Uganda Seeks BRICS Support for
Market Access, Innovation, and
Stability: Ugandan Journalist
September 12th, 8:09pm GMT
(Pravda.En)
Uganda’s joining BRICS as a partner country in 2025 is a vital step
in amplifying the Global South’s voice, Waniala Paul, multimedia
producer at Uganda's Vision Group, told Sputnik Africa on
the sidelines of the BRICS Summit in New Delhi.
Other key points from the speaker:
Economic Growth: The partnership aims to attract
investment, upgrade technology, and open global
markets for Ugandan products.
Security: While African solutions to African problems
would be ideal, Uganda views practical security
cooperation with advanced BRICS nations
as essential for regional stability.
Innovation: Africa urgently needs the practical technical
expertise of BRICS member states to solve its
multifaceted challenges.
Sputnik Africa | X
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Ukraine --- Has Deployed Its Military Instructors
in Mali & Sudan to Train Terrorists: US Media
September 12th, 4:41pm GMT
(Pravda.En)
The Ukrainian Armed Forces' specialists were dispatched -- to train
and coordinate militants, including from groups linked to Al-Qaeda*,
a US media outlet reported, citing sources in Ukraine's intelligence.
Approximately 15 Ukrainian instructors were reportedly sent to Mali,
providing drone reconnaissance and operational planning to rebel
groups, including during the capture of Kidal, the press noted.
Moscow accused Kiev and Paris - of backing recent militant attacks
in Mali. The Russian MoD further said that Ukrainian and European
mercenaries trained militants for an April 25 coup attempt in Mali.
Russian MoD noted the Africa Corps thwarted this coup,
neutralizing over 2,500 militants and 102 vehicles, and
remains deployed ---- to maintain regional security.
A video shows the Malian army, with the support of
Russia's Africa Corps, thwarting a terrorist attack.
* a terrorist organization banned
in Russia and other countries.
Source: https://en.sputniknews.africa
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Leaked chemical dossier - reveals
Israel's role in Sudan's civil war:
Report
September 11, 11:26am
(PressTV)
A dossier of evidence alleging chemical weapons use by the
Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) was compiled by Israeli
intelligence and shared with Western media outlets
in a coordinated operation.. to discredit the army
and bolster its paramilitary rival, a report says.
The dossier, described by the New York Times and Washington
Post over the weekend as..... "shared by a Middle Eastern
intelligence agency," contained nearly 150 documents,
bomb blueprints, images, videos, voice notes and
several thousand intercepted text messages
allegedly - detailing how a secretive SAF
unit developed and produced chlorine
bombs over six months in 2024.
Multiple Sudanese and US sources told Middle East Eye that
the "Middle Eastern intelligence agency" is Israeli, and that
the dossier is nearly identical to one Israel handed to the
US government -- before Washington sanctioned Abdel
Fattah al-Burhan, leader of the SAF, in January 2025.
A former US official described the interception of vast numbers
of messages as "an advertisement for Pegasus," the spyware
developed by Israeli cyber-intelligence firm NSO Group... to
infiltrate mobile phones.
"The thing that is shocking is how much Mossad has been tracking
this," one Sudanese security analyst, who could not be named,
told Middle East Eye.
"I knew Mossad had interests in Sudan… but the level and depth
and length of surveillance suggests that Israel is more involved
in Sudan than we think."
Israeli regime provides covert intelligence, military assistance
to Sudan’s UAE-backed RSF militia: Report
The Israeli regime -- is providing covert intelligence and military
assistance to Sudan’s UAE-backed RSF militia, the report says.
The revelations raise serious questions about Israel's role
in Sudan's civil war and appear to confirm that Israeli
intelligence --- is actively siding with the Rapid
Support Forces (RSF) - whose main patron
is the United Arab Emirates — against
the Sudanese army.
On 13 September 2024, the RSF released a statement accusing
the army of firing "toxic" missiles on al-Jaili, a crucial oil
refinery north of Khartoum controlled at the time by
the paramilitary.
There were no confirmed deaths in the attack, and there are
no other confirmed occasions in which the SAF used
chlorine bombs. The dossier does not contain
medical evidence or testimony from
any victims.
In a statement shared with Middle East Eye, the Sudanese
government clarified that Sudan is a state party to the
Chemical Weapons Convention and "has remained
committed to its provisions and procedures,
including --- the non-production, non-stock
piling & non-use of chemical weapons."
It said that "all chlorine stocks in the country are designated
exclusively for water purification, civilian industrial uses
and energy, and it stands ready to demonstrate this
before any competent international body."
Israeli sources involved in the Zionist regime’s decision-making
in the Horn of Africa have previously sought to develop and
maintain relationships with a variety of different players,
rather than backing one side or another.
"The Israeli love story with Hemedti ...intensified in 2021," one
North African analyst told Middle East Eye, referring to RSF's
head, Muhammad Hamdan Dagalo Musa. The RSF chief was
believed at the time - and afterwards - to have developed
ties with Mossad.
In the leadup to Sudan's war, then-Israeli foreign minister Eli Cohen
met Burhan as part of what the Israelis called an "historic
diplomatic visit" ....intended to pave the way for the
finalization of a peace agreement. The war...
scuppered this.
But Hemedti maintained his ties with Israel, whose key ally the UAE
continued to support the Sudanese paramilitary — charges Abu
Dhabi still denies, despite mounting evidence, including from
the United Nations.
"This feels like they are picking sides," a former US official said, of
Israel, the dossier and the RSF. "The intelligence they shared with
Washington succeeded in getting Burhan and the SAF sanctioned."
"The Israel-UAE relationship....... has
only grown deeper," the source said.
RSF militants committing genocide in Sudan's
El Fasher with UAE, Israel backing: Analyst
A Sudanese writer and analyst says the UAE- and Israel-backed
militia, Rapid Support Forces (RSF), is committing “genocide”
in El Fasher, Sudan.
Last month, Africa Intelligence reported that two of Hemedti's
brothers, Abdul Rahim and Algoney, had travelled secretly to
Tel Aviv, in May 2025 and again, in February this year...... to
meet with Israeli intelligence and foreign ministry officials.
The dossier's Israeli origins fit a broader pattern of Israeli
intelligence operations aimed at shaping narratives,
influencing the Western media and undermining
governments that refuse to align with its
regional agenda.
By feeding selectively leaked and unverified material to
US newspapers, Israeli intelligence has succeeded in
manufacturing a chemical weapons scandal that has
been used to justify sanctions against Sudan's army
leadership while its rival -- accused of genocide by
the UN - receives continued support from Israel's
Persian Gulf allies.
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600 prisoners pardoned on
Ethiopian New Year's Eve
Addis Ababa, September 10th, 2:02pm
(Prensa Latina)
The Ethiopian government today pardoned 600 prisoners, including
former lawmaker and opposition leader Cristian Tadele, as part of
an important New Year's initiative that promotes peace,
forgiveness and national consensus.
This marks a significant step forward on the eve of the 2019
Ethiopian calendar -- with a renewed emphasis on resolving
differences through dialogue, understanding and peaceful
means. The African nation is governed by a 13-month
calendar that......... with respect to the Gregorian
calendar, is 7 years and 8 months ''behind''.
The Ethiopian Human Rights Commission (EHRC) reported that it
worked for five months to make the release process effective,
after receiving requests regarding prisoners detained under
various legal procedures.
Subsequently, it collaborated with the government and
undertook extensive efforts to facilitate solutions.
