#Ethiopia: Ethiopian athletes who placed country six in medals table arrive in Addis Abeba to a heroes’ welcome
The Ethiopian athletics family who took part at the World Athletics Championships 2023 competitions in #Hungary, #Budapest and placed the country at six place in the world and second in Africa medal table arrived at Bole International Airport early this morning.
The winning team was welcomed by Minister of Culture and Sports, Kejela Merdasa, the Minister of Women and Social Affairs, Dr. Ergoge Tesfaye and other senior government officials.
There will be a display of paraded welcoming ceremony through the city’s main street Bole road, which will be closed off for the event to allow the athletes to meet and greet their fans.
Ethiopia won a total of nine medals: Two Gold in Women’s 10000m and Women’s Marathon; four silver - two of which in Women’s 10000m, and in Women’s Marathon, as well as Women’s 1500m and Men’s 3000; and three bronze: Women’s 10000m, in Men’s 1000m and in Men’s Marathon. AS
The Ethiopian athletics family who took part at the World Athletics Championships 2023 competitions in #Hungary, #Budapest and placed the country at six place in the world and second in Africa medal table arrived at Bole International Airport early this morning.
The winning team was welcomed by Minister of Culture and Sports, Kejela Merdasa, the Minister of Women and Social Affairs, Dr. Ergoge Tesfaye and other senior government officials.
There will be a display of paraded welcoming ceremony through the city’s main street Bole road, which will be closed off for the event to allow the athletes to meet and greet their fans.
Ethiopia won a total of nine medals: Two Gold in Women’s 10000m and Women’s Marathon; four silver - two of which in Women’s 10000m, and in Women’s Marathon, as well as Women’s 1500m and Men’s 3000; and three bronze: Women’s 10000m, in Men’s 1000m and in Men’s Marathon. AS
#US knew of #Saudi forces killing #Ethiopian migrants, but kept quiet — report
The United States has been aware of Saudi security forces killing Ethiopian migrants since 2022, but kept quiet about it, according to The New York Times.
Human Rights Watch reported that Saudi border guards had fired machine guns and mortars at Ethiopians crossing from #Yemen into Saudi territory, potentially killing hundreds.
The US response may have been muted due to efforts to improve relations with Saudi Arabia and advance a potential normalization deal with #Israel.
https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-knew-of-saudi-forces-killing-migrants-but-kept-quiet-report/
The United States has been aware of Saudi security forces killing Ethiopian migrants since 2022, but kept quiet about it, according to The New York Times.
Human Rights Watch reported that Saudi border guards had fired machine guns and mortars at Ethiopians crossing from #Yemen into Saudi territory, potentially killing hundreds.
The US response may have been muted due to efforts to improve relations with Saudi Arabia and advance a potential normalization deal with #Israel.
https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-knew-of-saudi-forces-killing-migrants-but-kept-quiet-report/
The Times of Israel
US knew of Saudi forces killing Ethiopian migrants, but kept quiet — report
Washington was informed of killings on Saudi-Yemen border while trying to smooth ties with Riyadh and broker deal for Israel, New York Times reports
#Ethiopia: Fallout over administrative restructuring claims lives near Arba Minch, #Southern_Ethiopia region
At least 17 people were killed and many injured in clashes between government security forces and local residents in southern Ethiopia.
The violence erupted over opposition to a new administrative plan to incorporate the area into the limits of #Arba_Minch city.
A doctor in Arba Minch confirmed that at least 12 people have died and 15 others were injured.
https://addisstandard.com/news-fallout-over-administrative-restructuring-claims-lives-near-arba-minch-southern-ethiopia-region/
At least 17 people were killed and many injured in clashes between government security forces and local residents in southern Ethiopia.
The violence erupted over opposition to a new administrative plan to incorporate the area into the limits of #Arba_Minch city.
