Econet Global to Bid for Ethiopian Telecoms License
February 24, 2020, 1:05 PM GMT+3 Econet Global Ltd., owned by Zimbabwean billionairetrive Masiyiwa, is keen to acquire a telecommunications license in Ethiopian, which...
Month : February 2020
Coronavirus reaction: Sinophobia with Western characteristics
Ahmed Olayinka Sule 24 Feb 2020 Western media has racialised the coronavirus outbreak, leading to increased Sinophobia in several countries. Such dehumanisation of a race...
Malaysia’s PM submits his resignation
The tussle between old rivals Mahathir, 94, and Anwar, 72, is the latest chapter in a long-running political saga between two of the country’s most...
Sisi: Egypt wants balance in GERD interests with Ethiopia, Sudan
Via-Egypt Independent February 23, 2020 Egyptian President Abdel al-Fattah al-Sisi said Saturday that his country seeks the success of negotiations regarding the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance...
UK fronts Kenya’s Amina in Commonwealth top job
Saturday February 22 2020 The United Kingdom wants Kenya’s veteran diplomat Amina Mohamed to take over the Commonwealth top job. PHOTO | FILE | NATION...
The Syria Trap: How Erdogan Made New Enemies and Enraged the Arab Community
As Recep Erdogan sends Turkish troops and Syrian rebel fighters into Libya, it has become clear that the Syrian forces Turkey-backed were never meant...
America’s Africa Enigma: Why U.S. Troops are Taking Unnecessary Risks
Africa doesn’t matter militarily to America. No doubt, a “secure and stable” Africa would be welcome and thus an “interest,” but it is not...
New Somali Law Gives Citizens More Rights in Electing Leaders
21 February 2020 By Abdulkadir Khalif Somali President Mohamed Abdullahi alias Farmaajo signed into law the electoral bill on Friday, passing one more hurdle for...
Why Has the AU Been Silent On the Ethiopian Dam Dispute?
Photo: Deutsche Welle A map showing the location of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam. 19 February 2020 Institute for Security Studies (Tshwane/Pretoria) analysis...
Kenya – Why Elite Cohesion Is More Important Than Ethnicity to Political Stability
President Uhuru Kenyatta (centre) in a show of unity with Deputy President William Ruto (left) and ODM leader Raila Odinga, during the launch of the...