#NewsAlert: Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, Deputy Prime Minister DPM Demeke & other officials have met today and held discussion with tplf delegation including Getachew Reda and Lt. Gen. Tsadikan G/Tinsay, "regarding the progress of the peace process. "
"As a result, PM Abiy passed decisions about increasing Flights, Banking & other issues that would boost trust & ease lives of civilians," Redwan Hussein, Minister, National Security Advisor to the PM tweeted.
The meeting took place in Halela Kella.
Note: This post is edited to correct the location of the meeting.
"As a result, PM Abiy passed decisions about increasing Flights, Banking & other issues that would boost trust & ease lives of civilians," Redwan Hussein, Minister, National Security Advisor to the PM tweeted.
The meeting took place in Halela Kella.
Note: This post is edited to correct the location of the meeting.
#Ethiopia: Coffee connects #Ethiopian refugees to home
Freweyni Tadese is keeping Ethiopia’s coffee traditions alive and earning a living through her coffee shop in #Sudan’s #Tunaydbah refugee camp.
The smoky aroma of coffee permeates the air as Freweyni Tadese, 48, roasts beans over a charcoal stove. With a wooden pestle and mortar, she then grinds the darkened beans into a fine ground which she carefully pours into a #Jebena, a traditional clay coffee-pot she carried with her when she fled Ethiopia’s #Tigray region.
“Back at home, coffee is highly regarded and we grow it ourselves. We all have it in our homes,” says Freweyni, adding that every cup reminds her of home.
Soon, the coffee pot sizzles and Freweyni pours the dark liquid from a height into traditional handleless mugs without stopping until all the cups are filled. Her traditional methods of coffee-making have been passed down through generations.
https://www.unhcr.org/news/stories/2023/2/63db826d4/coffee-connects-ethiopian-refugees-home.html
Freweyni Tadese is keeping Ethiopia’s coffee traditions alive and earning a living through her coffee shop in #Sudan’s #Tunaydbah refugee camp.
The smoky aroma of coffee permeates the air as Freweyni Tadese, 48, roasts beans over a charcoal stove. With a wooden pestle and mortar, she then grinds the darkened beans into a fine ground which she carefully pours into a #Jebena, a traditional clay coffee-pot she carried with her when she fled Ethiopia’s #Tigray region.
“Back at home, coffee is highly regarded and we grow it ourselves. We all have it in our homes,” says Freweyni, adding that every cup reminds her of home.
Soon, the coffee pot sizzles and Freweyni pours the dark liquid from a height into traditional handleless mugs without stopping until all the cups are filled. Her traditional methods of coffee-making have been passed down through generations.
https://www.unhcr.org/news/stories/2023/2/63db826d4/coffee-connects-ethiopian-refugees-home.html
UNHCR
Coffee connects Ethiopian refugees to home
The smoky aroma of coffee permeates the air as Freweyni Tadese, 48, roasts beans over a charcoal stove. With a wooden pestle and mortar, she then grinds the darkened beans into a fine ground which she carefully pours into a Jebena, a traditional clay coffee…
Analysis: Amid growing concerns on delayed, inadequate services restoration, Premier meets #Tigrayan negotiating team, promises to speed up process
According to the official dispatch on the meeting, the two sides discussed the progress of the implementation of the peace deal for two days.
The unexpected meeting happened amid growing concerns about delayed and inadequate basic services restoration in the Tigray region, including banking, road transport and telecommunications. Although some progresses have been seen in the resumption of air travel, opening up of banking services and restoration of telecommunication in the Tigray region, which has been under a “de facto blockade” for two years, the progress has been slow, and the resumed services remain inadequate as opposed to the massive needs.
Even in the area of humanitarian aid, where a significant progress has been achieved since the peace deal was struck, the UN said on 02 February that “some pockets remained that have not yet been accessed” in the delivery of aid, which stands at “more than 127,000 tons of food… reaching more than 3.8 million people.”
https://addisstandard.com/analysis-amid-growing-concerns-on-delayed-inadequate-services-restoration-premier-meets-tigrayan-negotiating-team-promises-to-speed-up-process/
According to the official dispatch on the meeting, the two sides discussed the progress of the implementation of the peace deal for two days.
The unexpected meeting happened amid growing concerns about delayed and inadequate basic services restoration in the Tigray region, including banking, road transport and telecommunications. Although some progresses have been seen in the resumption of air travel, opening up of banking services and restoration of telecommunication in the Tigray region, which has been under a “de facto blockade” for two years, the progress has been slow, and the resumed services remain inadequate as opposed to the massive needs.
