Ghana gets partners to restore its forest
The African Development Bank (AfDB) and Climate Investment Funds’ Forest Investment Program (CIF FIP) sign loan of $24-million…
Environment
Africa gets partners to combat climate disasters
The African Risk Capacity (ARC) has added a crucial partner to its portfolio by formally teaming up with…
Capital flows to Kenya’s renewable energy increasing – report
Capital inflows into the Kenyan renewable sector have been steadily increasing in recent months, according to Asoko Insight,…
Eleven million people face severe hunger in Horn of Africa
BY GETU TEMESGEN – Prolonged and worsening drought conditions across Somalia, Ethiopia and Kenya means that more than…
Burundi launches 7.5 MW solar energy project
Thousands of Burundians on Thursday witnessed the ground-breaking for a 7.5 MW solar field that will add 15%…
African Development Bank assists earthquake victims in Tanzania
The African Development Bank Group provided financial assistance to the people affected by the earthquake which hit the…
UAE receives funding for rain enhancement
Three research groups from USA, Finland, and UK were selected as awardees of the 5 million US dollar…
Ethiopia struggles to clean up tanneries
BY ANDUALEM SISAY GESSESSE – Kasim Yirga was only 19 when he was first recruited by Modjo Tannery…
Impact of Somali Refugees Influx on Ethiopia
BY ANDUALEM SISAY GESSESSE – WEEKEND READING – A burned tank is left on the side of a…
Ethiopia’s Challenge: Balancing Agriculture with Environmental Protection
BY ANDUALEM SISAY GESSESSE- Atnafu Endashaw, 12, travels on foot two hours every day from home to school.…