […]
Cainiao teams up with Ethiopian Airlines to launch cold chain service for vaccine transportation
By Helen Norman Cainiao Smart Logistics Network, the logistics arm of Alibaba Group, has announced a partnership with Ethiopian Airlines to launch a cold chain air freight service for the transportation of temperature-controlled medicines from Shenzhen Airport, China’s first medical cross-border cold chain facility. Temperature-controlled medicines will be distributed twice a week from Shenzhen to […]
Figure of the week: Socioeconomic impacts of COVID-19 in Ethiopia, Malawi, Nigeria, and Uganda
Brooking Institute Although most African countries have, to date, been largely successful in fighting the spread of COVID-19, with far fewer reported cases and deaths from the disease than Europe, Asia, or the Americas, the pandemic has still had substantial socioeconomic impacts on African citizens. Policy measures to limit the spread of the disease, such […]
East Africa
AllAfrica News: East Africa
- Sudan: Southern Sudan - Curfew to Curb Rampant Insecurity in Kadugli January 18, 2021[Radio Dabanga] Kadugli -- The Governor of South Kordofan has imposed a number of measures in the state capital of Kadugli in an attempt to contain the violent incidents in the town. Last week, two activists were attacked in Kadugli.
- Somalia: Eyes On Djibouti in Somalia and Kenya Peace Deal January 18, 2021[East African] A Djibouti-led mission to resolve accusations of territorial violations between Kenya and Somalia has concluded a fact-finding mission in both countries.
- Uganda: Observers Give Mixed Reactions On Election January 18, 2021[Monitor] As the Electoral Commission (EC) declared President Museveni winner of Thursday's presidential elections with 58.64 per cent of the total valid votes cast, the home of his closest challenger Robert Kyagulanyi, aka Bobi Wine, who got 34.83 per cent of the votes, was cordoned off by security forces.
- Uganda: Kampala Streets Empty After President's Victory January 18, 2021[Monitor] When president-elect Yoweri Kaguta Museveni of the National resistance Movement was announced winner of the General Election on Saturday at 3:35pm for a sixth term, Kampala had gone to 'sleep.' The streets were empty and shops were closed.
- Uganda: Why Museveni Lost Luweero Votes January 18, 2021[Monitor] While a section of the public including analysts are quick to attribute the poor performance of the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) party in Luweero, an area greatly cherished by NRM historical members, to a wave by the youthful population craving for leadership change, the failure by the party leadership to address some concerns […]
West Africa
AllAfrica News: West Africa
- Rwanda/Uganda: 2020 CHAN - Rwanda, Uganda Settle for Goalless Draw, as Morocco Beat Togo January 19, 2021[New Times] Rwanda and Uganda played to a goalless draw in their first game of Group C in the ongoing Total African Nations Championship (CHAN) on Monday, January 18 at Stade de la Reunification in Douala.
- Nigeria: Covid-19 Vaccine Expected, but More Awareness Needed Up North January 19, 2021[RFI] The number of coronavirus cases continues to rise in Nigeria as the national Centre for Disease and Control says more than 100,000 people have been infected, with Lagos, the economic capital, a hotspot.
- Gambia: Gambia Intensifies Search for Suspected Cocaine Trafficker January 18, 2021[The Point] The Gambia government has announced it has intensified the search for Banta Keita, the suspected cocaine trafficker, with an International Bench Warrant as Interpol issues Red Notice following the seizure of large quantities of cocaine weighing almost three (3) tons, valued at more than four (4) billion dalasis at the Banjul seaport on […]
- Gambia: IMF Approves Us$28.8m for Gambia January 18, 2021[The Point] The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive Board on Friday approved an immediate disbursement of about US$28.8 million to The Gambia to help meet the country's financing needs, support social spending and the post-pandemic recovery.
- Gambia: Covid-19 - Gambia Registers 13 New Cases January 18, 2021[The Point] The Gambia has registered 13 new positive coronavirus cases, bringing the total cases ever confirmed since March 2020 to 3,910.
South Africa
AllAfrica News: South Africa
- Taxis for Women - Putting the Brakes On Crime in South African City January 19, 2021[Thomson Reuters Foundation] Johannesburg -- Activist-turned-entrepreneur Joanie Fredericks offers safe transport options for women in a Cape Town crime hotspot
- Their Mother Died in 2018. Since Then This Family of Five Has Survived On Child Support Grants January 18, 2021[GroundUp] A young woman from Mpumalanga has been caring for her three younger siblings as well as her son since their mother died in 2018.
- Covid-19 - This Second Wave Is Relentless, Say Paramedics January 18, 2021[GroundUp] Covid-19 call-outs have replaced call-outs to trauma victims, say Cape Town paramedics interviewed by GroundUp.
- Community Assistance Needed in Identifying Deceased Persons - Port Elizabeth January 18, 2021[SAPS] Detectives in Nelson Mandela Bay District are appealing to the community to assist them in identifying and tracing the next of kin of three bodies found in separate incidents over the weekend and this morning.
