News: Security forces kill six, injure more than 15 people in #Wolkite following protest against chronic lack of water
Biruk Alemu
Addis Abeba: Residents of Wolkite city, the administrative capital of the restive Gurage zone in Southern Nations, Nationalities and Peoples (SNNP) region, told #AddisStandard that the number of people killed by security forces yesterday has reached six, while more than 15 were seriously injured when security forces opened fire on protesters who were demonstrating against lack of fresh water carrying empty jerry cans.
Residents of the zone have long complained against heavy-handed measures by regional and federal security forces to contain their continued protests against government-backed clustering of the southern region to create two more new regional states out of the existing structure. The Gurage Zone Council had from the get go opposed to the restructuring as it was seeking its own regional state status, which it tabled as far back as November 2018.
https://addisstandard.com/news-security-forces-kill-six-injure-more-than-15-people-in-wolkite-following-protest-against-chronic-lack-of-water/
Biruk Alemu
Addis Abeba: Residents of Wolkite city, the administrative capital of the restive Gurage zone in Southern Nations, Nationalities and Peoples (SNNP) region, told #AddisStandard that the number of people killed by security forces yesterday has reached six, while more than 15 were seriously injured when security forces opened fire on protesters who were demonstrating against lack of fresh water carrying empty jerry cans.
Residents of the zone have long complained against heavy-handed measures by regional and federal security forces to contain their continued protests against government-backed clustering of the southern region to create two more new regional states out of the existing structure. The Gurage Zone Council had from the get go opposed to the restructuring as it was seeking its own regional state status, which it tabled as far back as November 2018.
https://addisstandard.com/news-security-forces-kill-six-injure-more-than-15-people-in-wolkite-following-protest-against-chronic-lack-of-water/
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News: Security forces kill six, injure more than 15 people in Wolkite following protest against chronic lack of water - Addis Standard
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News: #Tigray region officials announce establishment of interim regional administration soon
Article 10 of the #Pretoria agreement stipulated that “…until elections for the Regional Council and the House of Peoples’ Representatives are held under the supervision of the Ethiopian National Election Board, the establishment of an inclusive Interim Regional Administration will be settled through political dialogue between the Parties”, a decision Tigrayan negotiating team signed, undoing the TPLF-led regional government administration which was elected into office in September 2020, just three months before the war broke out.
https://addisstandard.com/news-tigray-region-officials-announce-establishment-of-interim-regional-administration-soon/
Article 10 of the #Pretoria agreement stipulated that “…until elections for the Regional Council and the House of Peoples’ Representatives are held under the supervision of the Ethiopian National Election Board, the establishment of an inclusive Interim Regional Administration will be settled through political dialogue between the Parties”, a decision Tigrayan negotiating team signed, undoing the TPLF-led regional government administration which was elected into office in September 2020, just three months before the war broke out.
https://addisstandard.com/news-tigray-region-officials-announce-establishment-of-interim-regional-administration-soon/
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News: Tigray region officials announce establishment of interim regional administration soon
Lt. Gen. Tadesse Werede and Muluwork Kidanemariam giving presser on the establishment of IRA in Tigray. Photo: Screenshot ©Addis-Standard/collage Addis Ababa – Officials in the Tigray region announced a plan to establish "inclusive, democratic and transparent"…
Breaking: #Oromia Region President calls for reconciliation with #OLA
Addressing the 6th regular meeting of Caffee Oromia, the regional council, President Shimellis Abdissa called on armed group Oromo Liberation Army (OLA) to come to reconciliation.
“In front of this respected Caffee (regional parliament) in the name of our people and with great respect I would like to call on armed groups operating in our region, “OLF-Shane” to come to reconciliation,” Shimellis said.
He, however warned “those who are unwilling to resolve the problem peacefully, we will be forced to continue the law enforcement measures.”
His remarks today came just a week after he said that he wanted to end the fighting Oromia region that has pitted federal and regional forces against OLA, often referred by the government as “Shene”, for more than four years.
