Down With U.S. Senate Resolution 97, “Ethiopia Colonization Act of 2021”
Posted in Al Mariam’s Commentaries By almariam ‘It’s not the size of the dog that determines the outcome of the fight but the size of the fight in the dog.’ ‘…There are those who want to impose upon us a modernized form of colonialism. They believe we are ignorant and incapable of determining our own destiny in politics, […]
Safaricom consortium wins Ethiopia license bid on $8bn offer
Nation By Brian Ngugi What you need to know: Ethiopia’s nascent telecommunications sector is considered one of the most lucrative as the once inward-looking country opens up to foreign investment for the first time. Safaricom’s entry into Ethiopia was confirmed Saturday after the Ethiopian government awarded an operating license to the consortium it was leading.https://1ca0a1b691eb4ef6272a5272a2545993.safeframe.googlesyndication.com/safeframe/1-0-38/html/container.html Safaricom has […]
Why Such Intense Foreign Interference In Ethiopia?
We are all puzzled with this question: why foreign interference in Ethiopia on this scale? Three contextual aspects are crucial to understanding it in a comprehensive way: The Global, Regional and Local Context. In our age, the global actors’ involvement in local or regional affairs cannot be denied. We cannot see the local happenings separated […]
Ethiopia Green Legacy Initiative
The African water tower Ethiopia is endowed with 12 cross-border rivers and many tributary rivers and lakes. This is why the name was given to the country the Water Tower of Africa. Nevertheless, this status has not benefited Ethiopia in any meaningful way, though blessed with such plenty when considered in light of its growing […]
Toothless Lion Against Universal Wellbeing: Information Disorder
Ethiopian Herald BY MENGESHA AMRE The world is right now prettily entangled by information distortion targeting at upbringing pseudo-political communalization and cheap reputation. The impact of misinformation in hindering various projects is immensely measured, and numerous experts with credentials in media, research, and campaigns have been singling out this fact and forwarding their respective opinions. […]
Ethiopia’s blockchain deal is a watershed moment – for the technology, and for Africa
The Conversation Iwa Salami At the launch of bitcoin in 2009 the size of the potential of the underlying technology, the blockchain, was not fully appreciated. What has not been fully exploited is the unique features of blockchain technology that can improve the lives of people and businesses. These include the fact that it is an open […]
Ten years on, the US still promotes failed regime-change policy in Syria
Ron Paul Institute by scott ritter The US has only one objective in Syria—regime change. The fact that it has been unable to achieve this after ten years of trying does not appear to deter the Biden administration from embracing failure. Back in 2001, former General Wesley Clark described a memorandum issued by then-Secretary of Defense […]
Reviewing the trends driving Africa’s allure: A larger, younger and more affluent population
How We Made It In Africa By Simon Freemantle A decade ago, amidst profound general optimism around Africa’s ‘rise’, we published a series of reports detailing what we believed to be the five structural drivers behind Africa’s renewed and long-term economic promise. These trends looked at demographic (and income) changes; urbanisation; technological leapfrogging; the broadening of financial access and […]
African Union Partners With TikTok To Celebrate Africa Day
Herald The African Union (AU) Commission on Monday announced a half month-long partnership with video-sharing social networking platform TikTok to celebrate Africa Day through a digital campaign. The half month-long campaign, which will mainly feature a digital campaign titled “I Am African,” will bring together the AU’s youth division within the Women, Gender and Youth […]
ABYSSINIA: THE POWDER BARREL (When History Repeat Itself). Part I
ABYSSINIA: THE POWDER BARREL (When History Repeat Itself). Part I BARON ROMAN PROCHÁZKA The author of this book was-a lawyer in Addis Ababa up to 1934, pleading before the mixed international I coulis and the consular tribunals of the European states. His disclosures concerning the internal administration of Abyssinia and the possibilities of war furnish […]
The New York Times attempts to portray the WHO chief as an innocent victim of circumstances are misleading and disingenuous
Ethiopian Herald The New York Times OpEd Columnist, Nicholas Kristof’s attempt to portray WHO chief Tedros Adhanom (Ph.D.) as an innocent victim of circumstances is misleading and disingenuous, said Ethiopian Ambassador to the U.S. Fitsum Arega. Kristof appears to be driven by sentiment more than facts, or perhaps by willful ignorance of the circumstances precipitating […]
Ethio-Telecom launches telebirr
Capital Ethiopia Ethio Telecom, on Tuesday May 11, launched a mobile phone-based financial service, seeking to boost growth by offering cashless transactions. Customers can deposit, receive and transfer money using their mobile phones in areas where network service is available. The new service, telebirr, aims to extend mobile services to financially excluded sections of society. […]
Press statement on the unfair and unwarranted accusations leveled against Ethiopia
It is indeed regrettable to note these days that there appears to be a concerted campaign to exert undue pressure against Ethiopia. In spite of the relentless efforts by the Ethiopian government to engage positively and constructively on issues and concerns raised by partners, it is being given a cold shoulder. That is why the […]
Industrialists blast gov’t for equal ground
Capital Ethiopia By Muluken Yewondwossen During the closed forum that was held on Wednesday, local industrialists claim that government is not providing equal treatments for the Ethiopian investors on FDIs, Capital learnt. Sources revealed that at the meeting held at Sheraton Addis on Wednesday, May 5, local manufacturers have expressed their disappointment on the behavior of […]
East Africa
AllAfrica News: East Africa
- Kenya: Ethiopian Parents Urge UN to Evacuate Students Stuck in Tigray July 25, 2021[Nation] Thousands of parents and other relatives of university students stranded in the Tigray region on Friday staged protests in the Ethiopian capital, Addis Ababa, calling for their urgent and safe evacuation.