A doctor in Arba Minch confirmed that at least 12 people have died and 15 others were injured.
https://addisstandard.com/news-fallout-over-administrative-restructuring-claims-lives-near-arba-minch-southern-ethiopia-region/
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#Ethiopia-#Somalia: Members of the Ethiopian National Defense Forces (#ENDF) serving under the African Union Mission in Somalia (#AMISOM) have on Saturday provided drinking water to residents of #Lugulo area in #Kismayo town, #Jubbaland State.
The team from AMISOM ENDF supplied the precious commodity to 700 deserving households which have been severely affected by the ongoing drought.
ATMIS in a statement said that this is part of its Civil-Military engagement to support local communities living in Kismayo.
AMISOM troops have been involved in donation of food supplies and medicine to needy populations living in close proximity to their camps for years.
Somalia is facing a humanitarian crisis due to a prolonged dry spell that has also affected decimated crops and livestock and even caused huge displacement of people.
Source: frontieronline
The team from AMISOM ENDF supplied the precious commodity to 700 deserving households which have been severely affected by the ongoing drought.
ATMIS in a statement said that this is part of its Civil-Military engagement to support local communities living in Kismayo.
AMISOM troops have been involved in donation of food supplies and medicine to needy populations living in close proximity to their camps for years.
Somalia is facing a humanitarian crisis due to a prolonged dry spell that has also affected decimated crops and livestock and even caused huge displacement of people.
Source: frontieronline
#Ethiopia: Women’s Association of #Tigray demands thorough investigation into recent brutal killing in #Mekelle
The Women’s Association of Tigray is demanding a thorough investigation into a recent atrocity in Mekelle. 32-year-old Zewdu Haftu was killed on 20 August, 2023.
The Tigray Disaster Relief Fund has also called for an investigation and accountability for the crime.
https://addisstandard.com/news-womens-association-of-tigray-demands-thorough-investigation-into-recent-atrocity-in-mekelle/
The Women’s Association of Tigray is demanding a thorough investigation into a recent atrocity in Mekelle. 32-year-old Zewdu Haftu was killed on 20 August, 2023.
The Tigray Disaster Relief Fund has also called for an investigation and accountability for the crime.
https://addisstandard.com/news-womens-association-of-tigray-demands-thorough-investigation-into-recent-atrocity-in-mekelle/
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#US rejects report it failed to publicly raise issue of #Saudi border killings
The US denies accusations of failing to publicly condemn Saudi Arabia over the killing of #Ethiopian migrants at the #Saudi_Yemen border.
Human Rights Watch released a report documenting the attacks, while The New York Times claimed American diplomats were aware of the incidents but did not criticize Saudi Arabia.
The State Department responded, stating it has engaged Saudi officials to express concerns and urge transparency in investigations.
https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/us-rejects-report-it-failed-publicly-raise-saudi-killing-migrants
The US denies accusations of failing to publicly condemn Saudi Arabia over the killing of #Ethiopian migrants at the #Saudi_Yemen border.
Human Rights Watch released a report documenting the attacks, while The New York Times claimed American diplomats were aware of the incidents but did not criticize Saudi Arabia.
The State Department responded, stating it has engaged Saudi officials to express concerns and urge transparency in investigations.
https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/us-rejects-report-it-failed-publicly-raise-saudi-killing-migrants
Middle East Eye
US rejects report it failed to publicly raise issue of Saudi border killings
The State Department cited Middle East Eye's reporting on attacks, but the Biden administration is weighing new arms sales and security ties to Riyadh
News Alert: At least 183 killed in clashes in #Amhara since July; 250 #Tigrayans detained in new wave in Western #Tigray: #UN
In Amhara region, following clashes between the military & #Fano militia, and the 04 Aug. state of emergency, "the situation worsened considerably."
More than 1,000 have been arrested across Ethiopia under this law. Many of of whom young people of Amhara ethnic origin.
In Western #Tigray at least 250 ethnic Tigrayans were detained reportedly in joint operations by the Amhara police, local authorities and local militia
Victims were then reportedly taken by armed youth in Wolkait in Western Tigray, to an area under the Tigray Interim Regional Administration.
https://addisstandard.com/news-alert-at-least-183-killed-in-clashes-in-amhara-since-july-250-tigrayans-detained-in-new-wave-in-western-tigray-un/
In Amhara region, following clashes between the military & #Fano militia, and the 04 Aug. state of emergency, "the situation worsened considerably."
