Addis Ababa

Omupresident Netumbo Ndaitwah ohela okwa tumbaleke o Ethiopian Airlines oku yela enkondopeko lyaakiintu moshikondo shomatukodhila

Ta popi kokapale koodhila kopashigwana ka Hosea Kutako,sho a taambako odhila yolweendo lo ET 835 okuza ko Addis Ababa,omupresident okwa tumbaleke ehangano lyomatukodhila, sho odhila kwali tayi tukithwa kaanambelewa ayehe aakiintu. Olweendo lodhila oluli oshitopolwa shomatyapulo gesiku lyopashigwana lyaakiintu netyapulo lyoomvula 80 dhehangano. Omupresident tati epondolo olya holola onkandangala yaakiintu tayi koko moshikondo shomatukodhila ,ta holola kutya Namibia naye okwaadha wo epondolo olindji oku yela ewiliko lyaakiiintu moshikondo shepangelo,shoongeshefa, oshowo […]

9 March, 2026

Africa

AU Summit Urges M23 Rebels to Cease Fire in Eastern DRC

The African Union Assembly of Heads of State and Government has voiced deep concern over the escalating crisis in eastern DRC. During the 38th AU Summit in Addis Ababa, leaders called on M23 rebels to halt hostilities to prevent further loss of life. The Assembly reaffirmed that inclusive negotiations and political dialogue remain the only viable path to resolving conflicts across the continent.

17 February, 2025

Africa

AU Summit Focuses on Conflict Resolution and Self-Reliance

The 38th African Union Summit has commenced in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, bringing together leaders from all 55 member states. Key discussions will address ongoing conflicts across the continent and strategies to reduce dependence on foreign aid, especially in light of US funding cuts and its withdrawal from the World Health Organization. Additionally, the summit will see the election of a new AU chairperson, with Kenya’s Raila Odinga, Djibouti’s Mahmoud Ali […]

13 February, 2025

Africa

African Union Commission Chair Candidates Debate Key Issues

Raila Odinga (Kenya), Mahmoud Ali Youssouf (Djibouti), and Richard Randriamandrato (Madagascar) outlined their visions in a historic debate for the African Union Commission chair election. Broadcast from AU headquarters in Addis Ababa, the debate on December 13 addressed security, economic integration, and AU reforms. According to DW TV, this marks a significant step toward transparency in the election process.

19 December, 2024

Africa

Africa plays big in a list of top global startup ‘ecosystem contenders’

By Conrad Onyango, bird story agency Africa has the potential to almost double its representation in a prestigious ranking of the world's top 100 startup hubs as cities from its unranked countries control the list of top contenders to watch out for, according to a global index. Currently, only 13 African countries feature in the Startup Blink’s Startup Ecosystem Report 2024, in a list […]

17 June, 2024

Africa

African airlines headed for 100 million passengers milestone

By Conrad Onyango, bird story agency African airlines are likely to cross the 100 million passengers mark for the first time in 2025, on the back of an aggressive push to open new routes and increased frequencies by local carriers. The African Airlines Association (AFRAA) projects the passenger numbers will reach 98 million by close of the year 2024 - a 15% rise compared […]

13 June, 2024

Business / Economics

Enhancing Digital Transformation: Innovations and Obstacles in East Africa

By Robert van Breukelen, CEO at Itemate Solutions The telco sector is poised to play a central role in Ethiopia’s economic and digital transformation, but should learn from other countries to avoid common pitfalls and accelerate development. In recent years, countries in the eastern and north-eastern African region have launched several exciting initiatives aimed at accelerating the adoption of digital technologies. Digital transformation in East Africa Powered […]

2 May, 2024

Africa

Africa’s megacities threatened by heat, floods and disease – urgent action is needed to start greening and adapt to climate change

By Meelan Thondoo, University of Cambridge Cities cover just 3% of the planet. But they emit 78% of all global greenhouse gas emissions, absorb 80% of final global energy (what consumers use) and consume 60% of clean drinking water. African megacities like Lagos, Nigeria (with 21 million residents) and Cairo, Egypt (with 10 million residents) are experiencing significant temperature increases due to the urban heat island effect […]

24 April, 2024

Africa

Ethiopia looks to the Singapore model to lure startups in sweeping new reforms

By Seth Onyango, bird story agency Ethiopia has unveiled sweeping reforms to support a burgeoning startup industry and turn the country into a leading incubator of entrepreneurs. Notable changes include slashing a 30% capital-gains tax on the transfer and issuance of shares, according to Brook Taye, Director-General of the Ethiopian Capital Market Authority. The move, combined with an allowance for startups to retain all foreign currency […]

16 April, 2024