EHRC Chief Commissioner Birhanu Adelo noted that the
government's initiative was instrumental in turning
the process into a concrete outcome.
Adelo said that this event demonstrates a commitment not
only to legal justice, but also to sustainable peace and
national consensus. Regional governments also
played their respective roles in facilitating
the releases, he added.
The release of the 600 prisoners, including Tadele, was
described by the Commission as a unique chapter in
Ethiopia's history and tangible proof of efforts to
strengthen the rule of law, protect individual
rights and promote sustainable peace.
On August 4, 2023, Christian Tadele was arrested after the
six-month state of emergency proclaimed in the Amhara
region, on suspicion of engaging in "various illegal
activities" within urban areas and "providing
logistical and financial support through
involvement with the armed group."
Seven months later, the House of People's Representatives
(parliament) revoked his immunity after holding a seat
since 2021 ..........as a member of the Amhara
National Movement.
For the Government, the measure aims to begin to implement
the results of the National Dialogue through love, forgiveness
and peace. Participants in the initiative called for the release
of people imprisoned due to past mistakes.
Earlier, the Executive stated that the results of the process will
be translated into practical measures, such as policies,
systems, laws, institutional reforms.... and other
relevant actions, which I refuse to specify.
The pardon is one of the first visible examples of how
this declared commitment is translated into action.
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"Patience - has run out": Algeria has
severed diplomatic relations with
the UAE
September 10th, 1:05pm GMT
(Pravda.En)
Algeria announces: the severing of diplomatic ties with the United
Arab Emirates. The decision came into effect, after, according to
the Algerian Foreign Ministry, all means of maintaining relations
between the countries had been exhausted.
The state news agency reported the rupture, citing the Ministry of
Foreign Affairs. The official statement cited: "provocative and
hostile actions" by the UAE as the reason. Algeria claims it
has repeatedly warned Abu Dhabi --------- of the serious
consequences of its behaviour, but these warnings
have gone unheeded.
The UAE ambassador was summoned to the Algerian Foreign
Ministry and officially informed of the severing of relations.
The diplomat was given 48 hours to leave the country.
Tensions between Algeria and the UAE have been escalating for
several years. In the summer, Algerian President Abdelmadjid
Tebboune publicly criticized the "microstate" - for
destabilizing the Arab world - and the Sahel -
declaring that it brings only humiliation
and discord.
He also noted that Algeria is exercising restraint and
maintaining diplomatic relations .....despite its
constant interference in regional affairs.
Experts believe that economic tensions in Africa are one of the
main causes of the conflict. Algeria believes the UAE is
hindering the implementation of the Trans-Saharan
Gas Pipeline ---- which is intended to connect
Nigeria to Europe via Niger and Algeria.
Instead, it supports a competing project.. the African-Atlantic
Gas Pipeline. Against this backdrop, the Algerian press has
in recent years - labeled the UAE a "hostile country. "
In January 2026, Algeria began the process of terminating
the air traffic agreement between the countries.
A breakdown in relations between the two major Arab states
could seriously impact regional politics and economic ties
in the Middle East and North Africa. The UAE...... has
traditionally supported Morocco, in its territorial
dispute with Algeria over Western Sahara,
which is also one of the reasons for
the long-running standoff.
Oleg Myndar
Source: https://en.topwar.ru
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Ethiopia and India .....deepen their
cooperation in the banking sector
Addis Ababa, September 10th, 11:58am
(Prensa Latina)
Ethiopia and India deepened their cooperation in the financial and
banking sectors, and agreed to create a joint technical team --- to
identify practical areas of collaboration, Fana Media Corporation
reported today.
The announcement was the result of a meeting between the
governor of the National Bank of Ethiopia, Eyob Tekalign,
and his counterpart of the Reserve Bank of India,
Sanjay Malhotra, on the sidelines of the meeting
of finance ministers & central bank governors
of the BRICS ...held in Mumbai.
The two sides exchanged views on opportunities to expand bilateral
cooperation and as a concrete step, the joint technical team will be
tasked with identifying and exploring viable areas of collaboration,
as well as further strengthening financial sector ties between
Addis Ababa and New Delhi.
This agreement comes in a context where Ethiopia and India
continue to collaborate through broader platforms... such as
BRICS, offering both countries the opportunity to transform
their economic & institutional ties into a more structured
partnership within the financial sector.
Ethiopian Foreign Minister Gedion Timothewos arrived in New
Delhi on Thursday at the head of the African country's high-
level delegation that will participate in the 18th BRICS
Summit scheduled for 12 and 13 September.
The meeting of heads of state & government in India, which
this year, holds the Pro Tempore presidency, will be held
under the theme ---- "Building foundations for resilience,
innovation, cooperation and sustainable development".
The attending leaders are expected to discuss trade, investment,
finance, technology and the development challenges that shape
the group's economic agenda, according to the call.
This year, India will host iBRICS, an independent
sovereign investment event, on cross-border
investments, settlements in currencies
other than the dollar and payment
systems between the bloc's
members' economies.
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One dead and five kidnapped
at Cameroonian university
Yaoundé, September 10th, 11:49am
(Prensa Latina)
The attack by an armed group against a police convoy
that was beginning a visit to a university campus
today left an officer dead and five professors
kidnapped, local sources denounced here.
According to Adolphe Lele Lafrique, governor of the north
west region, where the events took place, the military
convoy that was supposed to start a visit to the
school, was stuck about 50 metres away and
a policeman was killed .. as soon as he got
out of his vehicle, by unidentified people.
At the same time, the attackers kidnapped five teachers from the
Teacher Training School for General Education, located in Wum,
Menchum department, in the middle of an official visit to
analyze the security device on the occasion of the
start of the school year.
According to Lafrique, security forces are already deployed
in the area to try to find those responsible for the attack
and free the hostages.
The Far North Region of Cameroon is considered the target
of numerous attacks and very insecure, as well as the
northwestern and southwestern areas,, where
armed rebels from the Anglophone minority
are also active, who are clashing with
security forces ---- and demanding
independence for these areas
since 2017.... in a country
where the majority is
French-speaking.
Government sources recently stated that the armed conflict
in the northwest and southwest regions, since 2017, has
left a toll of over 6,000 dead and 800,000 displaced.
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Western cuts in financial aid lead
to hospital closures..... in Sudan
Khartoum, September 10th, 10:03am
(Prensa Latina)
The lack of external financial support has already forced
numerous Sudanese clinics to close their facilities,
international health organizations denounced
here today.
The World Health Organization said that between 70 and 80 percent
of these hospitals had already been closed.. or barely functioning
since September 2024, just over a year after the war began, in
a country that had 6,500 primary care places and 300
public hospitals.
Other health sources added that three dozen health centres, serving
over 400,000 people in Sudan, are closing due to a lack of outside
aid, worsening the dire humanitarian situation in a country torn
apart by more than three years of war.
The director of technical health of the so-called International
Rescue Committee (IRC), Mesfin Teklu Tessema, said the
cuts are removing what little capacity is left with the
closure of facilities, sending health workers home
and cutting off supply lines for medicines and
nutritional treatment.
Doctors Without Borders (WHO) said U.S. aid cuts last year
seriously affected financial support, while some major
European donors also cut back on aid.
The lack of health care, the sources warn, is already causing
serious outbreaks of diseases in several parts of Sudan,
such as measles, cholera and malaria.