More than 1,000 have been arrested across Ethiopia under this law. Many of of whom young people of Amhara ethnic origin.
In Western #Tigray at least 250 ethnic Tigrayans were detained reportedly in joint operations by the Amhara police, local authorities and local militia
Victims were then reportedly taken by armed youth in Wolkait in Western Tigray, to an area under the Tigray Interim Regional Administration.
https://addisstandard.com/news-alert-at-least-183-killed-in-clashes-in-amhara-since-july-250-tigrayans-detained-in-new-wave-in-western-tigray-un/
Addis Standard
News Alert: At least 183 killed in clashes in Amhara since July; 250 Tigrayans detained in new wave in Western Tigray: UN - Addis…
Addis Abeba – UN Human Rights Office of the High Commissioner said “at least 183 people have been killed in clashes in Amhara region since July, and expressed its concerns at “the deteriorating human rights situation in some regions of Ethiopia.” “In Amhara…
#Ethiopia - Tigrayan ex-fighters stage another protest rally in Mekelle
Ex-combatants of the Tigray region who were delisted from the army due to personal cases, and injury during the two years have staged protest rally in the capital Mekelle earlier today.
Among the protesters are ex-fighters who were recently demobilized by the regional government but unable to return to their homes in Southern and Western Tigray due to persistent security concerns.
An ex-fighter who took part in today’s rally said the ex-fighters are enduring multifaceted challenges after they were sent home only with letters. He added some among the protesters weren’t given certificates that the regional administration issued to over 50,000 demobilized fighters in July.
The ex-fighters have previously staged similar protests demanding among other things food and medical care.
https://addisstandard.com/news-incoming-tigray-interim-leader-pledges-to-address-grievances-of-disabled-tigrayan-soldiers-following-protest-rally-in-mekelle/
Ex-combatants of the Tigray region who were delisted from the army due to personal cases, and injury during the two years have staged protest rally in the capital Mekelle earlier today.
Among the protesters are ex-fighters who were recently demobilized by the regional government but unable to return to their homes in Southern and Western Tigray due to persistent security concerns.
An ex-fighter who took part in today’s rally said the ex-fighters are enduring multifaceted challenges after they were sent home only with letters. He added some among the protesters weren’t given certificates that the regional administration issued to over 50,000 demobilized fighters in July.
The ex-fighters have previously staged similar protests demanding among other things food and medical care.
https://addisstandard.com/news-incoming-tigray-interim-leader-pledges-to-address-grievances-of-disabled-tigrayan-soldiers-following-protest-rally-in-mekelle/
#Ethiopia: The Ministry of Trade and Regional Cooperation has announced new increase in the retail prices of petroleum products effective today for the next one month.
The Ministry said relative stability in the world oil price has since April to the end June has allowed no change in retail prices for the past four months.
However, since the world oil price has shown a significant increase as of the month of July, it became necessary to revise the existing price for petroleum products in Ethiopia, the Ministry said.
Accordingly:
The retail price of Gasoline is up from Birr 69.43 to Birr 74.85 per liter;
White diesel is up from Birr 71.08 to Birr 76.34 per liter;
Kerosene is up from Birr 71.08 to Birr 76.34 per liter;
Jet fuel to is up from Birr 66.60 to Birr 68.58 per liter;
Light black diesel is up from Birr 57.84 to Birr 62.22 per liter; and
Heavy black diesel up from Birr 56.50 to Birr 61.07 per liter.
The Ministry said relative stability in the world oil price has since April to the end June has allowed no change in retail prices for the past four months.
However, since the world oil price has shown a significant increase as of the month of July, it became necessary to revise the existing price for petroleum products in Ethiopia, the Ministry said.
