East Africa: ECA Sees Stronger Growth in East Africa Fueled By Integration, Clean Energy

East Africa: ECA Sees Stronger Growth in East Africa Fueled By Integration, Clean Energy

Addis Ababa — East Africa’s economic growth is gaining momentum, driven by deeper regional integration, improving macroeconomic stability, and expanding investment in renewable energy, according to the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA). In an exclusive interview with ENA, Stephen Karingi, Director of the ECA’s Macroeconomics, Finance and Governance Division, said the sub-region is…

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East Africa: Another War in the Horn of Africa Would Be Disastrous for One of the World’s Most Repressed Nations

East Africa: Another War in the Horn of Africa Would Be Disastrous for One of the World’s Most Repressed Nations

The geopolitical temperature is rising in the Red Sea. Ethiopia is threatening Eritrea, its diminutive neighbour, making a claim on the Eritrean port of Assab. Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed recently remarked that regaining Red Sea access would correct a “historical mistake” and address an “existential question” for landlocked Ethiopia. Eritrea’s Information Minister Yemane Gebremeskel…

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East Africa: ECA Sees Stronger Growth in East Africa Fueled By Integration, Clean Energy

Africa: Early Humans Relied On Simple Stone Tools for 300,000 Years in a Changing East African Landscape

Our prehistoric human ancestors relied on deliberately modified and sharpened stone tools as early as 3.3 million years ago. The selection of rock type depended on how easily the material could be flaked to the desired shape and form. The resulting product proved invaluable for everyday tasks. Sharp-edged rock fragments were manufactured to suit various…

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Javad Zarif: Main threat to the Middle East is Israel, not Iran | Israel-Iran conflict

Javad Zarif: Main threat to the Middle East is Israel, not Iran | Israel-Iran conflict

Iran’s former foreign minister argues Israel, backed by the US, has killed every opportunity for peace. Months after being attacked by the United States and Israel, Iran finds itself in the crosshairs again, with Israeli officials lobbying US President Donald Trump to address Tehran’s ballistic missiles. Veteran Iranian diplomat Javad Zarif tells host Steve Clemons…

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Winter storm brings travel chaos to East Coast

Winter storm brings travel chaos to East Coast

IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Now Playing Winter storm brings travel chaos to East Coast 00:39 UP NEXT Last crystal placed in Times Square ball 00:25 Aerial video captures eruption of snowy Mount Etna 00:25 Driver crashes into tractor-trailer after falling asleep 00:17 Perry Bamonte…

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