Afronews TV, Addis Ababa (2025)

24/08/2023

Ethiopia Joins BRICS
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August 24, 2023 (Afronews) – The 15th BRICS Summit has decided to bring in Argentina, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates as new members.

South African President and BRICS Chair Cyril Ramaphosa has announced that the group has adopted the Johannesburg Declaration 2, inviting Argentina, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE to become full members. They will become full members from Jan 1, 2024.

Prime Minister Modi said India has always supported BRICS expansion and that it has “deep and historic” ties with those countries who have membership.

21/08/2023

PM Abiy Launches Mid-Term Performance Review of 10-Year Development Plan
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August 21, 2023 (Afronews) – Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (PhD) Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has launched the mid-term performance review of the 10-year development plan.

The Prime Minister stated that the government will also appraise the second mid-term plan that will be implemented from 2023-2025.

Directives for the 2023/2024 budget year will also be assessed during the performance evaluation meeting, according to the Prime Minister.

The Premier said that the performance of each institution during the last quarter of 100 days will be evaluated.

The Prime Minister also stated that the performance appraisal meeting is also aimed to weigh the overall outlook of the Ethiopian economy and ongoing activities in the country.

18/08/2023

Ethiopian To Build Aerospace Parts Manufacturing Shed
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August 18, 2023 (Afronews) – Ethiopian Airlines Group, Ethiopian Investment Commission (EIC) and Industrial Parks Development Corporation of Ethiopia (IPDC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding for Ethiopian Airlines Group to build a shed near Killinto Industrial Park for the manufacturing of aerospace parts.

As part of the Airlines’ manufacturing plan that was started in 2009, ET Group will manufacture aerospace parts, including aircraft thermo-acoustic insulation blankets, electrical wire harnesses, and other parts.

In a joint venture with Boeing and a planned capital of 15 million USD, the investment project is expected to create employment opportunities for more than 300 Ethiopians, according to EIC.

18/08/2023

PM Abiy Welcomes UAE President Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan
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August 18, 2023 (Afronews) – Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (PhD) this morning welcomed the President of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

“I welcome my dear brother and friend Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to Ethiopia,” the Prime Minister said in a social media post.

PM Abiy noted that the growing relation between the two countries is rooted in deep mutual respect and a shared vision for mutual progress.

“We will continue collaborating in pursuit of sustainable development,” the Premier added.

It is noted that the UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan arrived this morning in Addis Ababa for official visit and to discuss ways of further strengthening bilateral cooperation across a number of fields in support of the development and prosperity of both nations.

17/08/2023

West African Army Chiefs in Ghana over Niger Coup
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August 17, 2023(Afronews) - Military chiefs from the West African regional bloc, Ecowas, are meeting to discuss the deployment of a standby force for possible military intervention to restore democracy in Niger.

The gathering is taking place on Thursday and Friday in the Ghanaian capital, Accra.

At least 11 of the bloc's 15-member states back a military deployment to reinstate the democratically elected president, Mohamed Bazoum, after diplomatic efforts failed to yield any positive result.

But three Ecowas members currently under military rule themselves - Mali, Burkina Faso and Guinea - support the junta.

Niger's coup leaders have warned they will defend themselves against any intervention.

The discussions in Accra will focus on the resources, the number of troops needed, and a standard operating procedure for combat troops.

Ghana and Nigeria have led previous interventions under the umbrella of the Ecowas Ceasefire Monitory Group, Ecomog, in Liberia and Sierra Leone in the 1990s. The bloc has also intervened in other member countries and more recently in The Gambia.

The meeting comes amid a worsening security situation in Niger. On Tuesday, 17 soldiers were killed and 20 injured in an ambush by Islamist militants.

17/08/2023

More than 60 Migrants Feared Dead in Atlantic
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August 17, 2023(Afronews) - More than 60 mostly Senegalese people are feared dead after their boat was found drifting about 300km (186 miles) from the Atlantic island nation of Cape Verde.

Seven out of 38 survivors are receiving treatment in hospital.

Their wooden fishing boat was found a month after it set off from Senegal with more than 100 migrants on board.It's not known what happened to those missing.

Officials in Senegal said they were making arrangements to bring survivors home. Cape Verde officials have called for global action on migration to help prevent further loss of life.

It's thought the vessel was aiming for the Spanish Canary Islands, a frequent migrant gateway to the European Union.

It was first spotted on Monday by a Spanish fishing boat.

The survivors include four children aged between 12 and 16, a spokesperson for the International Organization for Migration (IOM) said.