- East Africa: Cyclists Ride Against Covid Wave in Quest for Unified and Greener EAC July 25, 2021[East African] The Covid-19 pandemic notwithstanding, more than 80 cyclists will embark on the fourth edition of the Great Africa Cycling Safari, a two-month long East African tour, to raise awareness of climate change in the region and spread the gospel of regional integration.
- Seychelles: Project On Seychelles' Silhouette Island Protects Coco De Mer From Invasive Plant July 25, 2021[Seychelles News Agency] A project to tackle invasive plants threatening a coco de mer population on Silhouette island started last month by the Island Conservation Society in partnership with the Islands Development Company and Hilton Labriz Resort and Spa.
- Eritrea: Nari - Promoting Production of Spices July 25, 2021[Shabait] Spices and condiments in the form of dried seed, fruit, root, bark or vegetable make up an important part in horticulture. They have been used for a variety of purposes such as to enhance food and beverages by improving flavor, aroma and color; to make medicine and perfumes; as preservatives by preventing the growth […]
- Kenya: Kenya's First Female Radiopharmaceutical Scientist July 25, 2021[Nation] Dr Elizabeth Itotia, 29, has swallowed many bitter pills in her path to becoming the first female radiopharmaceutical scientist in Kenya, a feat confirmed by the Pharmaceutical Society of Kenya.
West Africa
AllAfrica News: West Africa
- Burkina Faso: Record Number of People Fleeing Armed Attacks in Burkina Faso July 25, 2021[VOA] Geneva -- The U.N. refugee agency on Friday called for concerted action to help record-breaking numbers of people forced to flee increasingly violent armed attacks in Burkina Faso.
- Cameroon: Cameroon Sends Defense Minister to French-Speaking Towns and Villages Under Rebel Attack July 25, 2021[VOA] Mbouda, Cameroon -- Cameroon's government has sent Defense Minister Joseph Beti Assomo, to the border between the English- and French-speaking regions amid increasing English-speaking separatist incursions into French-speaking towns and villages.
- Nigeria: Monkeypox in Nigeria - Why the Disease Needs Intense Management July 25, 2021[The Conversation Africa] Monkeypox is back in the news. The publicity this time derives from a case brought into the US by someone from Nigeria in June 2021. In this interview with Adejuwon Soyinka, The Conversation's West Africa regional editor, virologist Oyewale Tomori explains that the US case was not the only export from Nigeria […]
- Ghana: Young Muslim Women in Ghana Feel Stereotyped and Judged - Why It Matters July 25, 2021[The Conversation Africa] Since the 9/11 attack on the World Trade Centre in New York, western media have consistently questioned whether being Muslim sits well with the ideals of democratic citizenship. Young Muslim males are often demonised as potential terrorists and female Muslims are singled out for critique for their dress. In France, for example, […]
- Sierra Leone: Sierra Leone Lawmakers Vote to Abolish Death Penalty July 25, 2021[Nation] Sierra Leone has become the latest country to outlaw the death penalty, after its Parliament on Friday approved a Bill replacing relevant sections of the penal code.
South Africa
AllAfrica News: South Africa
- 'Serving From the Pot, You Pray That the Food Is Enough' July 24, 2021[GroundUp] Community soup kitchens say the number of people coming for food has increased in recent months
- Minister Angie Motshekga - State of Readiness for the Reopening of Schools July 24, 2021[Govt of SA] Good morning, thank you for joining us.
- Seasoned Journalist Coudjoe Amankwaa Passes On July 24, 2021[SAFA] Mr Amankwaa passed away (of cardiac arrest) at a Johannesburg Hospital on Friday, 23 July 2021.
