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TECNO Unveils a new Phantom V Flip 5G mobile phone

TECNO Unveils a new Phantom V Flip 5G mobile phone

Meet the TECNO Phantom V Flip 5G, the ultimate device for Multitasking and Entertainment If you are looking for a smartphone that combines style, performance and innovation, then you should check out the TECNO Phantom V Flip. This is the first vertical foldable phone from TECNO Mobile, and it offers a unique and versatile experience that will make you stand out from the crowd. It is the perfect choice for anyone who wants to experience the best of both worlds: a compact flip phone and a large-screen smartphone The V Flip’s exterior is covered with vegan leather. What makes it…
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Why African Youth Are Key To Transformative Climate Action

Why African Youth Are Key To Transformative Climate Action

For many years, Africa has been a part player in climate conversations on the global stage despite the increasingly adverse effects of climate change on its natural ecosystems. Going forward, this needs to change. As the continent initiates deliberate measures to cement its status as a leader in transformative climate action, its young population will be a key part of the equation. Today, people aged 35 or younger are more than 75% of the total population in Sub-Saharan Africa. Moreover, the Population Reference Bureau (PRB) estimates that young Africans are expected to account for 42% of the total world youth…
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Mahatma Gandhi’s philosophy, principles highlighted during event in Geneva

Mahatma Gandhi’s philosophy, principles highlighted during event in Geneva

During the ongoing Human Rights Council session in Geneva at the iconic UN HQ, Palais des Nations, the principles of Mahatma Gandhi were highlighted to commemorate the International Day of Non-Violence. In a side event during the ongoing HRC session, diplomatic missions and INGOs, on the occasion of Gandhiji’s birth anniversary, on October 2, observed the “International Day of Non-Violence: Preventing HR violations by Drawing Inspiration from the Principles of Non-Violence." The speakers highlighted the path-breaking role of Mahatma Gandhi and thanked India and its ethos for having given the world this visionary which contributed not only to India’s independence…
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Ethiopia’s First Year in Pakistan

Ethiopia’s First Year in Pakistan

Ethiopia's First Year in Pakistan: A Journey of Friendship and Growth As the sun rises on this momentous day, we mark the first anniversary of the Embassy of of Ethiopia (FDRE) in the Islamic Republic of Pakistan. With immense pride and gratitude, I share my reflections on a year that has been nothing short of extraordinary – a year of cultural discovery, economic promise, and an unbreakable bond of friendship and soldiarity. On August 29, 2023, I had the honor of presenting my credentials to H.E. Dr. Arif Alvi, President of the Islamic Republic as an Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary…
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CAMON 20 series, TECNO’s latest Masterpiece of Technology and Fashion

CAMON 20 series, TECNO’s latest Masterpiece of Technology and Fashion

CAMON 20 series, TECNO's latest Masterpiece of Technology and Fashion In today's fast-paced world, staying connected and having a smartphone that not only caters to your technological needs but also complements your personal style has become paramount. Look no further than the stunning TECNO CAMON 20 series - an exceptional blend of cutting-edge technology and fashionable design that has set a new benchmark in the smartphone industry. Let us take a closer look at the capabilities and design that make the CAMON 20 series the perfect choice for anyone looking for a smartphone that blends technology with design. Finding the right device…
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Sudan: The Great Powers’ Battleground

Sudan: The Great Powers’ Battleground

By Simachew Tebeje In Eastern Africa, persistent issues including drought, famine, conflict, and climate change afflict politically and economically fragile states. Sudan, which borders Ethiopia for more than 700 kilometers, is experiencing a bloody conflict. Political analysts believe that an immediate cease-fire is necessary to lessen the harm that the country has caused because it is located in an unstable region of east Africa. General Abdel Fattah Abdelrahman al-Burhanis in charge of the Sudanese army, while General Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, also known as Hemedti, is in charge of the militia-based rapid support force (RSF). The country devolves into brutal conflict…
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Crisis in Ethiopia: Drought and conflict put 28 million in need

Crisis in Ethiopia: Drought and conflict put 28 million in need

Here are four reasons the International Rescue Committee’s Emergency Watchlist ranks Ethiopia as the country, after Somalia, most at risk of worsening humanitarian crisis in 2023. For the second year in a row, Ethiopia ranks as number two on Watchlist – making it one of the top countries most at risk of worsening humanitarian need in 2023.  Prolonged drought in the southeast of the country, continued economic stresses, and the impact of conflict in northern Ethiopia, Oromia and elsewhere, are all exacerbating needs for millions of people. Here's what you need to know about the ongoing emergency.Ethiopia is heading toward its sixth…
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Does Ethiopia Need to Re-examine Its Development Model?

Does Ethiopia Need to Re-examine Its Development Model?

Opinion By Aklog Birara (Dr) In the aftermath of potential fracturing of the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahido Church (EOTC) that mobilized and unified tens of millions of Ethiopians across the globe as never before and the seemingly positive but aborted outcome that ensued, I began reflecting on what I learned from this latest episode. First, I concluded that Ethiopia’s ethnic federalism is incurable. Regardless of ethnicity and faith, income status or other, Ethiopians must chart a new post ethnicity, just, inclusive, citizenship based and democratic future. On the positive side, the overarching lesson I draw from this latest incident and gyration…
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How Can Geospatial Data and Analytics Ensure ‘Energy Access for All’ in Ethiopia?

How Can Geospatial Data and Analytics Ensure ‘Energy Access for All’ in Ethiopia?

How Can Geospatial Data and Analytics Ensure ‘Energy Access for All’ in Ethiopia? By Alemayehu Agizew, Jake Stockman, Christine Odeph and Dimitris Mentis Figure: An example of data analysis using EAE shows how the platform combines spatial data on demand, supply and others to map areas where energy access can be expanded at different distances from the existing grid. The analysis output is compared with the National Electrification Program 2.0 of Ethiopia. Tracking SDG 7: The Energy Progress Report indicates that Ethiopia has significantly increased electricity access. But a lot more can and shall be done. In 2020, electricity access…
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Ethiopian Orthodox Church is Under Attack as Usual but there is a silver lining

Ethiopian Orthodox Church is Under Attack as Usual but there is a silver lining

The Ethiopian Orthodox Church is under attack as usual but there is a silver lining By Tezera Tazebew Ethiopia, the second most populous nation in Africa, is facing a new and potentially more serious challenge. This comes after a peace agreement was signed, putting an end to the senseless civil war between the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) forces in the Tigray region and the federal government and its allies. The conflict, which was fuelled by growing ethnic animosity and power struggles, resulted in the deaths of thousands of civilians and the destruction of property, accompanied by the perpetration of…
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