17/08/2023

UAE President Reaffirms Determination to Augment Bilateral Ties with Ethiopia
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August 17, 2023(Afronews) - The President of the United Arab Emirates, Sheik Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, reaffirmed his country’s determination to augment the bilateral relations with Ethiopia through the exploration of areas that have hitherto remained little exploited, including the economic, industrial, agricultural, and tourism sectors.

The UAE President made the statement while receiving letters of credence from Ethiopia’s Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates, Oumer Hussien, in a ceremony held at the Presidential Palace on August 16, 2023.

At the occasion, Ambassador Oumer conveyed the greetings and best wishes of the President of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, Sahle-Work Zewde, to President Sheik Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

He also underscored the existing close relations between the two countries and pledged to work towards the consolidation and strengthening of these bilateral ties in all areas with renewed vigor.

President Sheik Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, for his part, extended his congratulations on the appointment of Ambassador Oumer and welcomed him to the United Arab Emirates. He also expressed his gratitude for the goodwill wishes of President Sahle-Work Zewde and the people of Ethiopia, which he reciprocated.

While stressing the need to work to strengthen and diversify the excellent bilateral relations, Sheik Mohammed reaffirmed his country’s determination to augment the bilateral relations through the exploration of areas that have hitherto remained little exploited, including the economic, industrial, agricultural, and tourism sectors.

The President also pledged the availability of the UAE Government to extend all necessary support to the Ambassador, according to the Ethiopian Embassy in UAE/Abu Dhabi.

17/08/2023

Int’l Cooperation Pivotal to Respond to Impacts of Climate Change – DPM & FM Demeke
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August 17, 2023(Afronews) - Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Ethiopia Demeke Mekonnen stated that international cooperation should be strengthened to respond to the impacts of climate change.

The nineteenth session of the African Ministerial Conference on the Environment (AMCEN) is being held from 14 to 18 August 2023 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia under the theme “Seizing Opportunities and Enhancing Collaboration to Address Environmental Challenges in Africa”. It aims to strengthen collaboration among institutions and enhance implementation of global and regional environmental frameworks to address environmental challenges facing the continent.

It is noted that environmental ministers of various African countries, representatives of international organizations and environmental protection experts are participating in the conference.

Addressing the conference, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Demeke Mekonnen said at that climate change has caused land degradation, drought, floods and desertification in Africa.

Pointing out climate change has resulted in various social and economic crises for Africans, DPM & FM Demeke noted that it has impacted negatively the efforts of ensuring food security in the continent.

He stated that this caused adverse effects on the continent’s efforts to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals of Agenda 2063.

Ethiopia is strengthening its green economy by formulating a green legacy development program with the mass participation of its citizens to reduce the severe impact of climate change, Demeke asserted.

Kicked off on August 14 at Skylight Hotel with the segment of experts meeting, the 19th ordinary session of the African Ministerial Conference on the Environment (AMCEN) consists of a meeting of the expert group from 14 to 16 August, and a ministerial segment, on 17 and 18 August 2023.

It is said that AMCEN will be an opportunity for ministers to provide policy guidance for upcoming key environmental events, including the 28th session of the Conference of Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC COP28) and the Africa Climate Summit; the sixth session of the United Nations Environment Assembly of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEA-6); Africa’s participation in the development of an international legally binding instrument on plastic pollution (INC process); Africa’s preparations for the 16th session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD COP16); preparations for the 5th session of the International Conference on Chemicals Management (ICCM5), and how Africa will respond to the implementation of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework.

The African Ministerial Conference on the Environment (AMCEN) was established in December 1985, following a conference of African ministers of environment held in Cairo, Egypt. Its mandate is to provide advocacy for environmental protection in Africa; to ensure that basic human needs are met adequately and in a sustainable manner; to ensure that social and economic development is realized at all levels; and to ensure that agricultural activities and practices meet the food security needs of the region.

15/08/2023

President Sahlework Confers with Secretary General of Muslim World League
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August15,2023(Afronews) - President Sahlework Zewde discussed with the Secretary General of the Muslim World League, Sheikh Dr. Muhammad bin Abdul Karim Issa.

In their discussion, the President and the Muslim World League Secretary General advised on ways of strengthening Ethiopia’s relations with the Arab world, in particular.

It is to be remembered that Sheikh Muhammad bin Abdul Karim Issa held a discussion with the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia Demeke Mekonnen yesterday. They discussed issues of mutual interest including promoting religious tolerance and peace.

