Africa: AU Provides One Million Usd to Support DDR

[ad_1] Addis Ababa — The African Union (AU) has provided one million US dollar grant to support the Disarmament, Demobilization and Rehabilitation (DDR) efforts in Ethiopia today. The grant was signed by Commissioner of National Rehabilitation Commission,Teshome Toga and Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security of the African Union Commission, Bankole Adeoye. During the signing ceremony, Teshoma said the grant will help to support efforts in the implementation of DDR. This AU's initiative would encourage other partners to provide […]

January 4, 2024

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Ethiopia Finalizes Preparations to Welcome, Host Second Generation Ethiopians

[ad_1] Addis Ababa — Ministry of Tourism announced today that Ethiopia has finalized preparations to warmly welcome second-generation Ethiopians invited by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed to come to their homeland. Recall that PM Abiy called on second-generation Ethiopians to reconnect with their ancestral root and contribute to the nation's vibrant growth this weekend. Following the call, Ministry of Tourism has established a committee that welcomes the second-generation. Briefing the media, Tourism Minister Nasise Challi said the call by the premier […]

January 4, 2024 2

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Kenya: Mouthwatering Action Expected at Nairobi Polo Club as Davis Cup Returns

[ad_1] Nairobi — The 2024 Polo season kicks off this weekend with the Davis Cup Tournament at the Nairobi Polo Club where several teams are expected to be in contention. The tournament kicks off on Saturday with a series of preliminary matches before concluding on Sunday with the third-place playoff and finals. Last year's edition was clinched by BM Security who beat Radio Africa as Tanqueray defeated Tusker Malt to collect third place. Advance tickets are available at ticketsasa.com. More […]

January 3, 2024 2

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Kenya Emerges as South Africa’s Top Tourism Source in Africa

[ad_1] Kenya has emerged as the focal point of South Africa's tourism success story, as Statistics South Africa released official international arrival figures for January to November 2023. The East African country has witnessed a staggering 94.2% surge in tourist arrivals in South Africa. This surge in numbers can be attributed to Kenya's strategic decision to simplify the visa regime earlier in the year, coupled with targeted and effective insights-driven marketing campaigns. The seamless connectivity established by Kenya Airways between […]

January 3, 2024 2

Entertainment

Rwanda: Who Is Michael Tesfay, Ethiopian Techpreneur Engaged to Miss Rwanda 2020?

[ad_1] Miss Rwanda 2020 Naomie Nishimwe's engagement to Michael Tesfay has been making rounds of headlines since the lovebirds made it public on January 2. While Nishimwe is a familiar figure in the showbiz industry, not just because of her Miss Rwanda 2020 crown but also through the ever famous Mackenzies, details about her fiancé, Tesfay, remain relatively low-key. ALSO READ: Former Miss Rwanda winners congratulate Nishimwe on her engagement The New Times delves into the background and identity of […]

January 3, 2024 2

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Tanzania: Mikumi National Park Records Domestic Tourists Boom During New Year

[ad_1] TANZANIA: CAMPAIGN to encourage more Tanzanians visit the country's tourist attractions yields positive result, with the Mikumi National Park witnessing a boom of domestic visitors during the New Year Festive. The Tanzania National Parks Authority (TANAPA) conducted campaign for Mikumi National Park targeting to lure domestic tourists from the regions of Dar es Salaam, Morogoro, and Dodoma. According the TANAPA's statement issued yesterday, during the festive the national park recorded 400 Tanzanians visited the attraction, the highest number as […]

January 3, 2024 2

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Tanzania: ‘Hunted Largest Crocodile to Promote Tourism’

[ad_1] THE Tanzania Wildlife Authority (TAWA) has said the recently hunted largest crocodile will contribute to promoting the country's tourism abroad, hence attracting more tourists. The authority is upbeat that the news of the largest crocodile hunted in Tanzania by American couple Josh and Sarah Bowmar is yet another spice in the efforts to make the country's tourist attractions more visible. The couple claimed to have hunted a world record crocodile. "Since many crocodile hunters use them as decorations and […]

January 3, 2024 2

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Rwanda: I Want to Play, Says AS Kigali New Signing Hakizimana

[ad_1] AS Kigali new goalkeeper Adolphe Hakizimana insists he left Rayon Sports to gain more playing time. Hakizimana, 23, completed his move to the Citizens on December 31, 2023, on an undisclosed deal, bringing his four-year spell at the Blues to an end. The City of Kigali-powered club now sees the young shot stopper as a perfect replacement for Yves Kimenyi who is out for the rest of the season through injury. Hakizimana Muhamed Wade's second choice Blues' new signing […]

January 3, 2024 2

Africa

Africa: Airtel Africa Boss to Retire

[ad_1] Lagos, Nigeria — Airtel Africa plc has today announced the retirement of the Chief Executive Officer, Olusegun "Segun" Ogunsanya, with effect from 1 July, 2024. Ogunsanya, who joined Airtel in 2012, ran the Nigeria Operations of the Telecommunications and mobile money company for nine years before his appointment as Chief Executive Officer of the Group in 2021. With local knowledge of the African landscape and deep distribution experience he led the company in maintaining double-digit revenue growth over many […]

January 3, 2024 2

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