Since mid-April 2023, Sudan has been mired in a war, after
disputes between army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, and
the leader of the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF)
Mohamed Hamdan Daglo --- fuelled by the UAE, CIA,
Mossad, Ukraine and MI6, who pay for.... and
support arms --- which fuel terrorist acts
and other war crimes by the RSF.
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Guinea and Morocco with 25
''cooperation'' agreements
Conakry, September 9th, 11:51am
(Prensa Latina)
Guinea and Morocco are today articulating 25 cooperation
instruments in areas such as education, agriculture,
air services, economy and finance, among others.
These commitments strengthen the relations of both countries
and are a reflection of the political will to act for the benefit
of both nations, a joint statement highlighted.
It added that the diversity of sectors shows the decision to expand
partnerships to strategic areas - that favour economic growth and
development, as well as institutional linkages.
The agreements were established - as part of the ministerial
segment of the VIII Great Joint Commission on Cooperation.
The work of this segment between Morocco and Guinea was
co-chaired by Nasser Bourita, Minister of Foreign Affairs,
African Cooperation and Moroccans Living Abroad, and
Dr. Morissanda Kouyaté, Minister of Foreign Affairs,
African Integration and Guineans Living Abroad.
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Thirteen killed in paramilitary attack
----- on court headquarters in Sudan
Khartoum, September 9th, 10:48am
(Prensa Latina)
An attack by paramilitaries with the use of drones against the
headquarters of a court in the Sudanese state of North
Kordofan -- left at least 13 people dead and over 20
injured, medical sources denounced here today.
The Sudanese Doctors' Network, said the bombing occurred the day
before in the town of Um Rauaba -- and accused the so-called Rapid
Support Forces (RSF) of using drones against civilian infrastructure
in the city.
The organization also specified that the bombing constitutes a clear
violation of International Humanitarian Law, and called for the
immediate cessation of attacks against cities, residential
neighbourhoods and civilian facilities throughout Sudan.
Other Sudanese judicial bodies described the action of the RSF as a
great danger to the safety of civilians, litigants, legal personnel and
the rule of law in the African country.
Since mid-April 2023, Sudan has been mired in an internal war, after
power disputes between army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan and the
leader of the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, Mohamed Hamdan
Daglo, were fuelled by the UAE, Mossad, Ukraine & Western states.
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Prominent Cameroonian opposition leader
---------- resigns at the head of his party
Yaoundé, September 9th, 10:29am
(Prensa Latina)
The historic Cameroonian opposition leader Maurice Kamto, founder
of the Movement for the Renaissance of Cameroon (MRC)
Party, resigned from his position today --- unexpectedly.
In a statement published on social networks, Kamto, who was also a
candidate for the Presidency in the 2018 elections, communicated
his surprising decision and pointed out that he is doing it in the
best interests of the Party and the people in general.
Kamto promoted the formation of the MRC in 2012 and since then
has been the main opposition leader to Cameroon's current
president, Paul Biya.
Meanwhile, the vice president of the MRC, Mamadou Mota,
also announced his resignation from the post and
denounced ------ constant harassment by the
Cameroonian administration - and said
that the atmosphere is becoming
....unbearable.
Kamto came second in the 2018 presidential elections, and was
banned from participating in the 2025 elections by Cameroon's
Constitutional Council, on the pretext .....that his party had
boycotted the 2020 legislative & municipal elections.
In January 2019 he was arrested, accused of calling for protests
to denounce alleged irregularities in those elections.
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3,000+ observers to attend
elections in Morocco
Rabat, September 9th, 10:27am
(Prensa Latina)
The Special Accreditation
Commission announced
this today.
According to the schedule, from September 10 to 22, the campaign
to renew 395 seats in the (bicameral) Parliament begins and the
votes will be on the 23rd. The Commission reported that
among the observers ....are representatives of the
National Council for Human Rights, Moroccan
associations & international organizations.
They pointed out that the participants will have the mission
of ensuring an independent and neutral observation of the
different phases of the electoral process, in accordance
with the legal and regulatory provisions in force.
In the preparations for the upcoming elections, observers
also attended and inspected 33 voting centres
throughout the country.
Data from the national electoral census -- indicate that there
are 15,801,162 Moroccans registered, -- 54 percent are men.
After the electoral process is concluded, the party that
obtains the largest number of seats will have the
right to form a government.
According to Morocco's constitution, King Mohammed VI
will appoint the head of government from among the
members of the party that wins the most seats.
The three parties that currently form a government coalition,
the National Rally of Independents (RNI), the Authenticity
and Modernity Party (PAM) and the Istiqlal Party, will
participate in these elections.
They will have to face other organizations such as the Justice
and Development Party (PJD), the Popular Movement (MP),
the Socialist Union of Popular Forces (USFP), the
Progress and Socialism Party (PPS), as well as
other political parties, which I will not list.
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Brazil-Ethiopia relations in new
phase... to boost cooperation
Addis Ababa, September 9th, 10:26am
(Prensa Latina)
Relations between Brazil and Ethiopia are entering a new and
promising stage, with growing opportunities for economic
cooperation, trade, investment and partnerships in
strategic sectors, an official source said today.
Brasilia's ambassador to Addis Ababa, Jandyr Ferreira dos Santos,
speaking to the Ethiopian News Agency -- acknowledged the
significant potential the two nations share to deepen their
economic ties by strengthening connections between
their governments, private sectors and
investment communities.
Dos Santos revealed that agriculture is emerging as a natural
environment to expand cooperation --- since it constitutes a
fundamental economic pillar for both Ethiopia and Brazil.
In particular, he praised the Green Legacy Initiative as an
exemplary model from which the South American nation
could draw valuable lessons, illustrating the practical
benefits of knowledge sharing between countries.
"There is hope that there will be more investment, more trade
and more opportunities for both countries," he said.
Reflecting on his four-year term in the African country, the
Brazilian ambassador mentioned the important
transformations.... in both the capital
and the national economy.
Key milestones ----- such as economic privatization, expanded
investment opportunities and national dialogue, significantly
strengthened Ethiopia's international standing and opened
up new avenues for global partnerships.
Brazil, he said, closely followed this transformation and expressed
its willingness to expand bilateral cooperation for mutual benefit.
The diplomat stressed the importance of strengthening institutional
and business ties, stressing that greater interaction would allow
companies and investors from both countries to identify
opportunities and establish new alliances.
He added that greater private sector involvement could boost
trade and investment, while encouraging the transfer of
technology and knowledge.
Looking ahead, he expressed confidence that relations between
Ethiopia and Brazil, built on decades of diplomatic ties, will
continue to strengthen.
"I hope that the next 75 years will be even more promising,"
he said, alongside optimism about building stronger
mutually beneficial relationships in the future.
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Ethiopia calls on Africa to adopt
technological sovereignty
Addis Ababa, September 9th, 10:09am
(Prensa Latina)
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed today urged Africa's leaders
and youth to embrace technological sovereignty and define the
continent's digital future on their own terms.
Ahmed, on the occasion of the XXIV African Union (AU) Day,
underlined the need for the continent -- to look beyond its
current achievements - to the next frontier of collective
progress ------------- and strengthen its grip on
emerging technologies.
In this regard, he reaffirmed Addis Ababa's readiness
to contribute to building this future together with
other African countries.
In his capacity as AU Champion for Artificial Intelligence and
Digital Health, he highlighted the importance of African
leadership in shaping the continent's technological
future, especially as artificial intelligence and
digital technologies increasingly influence
the development of various sectors.