Even in the area of humanitarian aid, where a significant progress has been achieved since the peace deal was struck, the UN said on 02 February that “some pockets remained that have not yet been accessed” in the delivery of aid, which stands at “more than 127,000 tons of food… reaching more than 3.8 million people.”
https://addisstandard.com/analysis-amid-growing-concerns-on-delayed-inadequate-services-restoration-premier-meets-tigrayan-negotiating-team-promises-to-speed-up-process/
Addis Standard
Analysis: Amid growing concerns on delayed, inadequate services restoration, Premier meets Tigrayan negotiating team, promises…
PM Abiy and TPLF representatives met on Friday in Halela Kella, a remote area located in Dawro Zone of the SNNP regional state. Picture: Redwan Hussien Addis Abeba - The Peace negotiating teams of the federal government and the Tigray Region have met in the…
#Israeli mission saves sick newborns in #Ethiopia
Sheba Medical Center led a four-day humanitarian mission in #BahirDar, in #Amhara region of Ethiopia, to improve the country’s medical capabilities.
A team of specialists from Israel’s largest medical center joined forces with local healthcare providers to offer specialized care and surgeries for premature and critically ill infants, as well as infants with birth defects.
The mission was part of Sheba’s Global Impact Initiative, dedicated to implementing the most advanced health solutions globally, and fostering better relationships to strengthen fragile healthcare systems. It has launched such missions across Africa, Eastern Europe, and Latin America.
The standard of medical care varies widely across Ethiopia, but limited access to modern medical facilities and equipment, and widespread poverty, malnutrition, and poor sanitation, have resulted in an average life expectancy of 66 years, lower than the global average of 72.
https://nocamels.com/2023/02/israeli-mission-saves-sick-newborns-in-ethiopia/
Sheba Medical Center led a four-day humanitarian mission in #BahirDar, in #Amhara region of Ethiopia, to improve the country’s medical capabilities.
A team of specialists from Israel’s largest medical center joined forces with local healthcare providers to offer specialized care and surgeries for premature and critically ill infants, as well as infants with birth defects.
The mission was part of Sheba’s Global Impact Initiative, dedicated to implementing the most advanced health solutions globally, and fostering better relationships to strengthen fragile healthcare systems. It has launched such missions across Africa, Eastern Europe, and Latin America.
The standard of medical care varies widely across Ethiopia, but limited access to modern medical facilities and equipment, and widespread poverty, malnutrition, and poor sanitation, have resulted in an average life expectancy of 66 years, lower than the global average of 72.
https://nocamels.com/2023/02/israeli-mission-saves-sick-newborns-in-ethiopia/
NoCamels
Israeli Mission Saves Sick Newborns In Ethiopia
Sheba Medical Center led a four-day humanitarian mission in Bahir Dar, northern Ethiopia, to improve the country’s medical capabilities.
Combined death toll in #Turkey and #Syria rises to at least 640 dead
A powerful 7.8 magnitude earthquake that hit southern Turkey and northern Syria early on Monday morning has killed at least 641 people, with the number expected to rise further. Hundreds of people are still believed to be trapped under rubble as rescue workers searched mounds of wreckage in cities and towns across the area.
Associated Press report that Turkey’s disaster and emergency management agency said at least 284 people were killed in seven Turkish provinces. The agency said 440 people were injured.
The death toll in government-held areas of Syria climbed to 245 with more than 630 injured, according to Syrian state media.
Buildings were reported collapsed in a cross-border swath extending from Syria’s cities of Aleppo and Hama to Turkey’s Diyarbakir, more than 330km (200 miles) to the north-east.
Latest Update: https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2023/feb/06/turkey-earthquake-2023-live-updates-quake-tremor-latest-news
A powerful 7.8 magnitude earthquake that hit southern Turkey and northern Syria early on Monday morning has killed at least 641 people, with the number expected to rise further. Hundreds of people are still believed to be trapped under rubble as rescue workers searched mounds of wreckage in cities and towns across the area.
Associated Press report that Turkey’s disaster and emergency management agency said at least 284 people were killed in seven Turkish provinces. The agency said 440 people were injured.
The death toll in government-held areas of Syria climbed to 245 with more than 630 injured, according to Syrian state media.
Buildings were reported collapsed in a cross-border swath extending from Syria’s cities of Aleppo and Hama to Turkey’s Diyarbakir, more than 330km (200 miles) to the north-east.
