Also known as: Ethiopia, a nation in the Horn of Africa
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The Namibian
• YOHANNES GEDAMUSince prime minister Abiy Ahmed took over from Hailemariam Desalegn in April 2018, Ethiopia has experienced a rapid pace of political reforms. …
How Ethiopia's Progressive Premier Is Levelling The Gender Playing FieldThe Namibian
• YOHANNES GEDAMUSince prime minister Abiy Ahmed took over from Hailemariam Desalegn in April 2018, Ethiopia has experienced a rapid pace of political reforms. …
How Ethiopia's Progressive Premier Is Levelling The Gender Playing FieldThe Namibian
… Or perhaps Ethiopia’s capital, Addis Ababa, which is powered entirely by renewable energy? …
Greener, Greater CitiesThe Namibian
… As a result China’s relations with countries such as Zimbabwe, Sudan, Ethiopia, Gabon, Angola, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Uganda – to mention a few – have been buoyed by billions of dollars of investment. …
Why China's Removal Of Term Limits Is A Gift To African DespotsPitso Mosimane is set to succeed Hugo Broos as coach of South Africa's national football team, pending salary negotiations. The 62-year-old South African, previously fired from the role in 2012, has since coached Mamelodi Sundowns, Al Ahly in Egypt, and clubs in Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Iran.
9 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Pitso Mosimane is set to succeed Hugo Broos as coach of South Africa's national football team, pending salary negotiations. The 62-year-old South African, previously fired from the role in 2012, has since coached Mamelodi Sundowns, Al Ahly in Egypt, and clubs in Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Iran.
9 August 2026 · The Namibian →
An analysis argues that while African nations invoke the slogan "A Luta Continua" ("The Struggle Continues") at celebrations and rallies, they often treat it as ceremonial rhetoric rather than as a philosophy for building prosperous, just, and self-reliant nations—the deeper meaning Samora Machel intended when he warned that defeating colonialism would be easier than creating lasting institutional and economic strength.
7 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Extreme heat in Ethiopia's Afar region is causing camels to suffer from blisters, dehydration, and disease, with herders reporting increased mortality and loss of grazing vegetation. Scientists and animal welfare workers confirm that higher temperatures are causing stress, fatigue, and indirect hardships for the animals despite their historical resilience to harsh conditions.
6 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Newly-appointed Africa Chess Federation secretary general Otto Nakapunda says he is ready for the new challenge and that work has already begun to transform the organisation, including setting up a head office in Ethiopia. The Namibia Sports Commission congratulated Nakapunda and Hillary Imbuwa, who was appointed as a sport management and administration expert for the International Volleyball Federation.
5 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia imports approximately 96% of the fruit consumed within its borders, almost entirely from South Africa, representing lost jobs, taxes, and processing opportunities that could benefit the domestic economy rather than neighbouring nations.
27 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa has launched a regional initiative to strengthen women's participation in the digital economy in Namibia, Burkina Faso, Ethiopia and the Republic of Congo by equipping female entrepreneurs with digital and financial skills and helping governments develop more inclusive digital policies. More than 1,000 women entrepreneurs are expected to receive training by 2029, and over 200 policymakers will participate in capacity-building workshops.
24 July 2026 · Informanté →
Hugo Broos has confirmed his exit as South Africa's national football coach after the team's elimination from the 2026 World Cup. Multiple candidates, including Pitso Mosimane, have applied to succeed him, though the football federation may retain Broos in an advisory capacity.
10 July 2026 · The Namibian →
The Cheetah Conservation Fund has been designated the Global Centre of Excellence for Cheetah Conservation through a five-year Memorandum of Understanding with India's International Big Cat Alliance. CCF's headquarters in Namibia will serve as a global hub for training, technical cooperation, scientific research, and knowledge exchange to strengthen cheetah conservation across Africa, Asia, and other cheetah range countries.
9 July 2026 · Informanté →
Young leaders from Africa and other regions participated in discussions on nuclear energy cooperation, education and sustainable development at the Obninsk NEW'26 International Youth Forum in Russia, including a meeting with Rosatom Director General and members of the Impact Team 2050 International Youth Council.
5 July 2026 · Informanté →
An editorial argues that while Namibia needs to build domestic manufacturing capacity rather than rely on imports, the thousands of young people earning livelihoods through "Order With Me" import businesses should not be dismissed. The piece contends these entrepreneurs demonstrate innovation and market responsiveness, and government should support their transition toward higher-value activities rather than treating them as illegitimate.
15 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The US State Department is reportedly cutting visa-issuing consulates and embassies on the African continent, including Namibia's, according to the Associated Press. The closest remaining visa-processing hubs would be South Africa's consulates in Cape Town and Johannesburg, or Angola's Luanda consulate.
3 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Two of Namibia's neighbours, Angola and Zambia, are among ten African countries at risk of Ebola exposure as an outbreak spreads in the Democratic Republic of Congo, which has recorded about 750 suspected cases and 177 deaths. The May 2026 outbreak involves the Bundibugyo strain, for which there is no vaccine and mortality rates can reach up to 50 per cent.
30 May 2026 · Informanté →
Former Namibian health minister Dr Richard Kamwi has been appointed president of the Society for AIDS in Africa, an organisation focused on strengthening the continent's response to HIV, tuberculosis, hepatitis, emerging infectious diseases and broader public health issues. The appointment followed a leadership handover ceremony and executive board transition meeting held in Accra, Ghana on 14–15 May.
