Europe’s ‘Gas Grab’ in Africa is Just the Latest Abuse of its Relationship With the Continent
By Catherine Fieschi When Emmanuel Macron made one of his first visits to Africa as France’s recently elected young president in 2017, his speech at Ouagadougou University in Burkina Faso was designed to set the tone for a new relationship between his country and African countries. ‘There no longer is a French policy for Africa,’ he […]
Europe Should Have Rethought Its Africa Policy Before Lavrov’s Trip To The Continent
Russia’s overtures in Africa have left European officials anxious about the EU’s cautious pace to re-engage the Ethiopian government and Africa as a whole, despite accusations of war crimes and ethnic cleansing. It’s unimportant whether this is being done for the so-called “wrong reasons” related to improving the bloc’s competitiveness vis a vis Russia, nor […]
China-Africa Cooperation Advancing to Peace Support in The Horn
China has been a multidimensional development partner to African countries. This economic partnership has been cemented through time and now seems to have advanced to peace and security cooperation. When the First China-Horn of Africa Peace, Good Governance and Development Conference was held in Addis Ababa between 20 and 21 June 2022, Horn of Africa […]
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 […]
East Africa
AllAfrica News: East Africa
- Kenya: Opposition Leader Odinga Calls for Weekly Rallies Over Cost-of-Living Crisis March 20, 2023[RFI] Kenya's veteran opposition leader Raila Odinga called Monday for weekly protests, as clashes erupted between police and supporters demonstrating over the country's cost-of-living crisis.
- Uganda: Somalia and Uganda Leaders Discuss United Front Against Al-Shabaab March 20, 2023[Shabelle] Kampala -- The president of Somalia Hassan Sheikh Mohamud held a meeting with his Ugandan counterpart Yoweri Museveni in Kampala on Monday morning.
- Uganda: Police Insist On Dispersing Rallies Despite Constitutional Court Decision March 20, 2023[Nile Post] Police have said they will continue dispersing illegal assemblies despite last week's Constitutional Court decision annuling some of the provisions of the Public Order Management Act (POMA), 2013.
- Ethiopia: Ethiopia Is One of Recent Examples of Resilience in Face of Multiple Shocks, Finance Minister Says March 20, 2023[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Finance Minister of Ethiopia, Ahmed Shide said that Ethiopia is one of Africa's recent examples of resilience in the face of multiple shocks.
- Uganda: Protect Freedoms and Rights in Anti-Gay Bill - Lawyers March 20, 2023[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- The offences in the proposed Anti-Homosexuality Bill, 2023 are vague and go against the principal of legality under the Constitution of Uganda, according to Dr. Adrian Juuko, the Executive Director of Human Rights Awareness and Promotion Forum.
West Africa
AllAfrica News: West Africa
- Nigeria: Gunmen Kill Rivers All Progressives Congress' Polls Campaign Boss March 20, 2023[Premium Times] INEC official shot during the election in the state is receiving treatment, the police say.
- Guinea Bissau/Nigeria: Afcon 2023 Qualifiers - Iwobi, Five Other Players, Arrive Ahead of Guinea Bissau Ties March 20, 2023[Premium Times] The majority of the remaining 17 invited players, including captain Ahmed Musa, are expected in Abuja on Monday.
- Nigeria: Polls - Folarin Congratulates Makinde, Lauds Oyo Voters March 20, 2023[Premium Times] The APC governorship candidate, however, appealed to party members and support groups to remain calm, as the results of the election were being studied.
- Nigeria: Electoral Commission HQ Suspends Collation of Governorship Results in Enugu, Abia March 20, 2023[Premium Times] In its Monday statement, INEC said an immediate review of the results from the affected areas in Abia and Enugu is being undertaken.
- Nigeria: All Progressive Congress' Singer's Kano Home Set Alight March 20, 2023[Premium Times] The singer, was reportedly away when the incident happened.
South Africa
AllAfrica News: South Africa
- Kenya Airways Closes Kisumu, Johannesburg Booking Offices on Protests March 21, 2023[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenya Airways (KQ) yesterday closed its booking offices in Kisumu and Johannesburg due to anticipated demonstrations.
- Northern Cape's De Aar Residents Express Pessimism Ahead of Human Rights Day - South African News Briefs - March 21, 2023 March 21, 2023[allAfrica]
- South Africans Endorse Taxation, Say It Is Fair to Tax the Rich At Higher Rates to Support the Poor March 21, 2023[Afrobarometer] South Africans endorse taxation, say it is fair to tax the rich at higher rates to support the poor
- South Africa's #nationalshutdown - Beware Misleading Visuals Circulating On Social Media March 21, 2023[Africa Check] The Economic Freedom Fighters party was on Monday 20 March protesting a slew of grievances. But not all was what it seemed to be.
