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Africa: IGAD Reinforces States Solidarity for Curbing Covid-19 Pandemic
ADDIS ABABA - Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) announced that it is mobilizing resources to help member states consolidate solidarity to cope with burden imposed on the health system, peace and security, natural disaster and COVID-19 pandemic.
Ethiopia: Rosy Future Ahead for Domestic Automobile Assemblers
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's leadership said to take unprecedented measures in formulating conducive business climate for automotive industry thereby enhancing the capacity of domestic car assembling firms and putting the import substitution strategy in a good shape.
Egypt: Sisi Grants Honorary Shield to Counselor Adli Mansour
Sisi grants honorary shield to counselor Adli Mansour President Abdel Fattah El Sisi granted to Counselor Adli Mansour an honorary shield which Minister of Transport Kamel el Wazir had offered to him on Sunday 16/8/2020 during the inauguration ceremony of the 4th phase of Cairo Metro Line 3. The president's gesture comes in appreciation of Mansour's efforts during his service as Egypt's interim president.
North Africa: Clarivate Launches the Arabic Citation Index in Egypt
London — Journal submissions now open to journals from across the 22 Arab League countries Clarivate Plc (NYSE:CCC), a global leader in providing trusted information and insights to accelerate the pace of innovation, has now launched the Arabic Citation Index™ (ARCI), the world's first local language citation index for the Arabic world in Egypt. The ARCI is funded by the Egyptian government, and is available across the entire research community in Egypt.
Egypt Approves Law to Protect Identities of Women Reporting Sex Abuse
By Menna A. Farouk Cairo — The law aims to encourage women to report assault by giving victims the automatic right to anonymity Egypt approved a new law on Sunday to protect the identity of women who come forward to report sexual harassment or assault in a move that aimed to encourage women and girls to report cases of sexual violence.
Ethiopia: Abiy Stuns Nation With His Beloved Projects, Calls for More
Prime Minister Dr. Abiy Ahmed displayed in a documentary his major projects incorporated under Sheger beautifying project, almost all completed in less than a year, unknown to the country. Through the documentary film channelled in 12 TV broadcasters at the same time on Friday night, Dr. Abiy took the opportunity to instil his philosophy of 'medemer' and to inspire the nation to think broadly and strive for achievements.
Ethiopia: Young Innovators Win Trophy for a Mobile App That Detects Plant Diseases
Established by two young Engineers, Debo Engineering PLC has become the Ethiopian country winner in MEST Africa Challenge Country Finals and win community voice competing with eight African countries. Boaz Berhanu and Jermia Bayisa, are co-founders of Debo Engineering, a software company located in Jimma Ethiopia for solving the problem of the community.
Ethiopian Born Mathematician Recognized as Top Educator in U.S.
Dr. Mulatu Lemma, Mathematics Professor at Savannah State University, has been recognized by Marquis Who's Who Top Educators for dedication, achievements, and leadership in the field of mathematics teaching, research and mentoring. Dr. Lemma began his higher education in Ethiopia, earning both a Bachelor of Arts in 1977 and a Master of Arts in applied mathematics in 1982.
Egypt: Cautious Hopes for Slum Dwellers Relocated in Egypt Housing Project
By Menna A. Farouk In a compound in southeastern Cairo, Elham Fouad walks through a clean, organised street full of colourful buildings with her husband and young daughter. The scene in the Mokattam suburb is a far cry from el-Deweika, a sprawling slum in the Egyptian capital, where she used to live in a dilapidated house with her family.
Africa: Report Urges African Countries to Harmonize Trade, Transport Regulations to Fight Covid-19
ADDIS ABABA (ENA) - African countries need to harmonize COVID-19 border regulations in order to reduce delays, while not undermining the safety of trade, according to a new report released by the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA). The Regional Integration and Trade Division (RITD) at ECA released today a report entitled "Facilitating Cross- Border Trade through a Coordinated African Response to COVID-19".
