October 27
East Africa: Reasserting Ethiopia's Bid to Host Afcon 2029
Ethiopian Herald
The fact that Ethiopia has made a serious and official bid to host the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2029 implies that it is committed to fulfilling all the required preconditions… Read more »
East Africa: Ethiopia, Malaysia Forge Stronger Ties
Ethiopian Herald
-Eye expanded trade, investment Read more »
Africa: Slave Trade - Commonwealth Heads Agree On Reparations Dialogue
Leadership
Commonwealth leaders have agreed that the time has come for a conversation about reparations for the slave trade, despite the UK's desire to keep the subject off the agenda at a… Read more »
Rwanda: IMF Upgrades Rwanda's Economic Projection, but Work Is Not Done
New Times
THE INTERNATIONAL Monetary Fund (IMF), through its latest Regional Economic Outlook, has upgraded Rwanda's economic outlook for 2024 to 7%, 0.1 per- centage points higher from its… Read more »
Ethiopia: Industrial Park Showcasing Chinese Extensive Investment Participation in Ethiopia
Ethiopian Herald
Ethiopia's peace and stability, effective activities carried out in the field of infrastructure development, incentives for the investment sector, as well as the country's… Read more »
Ethiopia: Envoys Applaud Addis' Corridor Project for Image Transformation
Ethiopian Herald
- Ambassadors and heads of missions from various countries have commended Ethiopia's ongoing corridor development project, highlighting its role in modernizing the capital and… Read more »
Nigeria/Libya: Ekong Excited As CAF Awards Nigeria Three Points, Fines Libya $50,000
This Day
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Nigeria: Russian Engineers End Technical Audit of Ajaokuta Steel Plant
Leadership
Twenty-three Russian engineers who visited the Ajaokuta Steel Company have concluded the company's technical audit and returned to their country. Read more »
October 26
Sudan: UN Official Decries Attacks Against Civilians in Al Jazirah State
UN News
The top UN humanitarian official in Sudan has raised alarm over a sharp escalation of violence in a region near the capital, Khartoum, where recent attacks reportedly carried out… Read more »
October 25
Africa: Kamala Harris Should Pursue Africa Priorities if She Becomes President [guest column]
allAfrica
The White House announcement on October 16 that President Biden's postponed trip to Angola has been rescheduled for December, fulfilling a promise that he would visit Africa before… Read more »
Uganda: Reaction Mixed As Ugandan Court Sentences Former LRA Commander to 40 Years
VOA
A Ugandan court sentenced former Lord's Resistance Army commander Thomas Kwoyelo to 40 years in prison on Friday. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Mnangagwa Blasts U.S. for Crippling Zimbabwe's Economy As SADC Marks Anti-Sanctions Day
New Zimbabwe
President Emmerson Mnangagwa, says the ordinary Zimbabweans are suffering the consequences of economic sanctions imposed on the country, despite the embargo being targeted at… Read more »
Ethiopia: UN Agency Warns of 'Severe Risks' As Most Refugee Children in Ethiopia Remain Unregistered
Addis Standard
The United Nations refugee agency (UNHCR) has warned that only 12 percent of the 576,000 refugee children in Ethiopia have been registered in the country's vital registration… Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia in Brics - Advancing Multilateralism With Global Growth Leaders
Ethiopian Herald
Ethiopia joined the BRICS alliance a year ago, alongside Egypt, Iran, and the United Arab Emirates, marking a major diplomatic achievement as the country enjoys steady economic… Read more »
Sudan: UN Agencies Warn of Spiraling Sudan Crisis As Civilians Face Grave Risks and Famine Threat Grows Amid Access Barriers
UNHCR
The humanitarian crisis in Sudan continues to spiral, with millions of people in desperate need of assistance. The conflict has displaced over 11 million people, both internally… Read more »
Africa: IMF Isn't Doing Enough to Support Africa - Billions Could Be Made Available Through Special Drawing Rights
IPS
At the 2021 UN Climate Summit, Barbados prime minister Mia Mottley called for more and better use of special drawing rights (SDRs), the International Monetary Fund's reserve asset. Read more »
Sudan: SAF Procurement Chief Latest Hit By U.S. Sanctions
Dabanga
Yesterday, the US Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctioned Mirghani Idris Suleiman, director of the Sudanese Defence Industries System (DIS).… Read more »
Ethiopia: Prime Minister Abiy, First Lady Zinash Arrive in Malaysia for Official Visit
ENA
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and First Lady Zinash Tayachew together with the ministerial delegation arrived in Kuala Lampur, Malaysia for an official visit. Read more »
Rwanda: Chogm 2024 - Kagame Calls for Youth Investment
New Times
President Paul Kagame has emphasized the need for significant investment in the Commonwealth's young population to address urgent global challenges. Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia, Russia Keen to Bolster Ties
Ethiopian Herald
Ethiopia and Russia are keen to reinforce bilateral relations, leaders of the two expressed, amid the growing diplomatic interactions since Ethiopia became member of the BRICS bloc… Read more »
Liberia: Liberia Expands Aviation Partnerships With Key Int'l Agreements
Liberian Observer
... at International Civil Aviation Air Service Negotiations 2024 event in Malaysia Read more »
Ethiopia: Japan Strengthens Ties With Ethiopia Via School Expansion Projects
Ethiopian Herald
ADDIS ABABA-The Japanese government has reaffirmed its support for education in Ethiopia by funding the expansion of schools in Sidama State, the Embassy of Japan in Ethiopia… Read more »
October 24
Sudan: U.S. Sanctions Weapons Procurement Director of Sudan's Armed Forces [press release]
U.S. Treasury
Today, the Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctioned Mirghani Idris Suleiman (Idris)pursuant to Executive Order… Read more »
Sudan: 'We Are Not Giving Up' - UN Humanitarian Coordinator Pledges Ongoing Support for Sudan
Dabanga
The United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator for Sudan, Clementine Nkweta-Salami, reaffirmed the UN's commitment to supporting Sudan, which has endured more than 18… Read more »
Africa: New UN Push to Ensure Women's Equal Participation Peace
UN News
The UN on Thursday launched the "Common Pledge" initiative, designed to bring together mediators, governments, and civil society to ensure the full, equal and meaningful engagement… Read more »