Shimelis said that the region, together with the federal government was pursuing twofold means to put the region back into the paths of peace and prosperity. “The first and the primary” means to end the conflict in the region is “the peaceful path,” but he offered no concrete plan on how that was to be achieved.
https://addisstandard.com/breaking-oromia-region-president-calls-for-reconciliation-with-ola/
Addressing the 6th regular meeting of Caffee Oromia, the regional council, President Shimellis Abdissa called on armed group Oromo Liberation Army (OLA) to come to reconciliation.
“In front of this respected Caffee (regional parliament) in the name of our people and with great respect I would like to call on armed groups operating in our region, “OLF-Shane” to come to reconciliation,” Shimellis said.
He, however warned “those who are unwilling to resolve the problem peacefully, we will be forced to continue the law enforcement measures.”
His remarks today came just a week after he said that he wanted to end the fighting Oromia region that has pitted federal and regional forces against OLA, often referred by the government as “Shene”, for more than four years.
Shimelis said that the region, together with the federal government was pursuing twofold means to put the region back into the paths of peace and prosperity. “The first and the primary” means to end the conflict in the region is “the peaceful path,” but he offered no concrete plan on how that was to be achieved.
https://addisstandard.com/breaking-oromia-region-president-calls-for-reconciliation-with-ola/
Addis Standard
Breaking: Oromia Region President calls for reconciliation with OLA - Addis Standard
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News: Officials in #SNNP region warn prolonged drought in #Konso zone at alarming level
Regional authorities in Southern Nations, Nationalities and People’s (SNNP) regional state warned that the persistent drought the Konso zone has threatened the lives of many.
The area has not received sufficient precipitation for over four consecutive years, according to the Konso Zone.
The SNNP region’s disaster risk management task force including the region’s deputy President, Gelgelo Gelsho, recently visited the drought and violence-affected people of the zone.
“The drought situation has reached a critical point, rivers in the zone have all dried up, and an immediate solution is needed,” Gelgelo said.
In July last year, local authorities in Konso zone confirmed the death of at least 13 children due to hunger as drought and conflicts continue to affect the area. The number of malnourished children in the district was also growing, with more than 240 of them admitted to hospitals already.
https://addisstandard.com/news-officials-in-snnp-region-warn-prolonged-drought-in-konso-zone-at-alarming-level/
Regional authorities in Southern Nations, Nationalities and People’s (SNNP) regional state warned that the persistent drought the Konso zone has threatened the lives of many.
The area has not received sufficient precipitation for over four consecutive years, according to the Konso Zone.
The SNNP region’s disaster risk management task force including the region’s deputy President, Gelgelo Gelsho, recently visited the drought and violence-affected people of the zone.
“The drought situation has reached a critical point, rivers in the zone have all dried up, and an immediate solution is needed,” Gelgelo said.
In July last year, local authorities in Konso zone confirmed the death of at least 13 children due to hunger as drought and conflicts continue to affect the area. The number of malnourished children in the district was also growing, with more than 240 of them admitted to hospitals already.
https://addisstandard.com/news-officials-in-snnp-region-warn-prolonged-drought-in-konso-zone-at-alarming-level/
Addis Standard
News: Officials in SNNP region warn prolonged drought in Konso zone at alarming level
Shelter for communities displaced by the impact of ongoing drought in Konso. Photo: Konso Communication Office Addis Abeba - Regional authorities in Southern Nations, Nationalities and People's (SNNP) regional state warned that the persistent drought the…
News: Three #Tigrayan opposition political parties invalidate committee to lead establishment of interim admin in #Tigray
Three major opposition political parties in war-torn Tigray Region have invalidated the recently announced committee authorized to lead the establishment of an Interim Regional Administration (IRA) in the region pursuant to the signed peace agreement between the federal government of Ethiopia and Tigray authorities in South Africa Pretoria on 02 November 2022.
The parties: Tigray Independence Party, Salsay Weyane and National Congress for Greater Tigray in a joint media briefing yesterday announced that they will not accept the committee that will oversee the establishment of Interim regional government in the region, adding that they have no relationship with the committee.