Accordingly:
The retail price of Gasoline is up from Birr 69.43 to Birr 74.85 per liter;
White diesel is up from Birr 71.08 to Birr 76.34 per liter;
Kerosene is up from Birr 71.08 to Birr 76.34 per liter;
Jet fuel to is up from Birr 66.60 to Birr 68.58 per liter;
Light black diesel is up from Birr 57.84 to Birr 62.22 per liter; and
Heavy black diesel up from Birr 56.50 to Birr 61.07 per liter.
#Breaking: Army officers say they are taking power in #Gabon
Army officers have appeared on national television in Gabon to say they have taken power.
They said they were annulling the results of Saturday's election, in which President Ali Bongo was declared the winner.
The electoral commission said Mr Bongo had won just under two-thirds of the votes in an election the opposition argued was fraudulent.
His overthrow would end his family's 53-year hold on power in Gabon.
Twelve soldiers appeared on television announcing they were cancelling the results of the election and dissolving "all the institutions of the republic".
One of the soldiers said on TV channel Gabon 24: "We have decided to defend peace by putting an end to the current regime."
This, he added, was down to "irresponsible, unpredictable governance resulting in a continuing deterioration in social cohesion that risks leading the country into chaos".
Mr Bongo came to power when his father Omar died in 2009.
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-66654965
Army officers have appeared on national television in Gabon to say they have taken power.
They said they were annulling the results of Saturday's election, in which President Ali Bongo was declared the winner.
The electoral commission said Mr Bongo had won just under two-thirds of the votes in an election the opposition argued was fraudulent.
His overthrow would end his family's 53-year hold on power in Gabon.
Twelve soldiers appeared on television announcing they were cancelling the results of the election and dissolving "all the institutions of the republic".
One of the soldiers said on TV channel Gabon 24: "We have decided to defend peace by putting an end to the current regime."
This, he added, was down to "irresponsible, unpredictable governance resulting in a continuing deterioration in social cohesion that risks leading the country into chaos".
Mr Bongo came to power when his father Omar died in 2009.
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-66654965
BBC News
Gabon coup: Army seizes power from Ali Bongo and puts him in house arrest
President Bongo urges people to "raise your voice" in a video after the army said it had seized power.
Ten killed in renewed violence in #Ethiopia’s Amhara region
Fighting has flared up again in some areas in Ethiopia’s restive Amhara region after a week of relative calm, with at least 10 civilian deaths reported.
Residents in the Amhara city of #Debre_Tabor have told the BBC that fighting between local militias and government troops began over the weekend and continued until Monday morning.
According to witnesses, the city’s main hospital sustained damage after it was hit by heavy artillery. A doctor at the hospital said that at least five people who were visiting patients and more than 20 civilians, who were moving near the facility, were wounded.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/world-africa-66390790
Fighting has flared up again in some areas in Ethiopia’s restive Amhara region after a week of relative calm, with at least 10 civilian deaths reported.
Residents in the Amhara city of #Debre_Tabor have told the BBC that fighting between local militias and government troops began over the weekend and continued until Monday morning.
According to witnesses, the city’s main hospital sustained damage after it was hit by heavy artillery. A doctor at the hospital said that at least five people who were visiting patients and more than 20 civilians, who were moving near the facility, were wounded.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/world-africa-66390790
#BRICS expansion: The group is getting stronger
The 15th BRICS summit held in #South_Africa attracted great interest from the global community. During the summit, it was announced that #Argentina, #UAE, #Ethiopia, #Iran, #Egypt, and #Saudi_Arabia will join the group as full members from January 1, 2024, expanding the number of BRICS countries to 11.
Discussions on the creation of a new common currency and the reform of the international monetary system were also highlighted.
The summit showcased a clear divergence between the world represented by the West and the world represented by BRICS, with #China and #Russia as dominant poles.
https://moderndiplomacy.eu/2023/08/29/brics-expansion-the-group-is-getting-stronger/
The 15th BRICS summit held in #South_Africa attracted great interest from the global community. During the summit, it was announced that #Argentina, #UAE, #Ethiopia, #Iran, #Egypt, and #Saudi_Arabia will join the group as full members from January 1, 2024, expanding the number of BRICS countries to 11.
