How Investment in Irrigation Is Paying Off for the Economy [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
After rapid economic growth averaging 10% every year between 2004 and 2014, Ethiopia has emerged as an engine of development in Africa. Read more »
Ethiopia to Issue Bid for Solar Projects Costing About U.S.$800 Million
ENA
International bid for the construction of six mega solar projects costing about 800 million USD is going to be issued soon, according to Ministry of Finance. Read more »
The Silent Destruction of Senegal's Last Forests [analysis]
ISS
Senegal's Casamance region was once the breadbasket of this West African nation, known for its rich vegetation, biodiversity and expansive forests. But these woodlands are rapidly… Read more »
Ethiopia Reduces Maternal Mortality By Over 70%
ENA
Ethiopia has slashed maternal death by more than 70 Percent, according to Ministry of Health. Read more »
In the Sahel, Pastoralists Rely On Satellites to Search for Water [press release]
UNEP
In the Northern Malian region of Gao, Adoum looks at his phone. It's time to go find greener pastures for his herd. He has a few spots in mind but needs to gather more information… Read more »
Farming Insects May Solve One Problem but Create Others, Scientists Warn
Thomson Reuters Foundation
Nutritionists and scientists have been touting insects as sustainable and cheap source of protein to feed a growing world Read more »
Why We Should Care About Vulnerable Coastal Communities
IPS
According to UN statistics, approximately 40 per cent of the world's population lives within 100 kilometers of the coast, and overall the world's coastal population is increasing… Read more »
U.S.-Based Liberian Surgeon Arrives to Help 'Underprivileged' Girls
Observer
Dr. Grace Dinkins, a Liberian surgeon is in the country to contribute her quota. Read more »
Nearly 36 Million Children Are Poor, Lack Access to Basic Social Services - Report
Addis Standard
An estimated 36 million of a total population of 41 million children under the age of 18 in Ethiopia are multi-dimensionally poor, meaning they are deprived of basic goods and… Read more »
Mauritius and Seychelles to Reinforce Partnership in the Fisheries Sector [press release]
Government of Mauritius
A delegation of the National Assembly of Seychelles led by its Speaker, Mr Nicholas Gerard Prea, paid a courtesy call yesterday on the Prime Minister, Minister of Home Affairs,… Read more »
Ministry Sets Standards to Bring Positive Health Outcomes
ENA
Ministry of Health introduced Social and Behavioral Change Communication Quality Assurance Guideline today to alter the behavior of the communities to address health related… Read more »
Govt Signs Today Agreements With Cashew Nut Firms
Daily News
THE government is today signing agreements with owners of the cashew nut processing plants, who turned up for a processing exercise in the 2018/19 season. Read more »
School Feeding Program Lowers Dropout By 64% in Addis Ababa
ENA
The School Feeding Program launched by Yenat Weg Charitiable Association has helped to downsize the number of dropouts by 64 percent, a study revealed. Read more »
170,000 Residents in Nimba to Benefit From Wash Project
FrontPageAfrica
An American faith-based charity, Living Water International Liberia has launched a five year Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Project in Nimba County, Liberia. Read more »
Ethiopia Shows Progress On Child Well Being, but Slow Rate - Report
ENA
Ethiopia has made progress in improving children well beings though the rate of change has been rather slow, a report disclosed. Read more »
