Ethiopian and Korean Airlines managed to turn a profit this year
There’s no doubt that 2020 has been a challenging year for airlines. Most carriers are reporting heavy losses and making tough decisions about their future. Profits are simply out of the question. However, a handful of carriers have managed to turn a profit this year, despite the downturn, mainly by rapidly shifting their focus when […]
African Speakers leads by Nigerian Gbajabiamila push for debts cancellation
Vanguardngr Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, and some African Speakers of Parliaments say there is an urgent need to push for debt cancellation for the continent from multilateral and bilateral partners. A statement issued in Abuja on Monday by Lanre Lasisi, Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, said that the speaker convened […]
Rediscovering the forgotten sounds of Somalia
Arab News In the aftermath of the Ogaden War, Somalia’s Bakaka Band found themselves “somewhat meaningless,” in the words of singer Shimaali Ahmed Shimaali. Founded to sing patriotic songs by the government’s Ministry of Interior in 1978 — the height of the Somali-Ethiopian border conflict — peacetime presented a crisis of identity. After reinventing themselves […]
Charting a Path for a Resilient Recovery in Sub Saharan Africa
IMF VBy Kristalina Georgieva and Abebe Aemro Selassie Perhaps first among the many lessons of 2020 is that the notion of so‑called black swan events is not some remote worry. These purportedly once‑in‑a‑generation events are occurring with increasing frequency. Take climate‑related shocks, especially in sub‑Saharan Africa. More than any other region, it is vulnerable to […]
Agriculture is crucial to a successful economic transformations in Africa.
World Economic Forum By Tony Blair Over the next 30 years, Sub-Saharan Africa’s population will double to over two billion, and its economies will industrialize. Africa’s development will therefore be critical to the world’s future stability, prosperity, and health. Given this, the continent should be receiving much more international attention. The COVID-19 crisis has highlighted […]
Why foreign countries are scrambling to set up bases in Africa
The Conversation Recent media reports claim that a covert Kenyan paramilitary team is responsible for the unconstitutional killing of terror suspects in nighttime raids. The reports are based on interviews with US and Kenyan diplomatic and intelligence officials. The team was trained, armed and supported by US and British intelligence officers. It has been reported […]
Gebeya and IFC to train 250 female software developers
Business Wire Gebeya, a Pan African Education Technology and Online Job Placement Companyand the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group through the Women Entrepreneurs Finance Initiative, or We-Fi program, today signed a $500,000 advisory services agreement to implement the Digital Gender-Ethiopia Program aimed at solving the issues of gender disparity […]
U.S. Effort to Block Ethiopian Dam Recalls Legacy of British Colonialism
By Lisa Vives, Global Information Network NEW YORK (IDN) – Based on guidance from President Trump, the State Department is suspending $130 million in security-related aid to Ethiopia over a nearly-completed dam that would lift Ethiopia from poverty and end the shadow of British colonialism that favoured Egypt. Programs on the chopping block include security […]
Ethiopian Prime Minister Unveils the country New Currency Notes
(ENA) Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said the introduction of new currency notes is part of the ongoing economic reform in the country. The government unveiled today new currency notes with enhanced security features on the new notes with the view to making them hard to counterfeit. The notes that replace the old Birr 10, […]
We want to attract Rwandan medics from abroad – the new King Faisal CEO
The New Times By Collins Mwai King Faisal Hospital in August 2020 announced the appointment of a new CEO, Prof. Miliard Derbew. Derbew is an Ethiopian national with over 40 years of experience in the health sector in different capacities. As he takes over the country’s biggest referral hospital, there is a lot of expectations from the […]
Addis Ababa is building parks, clean rivers, public spaces and walkways
Info Nile By Mekonnen Teshome Tollera Ethiopia’s capital Addis Ababa (Sheger) was born twice: first, as a crowded city; and then again, as a beautiful Sheger with clean rivers, public spaces and parks, bicycle paths and walkways along the riverside. The city of 4.6 million people is being born again as a result of a […]
Ethiopians are dipping into digital wallets
DW, In several parts of Africa, paying for food, clothes or public transport with a phone is commonplace. Mobile money is taking off in Ethiopia, too, with COVID-19 as the catalyst. It’s early in the afternoon, yet small groups of men have already started to gather around the khat stands in the city of Jijiga. Hundreds […]
Ethiopia has opened a facility to produce kits to test for the coronavirus
SF GATE, by Elias Meseret With increasing cases of COVID-19, Ethiopia has opened a facility to produce kits to test for the coronavirus and says its researchers are working to develop and test a vaccine. The company producing the testing kits is a joint venture with a Chinese company, called BGI Health Ethiopia. Ethiopia’s number […]
New Year in Ethiopia celebrated colorfully bearing bright future in the people’s mind
Ethiopian Herald by Gethun Legese September, the first month according to Ethiopian calendar, is the unique period when several occasions happen in Ethiopia. The field will naturally be decorated by different colorful eye catchy flowers. The flowers are unique and are locally called Adey Abeba or Meskel flowers. Living things replenish themselves in this month. In September, […]
East Africa
AllAfrica News: East Africa
- Uganda: Minister Kitutu Battles 4 New Challengers for Manafwa Seat October 26, 2020[Monitor] Tense moments and drama awaits the people of Manafwa District as the incumbent Woman Member of Parliament (MP), Mary Goretti Kitutu battles four new challengers.
