Kenya: M-Pesa Down Due To Scheduled Maintenance
M-Pesa Down Due To Scheduled Maintenance M-Pesa was unavailable for several hours Tuesday due to what Safaricom attributed to a scheduled maintenance. Customers were unable to access the service for…
US-led operation offers relief in the Red Sea for Ethiopia
US-led operation offers relief in the Red Sea for Ethiopia Logistics stakeholders in Ethiopia assert that the presence of the US-led Operation Prosperity Guardian (OPG) in the Red Sea has…
Somaliland’s Defense Minister has resigned in protest over a deal allowing Ethiopia to use a port in the breakaway Somali region.
Somaliland’s Defense Minister has resigned in protest over a deal allowing Ethiopia to use a port in the breakaway Somali region. Abdiqani Mohamoud Ateye criticized President Muse Bihi Abdi for…
Leadership problems among African Leaders
Leadership problems among African Leaders Corruption and Misuse of Power: The prevalence of corruption and misuse of power among African leaders is a major leadership problem. This not only hinders…
African Development Bank Group’s international staff to leave Ethiopia over serious diplomatic incident
African Development Bank Group’s international staff to leave Ethiopia over serious diplomatic incident The African Development Bank has decided to withdraw all its international staff from Ethiopia immediately. The office…
Ethiopia Achieves Outstanding Routing Security and 100 Percent DDoS Protection, Ranks 2nd in Africa
Ethiopia Achieves Outstanding Routing Security and 100 Percent DDoS Protection, Ranks 2nd in Africa Ethiopia’s Internet providers are implementing best current practices to safeguard the country’s Internet infrastructure from emerging…
Kenya will be visa-free country beginning January 2024 – Ruto
Kenya will be visa-free country beginning January 2024 – Ruto Ruto further said to implement the new policy, they have developed a new digital platform. President William Ruto has said…
INTERGOVERNMENTAL AUTHORITY ON DEVELOPMENT (IGAD) Vacancy Announcement
Vacancy for the Position of the Head of Office, Cross-border Development Facilitation Office, (CBDFO) WebsiteigadsecretariatIntergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) INTERGOVERNMENTAL AUTHORITY ON DEVELOPMENT (IGAD) Vacancy Announcement Position title: Head of…
The African Union Condemns Violence in Guinea Bissau
The African Union Strongly Condemns Violence in Guinea Bissau The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Moussa Faki Mahamat, strongly condemns the recent violence in Guinea Bissau, perpetrated by…
Ambassador Massinga Visits Semera, Afar to Assess U.S. Engagement in the Region
Ambassador Massinga Visits Semera, Afar to Assess U.S. Engagement in the Region In his first official trip outside of the capital, United States Ambassador to Ethiopia Ervin Massinga visited Semera,…
Oromo and the Horn of Africa
Oromo and the Horn of Africa The Rich History and Culture of the Oromo People The Oromo people are one of the largest ethnic groups in Africa, with a population…
Kenya: Orma Oromo People
Kenya: Orma Oromo People The Orma is one of the Oromo clans in the Horn of Africa who predominantly live in Tana River County in northern Kenya and in southern Ethiopia. They share a common language and cultural heritage with Oromo clans.…
Tesfaye (Gadaa) Gebreab: Early Life and Education
Early Life and Education of Tesfaye Gebreab Tesfaye Gebreab (ተስፋዬ ገብረኣብ, 28 August 1968 – 24 December 2021) was an Ethiopian-born Eritrean writer and literary publisher. He was best known as…
The Rich Biodiversity of the Red Sea: A Haven for Marine Life
The Rich Biodiversity of the Red Sea: A Haven for Marine Life The Red Sea, located between Africa and Asia, is a body of water that has captured the attention…
The Rise of Elon Musk: From PayPal to SpaceX
The Rise of Elon Musk: From PayPal to SpaceX Elon Musk is a name that has become synonymous with innovation, entrepreneurship, and pushing the boundaries of what is possible. From…
United Nigeria Airlines denies landing at wrong airport; suggests bad weather at destination, but …
United Nigeria Airlines denies landing at wrong airport; suggests bad weather at destination, but … On 26 November, a Fly2Sky Airbus A320 (registered LZ-FSA) operated United Nigeria Airlines domestic flight…
Nigerian airliner lands at wrong airport
Nigerian airliner lands at wrong airport Cabin crew makes wrong announcement upon landing safely, says airline official. A commercial plane in Nigeria with more than 100 passengers on board landed…
Ethiopian Airlines: A Brief History
Ethiopian Airlines: A Brief History Ethiopian Airlines is the national airline of Ethiopia and the largest airline in Africa. Founded in 1945, the carrier has a long and fascinating history.…
U.S. Embassy’s Grant Programs for New and Grassroots Projects -World Wide
U.S. Embassy’s Grant Programs for New and Grassroots Projects -World Wide Public Diplomacy Grants Program (Turkey)Deadline: 29 December 2023U.S. Mission Türkiye of the U.S. Department of State invites proposals for projects…
Burkina Faso conscripts 2 journalists critical of junta, another fears kidnapping
Burkina Faso conscripts 2 journalists critical of junta, another fears kidnapping Burkinabe authorities must revoke the military conscription of journalists Issaka Lingani and Yacouba Ladji Bama and ensure the safety…