- KZN Government Tackles 'Demonic' Covid Agenda, 'Virus-Spreading' 5G and Arrival of Vaccine January 18, 2021[Daily Maverick] The growing spread of disinformation surrounding alleged links between Covid-19 and the rollout of the 5G in South Africa is becoming a persistent headache for government and cellular network providers, particularly in KwaZulu-Natal.
North Africa
AllAfrica News: North Africa
- Angola: Angola, Algeria Reiterate Commitment to Fight Against Terrorism January 18, 2021[ANGOP] Luanda -- Angola and Algeria reiterated Thursday in Luanda determination in fighting terrorism, after the countries voiced concern about the hotspots and instability in their sub-regions.
- Algeria: Angolan President Gets Message From Algerian Counterpart January 18, 2021[ANGOP] Luanda -- Angolan head of State João Lourenço received Thursday a message from his Algerian counterpart, Abdelmadjid Tebboune, as part of strengthening of bilateral cooperation.
- Tunisia: Youths Clash With Police Over Economic Woes January 18, 2021[DW] Tunis and at least five other Tunisian cities saw violent demonstrations linked to the 10-year anniversary of the Jasmine Revolution that ousted the country's longtime ruler.
- Tunisia: Looted Assets in Switzerland - Civil Society Calls On President Saied to Request Extension of Freezing Measures January 17, 2021[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis/Tunisia -- Civil society organisations have revealed that the value of the funds of the family of former President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali in Switzerland affected by the lifting of the freezing measure is estimated at 320 MD.
- Tunisia: Covid-19 - 8 Deaths in Gabès and 75 More Infections Reported in Tozeur January 17, 2021[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis/Tunisia -- Eight additional deaths due to coronavirus were recorded in the last 24 hours in Gabes, said Coordinator of the Health Monitoring Unit at the Regional Health Directorate Hassine Jabrane.
Centeral Africa
AllAfrica News: Central Africa
- Congo-Brazzaville/Congo-Kinshasa: Ushindi Strikes to Settle CHAN Clash of the Congos January 18, 2021[Namibian] CLINICAL Chico Ushindi scored just after half-time to give the Democratic Republic of Congo a 1-0 win over Congo Brazzaville Sunday and the lead in Group B of the African Nations Championship (Chan).
- Angola: China Sonangol International Privatisation May Begin This Year January 18, 2021[ANGOP] Luanda -- The selling process of the oil company (Sonangol)'s stake in China International Holding (CSIH) may begin this year, according to the Privatisation Programme (Propriv) underway in the country.
- Angola: TAAG Strengthens Repatriation Flights January 18, 2021[ANGOP] Luanda -- Angola's TAAG airlines has announced plans to increase from January 19 its daily flights to South Africa, Portugal and Brazil, as part of the repatriation programme of Angolans and foreigners residing in the country.
- Rwanda: High Airfreight Charges Threaten Competitiveness of Rwanda's Horticulture Exports January 18, 2021[New Times] Rwandan horticulture exporters have appealed for lower airfreight charges after an increase in the fee charged to transport their fresh produce to foreign markets has adversely affected their profits. This is they say threatens the development of the country's horticulture exports.
- Angola: Covid-19 - Angola With 122 Recoveries, 110 New Infections January 18, 2021[ANGOP] Luanda -- One hundred and twenty-two recoveries, 110 new cases and five deaths were recorded in the last 24 hours in Angola, the health authorities announced on Sunday.
Ethiopia
AllAfrica News: Ethiopia
- Kenya, Ethiopia Won't Fight Because of Community Disputes - Administrators January 18, 2021[Nation] Kenya and Ethiopia have vowed not to be drawn into waging war against by the longstanding disputes related to ethnic antagonism between the Gabbra and Borana communities.
- South Sudan 'Ready to Mediate Between Sudan, Ethiopia' to End Border Conflict January 18, 2021[East African] South Sudan's President Salva Kiir has expressed readiness to mediate between Sudan and Ethiopia to end their border conflict, said Sudan's Sovereign Council on Thursday.
- Trump Sends African Asylum Seekers to Kenya in Night Flight January 18, 2021[Nation] The Trump administration is continuing to deport African asylum seekers in its last few days before the inauguration of Joe Biden, who has promised a 100-day suspension of deportations, amid allegations of abuse of detainees, insufficient legal protections and inadequate precautions against Covid infection.
- Gondar, Camelot of Ethiopian Epiphany Ready for Extraordinary 'Timket' Festivity January 17, 2021[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Gondar, the ancient historical city and considered as the Camelot of Ethiopian epiphany (Timket), has finalized its preparation of the carnival that will be celebrated on Tuesday, announced the city administration.
- Victims of Metekel Attacks Buried in Mass Graves - Taskforce Announces Curfew January 16, 2021[Addis Standard] Addis Ababa -- Following the latest attack in Metekel zone of Benishangul Gumuz regional state in which several dozens of people were killed, a mass funeral was held on January 13 afternoon with the support from members of the National Defense Forces who are part of the special task force assigned by Prime […]
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