Africa: Songwe Requests China to Participate in the G20 Debt Service Suspension Initiative in Support of Africa's Liquidity Needs
ADDIS ABABA- Economic Commission for Africa's Executive Secretary, Vera Songwe, has called on China to honour the pledge made by President Xi Jinping on his country's participation in the G20 Debt Service Suspension Initiative (DSSI), which she said, "would go a long way towards supporting Africa's liquidity needs during this difficult time." A press release sent to The Ethiopian Herald, quoted Songwe as saying: "Time is of the essence. Countries need resources now,.
East Africa: Ethiopia to Nurture 1 Billion Tree Seedlings to Be Planted in Neighboring Countries
ADDIS ABABA - Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said Ethiopia will nurture one billion tree seedlings to be planted in neighboring countries as part of its 'green legacy' campaign next year. During the concluding ceremony of this year's 'green legacy' in Bahir Dar yesterday, Abiy said the country has achieved its plan of planting five billion tree seedlings this rainy season.
Egypt: Binding Agreement Over GERD Is Not the Path to a Win-Win Solution
Egypt's call for a binding agreement over the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) is not acceptable as it has to do with future and unpredictable climate issues and affects Ethiopian generations to come. In fact, such issues have to be dealt with at the time once the phenomenon comes about based on the contexts of the time.
Egypt's Stance On GERD - Fear of Water Supply Cut Vs Desire to Maintain Hegemony?
ADDIS ABABA- Egypt's stubborn stance during the negotiation of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) doesn't stem from fear that the dam will reduce its water supply. Rather, it is a result of concern that Ethiopia's development will threaten its hegemonic influence in the Nile Basin, assert scholars.
Ethiopia: GERD Timely Completion Maximizes Gains, Minimizes the Costs
By Tewodros Negash (Ph.d.), Tadele Ferede (Ph.d.) and Getachew Diriba (Ph.d.) Ethiopia still has the second-largest energy access deficit in Sub-Saharan Africa (after Nigeria), and the third in the world. About 56 percent of Ethiopia's population still does not have access to modern electricity (Ministry of Water Irrigation and Energy, 2020).
Ethiopia: Shadey/Ashandiye - Covid-19's Impact On Unique Girls' Festival
Festivals in Ethiopia are typically colorful and exciting. The country has cultural, religious, and other festivals that can attract foreign tourists and local participants to come and gather to watch the procession and take part. The most known name of which held every year in Amhara and Tigray States is Shadey, Ashendye, Solel, Mariya, which is the name for a tall grass that young women usually tie around their gowns as a type of decoration.
Ethiopia: Council Approves 38.2 Billion Birr Budget for Fiscal Year
-Appoints 150 judges ADDIS ABABA - Southern Nations Nationalities and Peoples State (SNNPs) Council has endorsed over 38 billion Birr budget for 2020/21 fiscal year. It has also approved the appointment of 150 judges.
Ethiopia: State Aspires to Cover 135 Thousand Hectares of Land With Crops
ADDIS ABABA - Gambela State Agriculture and Natural Resource Bureau said the seed coverage in the harvest season hit 92 thousand hectares of land. Bureau's Head Lowo Ougot (Ph.D.) told the Ethiopian Press Agency that out of the total 135 thousand hectares of land set to be developed in the harvest season some 92 thousand have been covered with seed with smallholders while the remaining 46,000 hectares of land developed by investors.
Nigeria: Malaria - WHO Targets 2.1 Million Children in Borno
The World Health Organisation (WHO) says it has targeted 2.1 million children for the 2020 Seasonal Malaria Chemoprevention (SMC) campaign in Borno. SMC is designed to prevent and protect children against malaria. The National Consultant Malaria Emergencies in Nigeria, Iniabasi Nglass, disclosed this during the inauguration of the SMC programme at the Elmiskin Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) camp in Maiduguri.
Nigeria: NSIP - We Are Not Investigating Osinbajo - Reps
The House of Representatives Committee on Public Accounts, on Tuesday, said it is not investigating the office of the Vice President, or the person of Prof. Yemi Osinbajo as erroneously insinuated in some quarters. The Chairman, House Committee on Public Accounts, Hon. Wole Oke gave the clarification while addressing the Permanent Secretary of Federal Ministry of Finance, Budget & National Planning, Mrs Olusola Idowu.
