'DRC Thought the East African Force Was There to Fight Its Wars' - Kagame
New Times
In a wide-ranging interview in Kigali, President Paul Kagame discusses M23, accusations of human rights violations, finding a successor, AU reform, and the UK migrant deal. Read more »
How Abbay Dam Started Paying Back Nation Even Before Going Operational [opinion]
Ethiopian Herald
After 13 years of perseverance, hard work and endurance, the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) lately well known as Abbay Dam is now nearing its long-awaited completion. It is… Read more »
Ethiopia Eyeing E-Government, E-Commerce for Digital Transformation
Ethiopian Herald
Among the digital strategies, e-government and e-commerce are highly contributing to the success of the country's digital transformation, the Ministry of Innovation and Technology… Read more »
Health Ministry Attributes Increased Cases of Respiratory Infections to Influenza
Capital FM
The Ministry of Health has attributed the surge in respiratory illnesses to an increase in influenza infections and not COVID-19. Read more »
Deadly Clash in South Tigray As Warring Sides Accuse Each Other of Provocation
Addis Standard
Earlier this week, violent confrontations occurred in Raya Alamata, situated in the South Tigray Zone currently under the control of Amhara forces. Accusations have been exchanged… Read more »
Public Raises Over 19 Billion Birr for Abay Dam Construction
Ethiopian Herald
Public raised over 19 billion Birr for the construction of Abay dam over the past 13 years, said Coordination Office. Read more »
Why Global Coalition Is Lobbying Rwanda to Endorse 'End of Fossil Fuels' Call
New Times
A global coalition is lobbying states, including Rwanda, to endorse a proposed 'Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty' to considerably reduce greenhouse gas emissions and limit… Read more »
TotalEnergies At 100 - a Legacy of Destruction in Africa [analysis]
African Arguments
Displacements, environmental damage, and CO2 emissions from projects in Mozambique and Uganda are just the latest chapter in a long story. Read more »
Kenya Has Tightened Its Laws to Stop Money Laundering - Why Banks Are the Focus [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Kenya's banking industry has in recent years been in the crosshairs of national, regional and international watchdogs, given the country's role as a financial hub in eastern… Read more »
NARO Makes Breakthrough in the Development of Anti-Tick Vaccine
Nile Post
The Uganda's National Agricultural Research Organization (NARO) has announced it has made good strides in the development of anti-tick vaccines. Read more »
The Justified Quest for Access to the Sea [opinion]
Ethiopian Herald
Ethiopia is the only landlocked country in the Horn of Africa that is almost entirely dependent on maritime services via the ports in the troubled Red Sea region. At the same time,… Read more »
Cholera Kills At Least 54 in Somalia - Humanitarians Call for Action
VOA
At least 54 people have lost their lives to cholera in Somalia in recent months. Nine of those deaths occurred within the past week, marking the highest weekly death toll this… Read more »
U.S. to Support Ethiopia, Chad Overcome Sudanese Refugee Crisis
Ethiopian Herald
The U.S. Bureau of Population and Refugees announced that it will enhance cooperation with Ethiopia, Chad and other international organizations to alleviate the suffering of… Read more »
Deadly Armed Attack On Bus in Gambella Region Leaves Three Dead, Several Injured
Addis Standard
A tragic incident transpired in the early hours of Wednesday, 27 March, 2024, when an armed assault targeted a bus journeying from Gambella city to Lare district in the Nuer Zone… Read more »
Ministry Plans to Purchase 460 TB Testing Machines
Ethiopian Herald
Ministry of Health (MoH) disclosed that it has planned to purchase 460 TB testing machines this year. Read more »