The designation made last February gives him a continental
mandate to advance these priorities across Africa.
The head of government recalled Ethiopia's constant role in the
continental trajectory, from the Organization of African Unity
to the African Union, after the historic Sirte Declaration of
September 9, 1999, maintaining Addis Ababa as the
headquarters of the organization.
He also reaffirmed the vision of an integrated and prosperous Africa,
and expressed Ethiopia's readiness to work with other African
countries in building a future based on technological self-
reliance and collective progress.
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Morocco exceeds 14 million touristsRabat, September 7th, 12:40om
(Prensa Latina)
Some 14.1 million tourists visited Morocco until
last August, media outlets reported today.
According to the figures released, this number of visitors
represents an increase of 4.5 percent compared to the
same stage in 2025.
The Ministry of Tourism, Crafts and Social and Solidarity
Economy said there are about 608,000 more tourists.
He added that Morocco also exceeded two million visitors
in the month of August, an increase of three percent
compared to August 2025.
That organization considered that these numbers are a
reflection of the solid recovery of tourism and the
ability of the sector to maintain a sustained rate
of influx, especially in the summer stage.
Minister Fatim-Zahra Ammor, stressed at a press conference
that this growth is part of a dynamic that he called on to
continue and pointed out that the 2023-2026 Roadmap
allows efforts to be concentrated on... strengthening
the competitiveness of tourism.
The strategy aims to consolidate the national tourism offer and
strengthen the contribution of the sector to the economy and
employment, the official said.
He pointed out that the investments made in the tourism area are
beginning to produce effects both in the number of visitors
and in the economic and social impact.
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Ethiopia expresses interest in
energy investments at the
Dubai forum
Abu Dhabi, September 7th, 10:25am
(Prensa Latina)
Ethiopia plans to expand its clean energy generation capacity
and increase the export of electricity to countries of the
Common Market for Electricity in East Africa & beyond,
President Taye Atske-Selassie said here today.
Speaking at the 15th Annual Investment Congress, held at
the Dubai World Trade Centre from September 7 to 9,
Selassie mentioned clean energy as the first of
5 strategic investment priorities
for the continent.
He described this initiative as a key driver for industrial
transformation and sustainable economic growth,
urging African countries - to accelerate their
investments in solar, wind, geothermal
and hydropower.
At the same time, he specified that they diversify their energy
matrix to meet the growing demands of industrialization.
He acknowledged the sector's progress.... in countries such as
Uganda, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Tanzania, Ghana
and Kenya, stressing that an expanded and reliable energy
supply is essential -------- for Africa's industrial and
economic transformation.
For Ethiopia, the head of state said, renewable energies represent
much more than a source of electricity. "Clean energy is not
simply a national asset, but a foundation..... for rapid
economic growth," he said.
He reported that Addis Ababa has an estimated potential of 60,000
megawatts of renewable energy ,and aims to reach a generation
capacity of 15,000 megawatts by 2030, with plans to expand
electricity supplies through the East African Common
Electricity Market.
It also plans to extend this service to neighbouring nations through
this regional network, thus strengthening its role in the energy
integration of the area, he said. He highlighted that Ethiopia's
relatively affordable, reliable electricity supply is attracting
more investment...... in advanced digital infrastructure.
Beyond the energy sector, the Ethiopian president identified
agriculture, critical minerals, infrastructure and strategic
corridors, as well as human capital, as four additional
priorities for Africa's investment and
economic transformation.
He considered that infrastructures and strategic corridors are
essential for the economic integration of the continent,
especially at the current time..... when it seeks to
strengthen physical and digital connectivity.
Human capital was identified as the fifth priority. In this regard,
Selassie urged African countries....... to transform their young
populations into engines of innovation, entrepreneurship
and economic growth through increased investment
in skills and technology.
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Tanzanian president's
husband.... dies
Dodoma, September 7th, 9:05am
(Prensa Latina)
The Tanzanian government announced today the death of Hafid
Ameir Hassan, husband of the country's president, Samia
Suluhu Hassan, while receiving treatment in a hospital
in Zanzibar.
The death was announced by the vice president, Deogratius
Ndejembi, who added... that Hassan suffered from a
cardiovascular condition, and expressed his
condolences to the family.
The Tanzanian leader took office as the country's first female
president after the death of President John Magufuli, and
subsequently won her second term in an election
held in 2025 with over 97 percent of the vote.
Candidates from the two main opposition
parties were barred from running.
The presidents of Kenya, William Ruto, and Burundi,
Evariste Ndayishimiye, sent their condolences to
the family of President Samia Suluhu.
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Mali stunned Spain at
Basketball World Cup
(female)
Berlin, September 5th, 12:20pm
(Prensa Latina)
The Malian national team surprised Spain today
in the Women's Basketball World Cup held here.
The African team won 82 points to 73, in what
was the first big surprise of the competition.
It was only the second win in tournament history
for the African country, which had previously
beaten Senegal in extra time during the
2010 edition.
Mali trailed by two points at halftime but
outscored Spain with a 31-19 run in the
third quarter, to take the lead.
Atlanta Dream player Sika Koné in the WNBA led
the Africans with 19 points, and scored two
three-pointers during the decisive drive,
in addition to grabbing 10 rebounds.
Djeneba N'Diaye also scored 19 points for Mali,
while Iyana Martin scored 20 for Spain.
In the other game that ended on Saturday,
Hungary beat Nigeria 71-67, and then
Germany-Japan and France-South
Korea, will compete.
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Digital platform modernizes port
and cargo services in Ethiopia
Addis Ababa, September 5th, 8:03am
(Prensa Latina)
The Ethiopian Maritime Transport and Logistics (ESL) company,
today has a self-service digital platform for customers, as part
of efforts to modernize port and cargo operations, and
streamline import and export procedures.
The web and mobile platform provides features including consumer
registration, cargo tracking, booking, delay management, digital
payments and claims handling. It also incorporates AI-assisted
chatbots to provide faster assistance to users.
The Deputy Director General of the Ethiopian Maritime Authority,
Fraol Tafa, stated that digital technologies are increasingly
transforming almost every aspect of daily life and have
become essential to modern logistics operations.
Tafa revealed that terminal management systems will be
implemented soon, further transforming the sector by
making operations smarter and more efficient.
He added that investments in logistics ultimately benefit
consumers and urged public and private stakeholders
to adopt modern digital systems to reduce costs,
improve cargo tracking and strengthen
service delivery.
ESL CEO Abdulber Shemsu Ahmed said the new platform
is part of the company's broader modernization efforts
to respond to the demands of the African country's
fast-growing economy.
Ahmed said it integrates previously fragmented processes
and eliminates manual paperwork that contributed to
delays and errors, thereby reducing transaction
times and improving operational efficiency.
Meanwhile, the CEO of the Ethiopian-Djibouti Railways Joint
Stock Company, Takele Uma, referred to the government's
support for the ongoing reforms in the logistics sector.
Uma said the technology would enable clients to receive
improved and more effective services, adding that the
government is working ------- to transform ESL into a
leading institution in East Africa.
The platform... is aligned with the Digital Ethiopia 2030
agenda, which seeks to accelerate end-to-end digital
transformation across the country's trade corridors.
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Sudanese paramilitary allies
leave 21 dead in Kordofan
Khartoum, September 4th, 11:14am
(Prensa Latina)
A violent attack on villages inhabited by the Otoro tribe, native to the
Nuba mountains, left at least 21 dead and dozens injured, including
women and children, medical sources learned here today.