Liberia: Pres. Weah Wants Legislature Loosen Fiscal Space - Says Government's Operational Fund Running Out Amid Debate of Fy2020/2021 National Budget
By Gerald C. Koinyeneh Capitol Hill — President George Weah has requested the Legislature to adopt one-twelfth of last year's budget in line with the proposed fiscal year 2020/2021 national budget currently under discussion by the Legislature.
Liberia's Covid-19 Testing Inaccurate, Says Liberian Scientists Dougbeh Chris Nyan
Washington, DC — A prominent infectious disease scientist, Dr. Dougbeh Chris Nyan has said that Liberia's testing "regime for COVID-19 is completely inaccurate and there needs to be an investigation into the wrong testing results repeatedly produce by the National Public Health Reference Lab for patients or people tested for SARS-CoV-2 which causes the COVID-19 disease." The US-based award-winning African scientist from Liberia made the statement last Friday in a press discussion with over 30...
Nigeria: Obasanjo Endorses CDI Platform to Promote Intra-Africa Response to Covid-19
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has endorsed the launch of an innovative response to the COVID-19 pandemic in Africa, known as Connecting the Dots Initiative (CDI).
Liberia: LIS Wants Legislative History Rewritten
By E. J. Nathaniel Daygbor -writes 54th Legislature The Director of the Legislative Information Service (LIS) Mr. B. McCarthy Weh, has written House Speaker Bhofal Chambers and Senate President Pro-Tempore, Albert Chie, calling for rewriting of the History of the Liberian Legislature and by extension, the Republic of Liberia.
Liberia: Pastor in Jail
By Ben P. Wesee And Jonathan Browne -for proposing marriage to girl, 15 The Zone Five Police depot in Paynesville Township, outside Monrovia is investigating Pastor Elijah Moses, a Nigerian, for allegedly tempering with a 15-yer-old girl and proposing marriage to the minor.
Zimbabwe: Police Act On Fake Roadblocks
Rogue police officers have been putting up illegal roadblocks and conducting patrols countrywide to extract bribes from the public, but the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) is urging those who suspect they are victims to make reports to police hotlines as soon as possible so immediate action can be taken to track down and arrest the gangs.
Nigeria: Experts Proffer Solutions to Nigeria's Oil Industry Challenges
Leading economic and energy policy experts have called for the need to deepen private sector participation as a means of addressing some of the challenges bedevilling the Nigerian oil and gas sector. The experts spoke at a webinar put together to address new governance models in the downstream sector of Nigeria's oil and gas industry. The programme, sponsored by the Premium Times Centre for Investigative Journalism, held on Wednesday.
Namibia: End Factionalism, Accept Defeat - Mumbala
Keetmanshoop — //Kharas regional Swapo coordinator Mattheus Mumbala has called on party members to accept their fate if not elected to stand as candidates for the upcoming regional council and local authority elections. Namibians will go to the polls in November this year to elect new local authority and regional councillors.
Tanzania: Enroll Councils to Govt Accounting System - Minister
MINISTER for Finance and Planning, Dr Philip Mpango, has instructed officials in the financial information systems management unit in his ministry to enrol the Government Accounting System (MUSE) in all councils in the country. He issued the directives during the just ended Nanenane Agricultural exhibition while touring the ministry pavilion at Nyakabindi grounds in Bariadi district in Simiyu region.
Sudan: Finance Minister Lauds Saudi Continuous Support to Sudan
Khartoum — The Acting Minister of Finance and Economic Planning, Dr. Heba Mohammed Ali has commended the Saudi Kingdom for its continuous support to the Government of the glorious December Revolution.
Tanzania: Be Vigilant Against Bribery, Prime Minister Tells Pccb
PRIME Minister Kassim Majaliwa has directed the Prevention and Combating of Corruption Bureau (PCCB) to exercise extra vigilance against corrupt candidates crooking the public for political gains. Mr Majaliwa issued the directives yesterday while inaugurating a new building for the PCCB Intelligence Unit in Dodoma, saying Tanzanians should use their democratic right to elect leaders of their choice.
