Now Experts Say Ethiopia’s GERD Dam Could Benefit All
The construction of Ethiopia’s Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) has been a source of immense pride and hope for the Ethiopian people. For years, they have been working tirelessly towards…
Somaliland sets preconditions ahead of talks with Somalia
Somaliland is ready for the dialogue with the Federal government of Somalia but has set conditions for the dialogue to commence between the two sides. The decade-long Somaliland and Somalia…
The Real Winner of the Ethiopia peace deal is Ethiopia, five points to think
The peace agreement ends hostilities between Ethiopia’s federal government and Tigrayan forces, restoring law and order. On Tuesday, the Ethiopian government and the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) agreed to…
Somalia elects Hassan Sheikh Mohamud as the new president
Former President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, and incumbent leader Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed, attended a voting session for the presidential election at the Halane military camp, which is protected by African Union…
Breaking News: Suspected Coup Plot in Djibouti
Reports from Djibouti say that the government of Ismail Omar Guelleh has in the past few hours placed the commanders of the country’s police and military under house arrest. The…
Ethiopia upgrades its consular in Somaliland to ambassador status
ADDIS ABABA (HOL)- Ethiopia has upgraded its diplomatic standing with the break-away region of Somaliland following the appointment of an ambassador to Hargeisa. President Sahle Work Zewde decreed Wednesday the…
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African entrepreneurs from all 54 African countries to apply now for the 2021 TEF Entrepreneurship Programme on tefconnect.com LAGOS, Nigeria, December 30, 2021/ — The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF)…
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Taiwan and Somaliland two small countries with big neighbors | Are we to see the “Economic Miracle” model in Somaliland
Ambassador Allen Chenhwa Lou, Taiwan Representative in the Republic of Somaliland, and Mohamed Haji Osman, Minister of Agricultural Development of the Republic of Somaliland, co-host the opening ceremony of the…
Somalis enjoy first public film screening in 30 years
The theatre was built in 1967 as a gift from China’s then leader Mao Zedong Somalia has hosted its first public film screening in 30 years – raising hopes of…
Ethiopian mega dam will start producing electricity in October
Ethiopia says a controversial mega dam it’s building over the Blue Nile will start generating electricity in a month. The announcement by the country’s water ministry comes as the two…
Abiy can reset Ethiopia with new Hope
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed is seen at a campaign rally in Jimma, Ethiopia, on June 16, 2021 [File: Tiksa Negeri/Reuters] Abiy’s government will have to tackle multiple challenges in…
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Party Wins Vote in Landslide
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed secured a popular mandate to rule the Horn of Africa nation, which is confronting a deepening political crisis that’s alarmed investors and drained national coffers.…
Somalia presidential contest shapes up as election date fixed | 10th October
Somalia will finally elect a President on October 10, according to a definitive calendar released this week by the National Consultative Council, chaired by Prime Minister Hussein Roble. It has…
Ethiopia votes on Monday
Ethiopians will head to the polls as early as 6:00 o’clock on Monday to cast their votes for 12 hours. Some 37,408,600 voters have been registered for this year’s general…