Ethiopian government forces have launched a military offensive on the local rulers of the north-west region Tigray for defying Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali’s authority. On 4th November, Abiy accused Tigray authorities of attacking and looting a military camp. The Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) have denied the attack, claiming Abiy has fabricated the story…
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Talks to resume over Ethiopia dam conflict
Egypt and Sudan have agreed to continue discussions with Ethiopia surrounding the controversial Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (Gerd). Ethiopia has begun to fill the dam’s reservoir, despite an agreement not yet having been reached on how water supply will be managed. Talking about the recent filling of the reservoir, Ethiopia’s PM Abiy Ahmed said: “It…
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Africa Year in Review
Peace, conflict, extinction and hope. Just four of the words that could be used to describe 2018 in Africa. February 14th saw the resignation of Jacob Zuma. His resignation as President of South Africa – a post he had held for nine years – came after years of allegations concerning corruption, racketeering and fraud. In…
Environment, Science
The Nile: lifeblood of East Africa
Ilyas Christofides on how the river Nile has the potential to supply the poorest countries in East Africa with energy.
Environment, Science
Ethiopia begins constructing its Great Renaissance
Ethiopia begin constructing their Great Renaissance Dam, which hopes to improve electricity supply and boost the economy.
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