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CALLS FOR COMPLETION OF WATER PROJECT IN ERITREA INTENSIFY

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Ms. Asmeret Abraha, Governor of the Northern Red Sea region, called for a quick completion of the potable water projects being constructed in Massawa and Gelalo sub-zones. Ms. Asmeret made the call during a tour of inspection she conducted in Massawa and Gelalo subzones from 25-27 February, observing the renovation of water pipelines, as well as the construction of the solar powered potable water project in the subzones. During a meeting she conducted with heads…

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TWO MICRO-DAMS INAGURATED IN ERITREA

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Two micro-dams have been inaugurated in Tselot, Gala-Nafhi sub-zone and in Gurit, Serejeka sub-zone of Eritrea. The dams which are worth over 5 million Nakfa will help residents in reducing the water shortage facing the area. Speaking during the inuaguration, Zerit Tewoldebrhan, Managing Director in the Central region, said that the two dams will have significant contribution in alleviating water shortages both to the public and livestock as well as in developing irrigation farming. Meanwhile, the…

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TWO NEW SCHOOLS UNDER CONSTRUCTION IN ERITREA

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Forto Sawa sub zone schools construction

Construction of two new primary schools is underway in Ribda and Alet administrative areas, Forto Sawa sub zone. The project is aimed at reinforcing the teaching and learning process in the area according to Abubakar Idris, administrator of the sub zone. These development is a major boost to the area as Forto Sawa sub zone progress of education has been seriously  hampered due to remoteness of villages, nomadic lifestyle, and backward traditions among others. Abubakar…

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ERITREA PRESIDENT VISIT ONGOING PROJECTS

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President Isaias Afwerki

President Isaias Afwerki has visited ongoing projects as the nation aim to improve its infrastructure development. The President was accompany by Prime Minister Dr. Abiy Ahmed as the tour round a number of agricultural and water development project in Zuway area of the Oromia Regional State. The delegates that joined the President include; Mr. Gedu Endargachew, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia, Eng. Silesh Bekele, Minister of Water, Irrigation and Energy and Mr. Hailemariam Desalegn,…

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HABELA-CHEATAT ROAD CONSTRUCTION MAKING GREAT STRIVE IN ERITREA

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Great progress has been made for the Habela-Cheatat road construction in Eritrea The construction of Habela-Cheatat road in Eritrea is making good progress according to report from contractor. Speaking to the media, Samson Tesfay said 8% progress has been made since the project kick-off three months ago. Tesfay also said the modern machineries deployed in the construction has been vital. That it has significantly contributed in the implementation of the project. He further stated that…

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ERITREA AND RUSSIA SET TO INCREASE IT’S RELATIONSHIP WITH LOGISTIC CENTRE

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Eritrea set to agree deal with Russia for building a logistic centre port. Eritrea is making plans with Russia to build a logistic centre. The plans is part of Russia way of entering the Africa Market. It will also make the relationship of the both nation to be strong. Meanwhile the diplomatic development is an important milestone for both countries, each of whom has sought to expand its bilateral ties. Russia Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov disclose…

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ETHIOPIA FINALLY ACCEPTS PEACE TERMS OF ERITREA.

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Ethiopian Prime Minister agrees to peace terms in other to foster growth between both countries. The new Prime minister of Ethiopia has accepted the terms of agreement for peace between them and Eritrea. The motion is to calm the tension that has been going on for years between both countries. The war between both countries lasted for two years and has claimed the lives of thousands. The peace agreement signed in 2000 ended the war but…

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STATE OF ERITREA- THE HIDDEN GEM OF AFRICA

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Eritrea is a Northeast African country on the red sea coast. It is bordered by Sudan in the west, Ethopia in the south and Djibouti in the southeast. It was an Italian colony from 1890 – 1947 before the British took over. A war of independence broke out and eventually got their independence in 1993. It’s Independence Day is one of the most important public holidays in the country. They mark it May 24 every year. Fun and…

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RENOVATION OF COMMENDABLE DIRT ROAD KICK-OFF IN ERITREA

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Renovation of dirt road in progress at Eritrea. The renovation of the dirt road has kick-off in eritrea. The project which will help improve the economic, business and social activities of the residents. So far around 80% of the renovation has been implemented. According to resident, the renovation will help the local investors living in the area. It will also boost the trade and social services provision activities. Furthermore it will also keep the road from damage due to…

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ERITREA EXTENDS NATIONAL SERVICE AS A DEFENSE STRATEGY.

