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Ethiopian offensive on Tigray capital has begun

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– – Ethiopian military forces have reportedly started their planned offensive on rebels in the Tigray region. Reuters reported that the leader of rebellious forces said on Saturday that Ethiopian government forces had began the offensive to capture the regional capital, Mekelle. Debretsion Gebremichael, leader of the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) was quoted by Reuters as saying that Mekelle… Read More
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Pope Francis calls for prayers for Ethiopia amid Tigray crisis

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– – Pope Francis has called for the world to pray for Ethiopia as fighting between federal forces and rebels in Tigray region intensifies. In a message on Twitter, the Pope invited “everyone to pray for Ethiopia where armed clashes have intensified and are causing a serious humanitarian situation.” He added that “I appeal to the parties in conflict so… Read More
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Failed Political Interference In Zazzau Will Set A Bad Precedence For Northern Emirates By Dr Nasir Aminu

Elwin Mandowa,
Nigerians are currently counting down to 29 May 2023, the end of a government with a record number of recessions in history. Nigerians are also counting to the start of the trial the wrongfully appointed Emir of Zazzau with the pre-trial hearing set on 11 December 2020. Particularly, the Nigerian Bar Association are keenly watching the Governor’s actions as attempts have been… Read More
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Series of Webinars – 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence

Elwin Mandowa,
What:  Series of Webinars – 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence Who: African Development Bank – Mozambique Country Office When:  From 30 November to 8 December Where:  Virtual sessions from Maputo, Mozambique This year, the 16 Days of Activism campaign will take the form of a series of reflections around gender-based violence (GBV), in a year in which all… Read More
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Ethiopia PM meets AU envoys over Tigray crisis

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– – Ethiopia’s Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has met the African Union mission trying to resolve the current crisis in the Tigray region. The envoys have been to Addis Ababa hoping to mediate between Ahmed’s government and the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) as conflict surges. The Ethiopian Prime Minister earlier rejected what he called international interference in resolving the… Read More
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Ghana: Daughter of late President Rawlings warns of funeral scam

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– – The eldest daughter of Ghana’s former President Jerry Rawlings has warned against online fraudsters who claim to be raising money for her father’s funeral. Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings, in a statement posted on her Facebook account on Thursday, said fake social media accounts had been created in her name to solicit funds. She said the fraudsters are targeting people who are sending… Read More
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Ghana: Ex-graft prosecutor says president is ‘mother serpent of corruption’

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– – The former Special Prosecutor for corruption in Ghana, Martin Amidu has described the president, Nana Akufo Addo as “mother serpent of corruption.” Amidu resigned on November 16, 2020 saying in his letter to Ghana’s President that “The one condition upon which I accepted to be nominated as the Special Prosecutor when you invited me to your Office on… Read More
Africa Investments 

Bénin : dans la Vallée de l’Ouémé, au sud-est du pays, la Banque africaine de développement accompagne la productivité et l’accroissement des…

Elwin Mandowa,
Bénin : dans la Vallée de l’Ouémé, au sud-est du pays, la Banque africaine de développement accompagne la productivité et l’accroissement des filières agricoles porteuses (rapport) | African Development Bank – Building today, a better Africa tomorrow <!–African Development Bank Group Read More
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More can be done to plan ahead and improve preparedness for flooding in West Africa, says Head of Climate Change and Green Growth

Elwin Mandowa,
Early warning systems, contingency planning and local action can strengthen West Africa’s responses to increasingly frequent severe flooding, but more investment is needed in forecasting, panelists said in a recent webinar organized by the African Development Bank. “We need to explore new and innovative approaches to better forecast and communicate floods and early warning information,” said Anthony Nyong, the Bank’s… Read More
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