During the meeting, DPM & FM Demeke highlighted Ethiopia’s place in Islam’s history. He added, Ethiopia is home to three UNESCO-inscribed Islamic heritage sites including the Holy City of Harar, Al Nejashi Mosque, Sof Omar Caves as well as other historical mosques and documents.

The Secretary-General, on his part, commended Ethiopia’s long history of religious tolerance and peaceful coexistence. He recalled the noteworthy role of Ethiopia’s King Nejashi for granting sanctuary to Muslim exiles that escaped the persecution of the Quraysh.

15/08/2023

Kenya President Ruto Reinstates Fuel Subsidies in U-turn
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August 15, 2023(Afronews) - The government on Monday reinstated fuel subsidies in a major U-turn as it moved to cushion consumers from skyrocketing pump prices following the arrival of a cheaper consignment last week that had spooked oil marketers.

The Energy regulator kept the prices of fuel unchanged in the latest review cycle after reintroducing the subsidies that would have seen pump prices cross the Ksh200 ($1.39) mark.

“In order to cushion consumers from the spike in pump prices as a consequence of the increased landed costs, the government has opted to stabilize pump prices for the August-September pricing cycle,” the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (Epra) said in a statement.

Epra said the oil marketing companies will be compensated from the Petroleum Development Fund. According to Epra, without its intervention, the prices of petrol would have risen to Ksh202.01 ($1.41) a liter, diesel to Ksh183.26 ($1.27) a liter and kerosene would have increased to Ksh175.22 ($1.22) a liter in Nairobi.

But instead, the prices will remain unchanged at Ksh194.68 - $1.35 (petrol), Ksh179.67 - $1.25 (diesel) and Ksh169.48 - $1.18 (kerosene).

15/08/2023

African Union Hosts Niger Talks as Regime Sends Mixed Signals
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August 15, 2023(Afronews) - The African Union (AU) on Monday held talks on the Niger crisis as the country's post-coup rulers showed defiance yet also pointed to diplomacy for a potential solution.

But talks at the AU's headquarters in the Ethiopian capital Addis Ababa coincided with a flare-up over threats by the regime to prosecute Niger's deposed.

AU's Peace & Security Council meets to receive an update on the evolution of the situation in Niger and the efforts to address it," the pan-African body said in a post on X, formerly known as Twitter.

"Those attending included AU Commission Chief Moussa Faki Mahamat as well as representatives from Niger and the Economic Community of West African States (Ecowas)," it said.

President Mohamed Bazoum, whose election in 2021 was a landmark in the country's troubled history, was toppled on July 26 by members of his presidential guard.

15/08/2023

Ecowas Condemns Push to try Bazoum for Treason
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August 15, 2023(Afronews) - The West Africa regional bloc, Ecowas, has condemned the push by Niger's military junta to bring treason charges against ousted President Mohamed Bazoum.

The junta took power about three weeks ago, keeping Bazoum in detention in the process.

The bloc said the move "represents yet another form of provocation and contradicts the reported willingness of the military authorities in the Republic of Niger to restore constitutional order through peaceful means".

It added that Bazoum is the democratically elected president of Niger.

15/08/2023

Algeria Bans Barbie Film over Morality Concerns
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August 15, 2023(Afronews) - Algeria has banned the American film Barbie, which has been showing in cinemas locally for weeks.

The authorities say the film, which was released last month, goes against Algeria’s moral values.

The Reuters news agency quoted an official source as saying that the film "promotes homosexuality and other Western deviances" and that it "does not comply with Algeria's religious and cultural beliefs".

The Barbie film has already surpassed hit the billion-dollar mark after its 21 July premier.

Some other countries including Lebanon and Kuwait have banned the film on grounds of morality.

15/08/2023

DPM, FM Demeke Receives Secretary-General of Muslim World League
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August 15, 2023 (Afronews) – Demeke Mekonnen, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Ethiopia, received at his office yesterday the Secretary-General of the Muslim World League, Sheikh Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa.

It is noted that they discussed issues of mutual interest including promoting religious tolerance and peace.

During the meeting, DPM & FM Demeke highlighted Ethiopia’s place in Islam’s history. He added, Ethiopia is home to three UNESCO-inscribed Islamic heritage sites including the Holy City of Harar, Al Nejashi Mosque, Sof Omar Caves as well as other historical mosques and documents.

The Secretary-General, on his part, commended Ethiopia’s long history of religious tolerance and peaceful coexistence. He recalled the noteworthy role of Ethiopia’s King Nejashi for granting sanctuary to Muslim exiles that escaped the persecution of the Quraysh, according to MFA Ethiopia.

