Ethiopia’s Tsgabu Grmay to Retire After 2024 Tour Du Rwanda

[ad_1] Ethiopian cyclist Tsgabu Gebremaryam Grmay has announced he will call it quits from the sport after the 2024 Tour du Rwanda race slated for February 18-25. Grmay, 32, started his career with Tour du Rwanda 2010 being his first major international event and he wants to end his 14-year career in the same event. "The Tour du Rwanda was my first stage race in my cycling career in 2010 with team WCC Africa and, after 13 years of my […]

January 11, 2024 2

Africa

Africa: The Naval Agreement With Somaliland Raises New Tensions in the Horn of Africa

[ad_1] Addis Ababa — Tensions are increasing in the Horn of Africa in connection with the agreement between Somaliland and Ethiopia on access to the Red Sea (see Fides 3/1/2024) and the internal situation in Ethiopia. With the agreement signed on January 1st, Addis Ababa will receive the lease of about 20 km of the Somaliland coast for 50 years (with the establishment of a naval base) in return for Ethiopian recognition of this area, separated from the rest of […]

January 10, 2024 2

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Africa: Tigray Embraces Turkish Partnership for the Restoration of Africa’s Oldest Mosque

[ad_1] Addis Abeba — The Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TIKA) has extended an offer to the Tigray Tourism Bureau, proposing to spearhead the restoration of the Al-Nejashi Mosque, a historic structure that suffered damage amidst the Tigray war. Atsbha Gebreegziabher, head of the Tigray Tourism Bureau, confirmed the regional government's positive reception to the appeal, signaling potential collaboration for the mosque's rehabilitation. In an interview with Addis Standard, Atsbha revealed that the Turkish Embassy in Addis Abeba, Ethiopia, reached […]

January 6, 2024 2

Entertainment

Ethiopia: Diaspora Homecoming Aims to Connect Ethiopians With Their Origins, Involve in Nat’l Affairs

[ad_1] Addis Ababa, — The ongoing Second-Generation Ethiopians Homecoming heeding Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's call is aimed at making the diaspora engage in the affairs of the country by knowing the country and being connected to its identity, according to the Ethiopian Diaspora Service. The premier invited the second-generation diaspora to come to their origin in three rounds from 30th December 2023 to the end of September 2024 under the theme "Back to your origins." The Diasporas from across the […]

January 6, 2024 2

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Africa: AU Appeals for Calm in Ethiopia-Somalia Row

[ad_1] The African Union on Thursday joined the United States in appealing for calm in the Horn of Africa after regional tensions soared following a contested deal between Ethiopia and the breakaway region of Somaliland. Somalia has vowed to defend its territory after Monday's agreement, which it described as an "aggression" and a "blatant assault" on its sovereignty by neighbouring Ethiopia. The memorandum of understanding (MoU) gives landlocked Ethiopia, Africa's second-most populous country, long-desired access to the Red Sea through […]

January 5, 2024 1

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Africa: Horn of Africa – a Conflict Evolving Around Berbera Port

[ad_1] A new deal granting landlocked Ethiopia access to a seaport holds potential for a huge upheaval in the Horn of Africa. The breakaway region of Somaliland finds itself in a make-or-break situation. Under different circumstances, the kind of deal agreed between Ethiopia and the breakaway region of Somaliland would have been fairly straightforward. One country grants its landlocked neighbor access to a seaport and by extension to international trade -- and in return is rewarded a political prize. But […]

January 5, 2024 1

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Africa: AU Calls for Calm to De-Escalate Simmering Tension Between Ethiopia and Somalia

[ad_1] The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Amb. Moussa Faki Mahamat, has called for calm and mutual respect to de-escalate the simmering tension between the governments of Ethiopia and Somalia, following the signing of a port access deal between the former and Somaliland. Somaliland is an unrecognised state in the Horn of Africa, recognised internationally as de jure part of Somalia. The Chairperson of the African Union Commission made the observation in a statement issued on January 3. The […]

January 5, 2024 1

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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 1

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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