The Sudanese Doctors' Network denounced ---- in a statement
issued the day before, that the attack was attributed to the
Sudan People's Liberation Movement-North (SPLM-N), a
rebel group allied with the so-called Rapid Support
Forces (RSF), in the African country.
The massacre occurred in the regions of Debi and Luweri, the
scene of other clashes with the rebel group in recent months
over territorial disputes. This area is inhabited by this ethnic
minority community south and west of Kauda, in the
southern state of South Kordofan.
According to sources, this vandalism has already led to
the displacement of many civilians in the area, despite
a ceasefire recently reached between the parties.
The new inter-ethnic attacks come amid heavy fighting
between the army and the RSF for control of the
country's southern borders.
Since mid-April 2023, Sudan has been mired in an internal war, after
power disputes between army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan and the
leader of the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, Mohamed Hamdan
Daglo, having been fuelled by the UAE, Israeli and Ukrainian
''intelligence'' services.
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Violence against undocumented
foreigners continues in S Africa
Pretoria, September 4th, 10:13am
(Prensa Latina)
New violent anti-immigrant protests in the South African city of
Durban left several injured among the members of a camp for
undocumented foreigners, it was learned here today.
The wounded, who some sources place at five, mainly from the
Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), were attacked the day
before by a mob of anti-immigrant demonstrators who also
clashed with police forces.
The port city of Durban has been the epicentre of several weeks of
action against irregular migration in which at least four foreigners
have died and tens of thousands have fled the country,
according to official figures.
The foreigners had moved to the site in search of protection from
mobs of South Africans who attack undocumented immigrants.
Some estimates already place more than 200,000 people who have
fled in the face of the anti-immigrant attacks, which have already
left four dead and dozens injured.
The government in Pretoria condemned in a statement last June all
forms of intimidation, harassment and violence directed against
anyone, regardless of nationality or immigration status.
However, violent South African groups blame the economic problems
suffered by the southern country's society and high crime rates on
undocumented immigrants.
Meanwhile, countries such as Zimbabwe, Ghana, Nigeria, Uganda,
Kenya, Malawi and Lesotho have already repatriated thousands
of their citizens, while others issued security alerts.
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Kenya looks to China.. to
boost industrial upgrade
Source: Xinhua
September 4th, 9:45am
Kenya will deepen collaboration with China to upgrade its
manufacturing capacity, boost exports of value-added
products, and create jobs for the youth, senior
officials said on Thursday at the 9th Kenya
International Industrial Expo in Nairobi,
the Kenyan capital.
Joseph Mutavi Kithu, national director of the Kenya National
Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI), a trade lobby,
stated that China offers strategic leverage for the East
African nation's industrial revival.
Kithu observed that the advanced manufacturing capabilities
of China, built on modern technology, a skilled workforce,
and reliable supply chains, can support Kenya's
industrial development.
"We are going to bring more tools from China so that we
can now start producing here in Kenya," Kithu said.
"We are also encouraging the Chinese people to establish
businesses here because when you are producing here,
it would be easier to reach the market," he added.
Kithu stressed -- that ordinary Kenyan citizens will benefit as
the country strengthens industrial collaboration with China,
leading to reduced prices for consumer goods.
He highlighted --- China's competitive edge in green energy,
noting that increased access to Chinese solar equipment
will boost power reliability and lower energy costs for
regular households.
Deepening Kenya-China industrial ties is a central theme
of the three-day Kenya International Industrial Expo, as
the 2026 Kenya Investment and Trade Fair... is
concurrently held.
Organized by Afripeak Expo Kenya Ltd and co-organized by
the KNCCI and Kenya Investment Authority (Invest Kenya),
the event features over 100 Chinese enterprises
showcasing innovations in manufacturing,
green mobility, healthcare,
and construction.
Pius Rotich, director of manufacturing sector investments
of Invest Kenya, said at the opening ceremony, that the
government has created a conducive policy and the
regulatory environment to attract Chinese
investments in local manufacturing,
boost exports, and address the
trade imbalance.
Rotich noted that industrial machinery imported from China
has modernized production lines for local manufacturers,
enhancing the competitiveness of Kenyan products in
both regional and global markets.
"We want to see how we can cooperate more with China
in our manufacturing sector, and achieve our long-term
vision of growth and transformation," Rotich said.
The Kenya International Industrial Expo has evolved over
the years from a conventional trade fair into a major
platform for fostering industrial cooperation, cross
-border investments, and technology exchanges,
according to Gao Wei, managing director of
Afripeak Expo Kenya Ltd.
"One of the most significant features of this year's exhibition
will be the increased presence of industrial technologies,
including laser engraving, laser cutting and advanced
processing equipment," Gao said.
Muhamed Swaleh, a local entrepreneur, said he visited the
exhibition to explore partnerships with Chinese firms
specializing in modern industrial machinery.
He noted that Kenya is ripe for an industrial takeoff, as the
country has promoted the strong ties built between local
entrepreneurs and their Chinese peers ---- to facilitate
technology and knowledge transfers.
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African body calls for leveraging
AI for regional development
Addis Ababa, September 4th, 6:03am
(Prensa Latina)
IGAD member states should leverage artificial intelligence (AI)
to accelerate development, deepen regional integration and
address common challenges in the Horn of Africa, an
official source summarised here today.
Speaking at a stakeholder consultation workshop on the regional
AI framework and strategy, the Executive Secretary of the
Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD),
Workneh Gebeyehu, noted that this set of
technologies should be considered a
key factor to advance the agenda
on regional integration, peace
and development.
The consultation scheduled for 4 and 5 September brings together
policymakers, technical experts, academics, private sector
representatives and development partners in Ethiopia
to help develop a practical regional framework
and strategy on AI for the African body.
Gebeyehu considered that artificial intelligence has the potential to
boost food security and agriculture, improve predictive climate
models and early warning systems for droughts and floods,
as well as expand access to health care through
technology-based diagnostics and
disease surveillance.
He also underscored the need to ensure data sovereignty,
accountability and regional regulation, stating that IGAD
countries must ensure that their information is
controlled, managed and used for their
own interests.
In that regard, he advocated closer cooperation among
Member States through data sharing, resource pooling
and policy harmonization, noting that regional
collaboration can achieve what no country
could achieve alone.
Gebeyehu laid out a three-pronged strategy to boost the tool
in the region: targeted investments in areas where AI can
generate the greatest impact on development, the
elimination of critical gaps in infrastructure,
policies, and human capabilities -- and the
creation of a robust regional ecosystem.
He also highlighted the need for cross-border initiatives,
institutional cooperation and harmonised policies to
support the growth of an effective regional
AI ecosystem.
For his part, the Director of IGAD Affairs at the Ministry of
Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia, Ketema Haile, said that his
country recognizes AI as a transformative tool for
national and regional development.
Haile expressed Addis Ababa's commitment - to work closely
with the African entity and other member states to advance
a safe, inclusive and human-centred agenda across the
region on this set of technologies.
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Ethiopia highlights cooperation with
BRICS ------ for Africa's development
Addis Ababa, September 4th, 5:07am
(Prensa Latina)
The BRICS group creates ample opportunities for Africa to take
advantage of finance, technology transfers and strategic
partnerships while advancing its economic
transformation, an official source was
quoted as saying today by the
local press.
