Africa Africa: Abbay Showdown – Encouraging Egypt to Reap CFA’s Benefits [ad_1] The ongoing dispute between Ethiopia and Egypt over Nile River utilization remains unresolved, with both nations accusing each other of obstructing progress. At the recent 79th United Nations General Assembly, Ethiopia raised concerns about Egypt's failure to adhere to the Nile Basin Initiative (NBI), which is set to transition into the Nile Basin Commission (NBC). This impasse raises critical questions about the implications if Egypt continues to resist this multi-member initiative. Ethiopia has taken steps to deescalate tensions and […] todayOctober 4, 2024 2
Africa Africa: Urgent Response to Africa’s Quest for Permanent Seat At UNSC [ad_1] The quest for a fair world will never stop until those underdogs, especially Africa can have the right place to decide over global issues for which they are equally responsible and have interest. In the past, the seat for the UNSC was shared among the 5 countries that had the upper hand in the political and economic sphere of the time. This still has a flaw as it was an attempt to justify the position because of might rather […] todayOctober 4, 2024 1
Entertainment Ethiopia: Addis to Host Irreechaa With Warm Welcome [ad_1] The Addis Ababa Culture, Art, and Tourism Bureau has announced that extensive preparations are underway to warmly welcome guests for the upcoming Irreechaa festival. Bureau Head Hirut Kassaw (PhD) briefed the media, stating that Addis Ababa is fully prepared to host visitors from Oromia State and other regions of the country for the festival. The celebrations will take place on October 5, 2024, at Hora Finfine in Addis Ababa, followed by a gathering on October 6, 2024, at Hora […] todayOctober 4, 2024 2
Entertainment Ethiopia: ‘Irreechaa’ Cements Togetherness, Fraternity, Peace [ad_1] In an increasingly interconnected world, the significance of preserving and promoting traditional practices and cultural heritages is crucial to learning about the past and understanding where we came from, reflecting a certain community's cultural values, preserving indigenous knowledge and wisdom and promoting a stronger sense of community as well. Cultural values also serve as the foundation to promote societal norms, nurture fraternity and peace among different groups and bind communities together. Sociologists emphasize that embracing cultural values plays a […] todayOctober 4, 2024 2
Entertainment Ethiopia: Irreechaa for Fraternity, Solidarity [ad_1] Irreechaa is one of the cultural values of the Oromo people's Gada system and it is a celebration of gratitude to the Creator. It celebrates the "widespread" subordination of man to his creator as a natural law. In other words, it celebrates the renewal of connection or bond with nature. It is not a religion by itself. It primarily promotes reconciliation, forgiveness, union, love, and peace among the nations and nationalities of Ethiopia. Irreechaa is held twice a year. […] todayOctober 4, 2024 2
Africa Africa: WHO Launches Global Strategic Plan to Fight Rising Dengue and Other Aedes-Borne Arboviral Diseases [ad_1] Today, the World Health Organization (WHO) launched the Global Strategic Preparedness, Readiness and Response Plan (SPRP) to tackle dengue and other Aedes-borne arboviruses. The Plan aims at reducing the burden of disease, suffering and deaths from dengue and other Aedes-borne arboviral diseases such as Zika and chikungunya, by fostering a global coordinated response. The Plan outlines priority actions to control transmission and offers recommendations to affected countries across various sectors, including disease surveillance, laboratory activities, vector control, community engagement, […] todayOctober 4, 2024 1
Africa Africa: WHO Director-General’s Opening Remarks At the Media Briefing – 3 October 2024 [ad_1] Good morning, good afternoon and good evening, As you know, Monday marks one year since the horrific attacks by Hamas and other armed groups on Israel. Those attacks began a chain of events that have caused unspeakable suffering to civilians in Israel, Gaza, the West Bank and now in Lebanon. Since the 7th of October last year, more than 1500 people have been killed in Israel, almost 42,000 in Gaza, and more than 700 in the West Bank. In […] todayOctober 4, 2024 2
Entertainment Nigeria: Chimamanda Adichie Set to Release First Novel ‘Dream Count’ in 10 Years [ad_1] In a departure from her recent work, a children's book titled Mama's Sleeping Scarf, 'Dream Count' delves into the profound emotions of love and heartbreak women endure, inviting readers to empathise with the characters. The highly anticipated 'Dream Count' is the first novel in a decade from the Nigerian-born and award-winning writer Chimamanda Adichie, set to be released next year. The novel will be released next year on 4 March 2025 and published in the UK º by 4th […] todayOctober 3, 2024 2
Entertainment Nigeria: Group Donates 30 Desks, Exercise Books to Bauchi School [ad_1] A Bauchi-based Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), Kairos Initiative, has donated desks and other learning materials including books, pencils and cleaners to a primary school in Birshi Gandu, a community in Bauchi LGA of the state. Speaking during the donation, Executive Director of Kairos Initiative, Dr Moji Iheme, said the organization embarked on a need assessment and realised that the school was in dire need of the desks as there was none in the classrooms. Iheme explained, "We discovered that the […] todayOctober 3, 2024 1