Ethiopia Eyes for Wheat Self-Sufficiency and Export It by 2025
After teff wheat is the second most important food security crop in Ethiopia. Its production in Ethiopia for 2021/22 is projected at a record level of 5.52 million MT while corn is forecasted to be 9.4 million MT. The Government of Ethiopia (GOE) has identified top priorities that can increase the production and productivity of […]
Akobo Minerals: After Twelve Years Journey in Ethiopia Found ‘Bonanza Grade’ Gold
Scandinavia-based gold exploration and boutique mining company Akobo Minerals has reached an agreement with South African company IW Mining to operate the underground mine at Segele, Ethiopia. IW Mining is a highly experienced mining contractor with years of underground mining experience in the South African mining arena, Akobo says. This fundamental agreement secures Akobo access […]
Russian-Ethiopian Relations Are The Perfect Model Of Multipolar Partnership
These civilization-states have always had leading roles in their parts of the world all throughout history, and they’re once again taking up the mantle of leadership when everyone needs their guidance the most. The chaotic transition to multipolarity has prompted plenty of confusion among many across Afro-Eurasia, hence the importance of Russia and Ethiopia clarifying […]
Huawei Ethiopia Provides Cyber Security Training
The Ethiopian Herald Huawei Ethiopia has provided the Ethiopian Communications Authority (ECA) with a three-day-long cyber security training. The training was given by Huawei’s top cyber security experts. The training that has been taking place during the aforementioned time frame was attended by 20 experts drawn from various companies in Ethiopia. During the training, the […]
How To Exploit The Existing Potentials of Africa In Order To Promote AfCFTA
Since it was launched on July 7, 2019, at the 12th Extraordinary Summit of the African Union (AU), the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) has seen gradual progress. The AfCFTA was intended to establish a single market for goods, and services, facilitated by the movement of persons to deepen the economic integration of the […]
Sergey Lavrov is Concluding the Four-Country Tour of the African Continent in Addis Ababa
Many African countries, which import Russian grain and energy while also buying Ukrainian grain and benefitting from Western aid flows and trade ties, have avoided taking sides over the conflict in Ukraine. Western powers have blamed Russia for the food crisis and last week the United States announced a $1.3 billion package to help tackle […]
Addis Ababa–Djibouti Railway a road to prosperity, BRI boost ‘speedy’ transformation in Africa in past decade
In 2013, Chinese President Xi Jinping put forward the “Belt and Road Initiative” (BRI), aiming at building a new platform for international cooperation and creating new momentum for shared development. Since then, the BRI has opened a path for high-quality development and common prosperity for countries along the route, becoming a real global platform serving […]
Facing The New Reality: The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam Third Filling
Ethiopian Herald A development project lies in the outback of Guba Wereda, in the Metekel Zone of the Benishangul-Gumuz Region, less than 40 km from the Sudanese border. It is unfortunate that in Egypt and Sudan, the development project, the GERD, has turned into an epicenter of a political dispute that involved world leaders from […]
Ethiopian Airlines Is Planning To Double It’s Fleet of 135 By 2035: CEO Mesfin Tasew
Ethiopian Airlines signed a contract with Boeing Global Services covering a landing gear exchange program for 19 older Boeing 787 models, as well as a five-year contract for airplane health management services. Mesfin Tasew, Ethiopian Airlines global CEO, announced the contracts during the 2022 Farnborough Airshow, noting that the airline introduced the 787 aircraft into its fleet a decade […]
Leaked Docs: Facebook ‘BOT’ Advisers Secretly In Pay Of US Regime Change Agency Valent
Mint Press By KIT KLARENBERG Documents shared with MintPress reveal that Valent Projects – a shadowy communications firm that advises social media platforms such as Facebook on alleged state-backed online influence campaigns – has itself received $1.2 million from U.S. intelligence front USAID, for “counter disinformation and communications support.” This relationship has hitherto never been publicly acknowledged, and […]
Egypt’s next deadly move on South Sudan
“And its canals will become foul, and the branches of Egypt’s Nile will diminish and dry up, reeds and rushes will rot away.” – Isaiah 19:6. By Deng Bol Aruai Bol Egypt lost miserably to stopping Ethiopia from filling their dam because Ethiopia has two critical strengths, a vibrant military, and a vast population. To […]
Ethiopia Launches E-vehicles Transport Service
Ethiopian Herald The Ministry of Transport and Logistics yesterday launched free one-month electronic-based transportation services for Addis Ababa residents with 60 electric vehicles that are assisted with 40 charging stations. On the occasion, Transport Minister Dagmawit Moges said that the introduction of 60 electric vehicles is sought to provide comfortable, efficient, modern, and reliable transportation […]
Ethiopia and UN Sign Agreement for Rehabilitation of Country’s Northern Tigray Region
The Ethiopian Ministry of Finance (MoF) announced Tuesday it has signed a third-party implementation agreement with the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) for the rehabilitation of infrastructure projects in the East African country’s northern Tigray region. The MoF said in a press statement that the agreement is part of the Ethiopian government’s national […]
China-Funded Luban Workshop to Modernize the Industrial Workforce in Ethiopia
In 2021, China launched the Luban Workshop at the Technical and Vocational Training Institute in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia with the aim of providing high-end technical skills training to help college students meet the requirements of the emerging global market. The workshop was established by the Chinese Tianjin University of Technology and Education (TUTE), under the […]
East Africa
AllAfrica News: East Africa
- Seychelles: Seychelles' Aids Council to Close Down, Public Health Authority to Take Over Functions February 2, 2023[Seychelles News Agency] The functions of the National AIDS Council will be carried out by the Public Health Authority once legal proceedings are finalised to repeal the National AIDS Council Act approved by the Cabinet of Ministers on Wednesday.
