Ethiopia delays filling of flagship dam, vows to heed downstream nations’ concerns – Anadolu Agency 16:24
Sat, 08 July 2023 4th round of Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam’s filling postponed from early August to September, says Premier Abiy Ahmed Andrew Wasike |08.07.2023 NAIROBI, Kenya Ethiopia will delay the next round of filling a major new hydroelectric dam on the Nile River, the country’s prime minister has declared. The filling of the […]
Politicians, civil society leaders arrive in Addis Ababa to lobby for peaceful end of Sudan conflict – Sudans Post 06:23
Sat, 08 July 2023 In a statement, deputy chair of Sudanese Congress Party and senior member of the Forces for Freedom & Change (FFC) Central Council Khaled Omer said that they have arrived in Addis Ababa today and will work with national, regional, and international actors to push for peace efforts. JUBA, JULY 8, 2023 […]
Sudan boycotts upcoming IGAD summit to protest Kenyan mediation role – Sudans Post 05:43
Sat, 08 July 2023 In a statement, the Sudanese foreign ministry said it is refusing to attend the summit because of Kenya’s “unbalanced” mediation role in the conflict. Sudan has previously accused Kenya of favoring the rebel Rapid Support Forces (RSF). KHARTOUM, JULY 8, 2023 (SUDANS POST) – The Sudanese government has announced that it will […]
Ethiopian runner misses out on $10K first-place prize after taking wrong turn a few seconds before crossing finish line – Face2Face Africa 05:10
Sat, 08 July 2023 Francis Akhalbey July 07, 2023 Ethiopian elite runner, Senbere Teferi, was on course to win the Peachtree Road Race for the second year running when she took a wrong turn a few seconds before crossing the finish line, causing her to miss out on the $10,000 first-place prize. According to CNN, Teferi, who won the […]
Op-ed: From fractured foot to broken heart: My trip to Oromia region of Ethiopia in April 2023 – Sr. Obse Lubo – Addis Standard 04:23
Sat, 08 July 2023 JULY 8, 2023 Addis Abeba – Over the last fourteen years, East African Medical Relief Foundation (EAMRF) has helped serve people in some of the most desperate places. With the help of donors and the community, we’ve been able to provide basic medical care, cataract, cleft lip, fistula surgeries, training/education for the […]
IMF delays hold up Ethiopia’s debt talks – The Reporter 03:55
Sat, 08 July 2023 News IMF delays hold up Ethiopia’s debt talks IMF delays hold up Ethiopia’s debt talks By Daniel Nigussie July 8, 2023 But China refusing write-offs also a hurdle External creditors are waiting for the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to conduct a debt sustainability assessment before they can move forward with restructuring […]
Addis Ababa, France renew talks to restart long-stalled project – The Reporter 03:35
Sat, 08 July 2023 Business Addis Ababa, France renew talks to restart long-stalled project Addis Ababa, France renew talks to restart long-stalled project By Daniel Nigussie July 8, 2023 The Bus Rapid Transit project has been delayed for over a decade Officials from the Addis Ababa City Roads Authority (AACRA) and the French Agence française […]
China-Ethiopia funding row threatens key infrastructure link – The Reporter 03:35
Sat, 08 July 2023 News China-Ethiopia funding row threatens key infrastructure link By Selamawit Mengesha July 8, 2023 A Chinese construction firm building the final leg of an Ethiopian expressway has threatened to halt work unless it receives at least USD 50 million for the project, sources tell The Reporter. China Communications Construction Company (CCCC) was […]
Ethiopia: As Drought and Floods Threaten Millions in Ethiopia, Midwives Are a Lifeline for Pregnant Women and Newborns – AllAfrica 02:24
Sat, 08 July 2023 UNFPA Kenya The ongoing drought and rising insecurity forced Rukia Yaarow Ali to leave her home in Somalia, to seek refuge in Daadab refugee complex in northern Kenya. 8 JULY 2023 UNFPA East and Southern Africa (Johannesburg) “Saving the life of this baby was a miracle and a blessing for my […]
It’s Not Just Iran: Conflict Over Water Resources Is on the Rise – The Good Men Project 00:07
Sat, 08 July 2023 The risks and incidences of water-related conflicts in recent years, when data are more available and consistent … are on the rise, and the factors driving such violence appear to be worsening. July 8, 2023 By Sustainability Times By Laureen Fagan The clash over water rights led to fighting between Iran and Afghanistan […]