#UNICEF urgently calls for funding to address humanitarian needs in #Ethiopia
In its latest situation update report, UNICEF said that its $674 million humanitarian action for children appeal in Ethiopia remains 76% unfunded.
Only $161.9 million is currently available, representing only 24% of the required needs to reach vulnerable populations with life-saving support. The appeal includes $345.4 million dedicated to responding to severe drought affecting over 24 million people across four regions.
UNICEF has mobilized $40.7 million for the northern Ethiopia response plan and $46.6 million for the drought response so far.
https://www.unicef.org/media/143706/file/Ethiopia-Humanitarian-SitRep-Mid-Year-2023.pdf
In its latest situation update report, UNICEF said that its $674 million humanitarian action for children appeal in Ethiopia remains 76% unfunded.
Only $161.9 million is currently available, representing only 24% of the required needs to reach vulnerable populations with life-saving support. The appeal includes $345.4 million dedicated to responding to severe drought affecting over 24 million people across four regions.
UNICEF has mobilized $40.7 million for the northern Ethiopia response plan and $46.6 million for the drought response so far.
https://www.unicef.org/media/143706/file/Ethiopia-Humanitarian-SitRep-Mid-Year-2023.pdf
#Ethiopia-#Somalia: Somalia to begin fish and fruits export to Ethiopia.
Somalia is set to begin legally exporting fish and fruit goods to neighboring Ethiopia thanks to bilateral trade agreement previously inked by both countries.
The trade agreement aims to reduce smuggling, which previously forced Somalia to cease cattle exports. It also includes provisions for cross-border commerce in services and some items, such as the stimulant herb khat.
A joint Ministerial Commission meeting between Ethiopia and Somalia was held in Mogadishu where the two countries put pen to paper on a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen bilateral trade ties.
https://en.halbeeg.com/2023/09/09/somalia-to-begin-fish-and-fruits-exportation-to-ethiopia/
Somalia is set to begin legally exporting fish and fruit goods to neighboring Ethiopia thanks to bilateral trade agreement previously inked by both countries.
The trade agreement aims to reduce smuggling, which previously forced Somalia to cease cattle exports. It also includes provisions for cross-border commerce in services and some items, such as the stimulant herb khat.
A joint Ministerial Commission meeting between Ethiopia and Somalia was held in Mogadishu where the two countries put pen to paper on a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen bilateral trade ties.
https://en.halbeeg.com/2023/09/09/somalia-to-begin-fish-and-fruits-exportation-to-ethiopia/
#ASDailyScoop: PM Abiy says “fourth and final” filling of #GERD complete; #Egypt calls it “illegal”
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has announced yesterday that Ethiopia has successfully completed “the fourth and final” filling of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), located on the Nile River. This news comes two weeks after negotiations between Ethiopia, Egypt, and Sudan concluded without yielding significant progress. However, the three countries have agreed to resume negotiations in September in Addis Abeba.
Egypt’s foreign ministry condemned the filling of the GERD by Ethiopia, deeming it “illegal” and claiming the unilateral action by Addis Abeba to complete the dam’s filling will negatively impact negotiations with Egypt and Sudan.
https://addisstandard.com/asdailyscoop-pm-abiy-says-fourth-and-final-filling-of-gerd-complete-egypt-calls-it-illegal/
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has announced yesterday that Ethiopia has successfully completed “the fourth and final” filling of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), located on the Nile River. This news comes two weeks after negotiations between Ethiopia, Egypt, and Sudan concluded without yielding significant progress. However, the three countries have agreed to resume negotiations in September in Addis Abeba.
Egypt’s foreign ministry condemned the filling of the GERD by Ethiopia, deeming it “illegal” and claiming the unilateral action by Addis Abeba to complete the dam’s filling will negatively impact negotiations with Egypt and Sudan.
https://addisstandard.com/asdailyscoop-pm-abiy-says-fourth-and-final-filling-of-gerd-complete-egypt-calls-it-illegal/
Addis Standard
#ASDailyScoop: PM Abiy says "fourth and final" filling of GERD complete; Egypt calls it "illegal" - Addis Standard
#ASDailyScoop: PM Abiy says "fourth and final" filling of GERD complete; Egypt calls it "illegal" Addis Standard #ASDAILYSCOOP -
#Ethiopia: How tech improves dairy farming in Ethiopia
A temperate climate and fertile soil make the shores of Lake #Hawassa in Ethiopia ideal for raising cattle and growing animal feed.
Yet for small-scale farmers near the lake, 300 kilometers south of #Addis_Abeba, producing a large enough supply of safe milk to consistently earn a profit isn’t easy.
“The biggest challenge ahead is keeping up with farming technology,” said Eskender Yoseph, one of more than three dozen farmers in Ethiopia who gained access to farming technology through a partnership with the #USAID. “We need a lot of innovation to keep pace and maintain the quality of our farm products.”
