HEMMINGFORD, QC, Feb. 8, 2021 /CNW Telbec/ – Here is a story of love and resilience sure to soften the edges in these difficult Covid-stricken times. Parc Safari, located in Hemmingford, Quebec, in collaboration with The Aspinall Foundation, a UK based charity devoted to the conservation of endangered species, and the Imire Rhino and Wildlife Conservation Preserve in Zimbabwe, have joined forces to re-introduce two of the park’s cheetahs to their natural habitat. Continue reading
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Africa’s leaders arrive for African Union summit in Ethiopia’s capital
ADDIS ABABA, ETHIOPIA (JANUARY 28, 2018) (REUTERS) – African leaders arrived for the 30th Ordinary Session of African Union (AU) in Ethiopia’s capital, Addis Ababa on Sunday (January 28). Continue reading
Chad’s foreign minister secures top post at African Union
African Union leaders choose Chad’s candidate, Foreign Minister Moussa Faki Mahamat, to chair the 54-nation body.
U.S. travel ban heralds “turbulent times” for Africa, says AU chief
African Union head says U.S. travel ban on seven muslim-majority countries including three in Africa heralds turbulent times for the continent.
Ethiopia opens 1800-megawatt GIBE III Dam
Ethiopia has officially opened the Gibe III Dam, the third largest hydroelectric plant in Africa. This is part of Addis Ababa’s plan to raise power output to 17,346 megawatts from a current capacity of just over 2,200 from hydropower, wind and geothermal sources, part of which the government wants to export to neighbouring countries.
African Union holds historic first ever debate for chairperson candidates
The first ever public debate is held in Ethiopia between the candidates for chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission.
Sante! Belgium wants its beer on global culture list
Hopes are high in Brussels as Belgium’s beer culture could soon be included on the UNESCO’s list of ‘Intangible Cultural Heritage’.
New metro keeps Ethiopia on growth track
A novelty for many in Ethiopia’s capital.
A new trainline stretching 32 kilometres in Addis Ababa.
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Obama on Trump: “Outrageous attacks have become far too commonplace”
(EBC) – United States President Barack Obama on Monday criticised comments by Republican candidate Donald Trump about war veteran John McCain, saying presidential debates deserve better than that.
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US President Obama arrives in Ethiopia
US president Barack Obama arrives in Ethiopia for a two-day visit, where he is expected to discuss regional security and address the African Union.