Kenya and Egypt to Visa Industry: You’re Fired!
In a recent development, Kenya and Egypt have agreed to establish free visa entry for diplomatic and official passports holders, scheduled to start from April 1. He added that the agreement on free visa entry for diplomatic and official passports of both countries is in line with the African vision of the African Continental Free Trade Area ( AfCFTA). Both countries are to start and finalize discussions toward a free Visa regime for ordinary passports by October 1. Mutua also mentioned that Kenya will import fertilizer from Egypt and will also support Kenya’s Sh15 billion tree initiative through dam and borehole construction. Furthermore, Egypt has agreed to offer Kenyan students scholarships in various fields including mechanized agriculture, water, marine engineering, and health.
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March 13, 2023 20:35 UTC
US Secretary of State Blinken to visit Ethiopia
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken will visit Ethiopia today for talks with the leaders of the Ethiopian government andUS Secretary of State Antony Blinken will visit Ethiopia today for talks with the leaders of the Ethiopian government and Tigrayans. The trip comes amid continuing concerns about the implementation of the peace process following the two-year Tigray war. He will also meet with Tigrayan officials, civil society, and humanitarian groups to discuss humanitarian assistance, food security, human rights, and debt restructuring. The Biden administration hopes to restore peace, and therefore US-Ethiopian relations, as it becomes increasingly interested in engagement with Africa. During the visit, Blinken will meet with African Union Commission chair Moussa Faki in an attempt to blunt China’s attempts for closer coordination.
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March 13, 2023 20:07 UTC
Shannon Gunderson joins Independent staff
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March 13, 2023 20:02 UTC
New legislation passed by Georgia Senate Ethics Committee seeks to tighten proof of residency requirements, eliminate ballot drop boxes
By Tashi McQueen,AFRO Political Writer,tmcqueen@afro.comSenate Bill 221 passed in Georgia’s Senate Ethics Committee on Feb. 28, eliminating drop boxes and making it easier to put election overseers under scrutiny. (Photo by Elliott Stallion on Unsplash)Republicans of Georgia’s General Assembly continue to make increasingly restrictive changes to voting laws in their state. On the last day of Black History Month, Georgia Senators passed SB 221 in the Senate Ethics Committee, which entirely removes the use of ballot drop boxes. This bill began as an initiative to revise the language on absentee ballot applications and mandate audits following all state-wide primaries or elections. Fair Fight Action, a voting rights organization, the ACLU of Georgia, Common Cause Georgia, and Progress Ga. hosted a press briefing before the hearing for SB 221.
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March 12, 2023 11:01 UTC
20 years after US-led invasion toppled Saddam, Iraq far from ‘liberal democracy’
BAGHDAD: Twenty years after the US-led invasion of Iraq toppled Saddam Hussein, the oil-rich country remains deeply scarred by the conflict and, while closer to the United States, far from the liberal democracy Washington had envisioned. Bush — whose father had gone to war with Iraq in 1990-91 after Saddam’s attack on Kuwait — declared he wanted to impose “liberal democracy,” but that drive petered out even if Saddam was overthrown quickly, Helfont said. “Building democracy takes time and building a democracy doesn’t create a utopia overnight,” said Hamzeh Haddad, a visiting fellow at the European Council on Foreign Relations. Iran and Iraq fought a protracted war in the 1980s, but the neighbors also have close cultural and religious ties as majority Shiite countries. Baghdad must now manage relations with both Washington and Tehran, says a Western diplomat in Iraq speaking on condition of anonymity.
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March 12, 2023 04:55 UTC
Uhuru Movement: Legal Team Assembled For Possible Indictments
Photo: Hands Off UhuruOn Sunday, March 12, 2023, lawyers representing Uhuru Movement leaders anticipating indictment by the FBI/DOJ will be introduced to the community. Arrests of several Uhuru Black Power activists are expected any day. The FBI plot to indict these long-time community organizers was first revealed in the wake of the July 29, 2022 FBI raids of 7 offices and homes of Uhuru Movement members in St. Louis, MO and St. Petersburg, FL. The March 12th event will raise funds for the “Hands Off Uhuru! To attend online via Zoom, free registration is required at TinyUrl.com/MeetTheLawyersFor more info, visit www.handsoffuhuru.org
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March 12, 2023 04:30 UTC
Ethiopian Citizens For Social Justice Party leaders meeting
Ethiopian Citizens For Social Justice Executive 2nd Congress (Photo : EZEMA)borkenaThe Ethiopian Citizens For Social Justice Party on Saturday announced that the second regular congress of the executive is underway. Discussing the current political situation in the country is another agenda item for the executive’s meeting and it is expected to pass a decision – the party has said. The latest example was the statement on government interference and attack on the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church. The party has been criticizing the ethnic-based politics in the country – citing the evidently mounting ethnic-based violence, especially in the Oromo region of Ethiopia. Follow us on twitter @zborkenato get the latest Ethiopian News updates regularly.
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March 12, 2023 03:43 UTC
Ethiopian Aviation Academy Upgrades To University
By Ebi KesienaEthiopian Aviation Academy has announced its upgrade to an aviation university, accepting both Ethiopian and international students. The University is committed to developing a skilled workforce by offering undergraduate and postgraduate aviation programmes. The University is expected to produce highly skilled aviation professionals and leaders that meet the growing human resource needs of Ethiopian Airlines Group and other airlines in the region.”In his remark, Managing Director of Ethiopian Aviation University, Ato Kassie Yimam, said “We are happy to announce that our 65 years old Academy, which is the secret behind the success of Ethiopian Airlines Group, has transitioned to a university offering degree programmes accepting both Ethiopian and international students. ‘‘The University will continue to contribute to the rapidly growing aviation sector of Ethiopia in particular and the continent at large.” He said. It is to be recalled that the Ethiopian Aviation Academy inaugurated a new training center in Hawassa city last month.