- Ethiopia: AU Chair Ramaphosa Announces New Round of African Talks on Nile Dam October 26, 2020[South Africa] His Excellency President Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa, President of the Republic of South Africa and Chairperson of the African Union is pleased to announce that following extensive consultations with the Heads of State of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) Negotiation Parties -- His Excellency President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi of the Arab Republic of […]
- Egypt: Egypt Ready for Investment Projects in South Sudan October 26, 2020[Egypt Online] Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouli stressed on Monday that Egypt is ready to offer all support to South Sudan and set up investment projects in the brotherly country.
- Sudan: Physical Planning Committee in W. Kordofan Reformed October 26, 2020[SNA] Obied -- Wali (governor) of West Kordofan State, Khalid Mustafa Adam, issued decision forming the State's Physical Planning Committee.
- Sudan: Political Parties Divided Over Relations With Israel October 26, 2020[Radio Dabanga] Khartoum -- Political parties in Sudan are divided about normalisation of relations with Israel. The Sudanese government defends its decision to do so.
West Africa
AllAfrica News: West Africa
- Senegal: Enhancing Diagnosis to Beat Covid-19 in Senegal October 26, 2020[WHO] Dakar -- Senegal's Institut Pasteur was one of only two laboratories in Africa able to test for COVID-19 at the onset of the pandemic in early 2020. The institution's director, Dr Amadou Sall, speaks about the efforts Senegal has made to strengthen testing as well as the challenges faced.
- Benin: Benin Boosts Covid-19 Response With Increased Testing October 26, 2020[WHO] Cotonou, 22 October 2020 - Benin's first COVID-19 case was diagnosed at the Viral Haemorrhagic Fever Laboratory in the capital Cotonou in March 2020. Then it was the country's sole facility able to test for the virus. At best it could carry out only 300 tests per day.
- Nigeria: Kano Now Hotbed of Pre-Registered SIM Cards, Says Danbatta October 26, 2020[This Day] Kano -- The Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Danbatta, has expressed concern over the activities of a syndicate that specialises in selling 'active registered SIM cards' in Kano, saying the state has now become a breeding ground for pre-registered SIMs.
- Nigeria: Public, Private Schools Remain Closed - Lagos Govt October 26, 2020[This Day] The Lagos State Government has announced that private and public schools remain closed in the state.
- Nigeria: Governance Cost Impeding Economic Growth - Peter Obi October 26, 2020[Daily Trust] The former governor of Anambra State, Mr. Peter Obi, has warned that unless Nigeria cuts down its high cost of governance, there may be no quantum leap in economic development.
South Africa
AllAfrica News: South Africa
- African Union Seeks to Seize Initiative Over Nile Dam Talks October 26, 2020[allAfrica] Cape Town -- Days after President Donald Trump accused Ethiopia of breaking a deal he had negotiated over Egypt's rights to water from the Nile, the African Union is kick-starting renewed trilateral talks on the issue between Ethiopia, Egypt and Sudan.
- AU Chair Ramaphosa Announces New Round of African Talks on Nile Dam October 26, 2020[South Africa] His Excellency President Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa, President of the Republic of South Africa and Chairperson of the African Union is pleased to announce that following extensive consultations with the Heads of State of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) Negotiation Parties -- His Excellency President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi of the Arab Republic of […]
- Bicycles and Gardens - Inspiring Action and Instilling Hope October 26, 2020[Daily Maverick] The Covid-19 pandemic has given rise to a number of urban projects that provide opportunities to build community. Among those that are seeding hope and neighbourhood connection are projects that involve gardens and bicycles.
- MEC Albert Fritz Transfers Funds to Metro Police K-9 Unit for 2020/21 October 26, 2020[Govt of SA] Department of Community Safety transfers R2.530 million to Metro Police K-9 Unit for 2020/21
- International Relations and Cooperation Hosts Virtual Global Cyber Policy Dialogue for Southern Africa, 27 Oct October 26, 2020[Govt of SA] South Africa and the Netherlands to co-host a virtual Global Cyber Policy Dialogue for Southern Africa
North Africa
AllAfrica News: North Africa
- Ethiopia: African Union Seeks to Seize Initiative Over Nile Dam Talks October 26, 2020[allAfrica] Cape Town -- Days after President Donald Trump accused Ethiopia of breaking a deal he had negotiated over Egypt's rights to water from the Nile, the African Union is kick-starting renewed trilateral talks on the issue between Ethiopia, Egypt and Sudan.