Latest Update: https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2023/feb/06/turkey-earthquake-2023-live-updates-quake-tremor-latest-news
#Ethiopia - Analysis: Central Bank sends cash to banks in #Tigray as liquidity crisis cripples recent service resumptions
Residents in the region have been expressing their frustrations on the failures of all banks in the region in providing services despite widely reported resumption of banking services in the region.
“All banks in Tigray are open every day during business hours but they do not provide any financial service to the people,” Tsega’ab Kassa, a resident of Mekelle told Addis Standard.
He said that unlike what is being reported via various media, all the banks have not been providing any financial services at the moment but they are always open at working hours. “The only thing they are currently doing is transferring money from one customer’s bank account to another customer’s account,” he said.
Journalist Berihu Shiferaw, another resident of Mekelle told Addis Standard that, “the banks, including Commercial Bank of Ethiopia, have not yet started offering services which has made life difficult for the people.”
https://addisstandard.com/analysis-central-bank-sends-cash-to-banks-in-tigray-as-liquidity-crisis-cripples-recent-service-resumptions/
Residents in the region have been expressing their frustrations on the failures of all banks in the region in providing services despite widely reported resumption of banking services in the region.
“All banks in Tigray are open every day during business hours but they do not provide any financial service to the people,” Tsega’ab Kassa, a resident of Mekelle told Addis Standard.
He said that unlike what is being reported via various media, all the banks have not been providing any financial services at the moment but they are always open at working hours. “The only thing they are currently doing is transferring money from one customer’s bank account to another customer’s account,” he said.
Journalist Berihu Shiferaw, another resident of Mekelle told Addis Standard that, “the banks, including Commercial Bank of Ethiopia, have not yet started offering services which has made life difficult for the people.”
https://addisstandard.com/analysis-central-bank-sends-cash-to-banks-in-tigray-as-liquidity-crisis-cripples-recent-service-resumptions/
Addis Standard
Analysis: Central Bank sends cash to banks in Tigray as liquidity crisis cripples recent service resumptions
Commercial Bank of Ethiopia, Mekelle Branch. Photo: Social Media Addis Abeba – The National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE) has begun distributing 5 billion Birr ($90 million) to banks in the Tigray region to enable them resume their much needed services amidst growing…
#Ethiopia - Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and a Ministerial Delegation are currently in Rome, #Italy for a working visit which included a meeting with President of Italy, Sergio Mattarella. In the bilateral meeting with President Mattarella, the two discussed continued relations between Ethiopia and Italy among other current global and regional issues.
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#Ethiopia: #Gurage zone residents stage fresh stay at home protests over unresolved statehood demand as #NEBE conducts referendum for new regional state
Gurage zone has been put under command post in November last year following similar protests since August, as part of the zone’s push for own statehood. The ongoing day long protest is in defiance of the command post who cautioned against such kind of protests.
Hayider Murad, a resident of Wolkite told #AddisStandard that there is no activity in the city except for the movements of the SNNP special forces and some ambulances. He said that the government has failed to respond to the right become a state by themselves of the Gurage people.
Andinet Anulo one of the organizers of the protests also told Addis Standard that people in all districts of the zone are staying at home boycotting their routine activities. He said activities would resume tomorrow but the peaceful struggle continues until the government responds to their demands.
https://addisstandard.com/news-gurage-zone-resident-stage-fresh-stay-at-home-protests-over-unresolved-statehood-demand-as-nebe-conduct-referendum-for-new-regional-state/
Gurage zone has been put under command post in November last year following similar protests since August, as part of the zone’s push for own statehood. The ongoing day long protest is in defiance of the command post who cautioned against such kind of protests.
Hayider Murad, a resident of Wolkite told #AddisStandard that there is no activity in the city except for the movements of the SNNP special forces and some ambulances. He said that the government has failed to respond to the right become a state by themselves of the Gurage people.
Andinet Anulo one of the organizers of the protests also told Addis Standard that people in all districts of the zone are staying at home boycotting their routine activities. He said activities would resume tomorrow but the peaceful struggle continues until the government responds to their demands.
https://addisstandard.com/news-gurage-zone-resident-stage-fresh-stay-at-home-protests-over-unresolved-statehood-demand-as-nebe-conduct-referendum-for-new-regional-state/
Addis Standard
News: Gurage zone residents stage fresh stay at home protests over unresolved statehood demand as NEBE conducts referendum for…
News: Gurage zone residents stage fresh stay at home protests over unresolved statehood demand as NEBE conducts referendum for new regional state Addis Standard -
#Ethiopia: Ayinalem Alemneh, the head of security office, & Azmeraw Amare. the head of militia office of East #Gojam zone, #Machakel Woreda, in #Amhara regional state, were gunned down on 04 Feb. by unknown armed assailants.