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March 12, 2023 02:36 UTC
Ethiopian journalist honored by U.S. sounds alarm on media freedom
Meaza Mohammed, the founder of the online network Roha TV, was honored at the White House on Wednesday – International Women’s Day – as part of a group receiving “International Women on Courage” awards. The journalist came to prominence for her campaign chasing answers over the kidnapping in late 2019 of a group of students whose fate remains unknown. “In my country, having a media (outlet) or working in (the) press is very dangerous,” she said. The shutdown came after a dispute within the Ethiopian Orthodox Church led to calls for protests against Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed. Blinken is due in Ethiopia on Wednesday on the highest-level U.S. visit since the war, with plans to encourage the peace process.
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March 11, 2023 22:02 UTC
Palestinians highlight rise in attacks, land theft by shepherd settlers
Egypt aims to consolidate economic, investment ties with China: President El-SisiCAIRO: Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi said his country was keen to consolidate economic and investment cooperation with China and Chinese companies in areas of common interest. His remarks came during a meeting on Saturday with the chairman of the China International Energy Group and his accompanying delegation of senior executives. And he said the Chinese group intended to launch a green hydrogen production project in Egypt with investments ranging between $5 billion and $8 billion. On Wednesday, Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly said attracting investment was a key priority of the Egyptian government. He noted that China was one of Egypt’s main trading partners and hoped China could “become a major investment partner for Egypt.”
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March 11, 2023 21:08 UTC
Art forum celebrates women’s role at Egypt’s historical site
CAIRO: About 30 female artists from 14 different countries exhibited artworks as part of the International Women’s Art Forum held this week in Hurghada, Egypt. The event was staged in March, a month reserved to celebrate women, and was part of the Egyptian Tourism Ministry’s efforts to attract visitors to the country during spring. The forum began on March 5 in Luxor, where artists showcased their works at an exhibition in front of the Hatshepsut Temple. • The forum began on March 5 in Luxor, where artists showcased their works at an exhibition in front of the Hatshepsut Temple. The ministry offered its backing after recognizing the event’s potential to attract tourism and promote Egypt’s artistic heritage.
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March 11, 2023 21:08 UTC
Ethiopian Aviation Academy Upgrades to University Status – THISDAYLIVE
Ethiopian Aviation Academy, the largest and oldest Aviation Academy in the region, has announced that it has been upgraded to an aviation university. The Aviation Academy has been offering aviation training programmes such as pilot, aircraft technician, cabin crew, airline sales and services, and other trainings. As a member of the Ethiopian Airlines Group, which includes Ethiopian Airports, Ethiopian MRO Services, Ethiopian Inflight Services and Ethiopian Skylight Hotel, the university offers programs with advanced curriculums which are taught by faculty and industry practitioners. “The University is committed to develop skilled workforce by offering undergraduate and postgraduate aviation programs. The University will continue to contribute to the rapidly growing aviation sector of Ethiopia in particular and the continent at large.”It is to be recalled that the Ethiopian Aviation Academy inaugurated a new training centre in Hawassa city last month.
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March 11, 2023 19:45 UTC
“Massive” cyber attack crashes African Union’s system
Cyber attackers prey on the African Union, resulting in the unscheduled suspension of its systems. The Reporter got a copy of an internal memo that said an attack on the AU data center started last week, making services and applications unavailable. “The massive cyberattack has compromised a number of IT assets in our data center, which has rendered services and applications inaccessible. Nevertheless, they did not elaborate on whether the incident was the consequence of an external attack or an internal breakdown. On a phone call with The Reporter, Wynne Musabayana, the AUC’s head of communication, neither confirmed nor denied the attack.
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March 11, 2023 19:38 UTC
Ethiopian journalist honored by US sounds alarm on media freedom
An Ethiopian journalist presented an award by the United States has sounded the alarm over media freedom in her country, which Secretary of State Antony Blinken is set to visit. Introducing her, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said that Meaza "shares stories of those who are often silenced." In an interview with AFP, Meaza said that authorities also raided her outlet and seized everything from her office. "Because in my country, having a media (outlet) or working in (the) press is very dangerous, very difficult." The shutdown came after a dispute within the Ethiopian Orthodox Church led to calls for demonstrations against Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed.
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March 11, 2023 18:33 UTC
Ethiopia denies sending troops to Las Anod, Somalia
Ethiopia denies sending troops to Las Anod, SomaliaJIGJIGA - The Somali region of Ethiopia has dismissed claims that it has sent hundreds of troops to the troubled city of Las Anod, the capital of the Sool region, moments after Somaliland accused Jigjigga of involvement in the skirmishes which have left over 200 people dead and over 600 injured. But Ethiopia's Somali region insists news of sending troops to assist the SSC is "false and unwarranted" which could further cause a wage between the two sides. "We are telling the Somaliland administration that there are no DDS [Ethiopia's Somali regional state] troops who are part of the violence in Las Anod," state-owned Somali Regional TV [SRTV] posted on Facebook recently, perhaps ending the debate about involvement. Somalia and Ethiopia have been cooperating well in recent times, especially on matters of security and development. On the other end, Ethiopia has become the first country to dispatch additional troops to Somalia following an agreement between Mogadishu and front-line countries.
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March 11, 2023 17:06 UTC