ROBBIE COREY-BOULETWhen Zaid Aregawi learned that Ethiopian prime minister Abiy Ahmed won this year’s Nobel Peace Prize, her first thought was of her brother Alem, who is languishing in jail across the border in Eritrea. …
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- October 2019
ROBBIE COREY-BOULETEthiopian prime minister Abiy Ahmed faces stark challenges on the very issues that earned him the 2019 Nobel Peace Prize, and analysts say the coming months may tell whether he can translate this early applause into concrete success. …
Rough Road Ahead For Abiy After Nobel Triumph- September 2019
… Where millet is used in bread, it takes the form of flatbread such as rotis from parts of India (combining sorghum and millet) or the injera bread from Ethiopia (made with teff). …
Pearl Millet- November 2018
• 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 Field• 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 Field- June 2018
… Or perhaps Ethiopia’s capital, Addis Ababa, which is powered entirely by renewable energy? …
Greener, Greater Cities- March 2018
… 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 Despots
World & Region
Nigeria offers repatriation to nationals in South Africa amid xenophobic violence
The News
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 →
Monday 4 May
Nigeria offers repatriation to nationals in South Africa amid xenophobic violence
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 →
Thursday 30 April
Kenyan marathoner Sawe breaks world record, hailed as hero
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 →
Monday 20 April
Former ambassador Emvula chairs Namibia's peer review council
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 →
Friday 17 April
Kenya fuel prices surge amid global oil crisis
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 →
Thursday 16 April
Namibian model competes at Miss African Essence pageant
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 →
Friday 10 April
Yale study finds Ethiopian base supporting Sudan paramilitary forces
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 reaches nearly 50% of global capacity
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 →
Thursday 9 April
Djibouti's 27-year leader Guelleh expected to win sixth term
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 →
Sunday 5 April
Senegal restricts minister travel as oil prices surge
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 →
Thursday 2 April
Ethiopia rations fuel amid Middle East crisis shortages
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 →
Wednesday 1 April
Communal farmers associations key to rural prosperity, governance improvements needed
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 →
Tuesday 31 March
Online campaign falsely claims Morocco's 1976 AFCON win parallels Senegal dispute
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 →
Monday 30 March
Middle East conflict drives petrol shortages in Ethiopia
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 →
Saturday 28 March
Burundi, Ethiopia win decisively in Afcon 2027 qualifying
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 →
Friday 27 March
African nations ration power, fuel as Iran conflict disrupts supply
South Sudan and Mauritius have announced electricity rationing measures due to fuel shortages triggered by the US and Israel's conflict with Iran, which is disrupting energy supplies across Africa. Several other African countries including Zimbabwe, Ethiopia, Kenya, and Uganda are implementing fuel conservation measures and facing supply shortages or price increases.
27 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Thursday 26 March
Red Sea migration deaths double to record 922 in 2025
The number of migrants who died on the "Eastern Route" from the Horn of Africa to the Arabian Peninsula doubled to 922 in 2025, according to the UN's International Organisation for Migration. The majority of victims were from Ethiopia, with tens of thousands crossing the Red Sea annually from Djibouti to Yemen in search of work in Gulf countries.
26 March 2026 · New Era →
Namibia showcases civil registration progress to African peers
Minister of Home Affairs Lucia Iipumbu said Namibia has made significant progress in implementing its integrated, digital civil registration and vital statistics (CRVS) system, including e-Birth and e-Death notification systems since 2017–2018 that connect 153 facilities. The minister welcomed delegates from the Africa Centre for Disease Control and Prevention for a learning visit aimed at strengthening CRVS systems across African nations to support legal identity achievement by 2030.
26 March 2026 · Informanté →
Wednesday 25 March
Namibia leads African digital health and birth registration reform
Namibia's digital healthcare transformation, including its e-Birth and e-Death notification systems introduced since 2017, is being showcased as a model for other African countries during an Africa CDC learning visit in Windhoek. The systems, which now connect 153 health facilities and have achieved over 99% birth registration coverage, represent the government's commitment to modernizing healthcare delivery and civil registration through technology.
25 March 2026 · New Era →
Friday 20 March
Five standout events at Torun world indoor athletics championships
The world indoor athletics championships begin Friday in Torun, Poland, with notable competitions including Keely Hodgkinson aiming to win the women's 800m after setting an indoor world record, Armand Duplantis pursuing a fourth world indoor pole vault title, and high-quality fields in the women's high jump, men's 60m, and men's 3,000m.
