Kisumu — Eleven fishermen are being held by Ugandan authorities after their arrest on Monday in Lake Victoria in Siaya County. According to Nambo Beach Management Unit (BMU) chairman Alfred Ochieng, the fishermen were nabbed while on a fishing expedition. Ochieng said they are being held at Sigulu island in Uganda for unknown offence. “We […]
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Tanga — TANZANIA Agricultural Development Bank (TADB) has partnered with the Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries to provide 14 modern fibre fishing boats worth 1.2bn/- to Tanga fishermen. TADB Finance Director, Dr Kaanael Nnko said here yesterday that the 14 fibre fishing boats are part of a large nationwide transformational strategy targeting beneficiaries from Fishing […]
Cape Town — Alfajiri Energy Corporation, a Canada-based start-up operated from a private home, was selected by the Democratic Republic of Congo government to extract methane from the country’s notorius “killer” Lake Kivu despite failing to meet the minimum financial requirements, Reuters wrote in an e xclusive report . Sonia Rolley reported that the selection of […]
Apart from being the engine of the country’s industrialization, the Abbay Dam would play an immense role in preserving the biodiversity of Nile lower riparian states, the Ethiopian Biodiversity Institute(EBI) said. Speaking to the Ethiopian Press Agency (EPA), EBI Genetic Resources Access and Benefit Sharing Research Lead Executive Officer Abiyot Birhanu (PhD) stated that the […]
There are 10 major ports on the Red Sea which transact 10% of the world economy and Ethiopia needs a port primarily for promoting her own trade network and acquisition of maritime trade route and for the economic development of the country. Ethiopia’s average GDP amounts to 110 billion USD and the nation imports goods […]
Addis Abeba — The third round of talks regarding the rules and guidelines for the initial filling and operation of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) concluded on 24 October in Cairo, Egypt. The talks lasted for two days and involved intense negotiations, as stated by the Ethiopian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, but ended without […]
Ethiopia’s quest for securing access to sea and port diversification is supported by international development laws to foster mutual benefit, according to a noted economist. Addis Ababa University Economics Lecturer Birhanu Denu (PhD) told local media that Ethiopia’s pursuit to sea access has the backing of international development laws and the current geopolitical circumstances. Realizing […]
DAR ES SALAAM: MINERALS Deputy Minister, Dr Steven Kiruswa has said achievements in the mining sector are highly attributed to President Samia Suluhu Hassan’s efforts to create a conducive investment environment for both local and foreign investors. He made the remarks over the weekend when opening the 6th session of the 2023 Annual Contractors’ Meeting […]
Addis Ababa — Ethiopia’s quest for access to sea and alternative ports through legal agreements is quite pertinent and needs to be addressed given her age old proximity and historical linkage with the sea ports. Scholars from Haromaya, Jimma and Gambela universities said that it is appropriate to strongly work on accessing port facilities through […]
ADDIS ABABA -Exploring a win-win approach, which would ensure the benefits of neighboring states, is instrumental to materialize Ethiopia’s quest to access the sea and supplement the growing economy, a noted historian and researcher said. Approached by the local media, historian and researcher Ayele Bekiri (PhD) stated that securing access to sea is mandatory for […]
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akuffo-Addo has assured districts affected by the recent spillage of the Akosombo Dam of the government’s support to victims whose land and homes have been engulfed by the floods. The President said it was the government’s constitutional duty to offer help to all Ghanaians who may be in distress or suffer […]
Addis Ababa — Given geographical, historical, economic backgrounds, Ethiopia has the right to have access to sea through peaceful means, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said. In a televised program held with members of the parliament, Prime Minister Abiy said is quite paradoxical for Ethiopia to remain mute for discussing about Red Sea for port access […]
President Dr. Lazarus Chakwera on Thursday outlined his ambitious plans to develop the water sector in Malawi, stressing that, beyond drinking and domestic use, access to clean water has far-reaching effects on the economic life of any community. Speaking at the commissioning of the Mangochi Water Supply Extension Project on Thursday, Chakwera said this is […]
International Relations and Cooperation Minister, Dr Naledi Pandor, will take part in the 23rd Council of Ministers (COM) meeting of the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA). The meeting will be held in Sri Lanka on Wednesday, 11 October 2023. According to a Department of International Relations and Cooperation statement, the theme will focus on strengthening […]
The River Nile has played a crucial role in the history of Egypt and the surrounding region for thousands of years. Its significance extends beyond Egypt, as it has influenced the development of civilizations in northeastern Africa. Here are some key ways in which the River Nile has shaped history: 1. Agricultural Prosperity: The Nile […]
Fourth filling of Ethiopia’s dam sparks new row with Egypt Ethiopia and Egypt are once again embroiled in a fierce diplomatic fight before the United Nations Security Council, as letters from both countries’ foreign affairs ministers show. The filling of the fourth stage of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) became the latest flashpoint for […]
Nairobi — President William Ruto has given his commitment to resolving the longstanding dispute between Kenya and Uganda concerning the detention of Kenyan fishermen in Uganda. President Ruto gave the assurance on Saturday while addressing the residents of Homa Bay County during his second-day tour of the larger Nyanza region. He disclosed that he is […]
The UPDF Chief of Staff Land Force, Maj Gen Jack Bakasumba has warned fishermen over illegal fishing on Lake Victoria. Gen Bakasumba issued the warning as he presided over the pass out of 65 trainees who completed the Marine Basic Induction Course at the Marine Training School, Kalangalo,Wakiso District. Bakasumba said that mostly fishermen are […]