Discussions on the creation of a new common currency and the reform of the international monetary system were also highlighted.
The summit showcased a clear divergence between the world represented by the West and the world represented by BRICS, with #China and #Russia as dominant poles.
https://moderndiplomacy.eu/2023/08/29/brics-expansion-the-group-is-getting-stronger/
Modern Diplomacy
BRICS expansion: The group is getting stronger
The BRICS association, aimed at building an alternative mechanism for international cooperation to the current world order led by the United States, managed to attract attention with its decisions towards this goal at almost every summit. However, the 15th…
#Ethiopia: Dashen Bank secures $40 million loan to drive agricultural exports
#Dashen_Bank has secured a $40 million loan from #British International Investment and FMO, the Dutch entrepreneurial development bank.
The loan is expected to support agricultural exports and provide access to foreign exchange.
https://addisstandard.com/news-dashen-bank-secures-40-million-loan-to-drive-agricultural-exports/
#Dashen_Bank has secured a $40 million loan from #British International Investment and FMO, the Dutch entrepreneurial development bank.
The loan is expected to support agricultural exports and provide access to foreign exchange.
https://addisstandard.com/news-dashen-bank-secures-40-million-loan-to-drive-agricultural-exports/
Addis Standard
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#Ethiopia: Growing number of women and girls migrating via perilous eastern route
Although the majority of those taking the Eastern Route are men, the number of women has doubled over the past two years, from 53,000 in 2021 to 106,700 in 2022.
Yasmine, a 14-year-old #Ethiopian girl, left home due to problems in her family, hoping to find a better life somewhere else. She fell victim to traffickers who held her captive in a house in #Las_Anod for more than five months, as her family could not pay the ransom to secure her release. Smugglers and traffickers frequently use force and threats to extort money from migrants in cities of transit.
Eventually, her captors grew tired of her. “They let me go when I fell ill and they could no longer use me,” she explains.
A passerby found her in the city of Burao as she was trying to return to Ethiopia by foot. He took her to a charitable organization that helps migrants in distress.
https://storyteller.iom.int/stories/growing-number-women-and-girls-migrating-perilous-eastern-route
Although the majority of those taking the Eastern Route are men, the number of women has doubled over the past two years, from 53,000 in 2021 to 106,700 in 2022.
Yasmine, a 14-year-old #Ethiopian girl, left home due to problems in her family, hoping to find a better life somewhere else. She fell victim to traffickers who held her captive in a house in #Las_Anod for more than five months, as her family could not pay the ransom to secure her release. Smugglers and traffickers frequently use force and threats to extort money from migrants in cities of transit.
Eventually, her captors grew tired of her. “They let me go when I fell ill and they could no longer use me,” she explains.
A passerby found her in the city of Burao as she was trying to return to Ethiopia by foot. He took her to a charitable organization that helps migrants in distress.
https://storyteller.iom.int/stories/growing-number-women-and-girls-migrating-perilous-eastern-route
International Organization for Migration
Growing Number of Women and Girls Migrating via Perilous Eastern Route
Bosaso, 28 August 2023 – In the early morning hours, more than 30 young women and girls, and at least a dozen men are gathered in a precarious settlement on the outskirts of Bosaso, in northern Somalia. Some lie directly on the floor, others on top of sleeping…
News: #Ethiopia moves closer to securing $300 million #WB loan for rural connectivity project
The Ethiopian government has initiated a study to secure a $300 million loan from the World Bank for its "Rural Connectivity for Food Security" project.
The study is expected to be finished by March 2024, with implementation set to begin in April 2024.
The project aims to construct 108,797 kilometers of rural roads to improve market access for farmers.
https://addisstandard.com/news-ethiopia-moves-closer-to-securing-300-million-wb-loan-for-rural-connectivity-project/
The Ethiopian government has initiated a study to secure a $300 million loan from the World Bank for its "Rural Connectivity for Food Security" project.
The study is expected to be finished by March 2024, with implementation set to begin in April 2024.