Dejen Mezgebe (PhD), Communication Director of Tigray Independent Party, one of the three parties, told Addis Standard that the process of setting up the committee was neither participatory nor inclusive that, “all the nominated members, including the military leaders and the scholars, are either current or former members of the TPLF”.
https://addisstandard.com/news-three-tigrayan-opposition-political-parties-invalidate-committee-to-lead-establishment-of-interim-admin-in-tigray/
Three major opposition political parties in war-torn Tigray Region have invalidated the recently announced committee authorized to lead the establishment of an Interim Regional Administration (IRA) in the region pursuant to the signed peace agreement between the federal government of Ethiopia and Tigray authorities in South Africa Pretoria on 02 November 2022.
The parties: Tigray Independence Party, Salsay Weyane and National Congress for Greater Tigray in a joint media briefing yesterday announced that they will not accept the committee that will oversee the establishment of Interim regional government in the region, adding that they have no relationship with the committee.
Dejen Mezgebe (PhD), Communication Director of Tigray Independent Party, one of the three parties, told Addis Standard that the process of setting up the committee was neither participatory nor inclusive that, “all the nominated members, including the military leaders and the scholars, are either current or former members of the TPLF”.
https://addisstandard.com/news-three-tigrayan-opposition-political-parties-invalidate-committee-to-lead-establishment-of-interim-admin-in-tigray/
Addis Standard
News: Three Tigrayan opposition political parties invalidate committee to lead establishment of interim admin in Tigray
Representatives of the three opposition parties in Tigray giving presser. Photo: Screenshot/VOA clip Addis Abeba – Three major opposition political parties in war torn Tigray Region have invalidated the recently announced committee authorized to lead the…
#Ethiopia: "Ethiopian Airlines has joined the effort in reaching victims of the devastating earthquakes in #Türkiye and #Syria. Ethiopian Cargo facilitated an extraordinary cargo flight to transport 100 tons of humanitarian aid donated from the Government of Mexico to the victims in Türkiye."
Source: Ethiopian Airlines
Source: Ethiopian Airlines
News: More than 60,000 mainly women, children arrive in #Ethiopia after fleeing recent clashes in #Laascaanood, #Somalia: #UN
More than 60,000 Somalis, mainly women and children, have fled to Ethiopia’s #Somali region in the past few weeks to escape clashes and insecurity in the city of Laascaanood, in Sool region. More than half of them arrived earlier this week.
Exhausted and traumatized, they have arrived with very little, only taking what they could carry. Women told staff from UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, that they had to sell their belongings to pay for transportation to reach safety. Many of them have lost loved ones in the clashes or have been separated during flight.
Families have temporarily settled across more than 13 locations in the towns of Bookh, Galhamur and Danot Woredasiin in the Doolo zone in Ethiopia’s Somali region. In an extremely remote area with a limited humanitarian presence, local communities in Doolo have generously welcomed the refugees, sharing whatever resources they have. But these are quickly depleting as an average of 1,000 people continue to cross into Ethiopia each day.
https://addisstandard.com/news-more-than-60000-mainly-women-children-arrive-in-ethiopia-after-fleeing-recent-clashes-in-laascaanood-somalia-un/
More than 60,000 Somalis, mainly women and children, have fled to Ethiopia’s #Somali region in the past few weeks to escape clashes and insecurity in the city of Laascaanood, in Sool region. More than half of them arrived earlier this week.
Exhausted and traumatized, they have arrived with very little, only taking what they could carry. Women told staff from UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, that they had to sell their belongings to pay for transportation to reach safety. Many of them have lost loved ones in the clashes or have been separated during flight.
