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What Nigeria can learn from Vice President’s visit to Ethiopia
Daily Trust
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July 1, 2025
When Vice President Kashim Shettima visited Ethiopia in June 2025 and took part in the Green Legacy Project, he didn’t just plant a tree—he symbolically planted hope for Africa’s future. Ethiopia’s tree-planting campaign, which aims to reclaim...
Inside: Sheikh, known for sport and superyachts, also pushes UAE’s influence in Sudan, Libya
The New Zealand Herald
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June 30, 2025
And when Sudan’s conflict exploded, in April 2023, Mansour helped the general wage war. Charities controlled by Mansour set up a hospital, saying they were treating civilians. But that humanitarian effort was also a cover for the secret Emirati...
TikTok Hosts Digital Well-Being Summit
Media Update
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July 1, 2025
TikTok has hosted its inaugural Digital Well-being Summit in Johannesburg, bringing together policymakers, mental health experts, NGOs and industry leaders across Sub-Saharan Africa. Delegates from South Africa, Kenya, Nigeria, Ghana, Ethiopia,...
Ethiopia, an unlikely outpost for France's beloved game of 'petanque'
Modern Ghana
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In an unlikely Ethiopian outpost of one the most French of pastimes, four men are leaning over their petanque balls, arguing over who is winning. Petanque, the bowling game also known as boules, is more readily associated with French village...
AMC Conference Announces Pre-Registration
Media Update
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July 1, 2025
The African Marketing Confederation's (AMC's) annual conference has opened pre-registration. The conference will be held between Wednesday, 20 and Friday, 22 August in Ghana's Labadi Beach Hotel. "This year's AMC Conference will equip marketers...
Demon Slayer Movie Drops First Look at Zenitsu’s Final Fight
Comicbook
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June 29, 2025
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba is gearing up for its big return with a new film hitting theaters in Japan later this Summer, and the first trailer for Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle has given fans the first look at Zenitsu...
Ethiopia’s Future: Dr. Milkesa’s Insights and Concerns
Zehabesha
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June 27, 2025
June 25, 2025 The Habesha Dr. Milkesa has captivated many with his insightful commentary on the current state of Ethiopia. As the nation stands at a pivotal crossroads, the discourse surrounding its political and social climate has intensified....
Ethiopia: Musical performances move Great South Festival
Prensa Latina - Cuba
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June 28, 2025
The headquarters of the Organization for Southern Cooperation, sponsor of the event under the theme “Peoples in Movement, Living Cultures,” will host the fusion of rhythms that has attracted a large audience from both local and international...
Ethiopia, an unlikely outpost for France’s petanque
Taipei Times
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June 27, 2025
In an unlikely Ethiopian outpost of one the most French of pastimes, four men are leaning over their petanque balls, arguing over who is winning. Petanque, the bowling game also known as boules, is more readily associated with French village...
Ethiopia Opens Landmark Science Museum Showcasing AI and Innovation
I Africa
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June 27, 2025
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has officially opened a state-of-the-art Science Museum in Addis Ababa, spotlighting the country’s growing investment in science, technology, and innovation. The museum features immersive exhibits across five...
Abiy Ahmed’s $10 Billion Palace Projects Stall, Leaving Ethiopia’s Poor Behind
Zehabesha
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June 28, 2025
June 27, 2025 The Habesha Abiy Ahmed’s palace projects have become a topic of intense debate and scrutiny. While these grand architectural endeavors captivate onlookers and symbolize progress and modernization, a stark reality persists beneath...
Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Movie Highlights English Dub With First Trailer
Comicbook
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June 28, 2025
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba is coming back to the big screen this year with the first movie in a whole new trilogy of planned films, and fans have finally gotten the English dub trailer for Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle Arc....
Ethiopia, an unlikely outpost for France's beloved 'petanque' game
Modern Ghana
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In an unlikely Ethiopian outpost of one the most French of pastimes, four men are leaning over their petanque balls, arguing over who is winning. Petanque, the bowling game also known as boules,is more readily associated with French village...
Nigeria to launch massive tree planting campaign, inspired by Ethiopia’s Green Legacy – Shettima
The Sun Nigeria
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June 28, 2025
From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Vice President Kashim Shettima has announced that Nigeria will embark on a massive tree planting campaign during the next rainy season, drawing inspiration from Ethiopia’s acclaimed Green Legacy Programme. The...
Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Movie Debuts First Trailer: Watch
Comicbook
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June 28, 2025
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba is gearing up to make its comeback to theatrical screens with the first in a new trilogy of films, and now fans have gotten to see the film in motion with the first real trailer for Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba...
Mumbai-Bound Ethiopian Airlines Flight Suffers Mid-Air Depressurisation, 7 Fall Ill
News18
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June 28, 2025
Last Updated:June 28, 2025, 14:52 IST The incident occurred on flight ET640 (Addis Ababa-Mumbai) after the aircraft, a Boeing 787 Dreamliner – experienced a depressurisation mid-air. The incident occurred on flight ET640 (Addis Ababa-Mumbai) after...
Social Fabric and its Role in Transitional Justice in the Present Ethiopian Context
The Reporter Ethiopia
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June 28, 2025
The concept of social fabric is central to understanding the cohesion, resilience, and functionality of societies. In Ethiopia, a country with a rich cultural heritage and a long history marked mostly by unity, the social fabric has played a...
Sixty and Still Soaring: Dereje Haile’s Enduring Legacy in Ethiopian Media
The Reporter Ethiopia
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June 28, 2025
At the tender age of 60, Dereje Haile stands as a towering figure in Ethiopian journalism, his boundless energy, infectious charisma, and unrelenting passion for storytelling defying the passage of time. With a career that spans the crackle of...
Elections and Stability: A Call for Genuine Commitment in Ethiopia’s Political Landscape
The Reporter Ethiopia
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June 28, 2025
Ethiopia’s political landscape remains tense due to prolonged conflicts and security challenges. The civil war in Tigray (2020–2022), though officially ended with the Pretoria Agreement, has left deep divisions, while other conflicts persist in...
Ethiopia: Tesfaye succeeds Kebede at Hibret Bank
Zawya
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Hibret Bank, one of Ethiopia’s most profitable private banks, with a national footprint across the country and close to 500 branches, has appointed Tsigereda Tesfaye as its sixth president, subject to regulatory approval. Tesfaye will become the...