Both were killed on duty during a nighttime shift, local authorities said.
https://amharic.addisstandard.com/ዜና፡-የምስራቅ-ጎጃም-ዞን-ማቻከል-ወረዳ-የ/
Both were killed on duty during a nighttime shift, local authorities said.
https://amharic.addisstandard.com/ዜና፡-የምስራቅ-ጎጃም-ዞን-ማቻከል-ወረዳ-የ/
Addis Standard
ዜና፡ የምስራቅ ጎጃም ዞን ማቻከል ወረዳ የፀጥታ ኃላፊ እና የሚኒሻ ጽህፈት ቤት ኃላፊ በታጣቂዎች መገደላቸውን ተገለፀ
ምስል -ማህበራዊ ሚዲያ አዲስ አበባ፣ ጥር 19/ 2015 ዓ.ም፡- በአማራ ክልል ምስራቅ ጎጃም ዞን የማቻከል ወረዳ የፀጥታ ኃላፊ አቶ አይናለም አላምነህ እና የወረዳው ሚኒሻ ጽህፈት ቤት ሃላፊ የነበሩት አቶ አዝመራው አማረ በታጣቂዎች መገደላቸውን የዞኑ የመንግስት ኮሙዩኒኬሽን መምሪያ አስታወቀ። ኃላፊዎቹ በማቻከል ወረዳ ጥር 27/2015 ዓ.ም. ሌሊት […]
News Analysis: Clashes between #Orthodox faithful, local police claim “lives of many” in #Shashemene; Holy Synod, government in war of words as both stick to their positions over Church schism
Clashes lash between followers of Orthodox Christianity and the local police in West Arsi zone, Shashemene city of the Oromia Region on Saturday 04 February “claimed the lives of many people”, an eyewitness told Addis Standard. The clashes erupted at St. Michael Church during a reception ceremony for members clergy appointed by the new “Holy Synod of Oromia and Nations and Nationalities.”
According to the eyewitness, the clashes happened when Abune Paulos, who is appointed by the “Holy Synod of Oromia and Nations and Nationalities” to serve the West Arsi diocese, traveled to Shashemene city and group of the church’s followers started to protest that the “bishop and his team” would not be welcomed.
Earlier some of churches in the city rang the church bells to call out followers of the church, the eyewitness said, adding that, “in a clash between the protesters and regional special police, two people shot killed immediately.” Both were shot dead by the police.
https://addisstandard.com/news-analysis-clashes-between-orthodox-faithful-local-police-claim-lives-of-many-in-shashemene-holy-synod-government-in-war-of-words-as-both-stick-to-their-positions-over-church/
Clashes lash between followers of Orthodox Christianity and the local police in West Arsi zone, Shashemene city of the Oromia Region on Saturday 04 February “claimed the lives of many people”, an eyewitness told Addis Standard. The clashes erupted at St. Michael Church during a reception ceremony for members clergy appointed by the new “Holy Synod of Oromia and Nations and Nationalities.”
According to the eyewitness, the clashes happened when Abune Paulos, who is appointed by the “Holy Synod of Oromia and Nations and Nationalities” to serve the West Arsi diocese, traveled to Shashemene city and group of the church’s followers started to protest that the “bishop and his team” would not be welcomed.
Earlier some of churches in the city rang the church bells to call out followers of the church, the eyewitness said, adding that, “in a clash between the protesters and regional special police, two people shot killed immediately.” Both were shot dead by the police.
https://addisstandard.com/news-analysis-clashes-between-orthodox-faithful-local-police-claim-lives-of-many-in-shashemene-holy-synod-government-in-war-of-words-as-both-stick-to-their-positions-over-church/
Addis Standard
News Analysis: Clashes between Orthodox faithful, local police claim “lives of many” in Shashemene; Holy Synod, government in war…
News Analysis: Clashes between Orthodox faithful, local police claim “lives of many” in Shashemene; Holy Synod, government in war of words as both stick to their positions over Church schism Addis Standard -
News: #ONLF condemns “unacceptable violations of press freedom” after recent media ban in #Somali Region
Ogaden National Liberation Front (ONLF) has condemned what it described as “escalated suppression of media freedom in the Somali Region” which according to the party has “devastating impact on Journalism and the right to information.”
