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Ethiopia Accuses Eritrea of War Preparations
(MENAFN) Ethiopia has leveled serious accusations against Eritrea, claiming it is preparing for armed conflict and collaborating with insurgent factions. This allegation was revealed in a letter referenced by news outlets on Wednesday. The letter,...

Egypt Criticizes Ethiopia Over Nile Dam Management
(MENAFN) Egypt has strongly condemned Ethiopia for what it described as “reckless management” of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), located on the Nile River. Egyptian authorities claim that Ethiopia’s handling of the dam has worsened...

Egypt alleges Ethiopia mismanaging Niel dam
(MENAFN) Egypt has strongly criticized Ethiopia’s handling of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), accusing it of endangering regional stability through what it calls irresponsible management. According to official statements, Egyptian...

Egypt Blames Ethiopia for Worsening Floods in Sudan
(MENAFN) Egypt has accused Ethiopia of “reckless management” of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) on the Nile, blaming its operation for worsening floods and threatening lives in Sudan and Egypt. In a Friday statement, the Egyptian...


Africa Emerges as Most Fraud-Exposed Region Globally, New Sumsub Study Reveals
In collaboration with Statista, Sumsub released its 2nd annual Global Fraud Index, showcasing fraud trends across 100+ countries JOHANNESBURG, GAUTENG, SOUTH AFRICA, October 13, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Africa remains the world’s most exposed...

Scaffold Collapse Claims Lives at Ethiopian Church
(MENAFN) At least 30 people lost their lives and more than 200 were injured Wednesday after a wooden scaffolding platform gave way at a church construction site in Ethiopia’s Amhara region, local media outlets reported. The incident took place at...

Over Thirty-Five Killed in Ethiopia Church Scaffolding Collapse
(MENAFN) At least 36 people have been confirmed dead after a wooden scaffolding structure collapsed in Ethiopia's Amhara Region, local authorities reported Wednesday. The fatal incident occurred at approximately 7:45 a.m. local time during an...

Putin Holds Talks with Ethiopian PM in Moscow
(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin met with Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed on Thursday in Moscow, following their participation in the Global Atomic Forum. Abiy emphasized Ethiopia’s ambition to develop a “safe and transparent” nuclear...

Ethiopia Confirms Eyob Tekalign as New Central Bank Governor
(MENAFN) The Office of the Ethiopian Prime Minister announced Friday the appointment of Eyob Tekalign as the new governor of the National Bank of Ethiopia. Tekalign, currently serving as the state minister of finance, will replace Mamo Mihretu,...

Russia, Ethiopia Deepen Nuclear, Strategic Ties
(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin held a meeting with Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed in Moscow following their participation in the Global Atomic Forum. The Ethiopian leader had earlier emphasized his country’s aspiration to establish...

Somali Leader states his nation willing to facilitate Ethiopia, Egypt dialogue
(MENAFN) According to reports, Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud expressed his country’s readiness to play a mediating role in the ongoing discussions between Ethiopia, Egypt, and Sudan concerning the use and management of Nile water...

Deputy Minister Alvin Botes: Southern African Liaison Office (SALO) Public Dialogue
“Will South Africa’s G20 be a G20 on the African continent or an African G20?” It is an honour to address you today, and I extend my sincere appreciation to the Southern African Liaison Office (SALO) for inviting me to speak on the pivotal...

Trump wants Nobel Peace Prize more than anything
(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump has ramped up efforts to secure the Nobel Peace Prize, directly pressuring the Norwegian government and the Nobel Committee, according to reports. While Trump cites his recent Middle East peace plan as...

Trump increases pressure in order to get Nobel Peace Prize
(MENAFN) U.S. President Donald Trump is mounting an unprecedented campaign to secure the Nobel Peace Prize, reportedly pressuring the Norwegian government and the Nobel Committee, according to a news agency on Wednesday. Experts remain skeptical...

New global report warns child marriage is evolving in 2025
TORONTO, Oct. 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As the world marks International Day of the Girl on October 11, Plan International, the leading global expert on girls’ rights, warns of a dangerous evolution in child marriage. A new report finds that...

Education Above All Foundation Tackles Climate Challenges Through Environmental Education Initiatives in Kenya
DOHA, QATAR, October 8, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- As the world prepares for COP30, the 2025 United Nations Climate Change Conference set to take place in Belém, Brazil, there is a renewed global urgency to empower young people with the...

WHO Reports Over 4,200 Cholera Deaths Across Africa in 2025
(MENAFN) The toll of cholera infections is climbing sharply in Africa this year, with the World Health Organization (WHO) reporting over 4,200 fatalities linked to the disease in 2025 alone. Patrick Abok, the acting regional emergencies director...

Egypt on Track to Finalize First Nuclear Power Plant
(MENAFN) Egypt is on track to finalize the construction of its first nuclear power facility by 2029, according to Electricity and Renewable Energy Minister Mahmoud Esmat in an interview with media. The government is also evaluating the possibility...

Open Dialogue Experts at NC 'Russia' Discuss Success Formula in the Economy of the Future
MOSCOW, RUSSIA, Oct. 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- An expert session of the Open Dialogue "Future of the World. New Platform for Global Growth" took place on October 7 at the National Center "Russia". World-class experts participated in the...