Ethiopia’s quest for access to the sea: success rests on good relations with its neighbours: On 1 January, Ethiopia and Somaliland signed a memorandum of understanding granting Addis Ababa direct access to the Gulf of Aden. This strategic agreement paves the way for Ethiopia to establish commercial and military bases along the coast. Under the …
Landlocked Ethiopia wants better sea access: a port deal with neighbours could benefit the region: Ethiopia’s access to the coast has occupied the minds of the country’s rulers since time immemorial. This is because being landlocked undermines Ethiopia’s ability to grow its economy, develop its military (navy force) and exert influence across the Horn of …
The fight between Tate Modern and its wealthy neighbours reveals the gentrification of the skies: In the UK, legal cases resolving alleged neighbour nuisances are ten-a-penny. Some – about overhanging trees or leylandii hedges that block out the sun – reach the local press. Few, however, have ever taken up the column inches devoted to …
Hosepipe ban: should you snitch on your neighbour’s water use? A philosopher’s take: What would moral philosophy say about snitching on this gardener? Alexander Raths / Shutterstock Dry conditions and impending drought mean millions of people in the UK are now, or will soon be, under a hosepipe ban. There is a “temporary use ban” …
Change of guard in Kenya: the 5 reasons neighbours watch every step: Uhuru Kenyatta (centre) holds hands with opinion polls' favourites, Deputy President William Ruto (left) and former Prime Minister Raila Odinga. Tony Karumba/AFP via Getty Images Kenya’s President Uhuru Kenyatta – whose final term in office ends after the 9 August polls – has …
Russia’s neighbours are looking towards the EU or China for protection: Russian president Vladimir Putin’s increasingly explicit imperial ambitions to reconstitute a Russian empire from the ashes of the Soviet Union has raised considerable fears among former members. The only former USSR state that has fully endorsed and supported the Russian campaign against Ukraine is …
The politics of Neighbours: what the Australian soap can teach us about post-Thatcher Britain: Channel 5’s decision to axe Australian soap opera Neighbours has led to widespread dismay among British people in their thirties and upwards. After 36 years on British screens, the network said it will instead invest more in “original UK drama”. Although …
Smart doorbells: how to use them without being fined for infringing a neighbour’s privacy: RossHelen/Shutterstock As any local solicitor can tell you, some of the most bitter legal disputes originate from disagreements between neighbours. Whether it’s property boundaries, loud music or parking spaces, what might initially be minor irritations can gradually lead to a full-blown …
Why maize is causing trade tensions between Kenya and its neighbours: Two men work their maize crop in Uganda's Kapchorwa district. WALTER ASTRADA/AFP via Getty Images There was confusion in the East African grain market this week after Kenya banned maize imports from Tanzania and Uganda. The Agriculture and Food Authority said the reason for …
Gulf blockade: Qatar hugs and makes up with its warring neighbours – but will it last?: Shortly after four Arab countries – Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Egypt – imposed an embargo on Qatar in 2017, I flew into the country’s capital Doha. Hamad airport – usually buzzing with visitors from the …
What next for Ethiopia and its neighbours: Somalia and Eritrea: Ethiopian refugees who fled the fighting in Tigray Region are pictured at Um Rakuba camp in Eastern Sudan. Ashraf Shazly/AFP via Getty Images From a historical standpoint, the current conflict in Ethiopia fits within an established political pattern. There have been power struggles between the …
South Africa in the news: Our neighbours the Beninois: So clever are Beninois businessmen, and their Nigerian friends and agents, that they not only register such institutions in Benin but also manage to do so in Nigeria, in order to ensure that such …: “South Africa” – BingNews Travellers share top tips for what not …
Here’s why South Africa and its neighbours are anxious about EU and UK post-Brexit trade talks: EU and UK are major markets for South African exports, including vehicles Shutterstock As the deadline for the post-Brexit trade talks between the European Union (EU) and the United Kingdom (UK) looms, concerns have arisen as to whether the …
A nice Kings Beach image: Masonic decals on a neighbours vehicle Image by antefixus21 The Shrine, Order of Quetzalcoatl, The Widows Son and the Craft Lodge Square and Compasses. Quetzalcoatllogo.png The Order of Quetzalcoatl, colloquially known as the "Q", is a Masonic invitational body. It is heavily involved in philanthropy, and its main contribution is …
South Africa in the news: South African lizards ‘eavesdrop’ on bird neighbours to avoid becoming lunch: Lizards in South Africa eavesdrop on their bird neighbours so they can work out when falcons are approaching and might eat them, a new study has found. Researchers discovered that when recordings of …: “South Africa” – BingNews NEW: Stocks …
Mighty Maggots Album Release – “Hope my neighbours like it“ – a Culture interest event taking place on 2020-03-14 19:00:00 in Austria at PPC – Project Pop Culture 6 Neubaugasse Graz Austria – Add your South African Event here. Have you tried: Sailing in Africa ?
DRC and its neighbours mobilise resources to tackle Ebola outbreak: USAID/flickr At least 17 people have died in an outbreak of Ebola Virus Disease in the north west of the Democractic Republic of the Congo (DRC) in the town of Bikoro. Ebola is endemic to the country. But the number of deaths in a short …
Margot Robbie is considering Neighbours return: The 27-year-old star may have just been nominated for the Best Actress award at this year's Oscars for her role as Tonya Harding in the ice skating drama film 'I, Tonya', but she hasn't forgotten her roots, and has admitted she'd be willing to reprise her part as Donna …