Families have temporarily settled across more than 13 locations in the towns of Bookh, Galhamur and Danot Woredasiin in the Doolo zone in Ethiopia’s Somali region. In an extremely remote area with a limited humanitarian presence, local communities in Doolo have generously welcomed the refugees, sharing whatever resources they have. But these are quickly depleting as an average of 1,000 people continue to cross into Ethiopia each day.
https://addisstandard.com/news-more-than-60000-mainly-women-children-arrive-in-ethiopia-after-fleeing-recent-clashes-in-laascaanood-somalia-un/
Addis Standard
News: More than 60,000 mainly women, children arrive in Ethiopia after fleeing recent clashes in Laascaanood, Somalia: UN
Somali refugees who fled recent clashes in Lasscanood, Somaliland area, shelter in the open at the Qoriley site in the Somali region of Ethiopia. © UNHCR/Aden Harun Addis Abeba - More than 60,000 Somalis, mainly women and children, have fled to Ethiopia’s…
#Ethiopia: #OLA says #Oromia region call for reconciliation “welcome news”, issues “key aspects” to be clarified
“OLF-Shene” is the common name government officials use to refer to the OLA, a point underscored in the group’s statement as one of the “key aspects that any peace process ought to clarify from the beginning.”
The “call for peace did not address the OLA,” the statement said. “The regional president still refers to a phantom armed group called “OLF-Shane.” Whilst this may not make much difference in substance, it did not help clarify the already multi-layered ambiguities regarding the prospect for peace and how the Ethiopian government wishes to pursue it.”
Other “key aspects” include the group’s call that the peace process with it should be “led by the federal government,” and the involvement of “international actors” as “guarantors for the enforcement of mediation agreements.”
https://addisstandard.com/news-ola-says-oromia-region-call-for-reconciliation-welcome-news-issues-key-aspects-to-be-clarified/
“OLF-Shene” is the common name government officials use to refer to the OLA, a point underscored in the group’s statement as one of the “key aspects that any peace process ought to clarify from the beginning.”
The “call for peace did not address the OLA,” the statement said. “The regional president still refers to a phantom armed group called “OLF-Shane.” Whilst this may not make much difference in substance, it did not help clarify the already multi-layered ambiguities regarding the prospect for peace and how the Ethiopian government wishes to pursue it.”
Other “key aspects” include the group’s call that the peace process with it should be “led by the federal government,” and the involvement of “international actors” as “guarantors for the enforcement of mediation agreements.”
https://addisstandard.com/news-ola-says-oromia-region-call-for-reconciliation-welcome-news-issues-key-aspects-to-be-clarified/
Addis Standard
News: OLA says Oromia region call for reconciliation “welcome news”, issues “key aspects” to be clarified
OLA is led by Kumsa Diriba o.k.a Jaal Marroo. Picture: Screenshot/AS Addis Abeba - In a statement it released in response to a call on Friday by Shimelis Abdissa, President of Oromia regional state, for reconciliation, the Oromo Liberation Army (OLA), said…
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Commentary: A Call for a meaningful participation of #Irob and #Kunama communities in #Tigray Transitional Politics
By Hulluf Weldesilassie Kahsay
"All and sundry know that Tigray is forced to set up transitional or provisional governance arrangements as per the Pretoria and subsequent agreements. Now, apparently, the ball is in Tigray’s court to comply with the demand of Addis to set up a transitional/provisional government if it is to receive federal funds and for the Tigray Peoples Liberation Front (TPLF) to be removed from the terrorist designation. We from Tigray should come to terms with this as an inevitable reality. We all must negotiate with the reality on the ground without losing hope and sight of our collective aspiration as peoples of Tigray: Irobs, Kunama, and Tigrigna-speaking Tigrayans, civil society groups, diaspora – all of us. "
https://addisstandard.com/commentary-a-call-for-a-meaningful-participation-of-irob-and-kunama-communities-in-tigray-transitional-politics/
By Hulluf Weldesilassie Kahsay
"All and sundry know that Tigray is forced to set up transitional or provisional governance arrangements as per the Pretoria and subsequent agreements. Now, apparently, the ball is in Tigray’s court to comply with the demand of Addis to set up a transitional/provisional government if it is to receive federal funds and for the Tigray Peoples Liberation Front (TPLF) to be removed from the terrorist designation. We from Tigray should come to terms with this as an inevitable reality. We all must negotiate with the reality on the ground without losing hope and sight of our collective aspiration as peoples of Tigray: Irobs, Kunama, and Tigrigna-speaking Tigrayans, civil society groups, diaspora – all of us. "
https://addisstandard.com/commentary-a-call-for-a-meaningful-participation-of-irob-and-kunama-communities-in-tigray-transitional-politics/
Addis Standard
Commentary: A Call for a meaningful participation of Irob and Kunama communities in Tigray Transitional Politics - Addis Standard
Commentary: A Call for a meaningful participation of Irob and Kunama communities in Tigray Transitional Politics Addis Standard -
#Ethiopia: In the face of #drought, a roof over our heads is one less problem
In #Oromia, tucked in the southern region of Ethiopia, 63-year-old Boneya watches as his children play with toys crafted from dried leaves and sticks.
