Why Lalibela, Ethiopia, Is the Next Machu Picchu
The pre-dawn world and I are not the best of friends. In fact, I’m not even sure we’re on speaking terms after a lifetime of missed early-morning hikes, runs, and yoga classes. So I was more surprised than anyone to find myself outside an Ethiopian church at 5 am on a Sunday, moved to tears […]
Who is New Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed(Ph. D.)?
Abiy Ahmed Ali (Ph.D.) is an Ethiopian politician and the current Chairman of EPDRF (Ethiopian People’s Revolutionary Democratic Front) and OPDO (Oromo Peoples’ Democratic Organization). Until 2018, he served as the head of OPDO Secretariat and Oromia Housing and Urban Development Office with the title of Deputy President of Oromia Region, one of the nine regions of Ethiopia. Abiy […]
EPDRF elected Abiy Ahmed(Ph.D.) as a chairman of the Party
Ethiopia’s ruling coalition has elected Abiy Ahmed as its new chairman, according to state media. The announcement on Tuesday by state broadcaster FANA means that Ahmed, who hails from the Oromo ethnic group, is now expected to succeed Hailemariam Desalegn as Ethiopia’s prime minister. The chairman of the ruling Ethiopian People’s Revolutionary Democratic Front (EPRDF) coalition has historically also taken […]
The 320,000 years old Stone Tools Are Smashing Theories about Africa
For decades, the human story was one told through signs of modernity—art, tools, burials—found only after Homo sapiens left Africa. Recent discoveries pushing back the date of departure are helping to change that narrative, as are three new studies in Science. Together, they describe the earliest stone tools of their kind in East Africa as well as the earliest evidence for long-distance […]
The landlocked Ethiopia looking additional Port for its increasing appetite for its imported goods
When Eritrea gained its independence from Ethiopia in 1993, Ethiopia became landlocked and therefore dependent on its neighbors – especially Djibouti – for access to international markets. This dependency has hampered Ethiopia’s aspiration to emerge as the uncontested regional power in the Horn of Africa. Recently, however, the ground has been shifting. As we point […]
Africa’s real Wakanda and the struggle to stay uncolonized
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia — The Marvel Comics movie “Black Panther” has wowed audiences across the United States and around the world, including Africans who have cheered on the African superheroes and their fictional Kingdom of Wakanda. There is a little something for everyone in Wakanda for Africans. The show’s designers seem to have attempted to incorporate stylistic elements […]
How Ethiopia Is Slowing Climate Change By Reviving Its Forests – And Its Economy
According to legend, a young man named Khalid discovered the invigorating effects of coffee while herding his goats through the misty, mountainous forests of Kaffa, at the eastern edge of the Kingdom of Abyssinia, around 750 AD. The animals, it’s said, became rambunctious after devouring the red berries for which the region is named, so […]
Teddy Afro to Perform the coming Sunday in Bahir Dar
Singer and song writer Tewdros Kassahun (Teddy Afro), whose recently released album titled “Ethiopia” became on the top chart on Billboard will perform in the city of Bahir Dar the day after Ethiopian Epiphany at Bahir Dar Stadium. This will the singer first official concert since the release of his recent and 5th album. According […]
Damming the Nile – Egypt, Sudan and Ethiopia battle it out
The three nations are locked in a dispute about the vast dam being constructed across the Blue Nile in Ethiopia, the source of 85% of Egypt’s water. That Egypt’s economic well-being is dependent on the Nile has been a geopolitical fact of life since ancient times. Fly over the country, and Egypt’s dependence on the […]
How China, Nepal and Ethiopia are restoring forest landscapes
Forest landscape restoration has gained a high political profile internationally, but still faces the challenge of how best to involve local communities to ensure the success of programs on the ground. This is an issue that is all the more challenging given the diversity of environmental and socio-political contexts around the globe. Property rights, for […]
Ethiopian pop star Teddy Afro delights fans, irks authorities
He may be Ethiopia’s biggest pop star but Teddy Afro hasn’t held a concert in his country for years, some of his songs have been effectively banned, and the launch party for his last album was broken up by the police. But sitting in the living room of his spacious house outside the capital, Addis […]
Ethiopian modern rock hewan churches
Carving churches out of rock using only a hammer and chisel may seem extraordinary to us, but for those living in rural areas of Ethiopia, it’s simply an expression of faith. “It’s hard work … literally,” says University of Toronto Professor Michael Gervers, an expert on Ethiopian history. Gervers, a professor in the department of historical […]
Ethiopian National Park: Chebera Churchura Park
Geography and Landscape Chebera Churchura National Park(CCNP) is found on the western side of the central Omo-Gibe basin, in between Dawro zone and Konta Special Woreda of the Southern Nations, Nationalities and Peoples Regional State of Ethiopia. The Omo River provides the boundary between the south and the West. The natural vegetation of the park […]
Ethiopia will cover all cost associated with GERD project
The Ethiopian government says it will not require external assistance to complete its flagship hydroelectric dam, the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) project. Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn on a recent visit to Qatar dispelled rumours that as part of his trip, Ethiopia planned to seek Qatari support for the project. The government has mobilized domestic […]
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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