20 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Monday 16 March
Severe flooding in Kenya kills 66 amid heavy rains
Heavy rainfall over the past week has triggered deadly flash floods across Kenya, with at least 66 deaths recorded and more than 2,000 people displaced from their homes. Poor drainage and obstruction of rivers from unregulated development have worsened flooding in Nairobi, where half the deaths have occurred, while authorities continue search-and-rescue operations.
16 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Puntland forces battle Islamic State in remote Somali mountains
Somalia's Puntland Defence Forces, supported by US drone strikes and intelligence, are conducting sustained military operations against Islamic State fighters entrenched in the al-Miskad mountains. Though IS-Somalia's local threat capacity has diminished, the group remains a resilient organisation and continues to serve as a hub supporting Islamic State affiliates across Africa and beyond.
16 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Wednesday 11 March
China grants zero-tariff access to 53 African countries from 2026
China has announced zero-tariff treatment for imports from 53 African countries beginning May 1, 2026, a policy intended to enhance African exporters' competitiveness, support industrialization, and strengthen China-Africa relations through trade-led development rather than aid-dependent frameworks.
11 March 2026 · New Era →
Tigrayans flee amid fears of renewed Ethiopian conflict
Hundreds of residents are fleeing Tigray region as federal and Tigrayan forces mass at their shared border, with local officials warning that renewed conflict appears imminent. The previous civil war from 2020–2022 killed at least 600,000 people; the peace agreement has never been fully implemented and tensions remain volatile.
11 March 2026 · New Era →
Tuesday 10 March
Namibia challenges Trump tariffs threatening AGOA trade program
Namibia has raised alarm over US President Trump's new 15% global tariff, arguing it conflicts with the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) which grants qualifying African countries duty-free access to the American market. Trade Minister Selma Ashipala-Musavyi warned the tariffs risk undermining years of progress for African exporters, particularly Namibia's beef, fish, and horticultural sectors that have grown dependent on AGOA's preferential access.
10 March 2026 · New Era →
Friday 6 March
Opinion: Namibia must build institutions ready for change
Martha Abner, a UN Economic Commission for Africa fellow, argues that institutional reform in Namibia fails not due to resistance to change but because leaders' behaviour is inconsistent and new systems are introduced alongside outdated procedures. She contends that building change-ready institutions requires visible, consistent leadership and removal of competing procedures to restore public trust.
6 March 2026 · New Era →
Thursday 26 February
Ethiopia revokes independent news outlet Addis Standard
Ethiopia's Media Authority revoked the licence of independent online outlet Addis Standard on 24 February, citing violations of media ethics and endangerment of national interests. The action is part of a broader crackdown on press freedom ahead of legislative elections in June, with journalists from Reuters, Deutsche Welle, and BBC also having credentials denied or not renewed in recent months.
26 February 2026 · New Era →
Wednesday 25 February
NTB and SAA launch joint African travel promotion initiative
The Namibia Tourism Board and South African Airways partnered to promote intra-African travel and position Namibia as a regional destination. The partnership brought together travel operators from 15 African countries for networking and package development, with focus on growing Namibia's meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions sector.
25 February 2026 · New Era →
Drone strikes escalate in Sudan's Kordofan conflict zone
Sudan's civil war has intensified in the gold and oil-rich Kordofan region, with near-daily drone attacks killing civilians and shaping the conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces. Both sides are accused of strikes on civilian infrastructure, and the fighting threatens to widen into a regional conflict as fighting spreads to the Blue Nile region.
25 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Thursday 19 February
Ethiopian and Tigrayan troops mobilise along northern border
Ethiopian federal and Tigrayan troops have massed along Tigray's border, raising fears of renewed conflict after a civil war that killed at least 600,000 people. Diplomatic sources warn that large numbers of troops positioning themselves face to face poses a risk of war unless the international community pressures parties to resolve disputes through dialogue.
19 February 2026 · New Era →
Wednesday 18 February
Namibia's First Gentleman admitted to African first ladies body
Epafras Ndenga Ndaitwah became one of the few male spouses to join the Organisation of African First Ladies for Development (OAFLAD) during its 30th General Assembly in Addis Ababa, where he called for inclusive empowerment and practical action on climate change and social inequality.
18 February 2026 · New Era →