ADDIS ABABA, ETHIOPIA — Ethiopia is set to host the U.N.’s annual Internet Governance Forum later this month, despite an ongoing communications blackout in its war-damaged Tigray region. The government-imposed blackout in the Tigray region has left six million people without phone or internet access for nearly two years. The November 28 forum is expected to […]
Continue ReadingRenewable energy technologies such as solar photovoltaics and onshore wind power can help sub-Saharan Africa meet its energy requirements from sources that have lower emissions than fossil fuels. Currently, the sub-continent gets 0.01% of its energy supply from wind, 2% from solar, about 4%-5% from geothermal, 17% from hydro and 77% from fossil fuel. About 70% of current […]
Continue ReadingThe men’s Fifa World Cup kicks off on 20 November in Qatar. Africa is allocated five spots in the month-long final stage of this elite competition, held every four years. Cameroon, Ghana, Morocco, Senegal and Tunisia secured their places after a preliminary four-team round robin competition followed by a knockout phase. Once again, many pundits are wondering if an African team can win […]
Continue ReadingOn Wednesday 09 Nov, a drone strike hit an Oromo Liberation Army (OLA) vehicle in the OLA-controlled town of Mendi, but according to a resident, most of those killed were civilians. Based on local eye-witness statements, the strike killed at least 20 civilians. The OLA claims four drone strikes hit markets and bus stops, putting the civilian death toll […]
Continue ReadingThe recent peace deal reached between the Government of Ethiopia and TPLF demonstrates that Ethiopians can sit down and resolve their problems peacefully, Members of House of Peoples Representatives said. During the 4th regular session of the House of People’s Representatives (HPR) yesterday, members of the House have also expressed their appreciation to the bold […]
Continue ReadingCommunities of Raya Bala Woreda, one of the conflict-affected areas in northern Ethiopia, have been receiving food supplies as part of the humanitarian assistance being delivered to the areas. Over 5,000 victims in Raya Bala Woreda were receiving humanitarian assistance, according to ENA reporter who witnessed the distribution underway. Following the humanitarian aid distribution, the […]
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