26 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Namibia marked Africa Day with renewed calls for continental unity and self-reliance. President Nandi-Ndaitwah emphasized that African nations face economic disruptions, climate change, disease outbreaks and geopolitical uncertainty, and urged strengthening regional cooperation, intra-African trade, and investment in local institutions.
25 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Apodissi and Youth4Can have launched the Synapse project, an EU-funded three-year virtual exchange initiative co-funded under the Erasmus+ programme, designed to equip more than 2,500 young people—including women, youth from rural communities, and those with disabilities—with critical skills in leadership, innovation, and systems thinking. The project brings together institutions from Italy, Spain, Nigeria, Kenya, Namibia, Ethiopia, and Malawi to strengthen collaboration between African and European youth.
22 May 2026 · The Namibian →
The Ministry of Home Affairs says Angolan nationals, including children on Namibian streets, do not qualify for refugee status under Namibian law and international conventions, as they left Angola seeking socio-economic opportunities rather than fleeing persecution.
19 May 2026 · New Era →
Nigeria is planning to repatriate its nationals in South Africa willing to return home voluntarily, with 130 applicants already registered, as the foreign minister condemns recent attacks on foreigners and xenophobic rhetoric. Nigeria has summoned South Africa's acting high commissioner and says it will convey its "profound concern" about incidents including marches by anti-immigrant groups and documented mistreatment of Nigerian citizens and businesses.
4 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Sabastian Sawe became the first athlete to run a sub-two hour marathon in race conditions, clocking 1hr 59min 30sec in London on 26 April 2026. He received a hero's welcome on his return to Kenya, where President William Ruto compared his achievement to historic milestones including the first four-minute mile and the moon landing.
30 April 2026 · The Namibian →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah appointed former ambassador Wilfried Emvula as chairperson of the National Governing Council of the African Peer Review Mechanism in Namibia, with ten members inaugurated for a term to January 2030. The council, established under the APRM Statute, will provide strategic oversight and ensure transparency in governance reforms aligned with Namibia's development plan and Africa's Agenda 2063.
20 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Kenya's energy regulator has raised diesel and petrol prices to record levels, citing higher global oil and shipping costs exacerbated by conflict in Iran, even as the government cut value-added tax to cushion consumers. The increase occurs alongside a fuel quality scandal and reports of shortages, though officials say stocks are sufficient.
17 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibian model Laina Mwatukange is representing the country at the Miss African Essence International Pageant in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, scheduled for 3 May. The 27-year-old journalism student says the pageant focuses on showcasing African identity, leadership, and storytelling among young women rather than traditional beauty metrics.
16 April 2026 · The Namibian →
A Yale University research lab's analysis of satellite imagery and open-source data shows that an Ethiopian military base near the Sudanese border is providing support to the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, which has been at war with Sudan's army since April 2023. The researchers identified repeated deliveries of light pickup trucks and heavy weapons to the base that were later observed in RSF operations in Sudan's Blue Nile state, contradicting Ethiopia's denials of involvement in the conflict.
10 April 2026 · New Era →
Renewable energy accounted for nearly half of global power capacity by the end of 2025, with solar and wind driving a record 15.5% annual increase in renewable capacity. Africa's renewable capacity rose by a record 15.9%, but the continent added only 1.6% of global additions, with growth concentrated in Ethiopia, South Africa and Egypt.
10 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Ismail Omar Guelleh, who has ruled Djibouti since 1999, is poised to extend his control of the strategically important Horn of Africa nation in a presidential election widely dismissed as uncompetitive, with the opposition divided and a human rights monitor calling it a "masquerade."
9 April 2026 · New Era →
Senegal's prime minister has banned government ministers from non-essential foreign travel due to rising oil prices stemming from the Iran conflict, with the cost of a barrel approaching double the budgeted amount. The move reflects a broader continental response to oil price rises, with other African countries reducing fuel levies, rationing electricity, and implementing other cost-cutting measures.
5 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Ethiopia will prioritise vehicles transporting essential goods and public transport at fuel stations as the country faces shortages caused by the Middle East war and Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, through which much of the world's oil normally passes. The Horn of Africa nation, which imports all its petrol primarily from the Gulf, has seen daily diesel supply fall from 9.2 million litres to 4.5 million litres.
2 April 2026 · New Era →
Communal farmers associations in Namibia remain underutilised despite their potential to drive employment, food security, and rural development. The article argues that independent auditing, trained administration, market partnerships, revenue diversification, and leveraging the resettlement programme are essential to transform these organisations from subsistence-level operations into engines of rural prosperity.
1 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Following Senegal's January 2025 AFCON title being stripped by CAF after players walked off the pitch, social media posts claim Morocco won their 1976 title the same way. An AFP investigation found no evidence that Moroccan players left the pitch in 1976, with eyewitnesses and archival research confirming Morocco won that tournament "fairly, by the book."
31 March 2026 · New Era →
Ethiopians are sleeping in overnight queues for petrol as shortages worsen, caused by Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz disrupting global oil supplies. Ethiopia, which imports all its petrol primarily from the Gulf and relies on the port of Djibouti, is particularly vulnerable to the supply disruption affecting businesses and drivers.
30 March 2026 · New Era →
Burundi and Ethiopia secured comfortable away victories in preliminary round matches, moving toward securing places in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying phase. Burundi defeated Chad 4-0 and Ethiopia beat Sao Tome e Principe 3-0, with return matches scheduled for Tuesday.
28 March 2026 · The Namibian →