“I can’t believe we’ve been here for three years now. This is the life my children know,” he says.
Seven years ago, his hometown of #Moyale, close to the #Kenyan border, was engulfed in intercommunal conflict, pushing them to flee some 37 kilometers into Oromia. Since then, they have been living in a makeshift tent they constructed using local materials.
Being displaced had its challenges, but this worsened for the father of 13 since the drought hit the region. More than half a million people were displaced by what is now the worst drought to ever hit the country in the past 40 years.
https://storyteller.iom.int/stories/face-drought-roof-over-our-heads-one-less-problem
In #Oromia, tucked in the southern region of Ethiopia, 63-year-old Boneya watches as his children play with toys crafted from dried leaves and sticks.
“I can’t believe we’ve been here for three years now. This is the life my children know,” he says.
Seven years ago, his hometown of #Moyale, close to the #Kenyan border, was engulfed in intercommunal conflict, pushing them to flee some 37 kilometers into Oromia. Since then, they have been living in a makeshift tent they constructed using local materials.
Being displaced had its challenges, but this worsened for the father of 13 since the drought hit the region. More than half a million people were displaced by what is now the worst drought to ever hit the country in the past 40 years.
https://storyteller.iom.int/stories/face-drought-roof-over-our-heads-one-less-problem
International Organization for Migration
In the Face of Drought, a Roof Over Our Heads is One Less Problem
Oromia Region, 13 February 2023 – In Oromia, tucked in the southern region of Ethiopia, 63-year-old Boneya watches as his children play with toys crafted from dried leaves and sticks.
#Ethiopia: #Orthodox Synod says agreement to resolve schism breached as breakaway group expresses dissent
The Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church (#EOTC) Holy Synod in Addis Abeba said that the agreement to resolve the schism that led to unrest in the country over the past weeks has been breached by the breakaway group two days after it was reached.
Abune Abreham, general manager of the Holy Synod said in a statement on Friday that the three Archbishops who according to the agreement reached on Wednesday were to return to their former dioceses and noscripts violated the agreement by addressing the media using a name “the new synod”.
The three Archbishops and 25 episcopate ordained by them in a presser subsequent to the agreement said on Friday that they accept the agreement reached in its entirety but expressed dissent on the agreement point which says the episcopate ordained by the three archbishops would return to their former ranks.
They said revoking the anointment which was made according to the church’s canon is against the canon itself and that the anointment should be upheld.
Abune Abreham said that “despite knowing that the episcopate anointment was annulled by the agreement, they violated the agreement by wearing the robe of sanctity and those who were part of the agreement altogether violated the canon again”.
https://addisstandard.com/news-orthodox-synod-says-agreement-to-resolve-schism-breached-as-breakaway-group-expresses-dissent/
The Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church (#EOTC) Holy Synod in Addis Abeba said that the agreement to resolve the schism that led to unrest in the country over the past weeks has been breached by the breakaway group two days after it was reached.
Abune Abreham, general manager of the Holy Synod said in a statement on Friday that the three Archbishops who according to the agreement reached on Wednesday were to return to their former dioceses and noscripts violated the agreement by addressing the media using a name “the new synod”.
The three Archbishops and 25 episcopate ordained by them in a presser subsequent to the agreement said on Friday that they accept the agreement reached in its entirety but expressed dissent on the agreement point which says the episcopate ordained by the three archbishops would return to their former ranks.
