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Origin of Senafe: From 'Where is Sanaa?' to a Historic Town in Eritrea

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History   🏞️ Discovering Senafe: A Hidden Town with Deep Roots in Eritrean History Have you ever wondered how a town gets its name? The story of Senafe , a town nestled in southern Eritrea near the Ethiopian border, offers a glimpse into the fusion of migration, culture, and memory. 📜 From “Hakir” to “Saanafè”: A Name Born of Nostalgia Senafe wasn’t always called Senafe. According to local oral tradition, its original name was Hakir . The name changed when a man named Abdullah , originally from Sanaa , Yemen, settled in the Awdie district of Hakir. After marrying a local woman, he was often heard asking “Sana-fen?” —Arabic for “Where is Sanaa?” His longing for his homeland eventually inspired the town’s new name: Sanafe , or Saanafè , as it’s still pronounced today. His descendants formed a distinct local tribe, carrying on his legacy. 🗺️ Senafe on the Ancient Map Senafe wasn’t just a forgotten village. It appears on the Egyptus Novello map published in 1454 , a testa...

Korean Firm Keangnam Plans Power and Housing Investments in Uganda

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Rewritten based on the original article from New Vision (Kampala), February 2, 1998 : Koreans Eye Uganda’s Power and Housing Sectors Source: New Vision (Kampala), February 2, 1998 | Reporter: Joseph Olanyo Aerial view of Uganda A wave of Korean investment is reaching East Africa. Keangnam Enterprises Ltd., a Korean engineering and construction firm, has announced its interest in investing in Uganda’s power generation sector and launching a low-cost housing project , marking its seventh such initiative in Africa . Keangnam Representatives in Talks With Ugandan Government Over the weekend, Tae-Ho Moon , Executive Director of Keangnam, and Nam-Hun Kang , Regional Director, arrived in Kampala to explore opportunities for a joint venture with the Ugandan government. The delegation was received by Muhammad Majyambere , Chairman and Special Advisor of the Uganda National Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Part of the Daewoo Family, With a Vision for Africa “We are one of the Da...