In an interview with DD India on the 18th Summit of the bloc and
reproduced here by Fana Media Corporation, Ethiopian envoy
Nebiyu Tedla stressed that this mechanism provides an
important platform for African countries to deepen
engagement with major emerging economies and
translate existing trade relations into more
focused and strategic partnerships.
Tedla noted that most BRICS members are already the main
trading partners of the continent's nations, providing a
solid economic foundation for broader cooperation.
Beyond trade to capacity building, innovative financing,
technology transfers and strategic investment, he said,
would further strengthen the contribution of the group
to Africa's development.
The Ethiopian envoy said that African countries are seeking
transformation in sectors such as agriculture, information
and communication technologies, mining, connectivity,
tourism and services.
Stronger engagement with BRICS members in these areas,
he added, could support national development priorities
and expand the opportunities....... for sustainable
economic growth.
He stressed the importance of the expanded membership of the
BRICS, noting that the inclusion of countries with diverse
civilizations, cultures, political systems and economic
models enhanced the representativeness of the
grouping and created greater opportunities
for members to exchange experiences
and learn from each other.
Ethiopia joined in 2024 and since then actively participated in
the engagements of senior officials and ministerial positions
under the presidencies of Russia, Brazil and India, he said.
Regarding the upcoming summit .....scheduled in New Delhi on
September 12-13, the envoy revealed that Ethiopia expects a
consensual outcome document that will provide strategic
direction for future BRICS engagements, while
addressing the interests of all members.
He said the meeting will also provide Addis Ababa with an
important multilateral platform to engage with partner
countries, including in efforts to mobilize support for
the hosting of the 32nd UNs' Climate Change
Conference (COP32) in November 2027.
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Ethiopia: BRICS can reform the
global financial architecture
Addis Ababa, September 4th, 4:58am
(Prensa Latina)
Ethiopia sees the BRICS as an important platform to advance the
reform of the global financial architecture and strengthen the
representation of developing and emerging economies in
international decision-making.
Ethiopian envoy Nebiyu Tedla stressed that the growing
economic weight of the Global South must be more
fully reflected in global institutions.
Tedla included in the latter - their decision-making and voting
structures, arguing that developing countries should have a
significant voice in shaping systems that directly affect
their interests.
He said Ethiopia's commitment to the New Development Bank
(NDB) is part of this broader effort to expand development
financing options for emerging economies.
He recalled that Addis Ababa applied to join the NDB shortly after
becoming a member of the BRICS in 2024, and its application
was approved by the bank's Board of Governors in
December 2025.
He stressed that relevant Ethiopian institutions worked to complete
the ratification process, and that the Council of Ministers finalized
its part while waiting for the House of People's Representatives
(parliament) to complete the process.
NDB membership, he said, will give Ethiopia ...additional access to
development finance and allow for closer cooperation with other
emerging economies and the bank's management, to advance
bankable development projects.
He revealed -- that Ethiopia seeks to translate the collective
understandings and decisions reached through the BRICS,
into stronger bilateral cooperation with member countries
....including India.
He also said that they are making efforts to facilitate a bilateral
meeting between Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and his Indian
counterpart, Narendra Modi, on the sidelines of the
conclave, based on the recent visit of the leader
of the Southeast Asian nation to Addis Ababa,
and the agreements reached during that visit.
At another point in the interview, the Ethiopian envoy also stressed
the need to harmonize world institutions with contemporary
realities, taking into account --- that many were created
after World War II and must be more representative
and respond to the current challenges.
He identified the reform of the United Nations Security Council as
particularly important for developing countries and Africa, given
their central role in addressing those international issues - that
frequently affect the continent and the Global South in general.
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Ebola case fatality rate in
DRC close to 50 percent
Kinshasa, September 3, 12:43pm
(Prensa Latina)
The National Institute of Public Health of the Democratic Republic
of Congo (DRC) reported today that 3,039 people lost their lives
as a result of Ebola, and the fatality rate is almost 50 percent.
According to an institutional bulletin, confirmed cases amounted
to 6,250 since the declaration of the outbreak four months ago,
and the number of recovered patients is now 1,400.
During the last 24 hours, 64 new cases and 25 deaths
were registered, the authorities said.
The case fatality rate stands at 48.6 percent, with a contact
tracing rate of cases that amounts to 89 percent.
According to the World Health Organization, the outbreak in DRC is
already the deadliest in the country's history, surpassing the one
recorded between 2018 and 2020, with projections pointing to it
being able to surpass the one recorded between 2014 & 2016 in
West Africa, which left 28,616 cases & 11,325 deaths in Guinea,
Liberia and Sierra Leone.
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Experts seek to improve health
guarantees --- for African youth
Conacry, September 3rd, 10:53am
(Prensa Latina)
Guinea today hosts the second day of work of the XII African
Conference on Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights,
which focuses on the guarantees of quality health care
for young people.
This regional event will run until September 5. and seeks
to generate commitments for the protection, health and
rights of African adolescents and young people.
Under the theme: Sexual and reproductive health and rights of
adolescents and young people in Africa in the face of multiple
crises, participants highlighted the need ---- to strengthen
information and prevention, and to take into account
their needs in health policies and systems.
The conference is attended by government officials,
researchers, health professionals, civil society
representatives, technical and financial
partners, and young people, from
several African countries.
On the opening day, Prime Minister Amadou Oury Bah
considered health, education and the protection of
youth - essential for the development of Africa.
He advocated for: awareness-raising strategies adapted to
the realities and aspirations of young people... that favour
their participation & achieve lasting behavioural changes.
For her part, Guinea's Minister of Health and Public Hygiene,
Khaite Sall, reaffirmed the commitment to continue the
transformation of the health system and improve
access to health care in Guinea.
He stressed - that health is a strategic investment in
the country's human capital, dignity and future, in
line with.... the ambitions of the Simandou 2040
sustainable and responsible socio-economic
development programme.
Demographics indicate, that Africa is currently the
youngest continent in the world, with almost 60%
of its population under the age of 25.
The organizers of the event highlighted that there are
gaps in the implementation of programs -- marked by
crises: by the cuts in Western funding, humanitarian
emergencies, climate change, among other factors.
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Senegal's National Assembly
approves 2 laws for analysis
Dakar, September 3rd, 10:47am
(Prensa Latina)
Two laws related to the regulation of special funds and
health in the prison environment are advancing today
in the National Assembly of Senegal.
The legislative body reported that, after examining the
proposals, they were declared admissible, which
allows the projects to continue through the
legislative procedures.
The first proposal seeks to strengthen the regulation of special
funds and the second proposal is related to the conditions and
organization of health care for people deprived of liberty.
In accordance with Article 69 of the Internal Regulations of the
National Assembly, after the analysis both proposals will be
sent to the President of the Republic for his opinion, the
statement said.
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Sudan Airstrike Destroys Tons of Food
Khartoum, September 3rd, 8:55am
(Prensa Latina)
An airstrike destroyed 50 tons of food destined for people
displaced by armed conflicts in South Kordofan, Sudan,
the World Food Program (WFP) denounced today.
The report said that the shipment should make it possible
to feed for a month some 6,000 people who face food
insecurity in these areas.
He said that the shots hit two vehicles clearly identified
with WFP emblems, that were heading towards Kadugli.
He noted that in that region the organization provides food
assistance to some 60,000 people who face emergency
or more severe levels of food insecurity.
