Africa
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Pensioning in Ethiopia: No country for old men
A country’s ability to take care of its needy people speaks volumes about its well being than mere numbers Mahlet…
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Ethiopian security said it captured two terrorist cells in the country
The Ethiopian National Intelligence and Security Service and Federal Police Joint Anti-Terrorism Taskforce said yesterday that it has captured two…
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Regularity of elections in Africa yet to deepen democracy
The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) is launching the third edition of the Africa Governance Report (AGR III)…
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Booming grain production in poor countries ends fears of high and extremely volatile prices
Grain prices are likely to settle down for the first time since the 2008 price shock, largely thanks to boosting…
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At least 74 dead in Somali/Ethiopian clash with Al-Shebab
At least 74 people were killed in fighting near Somalia’s border with Ethiopia on Sunday, according to officials and witnesses.…
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Illicit activities impact on peace and security
Carlos Lopes Since the early 1990s, most African countries have witnessed varied democratic transitions. Almost all democratic transitions have had…
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Radisson Blu Addis Ababa recognized as a top performing Hotel on the world’s largest travel site
Radisson Blu Hotel Addis Ababa announced on May 27th that it has received a Trip advisor Certificate of Excellence award…
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The 2014 Africa Hotel Investment Forum moves from Nairobi to Addis Ababa
The Africa Hotel Investment Forum 2014 (AHIF) will take place at the Sheraton Hotel in Addis Ababa, the capital of…
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Sufian Ahmed likely candidate for AfDB presidency
Sufian Ahmed, Ethiopia’s long serving Minister of Finance and Economic Development (MoFED), was among the six likely candidates whose names…
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Tullow Oil hits water-bearing reservoirs in Ethiopia
OIL/GAS exploration firm Tullow Oil has found water-bearing reservoirs in its South Omo block, onshore Ethiopia. Tullow operates the South…
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