The Battle of Adwa on March 1, 1896 is a historic landmark in the history of the black population across the world, particularly in Africa. It ignited two important phenomenological incidents in Ethiopian and African history including the decolonization of African and the continental vision of Pan Africanism. The victory at the Battle of Adwa […]
Continue ReadingSalesian missionaries have been responding with aid for those impacted by the conflict in Ethiopia*, which started in November 2020, in the Tigray region. Recently a peace deal was struck and things are slowly returning to some normalcy. During the conflict, when there were no basic services like phone, electricity, banks or transportation, Salesians provided aid […]
Continue ReadingThe Greater Horn of Africa (GHoA) countries are facing a serious food insecurity crisis due to failed rainy seasons as well as flooding in other areas and various other factors. The ongoing climate crisis, pre-existing conflicts, and global inflation have put more than 46 million people at risk of acute food insecurity. Somalia reports 300 […]
Continue ReadingBackground This report covers the period from 6 to 12 February 2023 and provides updates on the Northern Ethiopia Emergency, focusing on impact of the conflict on IDPs and affected populations, and protection needs and responses. AMHARA Region Waghimra zone During the reporting period, the Zonal Administration in Waghimra returned 800 IDPs to Abergelle, Kebele […]
Continue ReadingNAIROBI, KENYA — Researchers in Kenya say they’ve detected an invasive mosquito that can transmit malaria in different climates, threatening progress to fight the parasitic disease. Kenya’s Medical Research Institute this week urged the public to use mosquito nets and clean up areas where mosquitos can breed. Kenya has detected the presence of a […]
Continue ReadingIGAD Executive Secretary Dr. Workneh Gebeyehu concluded the IGAD five-day mission to the 36th African Union Summit. The Summit, held at the African Union Headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, saw the attendance of African Heads of State and Government and their representatives, strategic partners, civil society organisations, and foreign observers. Dr. Workneh met with Member […]
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