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Eritrea extends national service

Eritrea increases time for national services as a defense strategy against Ethiopia. Eritrea national service extended due to illegal habitation by it neighboring Ethiopia. Ethiopia ignores international laws and question Eritrea’s defense structure. The minister also replied to recent reports about how primarily Eritrean and Sudanese were being threatened with jail and deportation by the Israeli government’s to stop illegal migrants. The forced national service coupled with a struggling economy is the reason for most youth leaving…

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AfDB APPROVED US$302M FOR MAURITANIA-MALI 225KV ELECTRICITY PROJECT

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The Board of Directors of the African Development Fund, the concessional window of the African Development Bank Group, has approved a $302.9 million loan co-financing for a multinational power project that will connect 100,000 households across Mauritania and Mali. The Mauritania-Mali 225kV Electricity Interconnection and Solar Power Plant Development Project form part of the Desert to Power Initiative. The funds comprise $269.6 million for Mauritania and $33.3 million for Mali. Other partners, including climate funds,…

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UNESCO COMMENDS AFRICA’S PROGRESS TOWARDS SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS, URGES ACCELERATED EFFORTS TO MEET 2030 TARGETS

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15 September: Ahead of the UNESCO 9th Africa Engineering Week and 7th Africa Engineering Conference taking place at the CSIR Convention Centre, in Pretoria, from the 25th – 28th September,  Rovani Sigamoney, UNESCO Education Programme Specialist and a chemical engineer, outlined the progress made by the continent on the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) with its one billion people, has seventy percent of young people (under 30 years) and a wealth of…

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WORLD BANK APPROVED US$730M TO UPGRADE ADDIS-DJIBOUTI CORRIDOR PROJECT

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The World Bank has approved a $730 million project to upgrade the Addis Ababab-Djibouti corridor, a vital trade route and a lifeline for Ethiopia’s economy. The Regional Economic Corridors Project, endowed with a grant from IDA, aims to improve regional connectivity and logistics efficiency in Ethiopia along the key trade route connecting Ethiopia to the port of Djibouti. “Improved regional connectivity and trade are essential to unlocking Ethiopia’s economic potential,” said Finance Minister Ahmed Shide….

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ETHIOPIA HEALTH MINISTER DISCUSS REHABILITATION OF DAMAGED INFRASTRUCTURE

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High level federal delegation from Ministry of Health led by minister Liya Tadesse (PhD) has arrived in Tigray, Mekelle, today to observe the status of severely damaged health infrastructures, provide needed health materials, and discuss rehabilitation issues with regional authorities. The minister is making her first trip since the peace agreement signed between the federal government and Tigrayan People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) in Pretoria, South Africa in November last year. According to regional media Tigray…

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WORLD BANK APPROVED US$124MILLION FUNDS FOR GROUNDWATER DEVELOPMENT IN KENYA

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The World Bank is providing a loan of 15.5 billion Kenyan shillings (over $124 million) to Kenya. The funding is for the implementation of the Horn of Africa Regional Groundwater for Resilience Programme, launched on 1 February 2023 in the capital Nairobi. The World Bank funding was announced on 1 February 2023 by Alice Wahome, the Cabinet Secretary (CS) for Water, Sanitation and Irrigation in Kenya. The 15.5 billion Kenyan shillings (over $124 million) loan…

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Aggreko releases top energy trends for guiding miners to net zero

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With decarbonisation at the forefront of miners’ agendas, the world’s leading provider of mobile and modular power solutions, Aggreko, has released its top tips to help miners decarbonise now and into the future. Aggreko’s Global Head of Mining, Rod Saffy, said while miners were embracing the global energy transition, some were unsure where to begin. “For some miners it’s about knowing where to start and they may be weighing up the cost, risk and threat…

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MAKHTAR DIOP BECOMES FIRST AFRICAN NATIONAL TO LEAD THE INTERNATIONAL FINANCE CORPORATION

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WASHINGTON, February 18, 2021—World Bank Group President David Malpass today announced the appointment of Makhtar Diop as Managing Director and Executive Vice President to head the International Finance Corporation (IFC), an arm of the World Bank Group that advances economic development and improves the lives of people by encouraging growth of the private sector in developing countries. “Makhtar Diop has deep development and finance experience and a career of energetic leadership and service to developing countries…

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AFRICAN ECONOMIES ARE NOT COMPETITIVE – WEF 2018 REPORT

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WEF 2018 report ranks African economies as least competitive

African economies rank least competitive in World Economic Forum (WEF) 2018 report . World Economic Forum (WEF) 2018 report says various African Economies have remained uncompetitive. The reason its says is especially due to weak institutions and inadequate public policies. In the WEF 2018 report; US Economy topped the world ranking while African economies ranked among the least in the list. According to the reports no country can be fully competitive as the world average…

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DJIBOUTI

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Djibouti is a semi-presidential republic. They gained their independence from France on 27, June 1977. Djibouti is a tiny country in northeast Africa. It is bordered by Eritrea to the north, Somalia to the southeast and Ethiopia to the south and west. In this country you get to enjoy an arid desert climate with little rainfall and high temperatures all year round.  The official languages are French and Arabic while the other languages spoken are…

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ETHIOPIA TO OBTAIN PART OF DJIBOUTI PORT

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Ethiopia to acquire part of Djibouti’s port. Djibouti have reach an agreement with Ethiopia concerning the acquisition of part of its port by Ethiopia. This agreement comes after Djibouti on its own invalidated a contract with the United Arab Emirates’ giant Dubai Ports World (DP) two(2) months ago. According to Ethiopian Minister of Transportation Ahmed Shide, determination of the percentage apportioned is till ongoing. As experts are still assessing the value and profit margins of the port. Both parties…

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