14/08/2023

African Ministerial Conference on Environment Underway in Addis Ababa
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August 14, 2023 (Afronew) – The 19th Ordinary Session of the African Ministerial Conference on the Environment (AMCEN) kicked off this morning at Skylight Hotel, in Addis Ababa.

The conference is scheduled to be held from today 14 to 18 August 2023 in Addis Ababa, it is learned.

The Conference on the Environment (AMCEN) is convening under the theme, ‘Seizing Opportunities and Enhancing Collaboration to Address Environmental Challenges in Africa’, it stated.

Present at the opening of the session among others are Ethiopia’s Minister of State for Planning and Development, Sandokan Debebe, environmental officials and representatives from various African countries and international organizations, and environmental experts and stakeholders.

It is noted that the session consists of a meeting of the expert group from today 14 August to 16 August, and a ministerial segment, on 17 and 18 August 2023.

It aims to strengthen collaboration among institutions and enhance implementation of global and regional environmental frameworks to address environmental challenges facing the continent.

It is said that AMCEN will be an opportunity for ministers to provide policy guidance for upcoming key environmental events, including the 28th session of the Conference of Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC COP28) and the Africa Climate Summit; the sixth session of the United Nations Environment Assembly of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEA-6); Africa’s participation in the development of an international legally binding instrument on plastic pollution (INC process); Africa’s preparations for the 16th session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD COP16); preparations for the 5th session of the International Conference on Chemicals Management (ICCM5), and how Africa will respond to the implementation of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework.

The African Ministerial Conference on the Environment (AMCEN) was established in December 1985, following a conference of African ministers of environment held in Cairo, Egypt. Its mandate is to provide advocacy for environmental protection in Africa; to ensure that basic human needs are met adequately and in a sustainable manner; to ensure that social and economic development is realized at all levels; and to ensure that agricultural activities and practices meet the food security needs of the region.

14/08/2023

Death Toll from U.S. Hawaii Wildfire Rises to 89
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August 14, 2023(Afronews) - The death toll from wildfires burning in the U.S. state of Hawaii has jumped to 89, making it the deadliest U.S. wildfire in more than 100 years, the state's governor Josh Green said on Saturday.

Over 2,200 structures were damaged or destroyed as the fire tore through Lahaina, the Federal Emergency Management Agency said, wreaking $5.5 billion in damage and leaving thousands homeless.

Hawaiian authorities said they were opening a probe into the handling of the inferno as a congresswoman from the state acknowledged that officials had underestimated the danger, and as residents said there had been no warnings.

14/08/2023

West Africa Bloc Seeks ways to Engage with Niger Junta
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August 14, 2023(afronews) - West Africa's regional bloc kept up its search on Sunday for diplomatic ways to overturn last month's coup in Niger, while retaining the threat of military intervention amid a crisis that has sucked in global superpowers.

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) said on Saturday that it aimed to send a parliamentary committee to meet the coup leaders, who have imprisoned Niger's President Mohamed Bazoum and dissolved the elected government, in the seventh coup in West and Central Africa in three years.

While the ECOWAS parliament made no firm decisions on Saturday, it set up a committee that plans to meet Nigerian President Bola Tinubu, who holds the bloc's revolving chairmanship, to get his permission to go to Niger, its spokesperson said.

The coup leaders, headed by General Abdourahamane Tchiani, have rebuffed prior diplomatic efforts by ECOWAS, the United States and others, raising the specter of further conflict in the impoverished Sahel region of West Africa, which is already dealing with a deadly Islamist insurgency.

With diplomacy faltering, ECOWAS has activated a standby military force they say will be deployed as a last resort if talks fail.

14/08/2023

Ethiopia, India Discuss Ways of Strengthening Technical, Economic Cooperation
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August 14, 2023 (Afronews) – Ethiopian Ambassador to India, Demeke Atnafu met with Abhilasha Joshi, Additional Secretary for Development Partnership Administration of Ministry of External Affairs of India and discussed ways of strengthening Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC) program to Ethiopia.

Abhilasha Joshi briefed the Ambassador on the ongoing ITEC program to Ethiopia which increased over the years reaching 400 slots, where Ethiopian specialists and experts attended training sponsored by the Government of India.

Ambassador Demeke expressed gratitude to the Government of India for sponsoring training program for more than 400 Ethiopian experts and specialists every year, and underscored the utmost importance Ethiopia attaches to cooperation and partnership in areas of capacity building, with India.

The training courses being provided by ITEC program includes entrepreneurship development managing, water resources, fluid dynamics, energy, ICT, management skills etc.

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