- Tanzania: Govt Invests 170bn/ - in ICT Growth February 2, 2023[Daily News] THE Government has invested more than 170bn/- in the National ICT Broadband Backbone (NICTBB) implemented by the HUAWEI Tanzania, to enhancethe country's push into competitive digital economy.
- Angola: Angola and Burundi Assess Bilateral Cooperation February 2, 2023[ANGOP] Luanda -- Angola's ambassador to Ethiopia, Francisco da Cruz, on Thursday in Addis Ababa analysed bilateral cooperation with Burundi, in a meeting with his counterpart, Willy Nyamitwe.
- Kenya: NSE Amends Trading Rules to Support Block Trades February 2, 2023[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) has amended its trading rules to allow for block trades as it seeks to drive more liquidity in the market.
- Kenya: Liquid Telecom, Nokia to Deploy Fast Internet Speed in Kenya February 2, 2023[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Internet service provide Liquid Telcom will work with Nokia to offer Kenyans fast internet connectivity, boosting innovation.
West Africa
AllAfrica News: West Africa
- Ghana: Water ATMs Are Changing the Way People Can Access This Vital Resource February 2, 2023[The Conversation Africa] Universal, safe and reliable water access is a pressing need in the global south. One-quarter of the world's population don't currently have access to clean drinking water. In Ghana, about 5 million people out of a total population of about 31 million lack access to clean, safe water. One person in ten […]
- Gambia: World Bank Remembers Late VP Joof With Glowing Tribute February 2, 2023[The Point] The World Bank Education Team for The Gambia has paid a glowing tribute to late Vice President Badara Alieu Joof in a bid to celebrate his life. The tribute described Mr. Joof as change-maker and innovator with a commitment that didn't wane even when he left public service to join the Bank. The […]
- Nigeria: No, Nigeria's Labour Party Presidential Candidate Obi Hasn't Changed His Running Mate February 2, 2023[Africa Check] IN SHORT: Posts on social media claim that just weeks before the presidential election, Peter Obi has sensationally ditched his running mate for a prominent activist. But this is false.
- Nigeria: 'Nothing Under This Government' - Fact-Checking Five Claims About Record of Nigeria's Governing APC Party February 2, 2023[Africa Check] Sam Ohuabunwa, a key member of Nigeria's main opposition PDP party, gave a scathing review of outgoing president Muhammadu Buhari's administration. Did he get his facts right?
- Congo-Kinshasa: NGOs Demand End to Congo Oil Auction After Leak of Secret Trade-Off Deal February 2, 2023[Greenpeace] A coalition of civil society groups have called for the immediate cancellation of a massive oil and gas auction in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) following news of a secret deal between Oil Minister Didier Budimbu, Nigerian gambling tycoon Chukwuma Ayodeji Ojuroye, and US consultancy GeoSigmoid.
South Africa
AllAfrica News: South Africa
- SA Tourism Interim Chief Financial Officer Has Ties to Agency Which Could Cash in On Spurs Deal February 3, 2023[Daily Maverick] SA Tourism's interim Chief Financial Officer, Johan van der Walt, has admitted to having ties to an agency named in original documents relating to the controversial Tottenham Hotspur sponsorship proposal.
- Remote Working Improves the Lives of Women Managers - But At a Cost February 3, 2023[The Conversation Africa] The COVID-19 pandemic has led to a question that would have been unthinkable a few years ago: do we really need to be in the office all the time?
- Travelling While Black - 7 South African Travelogues You Should Read February 3, 2023[The Conversation Africa] Travel writing in Africa is often associated with colonial ventures of the past or white adventure pursuits of today. But Africans themselves have long produced captivating travel texts in oral and written forms. We need to look beyond narrowly western or white accounts as travel writing is produced across the world by […]
- Home Affairs Accused of Violating Children's Rights February 2, 2023[GroundUp] The department has refused to register dozens of children in Musina in cases where one of their parents is undocumented
- Hundreds March to Demand Ramaphosa Address Basic Income Grant At SONA February 2, 2023[GroundUp] Civil society organisations want R350 SRD grant increased to R1,447
North Africa
AllAfrica News: North Africa
- Tunisia: Taekwondo/10th Fujairah Open Wt G2 Event (Day1) - Tunisia Bags 3 Medals, Including Gold February 2, 2023[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis/Tunisia -- Tunisia's national taekwondo team bagged three medals including a gold at the 10th Fujairah Open WT G2 event, organised in the United Arab Emirates on February 2-7.
