Year: 2014
- Africa
EU announces €140m package in response to Ebola virus outbreak
The European Commission has today announced €140m of funding for the countries currently affected by the Ebola virus in West Africa: Guinea, Sierra Leone, Liberia, and Nigeria. €38 million of the new package is specifically designed to help those governments bolster their health services (for example through reinforcing treatment centers or support for health workers), both during the crisis and…
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Ebola outbreak compels African Media Initiative to postpone 2014 Media Leaders Forum by a year
The African Media Initiative (AMI) has taken the difficult decision of postponing the 7th African Media Leaders Forum, which was due to take place from November 12-14th 2014 in Johannesburg, South Africa. This action is a result of much debate by the AMI board and management, and is informed by current developments on the continent. As part of precautionary measures…
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The paradox of Africa’s small Island developing nations
By Carlos Lopes I was born in Canchungo, in the northwestern part of Guinea-Bissau. Images of a beautiful canvas of green landscape crisscrossed by abundant waterways, thick forest, vast expanses of mangroves, pristine islands and coastlines, teeming with rich marine life, remain etched in my memory. Today, erratic weather conditions, declining rainfall, rising sea levels and other phenomena are changing…
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New study shades light on the plight of six African small Island states
A new study by the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) has for the first time, brought to the fore a serious discussion on the specific plight of African Small Island Development States, as they face rising sea levels, and dwindling economic activities in the face of climate change, according to officials of the African Climate Policy Center (ACPC).…
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Road connecting Ethiopia, Kenya opens for traffic
The Yabelo-Mega road that connects Ethiopia and Kenya has been inaugurated and is open for traffic. Speaking at the inauguration, Ethiopian Minister for Transport, Workneh Gebeyhu, said the road is one of several many projects underway in the country aimed at linking Ethiopia with its neighbors through infrastructure. President of the Oromia Regional State, Muktar Kedir, on his part said…
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Africans launch a petition call to action against Ebola
In an open letter, former heads of state as well as leaders from civil society and business launch a petition call for more solidarity and a more coordinated approach to deal with the Ebola outbreak in West Africa. Ebola is having great economic and social impact, more so in a young democracy such as Liberia which has come out of…
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New report reveals rising risk of “Failed Seasons”
Report also highlights opportunities for innovation as climate change puts new pressure on Africa’s smallholder farmers With countries pushing agriculture to center stage, comprehensive report seeks “climate-smart” approaches for vulnerable small-scale farms that produce most of Africa’s food Small-scale family farmers across Africa – already struggling to adapt to rapidly rising temperatures and more erratic rains – risk being overwhelmed…
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FM Sergey Lavrov to visit Ethiopia, plans to meet AU Chairperson
Visit comes amidst possible new sanctions by the EU and the US against Russia over its military engagement in Ukraine In what could be seen as Russia’s diplomatic effort to win Africa’s favor to its contested military role in eastern Ukraine, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s is expected to pay a second visit Ethiopia in Mid September, Russian Ambassador to…
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African Green Revolution Forum calls for new push for agriculture transformation
“African leaders to identify investments and actions needed to ensure smallholder farmers are prepared for new challenges to African food security posed by climate change.” With African leaders promising unprecedented action to energize the continent’s crucially important but often neglected agriculture sector, the African Green Revolution Forum (AGRF) begins today in Addis Abeba, Ethiopia, offering an opportunity for all involved—African…
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Emirates offers up to twenty five percent discount to Ethiopian travellers
Emirates, a global connector of people and places, is offering Ethiopian travellers up to 25% discount on Business Class and Economy Class fares to a range of exciting destinations around the world, the company said. The special fares will apply when booked between August 27th and September 6th 2014 for travel period starting August 27th until December 3rd, 2014. “The…
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