Tanzania: Private Sector Grew By 5.5 Pc in June
THE private sector credit grew by 5.5 per cent in June, from 5.1 per cent in the preceding month and down from 7.6 per cent registered in the corresponding period last year. According to the Bank of Tanzania (BoT) monthly economic review for July, the increase is attributable to the subdued demand for new loans, particularly in trade activities; following lockdown of economies of the country's trading partners due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Nigeria: Unilag Crisis - Council Names Acting VC As ASUU Condemns Ogundipe's 'Removal'
Hours after saying it has removed Oluwatoyin Ogundipe as the vice-chancellor of the University of Lagos, the school's council said it has appointed Theophilus Soyombo in acting capacity. Crisis brewed on Wednesday when the council resolved at its emergency meeting held in Abuja to sack Mr Ogundipe over allegations of infractions and gross misconduct.
Gambia: Government Amends Regulations On Markets, Shopping Areas
President Adama Barrow in consultation with COVID-19 experts at The Ministry of Health has on Wednesday amended the Regulations governing markets throughout The Gambia. In a press release issued by Ebrima G. Sankareh, The Gambia Government Spokesperson indicates that effective tomorrow, Thursday, 13th August 2020, the following restrictions shall be operational and should now supersede all previous restrictions governing the opening and closing of markets and shopping outlets in The Gambia.
Africa: Covid-19 Deaths Across Continent Approach 25,000
As of August 13, the confirmed Covid-19 case total from 55 African countries has reached 1,074,475. Reported deaths in Africa have reached 24,277 and recoveries 768,898. South Africa has the most reported cases - 568,919, with deaths numbering 11,010. The next most most-affected countries are Egypt (95,963), Nigeria (47,743), Ghana (41,572), and Algeria (36,699).
Eritrea: Support to Disadvantaged Families
Massawa — Residents of the administrative areas of Bada, Buya, Engel-Ela, Engel and Bordoli, Gelalo sub-zone in the Southern Red Sea region, as well as members of the Eritrean Defense Forces in the areas extended food items worth 17 thousand and 500 Nakfa to disadvantaged families.
Kenya: Mungatana to Be Arraigned Over Fake Sh70 Million Military Tender
In case former Garsen MP Danson Mungatana is presented in court on Tuesday to answer to charges of making a false document and obtaining money by pretence, he will be walking into what is now becoming a familiar territory. Once a high-flying legislator whose future appeared so bright that he earned the moniker 'crocodile eater' due to his Pokomo background and his astute debating skills in Parliament, Mr Mungatana's fortunes seem to be sinking lower by the day.
Kenya: Big Win for KNUT Members in War With TSC Over New Salaries
The National Assembly has stepped in to end a long standing dispute between the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) and the Kenya National Union of Teachers (Knut). The Education Committee Tuesday brought the two parties together and asked the commission to ensure all public school teachers are beneficiaries of the 2017-21 Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). TSC left out teachers affiliated to the union, citing court cases.
Sudan: Al-Burhan Receives Congratulatory Cable From Algerian President
Khartoum — The Head of the Transitional Sovereign Council, Lt-General, Abdul Fattah received, Wednesday, from the Algerian President, Abdul Magid Tobon congratulating him on the occasion of Eid Al-Adha. The Algerian President wished Sudan and its people more progress, prosperity and stability. He affirmed strengthening of brotherhood, solidarity and cooperation between the two countries to serve the interests and aspirations of the Sudanese and Algerian people.
Sudan's Friends Forum Held in Riyadh
Khartoum — The Sudan's Friends Forum which is hosted by Saudi Arabia held in the Saudi capital of Riyadh through video conference with the participation of 25 country and organization. The Saudi Foreign Minister, Prince, Faisal Bin Farhan who addressed the inaugural session affirmed his country's support to the stability in Sudan. Prime Minister, Dr. Abdulla Hamdouk said maintaining peace and building strong basis for Sudan's economy are top priorities of his government.
Sierra Leone: United Nations Resident Coordinator Bids Farewell to Sierra Leone's President Julius Maada Bio
State House, Freetown, Wednesday 12 August 2020 - Head of the United Nations, UN, Country Team and Resident Coordinator in Sierra Leone, Dr Sunil Saigal, has called at the presidency to bid farewell to His Excellency President Dr Julius Bio after a successful four-and-half-year stint in the country.