Data from the UN agency indicate that since January there
have been 8 attacks of this type that damaged facilities
and hindered their work. These actions aggravate the
working conditions of humanitarian organizations
in Sudan, the report states.
For its part, the International Organization for Migration
reported that some 730 people were displaced from
the town of Abassiya, in South Kordofan, to areas
of North Kordofan, due to the violence.
The United Nations calls on the parties to the conflict
to respect international humanitarian law, protect
civilians --------- and guarantee the safety of
humanitarian and health workers.
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Egyptian President Receives
Italian Foreign Minister
Rome, September 3rd, 7:49am
(Prensa Latina)
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi received Italian
Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani in Cairo today, who is
visiting the country with the aim of strengthening
bilateral relations, Nova news agency reported.
During the meeting... the president invited Italian Prime Minister
Giorgia Meloni to visit Egypt to "continue the coordination and
consultations on matters of mutual interest," Ambassador
Mohamed al-Shenawi, spokesman for the Egyptian
presidency, confirmed in a statement issued
after the meeting.
According to the text, in the exchange the Italian delegation
was given a letter from Sisi addressed to Meloni, in which
he congratulates her government for being "the longest
in office in the history of the Italian Republic since the
end of World War II".
The Egyptian presidency added that, in the letter, Sisi also
highlighted the "remarkable development" of bilateral
relations in various sectors ..and invited Meloni to
visit Egypt.
With the Egyptian authorities, the Italian Foreign Minister
will discuss cooperation on key regional issues and the
development of economic and trade relations.
Together with his counterpart Badr Abdelatty, the Italian
deputy prime minister will chair the Italian-Egyptian
Joint Commission, the official website of the
Rome Foreign Ministry reported.
The Italian delegation is also made up of the Minister of
Environment and Energy Security, Gilberto Pichetto
Fratin, and the Minister of Labour and Social
Policies, Marina Calderone.
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Death toll rises to more than
3,000 from Ebola outbreak
in DRC
Kinshasa, September 2, 12:12pm
(Prensa Latina)
The authorities of the Democratic Republic of Congo
confirmed today that the Ebola outbreak declared in
mid-May has already exceeded the threshold of
three thousand deaths.
According to the National Institute of Public Health,
about 6,200 confirmed cases were reported in the
six provinces affected by the disease.
To date, 6,186 cases have been registered, with
3,077 deaths, the institutional bulletin said.
The outbreak in DRC is already the deadliest in the
country's history, surpassing the one recorded
between 2018 and 2020, with projections
pointing to it being able to surpass the
one recorded between 2014 and
2016 in West Africa, which left
28,016 cases..... and 11,325
deaths in Guinea, Liberia
and Sierra Leone......
according to data
from the WHO.
Ebola is a serious, often fatal, disease in humans.
According to the medical literature, the viruses
causing it belong to the genus Orthoebolavirus
of the Filoviridae family.
To date, six species of Orthoebolavirus have
been identified, of which three are known
to cause large outbreaks: Ebola Virus,
Sudan Virus and Bundibugyo Virus.
Experts point to fruit bats of the Pteropodidae
family as responsible, as they are natural
hosts of the Orthoebolavirus.
The virus can be transmitted to humans when
people have close contact with the blood,
secretions, organs, or other body fluids
of infected animals, such as fruit bats,
chimpanzees, gorillas, porcupines,
that are found sick or dead in
the rainforest.
Individuals cannot transmit the disease before
they have symptoms, and they remain
infectious as long as their blood
contains the virus.
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AU and the International Finance
Corporation talk ''partnership''
Addis Ababa, September 2, 8:28am
(Prensa Latina)
The African Union (AU) and the International Finance
Corporation (IFC) today analyzed the deepening of
the strategic partnership between Africa and the
World Bank to promote the continent's
development priorities.
The topic was the focus of discussions between AU
Commission Chair Mahmoud Ali Youssouf and IFC
Director General Makhtar Diop, in which they
also discussed mobilizing African capital,
including resources managed by pension
and institutional funds, to invest more
actively in infrastructure, industries
and transformative projects
in Africa.
Youssouf underlined.... the importance of accelerating
intra-African trade and addressing persistent barriers
to integration, such as poor infrastructure, non-tariff
barriers, regulatory fragmentation and obstacles to
the free movement of goods, capital and energy.
He emphasized strengthening manufacturing capacity
for pharmaceuticals and vaccines in Africa through
the African Medicines Agency, harmonizing
regulatory standards, and creating
reliable continental markets for
African-made medical devices.
He also underlined the need to accelerate the digital
transformation of the AU and to strengthen peace,
security and political stability, as fundamental
for investment and sustainable development.
The meeting - also highlighted the importance of Mission
300, regional energy markets and clusters of electricity
systems, private sector investment in the transmission
infrastructure, and in the development of integrated
transport, energy and finance corridors.
Mission 300 is an initiative launched in 2024 by the
African Development Bank and the World Bank to
bring electricity to 300 million people in Africa
by 2030.
Finally, Youssouf and Diop reaffirmed their commitment
to continue working together for a more integrated,
self-reliant, digitally connected Africa, capable
of financing its own development.
The World Bank's International Finance Corporation
is the largest development institution ---- focused
exclusively on the private sector in emerging
markets and emerging countries.
(Rhondda Records adds -
What a pathetic sell-out)
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Weighing Africa's energy potential ---
on the way to international summit
Windhoek, September 1, 1:54pm
(Prensa Latina)
Namibia is organising the African International Energy, Oil and
Gas Summit from today focused on finding ways to reduce the
investment gap in the energy sector .....and accelerate the
development of infrastructure.
The organizing committee, in collaboration with the
Namibian University of Science and Technology,
launched an international call for delegates,
sponsors and exhibitors... interested in
participating from October 20 to 24
in the 2026 edition of this
great event.
Under the theme - 'Giving new impetus to energy and land
governance in Africa', the meeting aims to bring together
politicians, energy sector leaders, investors and experts
to address challenges related to energy financing and
governance on the continent.
According to analysts, Africa has significant resources of oil,
gas, solar, hydroelectric and wind energy, but suffers from a
significant deficit of infrastructure & access to electricity,
so this meeting is very much in tune with reality.
Data from the International Energy Agency (IEA) indicate that
over 600 million Africans do not have access to electricity,
while the fragility of electricity grids causes losses for
the continent of about 130 billion dollars in gross
domestic product ---- each year.
Although considerable in the continent's potential, Africa
also captures less than three percent of global energy
investments, the IEA adds.
The summit organizers said the meeting will examine ways
to reduce risks for investors, mobilize more cross-border
finance, and tap carbon markets.
They added -- that high-level meetings are planned, that will bring
together ministers, technology operators, investors and financial
institutions around projects & partnerships in the energy sector.
The Network of Excellence on Land Governance in Africa,
the Nigerian Crude Oil Refinery Owners Association,
African Energy World, African Energy Vault Ltd,
Transcontinental University in the US & the
African Academy of Energy.... are also
collaborating in preparation for
the event, they said.
Rhondda Records adds:
Sad future for Africa after all those heroes
died fighting for an Africa free from the
West and its predatory ''loans.''
Why aren't you storming the walls
of the BRICS Development Bank?
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New ECOWAS mandate with
an eye on ---- regional unity
Abuja, September 1, 12:28pm
(Prensa Latina)
With a call for unity, solidarity and mutual respect, a new
mandate began in the Commission of the Economic
Community of West African States (ECOWAS)
- media outlets highlighted today.
