The African Union (AU) has suspended Sudan’s membership after the military launched a brutal crackdown on protesters that killed dozens of people.
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Ethiopia: AfDB’s Sustainable Energy Fund approves grant to spur renewable investments
The Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa (SEFA), managed by the African Development Bank on 17 May 2019 approved a $995,000 grant to support the roll out of a sustainable procurement framework for Independent Power Producers (IPPs) in Ethiopia.
AU Launches Policy to respond timely and effectively to the adverse effects of violent conflict
The African Union Commission (AUC) launches the African Union Transitional Justice Policy (AUTJP) to strengthen the capacity of Member States, AU Organs and Regional Economic Communities (RECs) to respond timeously and effectively to the adverse effects of violent conflict.
Government of Ethiopia to present updates on National Electrification Program 2.0 (NEP) during East Africa conferences this month
Karmen Tornius, Programme Manager for the East Africa conferences, commented, “This will be the first time the market has heard these announcements, so it’s an exciting time for Ethiopia’s energy sector. The country presents many unique investment opportunities with its rapidly growing economy and population. Coupled with a more open landscape for private investment, the potential is huge.”
USD 45 Million Needed for 2018-2020 Migrant Response in Horn of Africa, Yemen
IOM, the UN Migration Agency, and its partners launched, on 6 August, a Regional Migrant Response Plan (RMRP) for the Horn of Africa and Yemen through which they are appealing to the international community for USD 45 million.
Government and opposition must ‘respect the rule of law and human rights’ in Comoros, as referendum looms: Guterres
The recent infringement of democratic rights and civil liberties in the Indian Ocean archipelago of the Comoros, ahead of a vote on constitutional reform, is a source of concern said United Nations chiefAntónio Guterres on Sunday. In a statement issued by his Deputy… Read More ›
More Support Vital for 970,000 Displaced People in Ethiopia’s Gedeo, West Guji
Roughly 970,000 people have been internally displaced by conflict in Ethiopia’s Gedeo Zone and West Guji in the past four months, the majority in June.
