Africa’s Working-Age Population to Top Asia’s by 2100
Bloomberg, By Alexandre Tanzi and Wei Lu Africa’s potential workforce will likely be larger than that of Asia by the end of the 21st century as both continents wrestle with different demographic and economic challenges. The number of 15-to-64-year-old Africans today is a quarter of the size of Asia’s working-age population. By 2100, however, Africa will surpass […]
WOMEN OF POWER IN ETHIOPIAN LEGEND AND HISTORY
By Rita Pankhurst “Highly placed Ethiopian women, who combined worldliness, politics and religion are seen again and again in Ethiopian history. Rita Pankhurst recalls how women have been as important and influential as any man.” Lucy, alias Dinknesh – literally “you are lovely” – is the first woman in Ethiopian history, indeed in the history […]
The other Lava Lake on Mount Michael, Ethiopia
Earth observatory Even with modern scientific tools, there are still some parts of our planet that stay mostly hidden from human eyes. The crater floor of Mount Michael, an active volcano in the South Sandwich Islands of the South Atlantic Ocean, is one of those places. On most days the crater on Saunders Island is […]
Bole international Airport sees record upsurge in number of passengers
Travel Daily News ADDIS ABABA – A record number of international passengers are traveling through Addis Ababa Bole International Airport, the major gateway into Africa, this summer. Wednesday, July 17, 2019 was one of the busiest days for the Airport with 310 flights and 29,528 travelers (21,028 departing and 8,500 arriving passengers, respectively) which marked a […]
GreenPath taps into Ethiopia’s burgeoning organic popfarming market
By Tom Gardner, The Africa Report A small start-up has developed a niche in providing organic produce grown by smallholders to markets in places like London and Dubai. The label ‘Grown in Ethiopia’ is not yet common on supermarket shelves across the world, but one day it may be. That, at least, is the goal of GreenPath […]
What’s driving Russia’s interest in Africa?
Aljazeera We look at rising Russia-Africa trade, the economics behind the S-400 deal, and new players in the gaming industry. As the Soviet Union imploded, it turned its back on the African continent in the 1990s. But now, under President Vladimir Putin, Russia is once again making a push to engage. Some of the reasons: Western sanctions […]
‘Africa has been struggling to follow the West, and now that system is crumbling’, President Paul Kagame
The African Report Rwanda’s President Paul Kagame granted The Africa Report a long interview following the Africa CEO Forum, in late March. In part one, he gives his views on industrial policy, regional integration and the failure of the Western model of the past two decades. Presented here is a transcript, with light editing for […]
Britain Is Hoarding a Treasure; No One Is Allowed to See
DANIEL TRILLING, The Atlantic LONDON—In a storeroom of the British Museum here sits a collection of 11 wood and stone tablets that nobody is allowed to see. They are Christian plaques, or tabots, that represent the Ark of the Covenant, and they belong—though belong in this case is a contested term—to the Ethiopian Orthodox Church, which believes only […]
African leaders set to sign the landmark trade deal at AU Summit
Standard Media African leaders will meet Sunday in Niger for the African Union (AU summit, to sign a landmark free trade agreement, and to discuss looming security and migration crises on the continent. In a “historic” moment for the 55-member bloc, according to its chairman Moussa Faki, heads of state will officially launch the African Continental […]
AWASH – WELDIA RAILWAY DREAM PROJECT
LOCATION Awash, Woldia, Ethiopia Yapi Merkezi was awarded the EPC contract for the Awash Woldia/Hara Gebeya railway project in June 2012. Image courtesy of Yapi Merkezi. The 400km-long railway line will connect Awash and Woldia in Ethiopia. Image courtesy of Yapi Merkezi. Artist’s rendition of the Kombolcha station. Image courtesy of Yapi Merkezi. Yapi Merkezi […]
Have you ever found yourself standing in a foreign land complaining about the excessive number of tourists?
Life Hypocritical as this undoubtedly is, it masks an inconvenient paradox of modern travel – many of us would like to see the marvels of the world while avoiding the crowds of others who wish to do the same. This challenge has only become harder over recent decades as falling costs of flying, an expanding […]
Ethiopia Is the Ultimate Destination for Many Fleeing Home
Spiegel Online Only a small percentage of the world’s refugees ever reach Europe. Most never even leave the continent they are originally from. Some of the world’s poorest nations as hosts to millions of refugees, including Ethiopia. By Sophia Bogner and Paul HertzbergPhoto Gallery: The Refugees of Ethiopia Mupenzi Nkera fled the civil war in […]
Ethiopian PM Says Reforms Will Deliver 3 Million Jobs in 2019-20
By Samuel Gebre, Reuters Most jobs to come from small businesses, Abiy tells lawmakers Africa’s second-most populous nation has 11 million unemployed Ethiopia’s Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed plans to double jobs created in 2019-20 as he implements a reform agenda that opens up the economy for more foreign investment. Africa’s second-most populous nation will probably create […]
Sudan’s ruling military council has accepted the joint proposal of Ethiopia and AU
Daily Mail KHARTOUM, Sudan (AP) – Sudan’s ruling military council warned protest leaders Saturday that they would be held responsible for any destruction or damage by “vandals” and people “with an agenda” ahead of planned mass rallies demanding civilian rule more than two months after the military ousted autocratic President Omar al-Bashir. The country’s pro-democracy […]
East Africa
AllAfrica News: East Africa
- Uganda: Parliament Committed to Fostering Oil Production May 23, 2022[Independent (Kampala)] Kakumiro, Uganda -- The Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Thomas Tayebwa has promised unwavering support from the legislative arm of government towards the production of oil.