They said revoking the anointment which was made according to the church’s canon is against the canon itself and that the anointment should be upheld.
Abune Abreham said that “despite knowing that the episcopate anointment was annulled by the agreement, they violated the agreement by wearing the robe of sanctity and those who were part of the agreement altogether violated the canon again”.
https://addisstandard.com/news-orthodox-synod-says-agreement-to-resolve-schism-breached-as-breakaway-group-expresses-dissent/
Addis Standard
News: Orthodox Synod says agreement to resolve schism breached as breakaway group expresses dissent
Abune Abraham. Photo: Screenshot/AS Addis Abeba - The Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church (EOTC) Holy Synod in Addis Abeba said that the agreement to resolve the schism that led to unrest in the country over the past weeks has been breached by the breakaway…
#Ethiopia - #Newsupdate
The Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahdo Church (#EOTC) Broadcasting Service Agency reported that the breakaway Archbishops including Abune Sawiros confirmed today at the Holy Synod that they will accept and implement the agreement both sides reached.
According to the Church's broadcasting service, the group agreed to carry out all the ten points agreed upon in the agreement to end schism and unite the Holy Synod of the EOTC after the discussion that was held on Wednesday in the presence of the Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed.
The Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahdo Church (#EOTC) Broadcasting Service Agency reported that the breakaway Archbishops including Abune Sawiros confirmed today at the Holy Synod that they will accept and implement the agreement both sides reached.
According to the Church's broadcasting service, the group agreed to carry out all the ten points agreed upon in the agreement to end schism and unite the Holy Synod of the EOTC after the discussion that was held on Wednesday in the presence of the Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed.
#Ethiopia - verbatim
“Let’s involve women”
“The Ethiopian peace process has restored services in Tigray and silenced the guns. We are not yet there; more is still needed. Thank you President Obasanjo for leading us in this process. Let’s keep working, let’s involve women.”
Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, former South African deputy president and member of the negotiation team for peace talks between federal government and the TPLF.
“Let’s involve women”
“The Ethiopian peace process has restored services in Tigray and silenced the guns. We are not yet there; more is still needed. Thank you President Obasanjo for leading us in this process. Let’s keep working, let’s involve women.”
Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, former South African deputy president and member of the negotiation team for peace talks between federal government and the TPLF.
Authorities in #Ethiopia’s #Somali region suspend 15 media outlets, revoke media association’s license
"The recent suspensions of 15 media outlets the ban on a media association in Ethiopia’s Somali Regional States have eroded reporting in the region, and paint a picture of a government unwilling to make room for dissenting voices,” said CPJ Sub-Saharan Africa Representative Muthoki Mumo. “Authorities should allow journalists from these outlets to resume their jobs, ensure that enforcement of licensing regulations is not used to muzzle the media.”
https://cpj.org/2023/02/authorities-in-ethiopias-somali-region-suspend-15-media-outlets-revoke-media-associations-license/
"The recent suspensions of 15 media outlets the ban on a media association in Ethiopia’s Somali Regional States have eroded reporting in the region, and paint a picture of a government unwilling to make room for dissenting voices,” said CPJ Sub-Saharan Africa Representative Muthoki Mumo. “Authorities should allow journalists from these outlets to resume their jobs, ensure that enforcement of licensing regulations is not used to muzzle the media.”
https://cpj.org/2023/02/authorities-in-ethiopias-somali-region-suspend-15-media-outlets-revoke-media-associations-license/
Committee to Protect Journalists
Authorities in Ethiopia’s Somali region suspend 15 media outlets, revoke media association’s license - Committee to Protect Journalists
Nairobi, February 17, 2023— Authorities in Ethiopia should reverse the recent suspensions of more than a dozen news outlets and let members of the press and journalist advocacy groups work freely, the Committee to Protect Journalists said Friday. Since late…
#EthiopiaDrought
Commentary: After all livestock are dead, now what is left for #Borana pastoralists? Unveiling devastating impacts of prolonged drought
By Galgalo Dika (PhD)
Dr Galgalo writes about the devastating consequences of the ongoing drought on Borana pastoralists with previously unseen, alarming data.
