Tag: Ethiopia

Somaliland President Visits Lake Wonchi Eco Tourism Site

Somaliland President Visits Lake Wonchi Eco Tourism Site

The President of Somaliland, Muse Bihi Abdi, today paid a visit to the Lake Wonchi Eco-tourism site, situated in the Oromia region. Continue reading “Somaliland President Visits Lake Wonchi Eco Tourism Site”

Somaliland President Arrives in Addis Ababa – Ethiopia

Somaliland President Arrives in Addis Ababa – Ethiopia

Somaliland president – Muse Bihi Abdi – departed Hargeisa, the country’s capital, on a formal invitation from Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed to travel to Ethiopia. Continue reading “Somaliland President Arrives in Addis Ababa – Ethiopia”

Nine Pharo’s Students Received Ethiopia’s UnderGrad Scholarships

Nine Pharo’s Students Received Ethiopia’s UnderGrad Scholarships

This week, the Pharo Foundation education team in Somaliland were delighted to celebrate a group of their graduates from Sheikh Secondary School, who have been selected as recipients of the Ethiopian Undergraduate Scholarship Awards. Continue reading “Nine Pharo’s Students Received Ethiopia’s UnderGrad Scholarships”

New Species of Mosquito Native to Asia Invading Jigjiga, Ethiopia

New Species of Mosquito Native to Asia Invading Jigjiga, Ethiopia

Anopheles stephensi is a major vector of malaria in Asia and the Arabian Peninsula, and its recent invasion into Africa poses a major threat to malaria control and elimination efforts on the continent. The mosquito is well adapted to urban environments, and its presence in Africa could potentially lead to an increase in malaria transmission in cities. Most of the knowledge about An stephensi ecology in Africa has been generated from studies conducted during the rainy season, when vectors are most abundant Continue reading “New Species of Mosquito Native to Asia Invading Jigjiga, Ethiopia”

Sahrawi Arab Republic & Somaliland: The Struggle for Recognition

Sahrawi Arab Republic & Somaliland: The Struggle for Recognition

Policy Insights of South African Institute of International Affairs (SAIIA) Continue reading “Sahrawi Arab Republic & Somaliland: The Struggle for Recognition”

Stakeholders Asked To Support Ethiopia’s Quest For Sea Access

Stakeholders Asked To Support Ethiopia’s Quest For Sea Access

High – level meeting on addressing unique climate vulnerabilities of Landlocked Developing Countries held in Dubai on the sidelines of COP 28. Continue reading “Stakeholders Asked To Support Ethiopia’s Quest For Sea Access”

Navigating Ethiopia’s Sea Access Saga

Navigating Ethiopia’s Sea Access Saga

Addis Ababa University was the setting for a conference panel earlier this month, as experts gathered there under the theme “Equitable Port Use for Sustainable Peace and Development in the Horn of Africa.” Continue reading “Navigating Ethiopia’s Sea Access Saga”

Technologies Transforms Ethiopia’s Farmers to Net Wheat Exporters

Technologies Transforms Ethiopia’s Farmers to Net Wheat Exporters

After suffering from recurrent large-scale famines, Ethiopia has become a net exporter of wheat for the first time, owing largely to the deployment of technology. Other African countries should likewise embrace irrigation, mechanization, and fertilizers to improve food security and unlock the continent’s agricultural potential. Continue reading “Technologies Transforms Ethiopia’s Farmers to Net Wheat Exporters”

New War May be Brewing Between Ethiopia & Eritrea

New War May be Brewing Between Ethiopia & Eritrea

In October 2023, the Prime Minister of Ethiopia, Abiy Ahmed Ali, raised fears of a new war with neighbouring Eritrea. In a high-profile televised speech, he claimed that Ethiopia should assert its right to access the Red Sea. Raising fears that Ethiopia was preparing for conflict, Eritrean forces moved close to the border. Continue reading “New War May be Brewing Between Ethiopia & Eritrea”

Ethiopia’s PM Abiy Quells Neighbors’ Concerns Over Invasion

Ethiopia’s PM Abiy Quells Neighbors’ Concerns Over Invasion

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said on Thursday he would not invade any nation, in comments aimed at quelling neighboring countries’ concerns that he might use force to secure access to a sea port. Continue reading “Ethiopia’s PM Abiy Quells Neighbors’ Concerns Over Invasion”