Africa
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Ignore Lencho Lata’s compromise idea at your own peril
Olaana Abbaaxiiqii I read Lencho Lata’s recent op-ed, “Electoral Absolutism in Ethiopia,” with great interest. Ethiopia is approaching a political…
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COMESA to establish virtual university
The stage is set for the establishment of a COMESA Virtual University that will work with a network of universities…
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COMESA Council of Ministers grants Kenya sugar safeguard
The Kenyan sugar sector has been given a one year extension of the existing safeguard subject to review and renewal…
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COMESA member states urged to put more funds for infrastructure development
The Deputy Prime Minister of Ethiopia Dr. Debretsion GebreMichael has urged COMESA countries to allocate substantial funds to infrastructure development…
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Over eighty percent of non-tariff barriers resolved, COMESA
Over 80 percent of Non-Tariff Barriers (NTBs) reported through the online system developed within the tripartite COMESA-East African Community and…
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Business dialogue kicks off as COMESA summit continues
The 10th COMESA Business Dialogue under the theme “Taking Action on Illicit Trade- an Industrial Competitive Agenda” begins today at…
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COMESA kicks off summit in Addis Abeba
Kalkidan Yibeltal The biggest event in the Common Market Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) calendar is underway at the African…
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Egyptian President El-Sisi meets PM Hailemariam Desalegn
Mahlet Fasil Egypt’s visiting President El-Sisi met with Ethiopia’s Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn this morning at the national jubilee…
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Debate on African secularism and faith-branded security threats to take centre stage at Tana
Panels of African heads of state, eminent African personalities, academics, and policy makers are expected to debate African secularism and…
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Africa’s first water fund to combat rising threats to food security, water and energy supplies
US$21.5m in long-term benefits for Kenyan citizens, farmers and businesses Nairobi – The Kenya government, businesses, conservation groups and utilities…
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