Rwanda: One Step Forward, Two Back - - Biruta On Relations With Uganda
While there has been some progress in the release of Rwandans who were illegally arrested, Rwanda continues to witness continued harassment of her citizens in Uganda. Efforts to restore and improve ties with Uganda can be termed as one step forward two back, Minister of Foreign Affairs Dr. Vincent Biruta has said. Biruta was speaking at a press conference on Wednesday morning on local, regional, and global issues.
Africa: German/EU Council Presidency - Covid-19, Need for a Stronger EU-Africa Partnership
The COVID-19 pandemic has shifted political priorities around the globe. All of a sudden, people around the world face a global health emergency with deep economic and social ripple effects. For the government of Germany, the recovery from COVID-19 has become a political priority both at home and abroad. In Nigeria, Germany works closely with government agencies and engages with local communities at the same time.
Tanzania: Zanzibar Needs Ultra-Modern Arena, Shein
PRESIDENT Ali Mohamed Shein has said that it is high time Zanzibar has a large multi-purpose national stadium, "We need it urgently." He said it is important we have the stadium for different public functions or national events including parades, and sports activities including regional and international soccer tournaments. "The current Amani Stadium can no longer handle national events with huge turn-ups of people.
South Africa: Young South Africans Are Shut Out From Work - They Need a Chance to Get Digital Skills
Most young people from disadvantaged backgrounds in South Africa continue to be denied access to information and communications technology because of poor infrastructure and the digital divide. The cost of mobile data is part of the problem. For example, compared with its fellow members of the BRICS group of nations, South Africa has the highest average price for 1GB of mobile data.
Uganda: Tumukunde Launches His 2021 Presidential Bid
Presidential aspirant, Lt Gen Henry Tumukunde on Wednesday launched his 2021 presidential bid. He intends to campaign on a "Renewed Uganda" platform with 'It is possible' as a campaign slogan. The former security minister will contest as an independent candidate. Gen Tumukunde told supporters at his residence in Kololo, Kampala that once elected, he will strongly consider issues that affect young people. "We are targeting Ugandans who give us the vote.
Nigeria: Again, MURIC Denies Link to Terror Group, Demands Apology From Peddler of 'Fake News'
The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC), on Wednesday, said it had uncovered the person who accused it of collecting money from a terrorist group, the Islamic State for West Africa Province (ISWAP). ISWAP is a splinter of Boko-Haram that has been causing unrest in North-eastern Nigeria for over a decade now. MURIC had in a statement, on Tuesday, denied affiliations with any terrorist group in or outside Nigeria, following an accusation it said was made against it by an unnamed person.
Nigeria: NIS to Discuss Innovation
The Nigeria Innovation Summit (NIS) is set to hold its one-week long virtual event known as Nigeria Innovation Week. The event brings together stakeholders from different sectors of the Nigerian economy. It is billed to hold between October 6th and 8th, 2020, with a focus on 'Innovating in Critical Times'. The event will include activities such as innovation exhibitions, Nigeria Innovation Summit, Nigeria Innovation Awards, and the yearly report of the State of Innovation in Nigeria.
Malawi: Chisale Court Protection From Arrests Application Monday
Former president Peter Mutharika's security aide, Norman Chisale application to stop the state on his arrests galore will be heard on Monday. Chisale's lawyer Chancy Gondwe said the court failed to hear the stay order and injunction against the state on the arrests because the judge had no time. Chisale applied to the Supreme Court to stop the state from further effecting arrests on him and wants an injunction to stop future prosecutions.
Kenya: Fully Settled Nondi Now Targets Georgian League Title
Former Gor Mahia midfielder Amos Nondi is hoping to win the Georgian League title with his side Dila Gori this season. The team has been on top of the league standings for a while but dropped to third after losing 1-0 to Locomotive Tbilisi on Monday, a game that Nondi that played until the final whistle. Even With the first leg now over, Nondi is still convinced they can win the title this year. "We have a good team and we have done well so far.
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