- Aspiring Kariba MP Arrested in SA 'Smuggling' Broncleer July 24, 2021[New Zimbabwe] By James Muonwa, Mashonaland West Correspondent
- Women Risk Assault to Reach Work As Taxi Violence Surges July 24, 2021[Thomson Reuters Foundation] Activists say women are particularly vulnerable in a country where a sexual offence is committed every 10 minutes
North Africa
AllAfrica News: North Africa
- Tunisia: Tunisia Repays a U.S.$ 506 Million Bond Issued in 2014 July 24, 2021[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis/Tunisia -- Tunisia has just repaid a US$ 506 million bond (equivalent to 1,412.6 million dinars) issued in 2014 on the financial market, the Finance Ministry announced on Friday.
- Egypt: Cabinet Denies Increasing Fees of Public Transportation July 24, 2021[Egypt Online] The Cabinet media center on Saturday 24/07/2021 denied reports about increasing fees of public transportation after an increase of fuel prices.
- Egypt: Egypt's Flag Flies Over Ontario's Parliament Marking July 23 Revolution Anniversary July 24, 2021[Egypt Online] For the third year in a row, Egypt's flag was seen flying over the Legislative Assembly's building in the Canadian province of Ontario to celebrate the anniversary of July 23 Revolution (Egypt National Day).
- Egypt: Egypt Reports 41 New Coronavirus Cases, 7 Fatalities July 24, 2021[Egypt Online] The Health Ministry said Friday 23/07/2021 that 41 new coronavirus cases were detected, upping the total number of confirmed cases since the outbreak in the country began to 283,947.
- Egypt: Egypt, Japan Discuss Sports Cooperation July 24, 2021[Egypt Online] Sports and Youth Minister Ashraf Sobhy discussed on Friday 23/07/2021 with his Japanese counterpart and Tokyo 2020 CEO Toshiro Muto means of boosting cooperation between their ministries.
Centeral Africa
AllAfrica News: Central Africa
- East Africa: Rwandans in Ethiopia, Djibouti Mark 27th Liberation Anniversary July 24, 2021[New Times] The Rwandan Embassy in Ethiopia in collaboration with the Rwandan communities living in Ethiopia and Djibouti on Friday, July 23, held a virtual event to celebrate Rwanda's 27th liberation anniversary.
- Rwanda: Agahozo Leads Rwanda's Parade At Tokyo 2020 Games Opening July 24, 2021[New Times] Swimmer Alphonsine Agahozo led the parade for the Rwandan Olympic delegation in Tokyo, Japan, during the opening ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Games on Friday, July 23, at Tokyo Olympic Stadium.
- Angola: Covid-19 - 224 Fresh Cases, 202 Recoveries in Last 24 Hours July 24, 2021[ANGOP] Luanda -- Angola reported Friday 224 new covid-19 cases, 202 recoveries and 4 deaths in the latest 24 hours.
- Congo-Kinshasa: DR Congo Faces Major Challenges in Covid-19 Vaccine Rollout July 24, 2021[DW] The Democratic Republic of Congo is struggling to vaccinate its population amid growing cases of COVID-19. Skepticism, misinformation and poor infrastructure have forced the country to discard thousands of expired doses.
- Rwanda: Govt to Roll Out Immunisation Campaign Targeting Children July 23, 2021[New Times] The Ministry of Health, through Rwanda Biomedical Centre (RBC), plans to carry out an extensive catch-up immunisation campaign targeting children who have missed out on basic childhood vaccinations during lockdown.
Ethiopia
AllAfrica News: Ethiopia
- Rwandans in Ethiopia, Djibouti Mark 27th Liberation Anniversary July 24, 2021[New Times] The Rwandan Embassy in Ethiopia in collaboration with the Rwandan communities living in Ethiopia and Djibouti on Friday, July 23, held a virtual event to celebrate Rwanda's 27th liberation anniversary.
- Amid Lack of Transparency, Families of Strained Students in Tigray Demand Swift Actions July 24, 2021[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- Parents of Universities students in Tigray echo concerns over the safety of their loved ones attending schools in the war torn region. Parents gathered in front of UN headquarters in Addis Ababa and used slogans such as "Universities are closed; where are our children?" ; "UN keep your promise, it […]
- Govt Reinstates Addis Standard Licence After Addressing 'Areas of Concern' July 23, 2021[East African] The Ethiopia government on Wednesday reinstated the licence of private news website Addis Standard after what the Media Authority said was addressing "areas of concern" in their coverage.
- Ride Hailing App Little Set to Enter Ethiopia Market July 23, 2021[East African] Kenyan ride-hailing firm Little is expanding to Addis Ababa joining Safaricom and several other Kenyan firms in the race to crack the Ethiopian market that has so far remained closed to foreign firms.
- 50,000 Displaced in Fighting Between Afar and Tigrayan Forces - NGO July 23, 2021[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- In a report that was last updated on July 20, 2021, the Afar Pastoralist Development Association (APDA) said that well over 50,000 people have been displaced as a result of ongoing fighting between Afar regional forces and forces loyal to Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF). Fighting has broken out in […]
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