Excerpts
“Above 2.3 million heads of livestock have died due to the prolonged drought, which left more than 67,000 households with no livestock, according to the Rapid Assessment report. This is a complete loss due to drought.”
https://addisstandard.com/commentary-after-all-livestock-are-dead-now-what-is-left-for-borana-pastoralists-unveiling-devastating-impacts-of-prolonged-drought/
Commentary: After all livestock are dead, now what is left for #Borana pastoralists? Unveiling devastating impacts of prolonged drought
By Galgalo Dika (PhD)
Dr Galgalo writes about the devastating consequences of the ongoing drought on Borana pastoralists with previously unseen, alarming data.
Excerpts
“Above 2.3 million heads of livestock have died due to the prolonged drought, which left more than 67,000 households with no livestock, according to the Rapid Assessment report. This is a complete loss due to drought.”
https://addisstandard.com/commentary-after-all-livestock-are-dead-now-what-is-left-for-borana-pastoralists-unveiling-devastating-impacts-of-prolonged-drought/
Addis Standard
Commentary: After all livestock are dead, now what is left for Borana pastoralists? Unveiling devastating impacts of prolonged…
More than 2.3 million heads of livestock have died due to prolonged drought, Photo: ©UNICEF Ethiopia/Demissew Bizuwerk. By Galgalo Dika (PhD) @galgalodiqa Addis Abeba - The earth's climate has been changing from time to time due to various anthropogenic and…
#Kenya’s Safaricom on The Verge of Launching Mobile Money Services in #Ethiopia
“We are finalizing our commercial and technical readiness, and we expect to launch operations within the upcoming financial year," Safaricom’s CEO Aanwar Soussa said.
https://www.tekedia.com/kenyas-safaricom-on-the-verge-of-launching-mobile-money-services-in-ethiopia/
“We are finalizing our commercial and technical readiness, and we expect to launch operations within the upcoming financial year," Safaricom’s CEO Aanwar Soussa said.
https://www.tekedia.com/kenyas-safaricom-on-the-verge-of-launching-mobile-money-services-in-ethiopia/
Tekedia
Kenya’s Safaricom on The Verge of Launching Mobile Money Services in Ethiopia - Tekedia
Kenyan mobile network operator Safaricom, is currently on the verge of launching its mobile money services in Ethiopia, four months after its license was approved by the Ethiopian government. According to Safaricom’s CEO Aanwar Soussa, he disclosed that the…
#Ethiopia Proposing $150 Million License Fee For M-Pesa and Other Mobile Operators
The National Bank of Ethiopia, the country’s industry regulator is proposing a $150 million license fee from M-Pesa and other mobile operators who want to set up shop in the country.
In a draft proposal signed by Solomon Damtew, the Payment and Settlement System Director at the National Bank of Ethiopia, the regulator is referring to the $150 million fee as an investment protection fee. This fee is described as the amount paid by foreign nationals who invest in businesses exclusively reserved for domestic investors or the government.
https://technovagh.com/ethiopia-proposing-150-million-license-fee-for-m-pesa-and-other-mobile-operators/
The National Bank of Ethiopia, the country’s industry regulator is proposing a $150 million license fee from M-Pesa and other mobile operators who want to set up shop in the country.
In a draft proposal signed by Solomon Damtew, the Payment and Settlement System Director at the National Bank of Ethiopia, the regulator is referring to the $150 million fee as an investment protection fee. This fee is described as the amount paid by foreign nationals who invest in businesses exclusively reserved for domestic investors or the government.
https://technovagh.com/ethiopia-proposing-150-million-license-fee-for-m-pesa-and-other-mobile-operators/
Tech Nova
Ethiopia Proposing $150 Million License Fee For M-Pesa and Other Mobile Operators - Tech Nova
The National Bank of Ethiopia, the country's industry regulator is proposing a $150 million license fee from M-Pesa and other mobile operators who want to set up shop in the country.