Africa
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The limits to fighting the Islamic State
By Gareth Evans Canberra- – There is a long history of misconceived and over-reaching foreign military intervention in the Middle…
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Leading UAE pharmaceutical company sponsors Ethiopia Healthcare Summit
Julphar’s investments in Ethiopia help meet local demand on affordable high quality medicines and reduce reliance on imports In a…
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Ebola: lessons unlearned
By Carlos Lopes When in March this year Guinean authorities reported the first positive tests for Ebola in the West…
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Coca Cola Ethiopia launches grant for outstanding students facing financial difficulties
Thirty prospective university students with a chance to enter three state universities but are facing financial difficulties are to receive…
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Fever Pitch: The fight against the long-term affects of child hunger
By Dr Noel Marie Zagre & Gary Quince Eric Turyasingura chases after a ball made from plastic bags outside his…
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Sixty six new Peace Corps volunteers sworn in at U.S. Embassy
Ambassador Patricia Haslach administered the oath of service to 66 new Peace Corps Volunteers at the U.S. Embassy in Addis…
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New report reveals violence against children remains high throughout Africa
Physical violence at home and in the wider community, mental violence in the family and prevalence of FGM high in…
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First regional forum on business and human rights in Africa held in Addis
The African Regional Forum on Business and Human Rights, convened by the United Nations Working Group on Business and Human…
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UN experts urge Ethiopia to stop using anti-terrorism legislation to curb human rights
A group of United Nations human rights experts* today urged the Government of Ethiopia to stop misusing anti-terrorism legislation to…
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Ethiopian Agricultural Transformation Agency creates a hotline to help smallholder farmers nationwide
A new information hotline is giving smallholder farmers across Ethiopia access to best practice agronomic advice revolutionizing traditional agricultural extension.…
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