ONLF said in a press release on Saturday that despite the services they have been providing to the state and to the people, the regional government has banned 13 major news outlets using the federal media authority as a pretext.
https://addisstandard.com/news-onlf-condemns-unacceptable-violations-of-press-freedom-after-recent-media-ban-in-somali-region/
Ogaden National Liberation Front (ONLF) has condemned what it described as “escalated suppression of media freedom in the Somali Region” which according to the party has “devastating impact on Journalism and the right to information.”
ONLF said in a press release on Saturday that despite the services they have been providing to the state and to the people, the regional government has banned 13 major news outlets using the federal media authority as a pretext.
https://addisstandard.com/news-onlf-condemns-unacceptable-violations-of-press-freedom-after-recent-media-ban-in-somali-region/
Addis Standard
News: ONLF condemns “unacceptable violations of press freedom” after recent media ban in Somali Region
Addis Abeba - Ogaden National Liberation Front (ONLF) has condemned what it described as “escalated suppression of media freedom in the Somali Region” which according to the party has “devastating impact on Journalism and the right to information.” ONLF said…
News: Addis Police says 19 officers injured in confrontation with group gathered in #Orthodox church in #Oromia special zone; urges refrain from “actions to disturb peace”
The Addis Abeba Police said that “19 police leaders and officers sustained serious and light injuries” during a confrontation on Monday with a group of people who gathered at St. Lideta of the Orthodox Church, located in Philidoro, a location bordering Addis Abeba city and Oromia Regional State Special Zone Surrounding #Finnfine.
Following that the city police has urged “these parties to refrain from their actions that disturb the peace of our city and its residents.”
According to the statement from Addis Abeba Police issued last night, in the morning of Monday 06 February, “illegal acts of disrupting peaceful activities” were observed in Addis Abeba and Oromia Special Zone border area commonly known as Philidoro.
https://addisstandard.com/news-addis-police-says-19-officers-injured-in-confrontation-with-group-gathered-in-orthodox-church-in-oromia-special-zone-urges-refrain-from-actions-to-disturb-peace/
The Addis Abeba Police said that “19 police leaders and officers sustained serious and light injuries” during a confrontation on Monday with a group of people who gathered at St. Lideta of the Orthodox Church, located in Philidoro, a location bordering Addis Abeba city and Oromia Regional State Special Zone Surrounding #Finnfine.
Following that the city police has urged “these parties to refrain from their actions that disturb the peace of our city and its residents.”
According to the statement from Addis Abeba Police issued last night, in the morning of Monday 06 February, “illegal acts of disrupting peaceful activities” were observed in Addis Abeba and Oromia Special Zone border area commonly known as Philidoro.
https://addisstandard.com/news-addis-police-says-19-officers-injured-in-confrontation-with-group-gathered-in-orthodox-church-in-oromia-special-zone-urges-refrain-from-actions-to-disturb-peace/
#Turkey and #Syria earthquake: death toll passes 5,000, with 5,775 buildings confirmed collapsed
* At least 3,419 have died in Turkey, while Syria toll stands at about
* 1,600; more than 24,000 people involved in search and rescue
The number of personnel was expected to rise with the arrival of additional people, though the wintry conditions were hampering their deployment, disaster management agency official Orhan Tatar said Tuesday.
Associated Press reports that Tatar said his agency had received 11,342 reports of collapsed buildings, but only 5,775 of those reports have been confirmed.
About 55 helicopters had conducted 154 sorties to transport emergency aid and around 85 trucks were distributing food, he said.
https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2023/feb/07/turkey-earthquake-syria-in-turkiye-2023-live-updates-latest-news-map-magnitude-7-8-scale-quake-tremor-death-toll-gaziantep-kahramanmaras?page=with:block-63e206478f08ba2ef0b7291b#block-63e206478f08ba2ef0b7291b
* At least 3,419 have died in Turkey, while Syria toll stands at about
* 1,600; more than 24,000 people involved in search and rescue
The number of personnel was expected to rise with the arrival of additional people, though the wintry conditions were hampering their deployment, disaster management agency official Orhan Tatar said Tuesday.
Associated Press reports that Tatar said his agency had received 11,342 reports of collapsed buildings, but only 5,775 of those reports have been confirmed.
About 55 helicopters had conducted 154 sorties to transport emergency aid and around 85 trucks were distributing food, he said.
https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2023/feb/07/turkey-earthquake-syria-in-turkiye-2023-live-updates-latest-news-map-magnitude-7-8-scale-quake-tremor-death-toll-gaziantep-kahramanmaras?page=with:block-63e206478f08ba2ef0b7291b#block-63e206478f08ba2ef0b7291b