Essential The Africa the Media Doesn't Tell You About

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[Secure Da Bag]

Didn't the Chinese get caught putting mics in the last gov't building they built? And why would any gov't agree to this?

 

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[Yehuda]

 

[Secure Da Bag]

"Breakthrough"? It's something. But if there's no money involved, like they've done with the Jews, then sounds more like a pittance.

 

[loyola llothta]

“Social projects” seem like another African government sold out again.

Not all in #Namibia cheer the agreement:

https://namibian.com.na/101698/read/Ngavirue-confirms-fruitful-genocide-talks…

https://mobile.twitter.com/johannes_rath/status/1394331620035936260/likes

 

[loyola llothta]

Didn't the Chinese get caught putting mics in the last gov't building they built? And why would any gov't agree to this?

Kenya and China seem to be locked in

mics in the government building I have to read more about that

 

[Red Shield]

social projects

"Breakthrough"? It's something. But if there's no money involved, like they've done with the Jews, then sounds more like a pittance.

the jews got the clout to get money out of those countries. Africans don't

“Social projects” seem like another African government sold out again.

Yep..... man is there any African/African disapora leaders that hasn't sold its people out

 

[Sinnerman]

social projects


the jews got the clout to get money out of those countries. Africans don't



Yep..... man is there any African/African disapora leaders that hasn't sold its people out

The leaders of the continent have been making geopolitical mistakes since even the time of the Mali Empire unfortunately

 

[Sinnerman]

Has this been posted yet?

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By the way, does anyone have travel tips for South Africa? I'm trying to make my way over there next year

 

[Secure Da Bag]

Has this been posted yet?

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By the way, does anyone have travel tips for South Africa? I'm trying to make my way over there next year

The leaders of the continent have been making geopolitical mistakes since even the time of the Mali Empire unfortunately

 

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Disinformation in Tigray: Manufacturing Consent For a Secessionist War


New African Institute

19 May 2021



Disinformation in Tigray: Manufacturing Consent For a Secessionist War

Corporate media in the imperial countries have spread disinformation on the real nature of the fighting in Ethiopia’s Tigray state.

“Eritrea has served as the primary scapegoat.”



Today, New Africa Institute publishes its Disinformation in Tigray report to provide an evidence-based analysis of the conflict in Ethiopia’s Tigray Regional State, which is an irredentist, ethnic secessionist war led by the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) against the multiethnic federal government. Although the conflict officially started on November 4, 2020 after TPLF, by its own admission, attacked the federal government’s Northern Command based in Tigray, this showdown had been brewing for decades.

Since the start of hostilities, there has been an explosion of disinformation in the mainstream and social media. This report carefully analyzes the causes and methods of disinformation propagation. Ultimately, the disinformation serves to manufacture consent for an unpopular irredentist, ethnic secessionist war that could not be justified in the eyes of the international public through honest reporting.

The media, non-governmental organizations and Western governments have forwarded a number of allegations of crimes upon the people of Tigray perpetrated by the Ethiopian and Eritrean militaries. Eritrea has served as the primary scapegoat. Much of the reporting of these crimes, devoid of evidence and context, has proven sensational and racist with savage-like portrayals of Eritreans and Ethiopians that draw on old colonial tropes of Africans. This report looks beyond the gaudy headlines and provides sober, evidence-based analysis of the major allegations. Significant focus is given to social media as most disinformation about Tigray originates there.

Additionally, this report assesses the nature of and problems with Western media’s overall coverage of the Tigray conflict. Lastly, it provides analysis of the actions by Western governments and likely consequences of those actions to encourage better policy decisions in the Horn of Africa moving forward.

Click HERE to scroll down and read the report, or download it.

 

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Ethiopia and Dubai’s DP World signed a US$1B deal to develop trade and logistics corridor

by The Exchange

May 18, 2021
Reading Time: 4 mins read

https://furtherafrica.com/2021/05/1...eal-to-develop-trade-and-logistics-corridor/#

Ethiopia’s Ministry of Transport and Dubai’s DP World signed a US$1B deal to develop the road linking Berbera in Somaliland into a trade and logistic corridor.

In a statement from DP World, it said that together with its partners they plan to invest up to$1 billion over the next 10 years to develop supply chain infrastructure along the corridor which will include warehouses, cool and cold chain depots, dry ports, container yards, silos, freight forwarding and clearing activities.

DP World committed to investing up to US$442M to expand and develop the corridor with the first phase nearly completed. The quay will also be expanded to 1,000 metres which will increase capacity to 2 million TEUs (twenty-foot equivalent units) which are operated by 10 quay cranes.

Ethiopia’s Minister of Transport, Dagmawit Moges and DP World’s chairman and chief executive Sultan Bin Sulayem signed the agreement in Addis Abba Ethiopia.