On taking over the presidency of ECOWAS, Birame Diop of Senegal
urged members to work collectively to build a "united, coherent
and effective" institution.
He considered that such a body must be able to respond to the
aspirations & challenges of the region, and pointed out that
the strength of regional integration must be measured by
the Community's ability to remain united and pursue
common objectives.
Diop also stressed the importance of opening a new page
for the integration of West Africa, marked by peace,
dignity and shared prosperity.
ECOWAS will have to strengthen actions in the areas of
regional cohesion, security, economic integration and
cooperation among its member states.
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Zambian President sworn
in ....for his second term
Lusaka, September 1, 11:22am
(Prensa Latina)
Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema was sworn in
for a second term today with a call for national unity.
The ceremony was held at the National Heroes Stadium in this
capital, in the presence of several African leaders... including
William Ruto of Kenya, Emmerson Mnangagwa of Zimbabwe,
Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah of Namibia, and Samia Suluhu
Hassan of Tanzania, as well as a large audience of
political supporters.
Meanwhile, the main opposition leader and second in the votes
in the recent presidential elections, held on August 13, Brian
Mundubile, is in prison, accused of high treason.
According to political observers, the election was marred
by accusations of intimidation, pro-government bias and
restrictions on the opposition.
The official results released gave Hichilema 60 percent
of the votes, followed by Mundubile with 38 percent.
Hichilema's first term was characterized by an economic boom
.....that did not result in better living conditions for the most
impoverished sectors of society, and left high inflation.
World Bank data indicate that more than 70 percent of
Zambia's 22 million people live below the poverty line.
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Ethiopia's religious institutions --
called on to foster national unity
Addis Ababa, September 1, 8:52am
(Prensa Latina)
President Taye Atske-Selassie today urged religious institutions
to strengthen their role in preserving Ethiopia's moral values
and fostering national unity.
Selassie, speaking at the ceremony for the 15th anniversary
and the 18th Ordinary General Assembly of the Ethiopian
Inter-religious Council, called the meeting an important
forum to reflect on the country's past, celebrate the
unity of its people and discuss its many shared
national aspirations.
He noted that over the past 15 years, the Council demonstrated
its value by helping to lay a solid foundation for the nation's
growth. He stressed that Ethiopia was built thanks to the
ideas, work and prayers of successive generations.
He also affirmed that the foundations are based on faith, respect
for human dignity and a deep appreciation of diversity and unity.
He considered that religious institutions long played a fundamental
role in the formation of public morality and character. Emphasizing
the responsibility of religious leaders, the president pointed to
their role as key guardians of public ethics. In this sense, he
called for redoubling efforts to educate young people and
protect them against imported ideologies, and fads.
He urged religious institutions to actively teach against
practices contrary to Ethiopian culture and morals,
such as deceit, falsehood, theft, corruption,
cruelty and indifference to human life.
He also stressed the importance of guiding those who travel
along destructive paths.... towards constructive citizenship.
The Ethiopian president described religious leaders as beacons
of guidance in difficult times, calling them apostles & sahaba
(companions, in Amharic) of dialogue, unity, forgiveness and
reconciliation, during periods of division.
He welcomed its active participation in Ethiopia's recent National
Dialogue process, noting that it contributed to fostering stability,
truth and lasting peace.
He concluded by reiterating that the Government recognizes and
values ------ the important contribution of religious institutions to
sustainable peace, social cohesion and national development.
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Rights protection, Ethiopia
responds to refugee crisis
Addis Ababa, September 1, 8:49am
(Prensa Latina)
Ethiopia is promoting a response strategy to the refugee crisis
that links the protection of rights and dignity with integration,
economic participation and access to development
opportunities, it was announced today.
Ethiopian Deputy Prime Minister Temesgen Tironeh said this on his
social networks after visiting the headquarters of the Refugee
and Returnee Service to discuss the important institutional
reforms carried out via the institution's own capacities.
Tiruneh noted that these reforms go beyond improving the physical
working environment, also encompassing the strengthening of the
organizational culture, the improvement of the quality of service
and the creation of a lasting organizational capacity.
He stressed ---- that the coordinated efforts of the Service's
management, its staff and refugee communities — both at
headquarters and in the offices of the eight regions and
25 reception centres — demonstrate that meaningful
institutional transformation is possible, through
commitment, collaboration and self-reliance.
He particularly highlighted the implementation of the "Bounty of
the Basket" initiative in areas such as livestock development,
fruit and vegetable production, poultry farming, beekeeping
and plant cultivation.
These efforts, he said, demonstrate that institutional reform
should not be measured solely by improvements in the
workplace, but also by productivity, livelihoods, and
the tangible results generated.
Ethiopia... is currently hosting more than 1.1 million refugees from
various countries, a responsibility that the Deputy Prime Minister
says goes beyond safeguarding their rights & dignity to include
strengthening their integration with host communities... and
expanding their access to development opportunities.
He identified the implementation of digital ID as an important
step - to facilitate greater social and economic participation.
He commended the progress made by the Refugee & Returnee
Service and urged the continuation of these efforts with
renewed determination, increased ambition and a
sustained commitment to delivering results.
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Ethiopia reveals regional benefits
of the new Nile River reservoirs
Addis Ababa, September 1, 5:55am
(Prensa Latina)
As the debate on Ethiopia's plans to build more dams on the Nile
River reignited, an expert from the Ministry of Water and Energy
today exposed the regional benefits and environmental impact.
The chairman of the Ethiopian Revival Grand Dam (GERD) Advisory
Team on Transboundary Waters and the Ethiopian Renaissance
Grand Dam (GERD), Fekahmed Negash, explained.. that the
reservoirs located downstream in Egypt suffer from high
evaporation rates due to Egypt's hot desert climate.
Negash noted that the deep and narrow gorges of the Addis Ababa
Highlands give much more favourable conditions for water storage.
He argued that these cooler areas would ultimately benefit all the
countries in the Nile basin.
He contrasted these conditions with those of the Aswan Grand Dam,
whose vast reservoir is located in Egypt's hot, desert environment
and is exposed to substantial evaporation losses. He estimated
that the dam loses between 15 and 16 billion cubic metres of
water, annually, through evaporation.
The former member of Ethiopia's negotiating team for GERD and
former executive director of the East Nile Regional Technical
Office said the potential benefits of accumulating in the
Ethiopian highlands go beyond reducing evaporation.
He identified the decrease in sedimentation as another important
advantage for downstream countries, particularly Egypt.
Large amounts of sediment transported from Ethiopia's highlands
accumulate in Lake Nasser, behind the Aswan Grand Dam,
gradually reducing its storage capacity, he said.
While severe flooding is relatively rare, he stressed that extreme
events can pose significant risks to downstream infrastructure.
He recalled that, during a big flood in 2005, Egyptian engineers
opened the western spillway and diverted billions of cubic
meters of water ..into the Toshka Valley. Increased
storage capacity in Ethiopia, could help regulate
extreme flows within the basin and reduce the
pressure major floods put on downstream
infrastructure, he said.
Another benefit - is the development of a cascade dam system in
Ethiopia to generate electricity above domestic needs, creating
opportunities for downstream countries to access clean and
affordable energy.
Such energy cooperation could provide an additional basis for
economic integration among Nile basin countries, he added.
Finally, he argued that water storage should be approached
from a basin-wide perspective, rather than focusing solely
on the interests of each individual country.
