Tag: Ethiopia
Eritrea’s Sudden Exit from IGAD: Analyzing the Motivations Behind Its Withdrawal After Rejoining in 2023
The origins of economic integration initiatives in Africa trace back to the continent’s historical antecedents, with a multitude of trade…
The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam: Key Facts & Figures
Ethiopia’s dream to build the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) was made public on March 31, 2011. It was initially…
Ethiopia’s Debt Crisis and IMF Loan: A New Chapter?
Ethiopia, the second-most populous country in Africa, has been facing an unprecedented array of challenges in recent years. The country…
Africa This Week: ECOWAS lifts strict sanctions on Niger; UAE and Kenya finalized a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement, and Senegal’s President Macky Sall affirmed he will conclude his term as scheduled in April
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) on Saturday announced it would lift strict sanctions on Niger in efforts…
Africa This week: IMF approves first review of Ghana’s loan program, enabling immediate disbursement of $600 million; Somalia rejects discussions with Ethiopia over port deal with Somaliland; UN report says between 10,000 and 15,000 people killed in ethnic violence by RSF and allied Arab militia in Sudan’s West Darfur; Indicted former Sierra Leone President Arrives in Nigeria For Medical Care; US Secretary of State to visit four African countries, and others
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Friday approved the first review of Ghana's loan programme, enabling the immediate disbursement of…
Ethiopia’s Economic Reforms: Opportunities and Challenges for a Resilient Economy in East Africa
Ethiopia, Africa’s oldest independent country with a rich history and vibrant culture, has emerged as one of Africa’s most dynamic…
Africa This Week: Over 1,000 Burundian troops secretly deployed in eastern DRC; Zambia aims to finalize crucial terms for restructuring $3 billion bonds by first quarter of 2024; Israel to contest South Africa’s genocide accusation; France officially closed embassy in Niger; Somalia rejects Ethiopia-Somaliland agreement on sea access, and others
Over 1,000 Burundian troops have been secretly deployed in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo since October, as revealed…
Africa This Week: Ivory Coast’s president sacked his PM; Kenya to ask China for a $1 billion loan to complete stalled road projects; Senegal’s president dissolves government and reappoints PM Amadour Ba; Ethiopia and the EU sign a cooperation agreement worth €650 million; Liberia’s President George Weah seeks reelection, among others
On Friday, Ivory Coast's President, Alassane Ouattara, sacked his Prime Minister, Patrick Achi, and announced a new government would be…
Chinese and South African Presidents co-chaired roundtable alongside BRICS Summit; Observers say Zimbabwe’s elections failed to meet standards; Niger junta proposes three-year transition; Egypt and Ethiopia set to become full members of the BRICS; President of Amhara region resigns
Chinese leader Xi Jinping and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa co-chaired a China-Africa roundtable on Thursday alongside the BRICS Summit…
Ethiopia working to build country’s social media platforms
Ethiopia's intelligence and cybersecurity agency has revealed that the country is creating its own social media platforms to compete with…
Ethiopia: Tigrayan forces take control of Lalibela, a UN World Heritage Site – residents
Forces from Ethiopia's Tigray region have taken control of the town of Lalibela, whose famed rock-hewn churches are a United…
Ethiopia’s Tigray Demands Troop Withdrawals for Ceasefire Talks
Before engaging in any talks with the federal government regarding a ceasefire, Ethiopia's Tigray region wants all troops out of…