- Africa: India 2022 - Luvanga Nets Hat Trick As Tanzania Stun Cameroon in Yaounde May 23, 2022[CAF] The Serengeti Girls of Tanzania edged closer to a maiden qualification after they defeated the baby Lionesses of Cameroon 4-1 in the first leg, final round qualifiers for the India 2022 FIFA U17 Women's World Cup in Yaounde on Sunday.
- Kenya: Matiangi Urges Corporates Not to Pay 'Protection Bribes' May 23, 2022[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Government has urged business firms and the private sector to resist blackmail and extortion disguised as protection money by rogue politicians.
- Kenya: Equity Introduces Chat Banking On Whatsapp, Facebook and Telegram May 23, 2022[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Equity has introduced its Equity Virtual Assistant (EVA), the Bank's chat banking platform on social media platforms including WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, and Telegram.
- Uganda: Uganda Tourism Board in Roadshow to Attract More Kenyan Tourists May 23, 2022[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) has commenced a tourist roadshow in Kenya, partnering with Kenyan tour operators in a bid to boost intra-African tourism between the two East African countries.
West Africa
AllAfrica News: West Africa
- Cameroon: Villagers Protest Iron Ore Mining Deal with China May 24, 2022[VOA] Cameroonian authorities say Monday several hundred civilians took to the streets of Lolabe, a small coastal village on the banks of the Atlantic Ocean. The civilians said they were protesting the recent deal signed by the government for iron ore to be exported from their village and Lobe, the district where Lolabe is located.
- Nigeria: When Inclusive Education and Recycling Meet With An Innovator's Dream May 24, 2022[allAfrica] Cape Town -- How do you get children to school and clean up plastic waste at the same time? Well, you could start a school that accepts recyclables as payment. And that is precisely what innovator Grace Amuzie did with her sister Rose Amuzie, and a partnership with the Africa Cleanup Initiative.
- Nigeria: 2023 - Buhari Charges Security Agencies to Ensure Secure, Prosperous Nigeria May 24, 2022[This Day] President Muhammadu Buhari has charged the military and security agencies to ensure a secure and prosperous Nigeria as the country prepares to go to the polls next year. Buhari spoke yesterday in Kano at a ceremonial parade to commemorate the 58th Anniversary of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF).
- Nigeria: NNPC, Sahara Take Delivery of Two Multi-Million Dollar LPG Vessels in South Korean Shipyard May 24, 2022[This Day] The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) Limited and its Joint Venture (JV) partner, Sahara Group, yesterday took delivery of two 23,000 CBM Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) vessels at the Hyundai MIPO Shipyard in Ulsan, South Korea.
- Nigeria: Nigeria Complex, Not Difficult to Manage With Sincerity - Obasanjo May 24, 2022[This Day] Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, yesterday, said though Nigeria was a complex country but not difficult to manage if her people and leaders were sincere to themselves.
South Africa
AllAfrica News: South Africa
- Deputy Minister Mashego-Dlamini Co-Chairs the 10th Session of the South Africa - Iran Deputy Ministerial Working Group, 23 May May 23, 2022[Govt of SA] Deputy Minister Mashego-Dlamini to co-chair the 10th Session of the South Africa - Iran Deputy Ministerial Working Group
- MEC Tertuis Simmers Holds Discussions With Cape Metro Sub-Councils May 23, 2022[Govt of SA] On the Tuesday and Wednesday 17th and 18th May, Provincial Minister of Infrastructure Tertuis Simmers, engaged Councillors from the Sub-Councils 21(Kuilsriver) and 17 (Mitchells Plain) respectively including a site visit to the Welmoed reservoir construction site.
- International Relations and Cooperation Rejects Reports of Isis Fighters Returning to South Africa May 23, 2022[Govt of SA] DIRCO rejects reports of ISIS fighters returning to South Africa
- Senzo Meyiwa's Brother Just Wants the Truth May 23, 2022[New Frame] Sifiso Meyiwa is hoping that with the murder case reopened and a trial under way, the family will finally find out who killed the Bafana Bafana footballer in 2014.