While speaking during the signing ceremony, Mr Bin Sulayem said that developing the corridor into one of the major trade and logistics corridors will unlock huge economic benefits for the country.

Also read: DP World says Congo port concession terms amended

Source: SlideShare
“We believe that developing the Berbera corridor into one of the major trade and logistics corridors will unlock huge economic benefits for Ethiopia and support its ambitious development plans. It will create new jobs, attract new businesses and investment along the corridor, as well as diversify and strengthen the country’s access to international trade by having a direct, seamless and efficient link between Ethiopia and Berbera Port.” Said Mr Bin Sulayem.

According to the agreement, the two entities established a joint venture logistics company to carry out logistics operations from origin to destination.
According to the statement, export services will be offered by DP World from the origin in Ethiopia to the destination. The Dubai- based port will also provide import services from the port of loading to the delivery of shipments.

On the other hand, Ethiopia’s ministry of transport will review and resolve regulatory obstacles on the Ethiopian side of the Berbera corridor to facilitate smooth operations for the logistics companies. In order to ensure the secure transfer of cargo, Ethiopia will also implement IT infrastructure and technology along the corridor.

“Ethiopia aims to diversify its port access facilities and services to improve its trade corridor access routes; utilising the Berbera corridor will have a potential to make Ethiopia a front-runner in logistics operations, boosting the competitive advantage of delivering our products to the world market,” said Ms Moges.

The statement also added that by the end of 2021, the road that will connect Berbera Port to Wajaale once Ethiopia’s border will be completed.

The UK’s Department for International Development and the Abu Dhabi Fund for Development and funded the construction of the road.

Source: Britanica
According to the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) outlook for Ethiopia, in 2020/2021 FY the economic growth is expected to be at 2 per cent due to the impact of the pandemic and to rebound to 8.7 percent in 2021/2022.

It also noted that due to persistently high food prices Ethiopia’s inflation has also decreased since its peak of 23 percent in April 2020 but remains high at just over 19 percent.

“Risks to the economic outlook are tilted to the downside, amid uncertainty regarding the magnitude and duration of the pandemic, as well as other risks including political uncertainty and the locust infestation experienced in some parts of the country. The domestic security situation has created humanitarian and reconstruction needs that require an adjustment of policies and support from the international community.” IMF said.

According to the African Development Bank (AFDB), Ethiopia’s real GDP growth is expected to fall to two percent in 2021 and recover to about eight per cent in 2022 driven by industry and services sectors.

Inflation is also expected to reduce gradually with the increase in open market operations while the fiscal deficit is projected to increase as tax policy reforms are delayed by the pandemic.

In 2021, Ethiopia’s current account is likely to deteriorate before improving in 2022 when services exports start to pick up, AFDB noted.

The Exchange

 

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Tanzania-UK relations getting a fresh start

by Taarifa Rwanda

May 14, 2021
Reading Time: 1 min read

Honourable James Duddridge the UK minister for Africa has been in neighbouring Tanzania for an official working visit, the British High Commission in Dar es Salaam said.

According to the UK mission in Tanzania, the Minister arrived Tuesday and spent two days in the coastal East African nation.

Duddridge held a series of high-level meetings with President Samia Suluhu Hassan and Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation minister Liberata Mulamula.

Details show that he also met with Kitila Mkumbo Industry and Trade minister and his Investment counterpart, Geoffrey Mwambe.

Duddridge flew to Zanzibar on the second day of his visit where he met with President Hussein Mwinyi and First Vice President Othman Masoud Othman.

Also read: Tanzania’s new President Samia Hassan winning back investors’ confidence

According to Duddridge, his discussions with the Tanzanian authorities focused on opportunities for cooperation including working together with the business sector and how to collectively tackle global challenges including climate change and Covid-19.

Six years ago, UK had queried Tanzania over bad governance, deteriorating human rights record and government’s crackdown on freedom of expression.

Duddridge is himself on record as having issued a statement condemning the way Tanzania’s 2020 General Election was conducted.

UK last year said it had been concerned by widespread allegations of interference in the country’s elections, including pre-filled ballot boxes and party agents being denied entry to polling stations.

“Tanzania’s future stability and prosperity require a credible democratic process, underpinned by a free media…,” he said.

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Tanzania-UK relations getting a fresh start

 

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US Fakes ISIS Threat in Congo to Justify AFRICOM Presence

May 18. 2021

The US continues to insist that ISIS is to blame for recent violence in the Congo, where six million people have died since 1996, despite the fact that hardly any Muslims reside in the mineral-rich country. A UN Group of Experts found “no link” between Islamic jihadists and rebel groups, said Kambale Musavuli, a Congolese analyst with the Center for Research on Congo-Kinshasa. The phony ISIS connection “is just used to justify” new military agreements with AFRICOM, the US military command in Africa., said Musavuli.