- Tunisia: Convictions of Six Civilians By Military Courts Must Be Quashed February 2, 2023[AI London] Tunisia's military courts should immediately quash the recent convictions of six civilians, including four opposition politicians and a prominent lawyer, and release those who have already been detained, Amnesty International said today.
- Tunisia: Challenge Fund for Youth Employment Launches Project in Tunisia February 2, 2023[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis/Tunisia -- A project by the Challenge Fund for Youth Employment (CFYE), a programme funded by the Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs, officially launched on Thursday in Tunis.
- Morocco: Morocco-Spain - Pedro Sanchez Announces New €800 Mm Financing Protocol February 2, 2023[MAP] Rabat -- President of the Spanish government Pedro Sanchez announced on Wednesday in Rabat during the Morocco-Spain Economic Forum, a new financing protocol worth 800 million euros (MM?) for joint projects in Morocco.
- Morocco: Nouakchott to Host Morocco-Mauritania Economic Forum in Late February February 2, 2023[MAP] Nouakchott -- Nouakchott will host the Morocco-Mauritania Economic Forum at the end of February.
Centeral Africa
AllAfrica News: Central Africa
- Congo-Kinshasa: 'We Hope That the Pope's Presence Will Bring Peace to the Country' February 3, 2023[DW] A papal mass drew a crowd of over a million people to Kinshasa this week. Prayers were said for peace in the Democratic Republic of Congo, where the power of the Catholic Church is a counterweight to the state.
- Rwanda: More Congolese Refugees Flee to Rwanda As Fighting Renews February 3, 2023[New Times] The number of refugees entering Rwanda from eastern DR Congo has passed 4,300, according to new figures obtained by The New Times show.
- Central Africa: Central African States Fail to Honor Timber Export Ban February 3, 2023[VOA] Yaounde, Cameroon -- Officials say most member states in the Central African Economic and Monetary Community, CEMAC, have failed to honor a ban on raw timber exports that was enacted last year to conserve forests and create jobs by locally processing wood.
- Congo-Kinshasa: NGOs Demand End to Congo Oil Auction After Leak of Secret Trade-Off Deal February 2, 2023[Greenpeace] A coalition of civil society groups have called for the immediate cancellation of a massive oil and gas auction in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) following news of a secret deal between Oil Minister Didier Budimbu, Nigerian gambling tycoon Chukwuma Ayodeji Ojuroye, and US consultancy GeoSigmoid.
- Angola: Angola and Burundi Assess Bilateral Cooperation February 2, 2023[ANGOP] Luanda -- Angola's ambassador to Ethiopia, Francisco da Cruz, on Thursday in Addis Ababa analysed bilateral cooperation with Burundi, in a meeting with his counterpart, Willy Nyamitwe.
Ethiopia
AllAfrica News: Ethiopia
- Old Conflicts Flare As Country Bids for Peace February 3, 2023[DW] A newly flared conflict between Ethiopia's Oromo and Amhara ethnic groups could disrupt security situation in the country after the Tigray peace agreement.
- 'We Have Given Up On Our Cattle, We Are Now Striving to Save Our Lives': Borana Drought Victim February 2, 2023[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- The Borana zone of Oromia region in Southern Ethiopia is one of the places harshly hit by the worst drought in 40 years in East Africa. More than 800,000 residents of the zone are in need of immediate food assistance, according officials.
- How Tigrayan Opposition Leader Who First Exposed Eritrean Troops' Atrocities Languishes in Prison After Bail February 2, 2023[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- Two years have gone already since Dori Asgedom, Chairman of the Assimba Democratic Party (ADP), Tigray based opposition party, is locked behind bars in Addis Abeba. Before his arrest on 13 January 2021, Dori was becoming a recognizably emerging political figure who stoop up for the rights of of the […]
- As Schism Deepens, Orthodox Synod Slams PM Abiy's Remarks On Ongoing Crisis Point By Point, Threaten to Organize Worldwide Protest February 2, 2023[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- In a rare and strongly worded response to Prime Minister Abiy' Ahmed's remarks on the ongoing crisis that has fractured the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church (EOTC), the Holy Synod of the church issued a statement last night rejecting, rebuffing, fact-checking and criticizing the Prime Minister's talking points point by point.
- Family of Children Killed in Ethiopia Demands Justice February 2, 2023[Namibian] THE family of two Namibian children who were allegedly murdered by their mother in Ethiopia have called on the police to finalise its investigation into the case that has been dragging on since December 2020.
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