- Climate Change Action At Work With the National Workshop On Climate Change & Regional Symposium On Water and Energy #AfricaClimateCrisis May 23, 2022[Democracy Works] Democracy Works Foundation (DWF) is pleased to announce hosting The Regional Symposium on Water and Energy for political parties, and The National Climate Change workshop series on 24, 25 and 26 May 2022 in Johannesburg, South Africa as part of the Foundation's commitment to climate change policy knowledge sharing and enhanced civic participation.
North Africa
AllAfrica News: North Africa
- Egypt: Egypt's Journalists Up Against 'Comprehensive Repression Machine' May 23, 2022[VOA] Washington -- Egyptian authorities in recent weeks have released several journalists, including Mohamed Salah and Abdo Fayed among others. Salah had been detained without trial since November 2019, while Fayed was jailed for nearly two years.
- Kenya: Moroccans Stage Culture Display at the Africities Summit in Kisumu May 23, 2022[Capital FM] Kisumu -- Pomp and colour was on display at the Africities summit as Moroccan delegates showcased their songs, dances and unique exhibition booth, in a move to market their culture.
- Morocco: Rwandans in Morocco Pay Tribute to Genocide Victims May 22, 2022[New Times] Rwandans who live in the Kingdom of Morocco and friends this weekend met to pay tribute to over a million victims who were killed during the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi.
- Egypt: 'Egypt's Future' Project for Agricultural Production May 22, 2022[Egypt Online] On May 21, 2022, President Abd El-Fattah El-Sisi inaugurated 'Egypt's Future' project for agricultural production, which is one of the State's most important major national projects.
- Egypt: Interior Ministry Hosts Workshop May 22, 2022[Egypt Online] The Interior Ministry will host on Monday an Interpol workshop at the Police Academy on "Confronting emerging terrorist organizations and phenomena in the Middle East and Africa". The event will run until May 25.
Centeral Africa
AllAfrica News: Central Africa
- Africa: India 2022 - Luvanga Nets Hat Trick As Tanzania Stun Cameroon in Yaounde May 23, 2022[CAF] The Serengeti Girls of Tanzania edged closer to a maiden qualification after they defeated the baby Lionesses of Cameroon 4-1 in the first leg, final round qualifiers for the India 2022 FIFA U17 Women's World Cup in Yaounde on Sunday.
- Africa: Cameroon - African Football Legends Celebrates Milla At 70 May 23, 2022[CAF] Football Legends from across the Continent, were in Cameroon over the weekend, to celebrate the 70th birthday of former Cameroon international Albert Roger Milla.
- Uganda: Uganda Private Sector to Hold Business Summit in the Drcjune 8 in Kinshasa and Goma May 23, 2022[Nile Post] The Minister of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives will lead the Uganda trade delegation to DR Congo, which will include government officials and Private Sector members.
- Rwanda: AfDB Approves U.S.$1.5 Billion Facility to Counter Food Crisis on the Continent May 23, 2022[New Times] The African Development Bank has approved a $1.5 billion facility to help African countries avert a looming food crisis over the next two years.
- Rwanda: Camp Kigali Covid-19 Testing Site Closed Ahead of CHOGM May 23, 2022[New Times] Rwanda Biomedical Centre (RBC) has announced that effective May 20, the testing site of Camp Kigali (Kigali Convention and Exhibition village) is closed as part of the Commonwealth Heads of Governments Meeting (CHOGM) preparations.
Ethiopia
AllAfrica News: Ethiopia
- Sudan-Ethiopia Border Crossing Between Galabat and Metema Remains Closed After Shifta Killings May 23, 2022[Dabanga] Galabat -- The crossing between Sudan and Ethiopia between Galabat in El Gedaref and Metema in northern Ethiopia remains closed for the second day, after the killing of three Sudanese within days by Ethiopian gunmen (called shifta in the region).
- Former Amhara State Special Forces Commander Accused of Attempting to Dismantle Constitution May 23, 2022[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- Brigadier General Tefera Mamo, the former commander of Amhara regional state Special Forces, was arraigned at the Amhara Region Supreme Court yesterday where he was accused of attempting to dismantle the constitution, a member of the defense team, lawyer Mulu Tadesse told Addis Standard. The court gave 10 days to […]
- Harari Mass Media Editor Muhayadin Abdullahi Released On Bail May 23, 2022[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- Muhayadin Abdullahi, Afan Oromo journalist, and Editor at Harari region's broadcaster, Harari Mass Media agency, was released yesterday after nine days in police custody. Muhayadin told Addis Standard that he was receiving threats for his 'truthful reporting'
- Over 300 Suspects Arrested in Connection With Violence in Derashe Special Woreda May 23, 2022[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- The Southern Nations SNNPR Police Commission announced that it has arrested over 300 individuals suspected of partaking in the recent conflict within Derashe special woreda.
- Ethio-Sudan Border Dispute: Manageable or Time Bomb? May 23, 2022[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- On 22 December 2020, about six weeks after the start of the civil war in Tigray regional state, Ambassador Dina Mufti, Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, gave a statement assuring Ethiopians and the international community that Ethiopia and Sudan have agreed to solve the tension surrounding the long […]
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