- South Africa Works for Well-Known Agenda By Supporting Armed Separatist Group - Morocco's Delegation March 21, 2023[MAP] Geneva -- The Moroccan delegation deplored, on Monday at the United Nations Palace in Geneva, the attitude of the South African delegation, which is working for a well-known agenda in the region, by supporting the vain destabilizing aims of an armed separatist group.
North Africa
AllAfrica News: North Africa
- Africa: UNAF U20 Women - Exciting Victories for Algeria and Morocco March 20, 2023[CAF] Algeria U20 Women snatched a thrilling victory over Egypt 2-1 on Thursday at Al-Kram Stadium in Tunis, for the second round of the Unions of North African Federations U20 women's tournament.
- Libya: UN Security Council Reaffirms Strong Support for the Libyan People March 20, 2023[UN News] The UN Security Council on Thursday adopted a presidential statement calling on the international community to support ongoing efforts to forge a lasting peace in Libya.
- Africa: CR Belouizdad Beat Zamalek to Make Quarters, Close Out Group D March 20, 2023[CAF] Two late second half goals saw hosts CR Belouizdad beat Egyptian giants Zamalek SC 2-0 to advance to the quarter finals of the TotalEnergies CAF Champions League and close out Group D.
- Africa: USM Alger Inch Close to TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup Quarters March 20, 2023[CAF] Algerian side USM Alger have closed in on a ticket into the quarter finals of the TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup after playing to a 1-1 draw with Congolese side St Eloi Lupopo on Sunday.
- Africa: Marumo Gallants Into TotalEnergies CAF CC Quarters Despite Al Akhdar Drubbing March 20, 2023[CAF] South African debutants Marumo Gallants have progressed to the quarter finals of the TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup despite suffering a 4-1 thrashing at the hands of Libya's Al Akhdar.
Centeral Africa
AllAfrica News: Central Africa
- Africa: Republic of the Congo Cannot Afford to Lose Its Sharks March 20, 2023[ISS] Could artisanal fishers help prevent illegal fishing and the destruction of the valuable shark population?
- Rwanda: Amavubi Coach Rues Goal Drought March 20, 2023[New Times] Rwanda national team coach Carlos Alos Ferrer has lamented his side's inability to score goals.
- Central African Republic: China's President Xi Jinping Wants Mine Workers' Killers 'Severely' Punished March 20, 2023[RFI] Nine Chinese mine workers were killed in an attack in the Central African Republic, sparking a rare call on Monday from China's President Xi Jinping for the perpetrators to be "severely" punished.
- Congo-Kinshasa: DRC Invests Over U.S.$463 Million Worth Projects in Tanzania March 20, 2023[Daily News] WHILE the National Agency for the Promotion of Investments (ANAPI) in DRC has invited Tanzanians to invest in minerals, transport, tourism and health sectors, the country has already invested in 19 projects worth 463.34 million US dollars in Tanzania.
- Angola: Lunda Sul Gets 60,000 Hectares for PlanagrÃo March 20, 2023[ANGOP] Saurimo -- At least 60,000 hectares of land have been identified, in the eastern Lunda Sul Province, for the start of the National Plan for Promotion of Grain Production (PLANAGRÃO), in 2024.
Ethiopia
AllAfrica News: Ethiopia
- Ethiopia Is One of Recent Examples of Resilience in Face of Multiple Shocks, Finance Minister Says March 20, 2023[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Finance Minister of Ethiopia, Ahmed Shide said that Ethiopia is one of Africa's recent examples of resilience in the face of multiple shocks.
- Wars in Cities - Three Rules for Protecting the Built Environment During Conflict March 19, 2023[The Conversation Africa] During the course of wars, the infrastructure of cities faces destruction. Fighting, regardless of its intentions, destroys roads, bridges, commercial and residential buildings, as well as the architecture they embody.
- In Ethiopia's Tigray War, Rape Is Used As a Weapon March 18, 2023[DW] Sexual attacks on women and girls have continued since last year's peace deal between Ethiopia's government and Tigray leadership, witnesses told DW.
- As Drought Catastrophe Looms, Many Succumbing to Death in Somali Region March 17, 2023[Addis Standard] Moyale -- Internally Displaced Peoples (IDPs) from various woredas of Dawa zone, one of the severely hit zones by drought in the Somali region, who are sheltering in two IDP camps in Moyale woreda, told Addis Standard that more than eighteen people have died due to the drought in recent days. Disturbing stories […]
- Secretary Blinken's Meeting With Ethiopian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Mekonnen March 16, 2023[State Department] The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price:
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