The project aims to construct 108,797 kilometers of rural roads to improve market access for farmers.
https://addisstandard.com/news-ethiopia-moves-closer-to-securing-300-million-wb-loan-for-rural-connectivity-project/
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The #US has called for inclusive, transparent, and credible transitional justice efforts in #Ethiopia.
During a briefing on "Anticipating Justice and Accountability Around the World" at the Foreign Press Center, the US ambassador for Global Criminal Justice, Beth Van Schaack, reiterated the US’s commitment to ensure justice for the crimes committed in #Tigray, #Amhara, and #Afar regions during the two-year war.
During a briefing on "Anticipating Justice and Accountability Around the World" at the Foreign Press Center, the US ambassador for Global Criminal Justice, Beth Van Schaack, reiterated the US’s commitment to ensure justice for the crimes committed in #Tigray, #Amhara, and #Afar regions during the two-year war.
#Ethiopia: Police investigating tragic killing of 9-year-old girl in #Jigjiga, #Somali_region
Police in Jigjiga are investigating the brutal murder of 9-year-old Fatuma Ugaas, who was raped and hanged inside her home.
Her body was found with signs of sexual assault, and four men are in custody.
https://addisstandard.com/news-police-investigating-tragic-killing-of-9-year-old-girl-in-jigjiga-somali-region/
Police in Jigjiga are investigating the brutal murder of 9-year-old Fatuma Ugaas, who was raped and hanged inside her home.
Her body was found with signs of sexual assault, and four men are in custody.
https://addisstandard.com/news-police-investigating-tragic-killing-of-9-year-old-girl-in-jigjiga-somali-region/
Addis Standard
News: Police investigating tragic killing of 9-year-old girl in Jigjiga, Somali region - Addis Standard
Jigjiga, the capital city of Somali regional state (Photo: Abdirahman Isak/May 2020) Addis Abeba – Police in Somali region’s capital Jigjiga are currently investigating the brutal murder of a 9-year-old girl named Fatuma Ugaas, who was raped and hanged with…
#Ethiopia: Fighting recommences in several cities of #Amhara region after days of normalcy
Renewed clashes in Amhara region result in multiple fatalities and injuries, with gunfire and heavy artillery reported in several cities.
Hospitals in the affected areas are facing shortages of supplies and blood reserves.
The UN expresses concerns over the escalating situation, while the command post assures a return to normalcy.
https://addisstandard.com/news-fighting-recommences-in-several-cities-of-amhara-region-after-days-of-normalcy/
Renewed clashes in Amhara region result in multiple fatalities and injuries, with gunfire and heavy artillery reported in several cities.
Hospitals in the affected areas are facing shortages of supplies and blood reserves.
The UN expresses concerns over the escalating situation, while the command post assures a return to normalcy.
https://addisstandard.com/news-fighting-recommences-in-several-cities-of-amhara-region-after-days-of-normalcy/
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Bereaved families from #Ethiopian community rally for boy killed in hit-and-run
Hundreds of protesters in #Tel_Aviv gathered to express their anger over law enforcement's handling of a hit-and-run case that resulted in the death of a young boy.
Led by members of the Ethiopian community, the protesters accused authorities of racism and leniency towards the driver.
The demonstration turned violent, with some activists breaking through police barriers and throwing projectiles.
https://www.timesofisrael.com/bereaved-families-from-ethiopian-community-rally-for-boy-killed-in-hit-and-run/
Hundreds of protesters in #Tel_Aviv gathered to express their anger over law enforcement's handling of a hit-and-run case that resulted in the death of a young boy.
Led by members of the Ethiopian community, the protesters accused authorities of racism and leniency towards the driver.
The demonstration turned violent, with some activists breaking through police barriers and throwing projectiles.
https://www.timesofisrael.com/bereaved-families-from-ethiopian-community-rally-for-boy-killed-in-hit-and-run/
The Times of Israel
Bereaved families from Ethiopian community rally for boy killed in hit-and-run
Week after violent Tel Aviv protest, activists clash with cops during fresh demonstration seeking justice for Rafael Adana; 1 officer hospitalized, police deploy stun grenades