- East Africa: Nile Dam - Ethiopia Says Trump's Remarks an 'Instigator of War' October 26, 2020[Nation] US President Donald Trump's remarks suggesting Egypt may blow up the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (Gerd) has resulted in anger among Ethiopians across the globe.
- East Africa: Tripartite Nile Dam Talks to Resume After Trump Warning October 26, 2020[East African] Sudan has said it will hold a meeting on Tuesday with Egypt and Ethiopia on the controversial Nile dam project coming just days after US President Donald Trump warned it could trigger military action.
- Ethiopia: AU Chair Ramaphosa Announces New Round of African Talks on Nile Dam October 26, 2020[South Africa] His Excellency President Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa, President of the Republic of South Africa and Chairperson of the African Union is pleased to announce that following extensive consultations with the Heads of State of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) Negotiation Parties -- His Excellency President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi of the Arab Republic of […]
- Morocco: Moroccan Bouchra Hajij Elected President of the African Volleyball Confederation October 26, 2020[MAP] Rabat -- Moroccan Bouchra Hajij was elected president of the African Volleyball Confederation (CAVB) for a four-year term (2020-2024), during the general assembly held Sunday evening via videoconference.
Centeral Africa
AllAfrica News: Central Africa
- Morocco: Morocco, Equatorial-Guinea Discuss Means to Develop Cooperation in Industry October 26, 2020[MAP] Rabat -- Minister of Industry, Trade, the green and digital economy, Moulay Hafid El Alamy, on Monday held talks in Rabat with the Equatorial Guinean Minister of Foreign Affairs, Simeón Oyono Esono Angue.
- Cameroon: Migration Issues in Cameroon - UN Organ Hands Report October 26, 2020[Cameroon Tribune] It was handed to the Secretary General of MINREX on October 20, 2020.
- Angola: UNFAO Unveils Over 200 Field Schools in Southern Region October 26, 2020[ANGOP] Lubango -- At least 225 rural schools will be set up later this month in th e provinces of Huila, Namibe and Cunene, with a view to increasing the resilience of peasant families and helping to improve agricultural production.
- Angola: Protestors Go On Trial Monday October 26, 2020[ANGOP] Luanda -- At least 103 people, arrested last Saturday following an illegal protest against the government's policies, will be summarily tried this Monday.
- Cameroon: Timely Presidential Decision October 26, 2020[Cameroon Tribune] Many Cameroonians of goodwill and observers of the ongoing crisis in the South West and North West Regions will agree that the situation has not gone out of hands, thanks to the clairvoyant and astute leadership of President Paul Biya. The upheavals all started from trade union demands when teachers and Common Law […]
Ethiopia
AllAfrica News: Ethiopia
- African Union Seeks to Seize Initiative Over Nile Dam Talks October 26, 2020[allAfrica] Cape Town -- Days after President Donald Trump accused Ethiopia of breaking a deal he had negotiated over Egypt's rights to water from the Nile, the African Union is kick-starting renewed trilateral talks on the issue between Ethiopia, Egypt and Sudan.
- Nile Dam - Ethiopia Says Trump's Remarks an 'Instigator of War' October 26, 2020[Nation] US President Donald Trump's remarks suggesting Egypt may blow up the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (Gerd) has resulted in anger among Ethiopians across the globe.
- Tripartite Nile Dam Talks to Resume After Trump Warning October 26, 2020[East African] Sudan has said it will hold a meeting on Tuesday with Egypt and Ethiopia on the controversial Nile dam project coming just days after US President Donald Trump warned it could trigger military action.
- AU Chair Ramaphosa Announces New Round of African Talks on Nile Dam October 26, 2020[South Africa] His Excellency President Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa, President of the Republic of South Africa and Chairperson of the African Union is pleased to announce that following extensive consultations with the Heads of State of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) Negotiation Parties -- His Excellency President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi of the Arab Republic of […]
- Ministers of Foreign Affairs and Irrigation of Sudan, Egypt and Ethiopia to Hold Meeting Tuesday October 26, 2020[SNA] Khartoum -- Ministers of Foreign Affairs and Irrigation to hold AU-brokered video conference meeting Tuesday to seek ways of resuming the tripartite negotiations over the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam(GERD) at invitation from President of the South Africa and Chairman of the current session of the AU , Cyril Ramaphosa.
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