Africa: AU Ought to Adopt Amharic As Official Language!

[ad_1] Africa has successfully decolonized the continent geographically; it is yet to free itself from the shackles of political, economic, and cultural imperialisms. Colonial legacies are still prevalent and visible in many aspects with calls for embracing an African identity has got louder and tenser over the years. Although Africa has come a long way in terms of political emancipation, nations are still dependent on foreign aid and economies. Africa's solution for Africa's problems has become a catchword echoed by […]

February 17, 2024 2

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Kenya: All You Need to Know About State of Kenya’s Afcon 2027 Readiness

[ad_1] Nairobi — Sports Cabinet Secretary Ababu Namwamba on Thursday presented before the National Assembly Committee on Sports the status report of Kenya's preparations towards hosting the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations. Kenya will host the biennial showpiece alongside neighbors Uganda and Tanzania, and CS Ababu informed the Parliamentary Committee that he is in constant communication with his minister colleagues to ensure they are all on the same page. Here are some takeouts from CS Ababu's reponses to the Committee, […]

February 16, 2024 2

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Africa: Presidents of Mauritania, Guinea-Bissau Arrive in Addis

[ad_1] Addis Ababa, — President of Mauritania Mohamed Ould Ghazouani and President of Guinea-Bissau, Umaro Sissoco Embaló arrived at Bole International Airport this afternoon for the 37th African Union Summit. President of Mauritania, was received by Ergoge Tesfaye, Minister of Women and Social Affairs while President of Guinea-Bissau was welcomed by Gedeon Timotios, Minister of Justice. [ad_2] Source link

February 16, 2024 2

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Ethiopia: Patriotism – A Spectacular Culture of Loving One’s Country

[ad_1] Ethiopia is one of the few countries of the African continent endowed with an ancient civilization, societal cohesion and history of government. The nation is located in the very strategic regions of east Africa, which is flanked by the Indian Ocean, Gulf of Aden and red sea. The country is also the place where Blue Nile River (Abbay) originates and such a situation has left the country to be envied by foreign countries. Its existence came across various challenges […]

February 16, 2024 2

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Africa: 44th Ordinary Session of Executive Council of AU Concluded

[ad_1] Ababa, — The 44th Ordinary Session of the Executive Council of African Union that has been held in Addis Ababa from 14-15 February 2024 concluded. Foreign Affairs Ministers of African countries have held their 44th Ordinary Session of the African Union (AU) Executive Council in Addis Ababa for the past two days. The meeting held under AU's this year theme: Educate an African fit for the 21st Century: Building resilient education systems for increased access to inclusive, lifelong, quality, […]

February 16, 2024 2

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Africa: Transnational Repression By Rwanda

[ad_1] Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission Hearing of February 15, 2024 Testimony of Lewis Mudge, Central Africa Director, Human Rights Watch Since the genocide, which devastated the country and claimed more than half a million lives in 1994, Rwanda has made great strides in rebuilding its infrastructure, developing its economy, and delivering public services. But civil and political rights remain severely curtailed, and freedom of expression is tightly restricted. Those who dare to criticize government policy or President Paul Kagame […]

February 16, 2024 3

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Kenya: Repeat Offender Chepchirchir Slapped With Eight-Year Ban for Doping

[ad_1] Nairobi — The Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) has slapped an eight-year ban on 2017 Tokyo Marathon winner, Kenyan Sarah Chepchirchir after being found guilty of a second offence of doping. Chepchirchir's urine sample tested positive for the presence of Metabolites of Testosterone at the Bangsaen42 Chonburi Marathon in Chonburi, Thailand last November. This is the second time that the 39-year old was being flagged for a doping offense, having previously served a period of Ineligibility of four years from […]

February 16, 2024 2

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Kenya: Govt Urges Kenyans to Apply for 50-Page Passports

[ad_1] Nairobi — Government Spokesman Isaac Mwaura has advised Kenyans with urgent passport needs to apply for the 50-page document due to delayed delivery of the 34-page one. Mwaura explained that the existing printing machine at Nyayo House has continued to experience challenges, adding that the government had already procured two new machines to address the same. Some Kenyans applying for passports have lamented that they have waited for the travel documents for over six months despite completing all the […]

February 15, 2024 2

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Africa: Obasanjo Backs Raila for Top AU Job

[ad_1] Nairobi — Former Nigerian president Olusegun Obasanjo has backed opposition leader Raila Odinga as a viable candidate for the African Union Commission top job. Speaking in Nairobi during a press conference, Obasanjo urged East African Community (EAC) countries to support Odinga. "I have no doubt that my friend who is standing next to me (Odinga) is the right person to take over the mantle. If the EAC region backs him, I believe the rest of the continent will support […]

February 15, 2024 2

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