He trains other young farmers through social media, teaching cattle and feed management, as well as other farming practices. In 2023, Yoseph trained over 70 young farmers from #Bahir_Dar, Addis Abeba... Millions of people have viewed his dairy farming videos on #YouTube & #Telegram.
https://share.america.gov/how-tech-improves-dairy-farming-ethiopia/
A temperate climate and fertile soil make the shores of Lake #Hawassa in Ethiopia ideal for raising cattle and growing animal feed.
Yet for small-scale farmers near the lake, 300 kilometers south of #Addis_Abeba, producing a large enough supply of safe milk to consistently earn a profit isn’t easy.
“The biggest challenge ahead is keeping up with farming technology,” said Eskender Yoseph, one of more than three dozen farmers in Ethiopia who gained access to farming technology through a partnership with the #USAID. “We need a lot of innovation to keep pace and maintain the quality of our farm products.”
He trains other young farmers through social media, teaching cattle and feed management, as well as other farming practices. In 2023, Yoseph trained over 70 young farmers from #Bahir_Dar, Addis Abeba... Millions of people have viewed his dairy farming videos on #YouTube & #Telegram.
https://share.america.gov/how-tech-improves-dairy-farming-ethiopia/
#Ethiopia - Patriarch denounces use of destructive weapons, calls for peace and national unity in #newyear address
His Holiness Abune Mathias of the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church (EOTC), in his New Year message, called for weapons which have taken human lives to be stored away.
The Patriarch encouraged Ethiopians to contemplate the essence of the new year and its significance if lessons from the past are not heeded.
He pointed to the importance of upholding the rule of law, promoting equality, ensuring mutual benefits, supporting the vulnerable, alleviating the hardships of the less fortunate, and offering solace to victims when feasible.
https://addisstandard.com/?p=37710
His Holiness Abune Mathias of the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church (EOTC), in his New Year message, called for weapons which have taken human lives to be stored away.
The Patriarch encouraged Ethiopians to contemplate the essence of the new year and its significance if lessons from the past are not heeded.
He pointed to the importance of upholding the rule of law, promoting equality, ensuring mutual benefits, supporting the vulnerable, alleviating the hardships of the less fortunate, and offering solace to victims when feasible.
https://addisstandard.com/?p=37710
Addis Standard
News: Patriarch denounces use of destructive weapons, calls for peace and national unity in new year address - Addis Standard
His Holiness Abune Mathias of the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church (EOTC) (Photo:EOTC TV) Addis Abeba – His Holiness Abune Mathias of the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church (EOTC), in his New Year message, called for the incoming year to be greeted with…
#Ethiopia: Ethiopia is preparing to welcome a new calendar marking the beginning of 2016 working year as of tomorrow.
But for millions of Ethiopians who are trapped in the vicious circle of conflicts and poverty, the prospect of New Year festivities remain elusive and incomplete.
Once again, team Addis Standard pleads for an end to these sufferings and for a dawn of peace for all Ethiopians. We also call on all concerned parties to work together to ensure that Ethiopians across the country who continue yearning for peace and justice enjoy the peace they deserve in the year 2016.
But for millions of Ethiopians who are trapped in the vicious circle of conflicts and poverty, the prospect of New Year festivities remain elusive and incomplete.
Once again, team Addis Standard pleads for an end to these sufferings and for a dawn of peace for all Ethiopians. We also call on all concerned parties to work together to ensure that Ethiopians across the country who continue yearning for peace and justice enjoy the peace they deserve in the year 2016.
Ethiopian official lauds China's role in helping the Global South
A senior Ethiopian official and scholar emphasized the vital role of #China in tackling crises faced by developing nations and creating a sustainable future. Arkebe Oqubay, a senior minister and special adviser to the Ethiopian prime minister, spoke at a news conference in #Beijing, stating that China has been an inspiration for developing countries in terms of rapid growth and structural transformation.
Arkebe highlighted China's significant contributions to Africa's economic growth, particularly in the areas of manufacturing and agriculture. He praised China's advancements in green technology, including wind and solar energy, which have improved accessibility for poorer countries.
Arkebe also commended the recent expansion of the #BRICS alliance to include #Ethiopia, stating that it is a crucial economic alliance for the global south. He expressed hope for China to play a more significant role in addressing international inequality and improving global governance in the post-COVID era.
https://global.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202309/11/WS64fec2f6a310d2dce4bb519a.html
A senior Ethiopian official and scholar emphasized the vital role of #China in tackling crises faced by developing nations and creating a sustainable future. Arkebe Oqubay, a senior minister and special adviser to the Ethiopian prime minister, spoke at a news conference in #Beijing, stating that China has been an inspiration for developing countries in terms of rapid growth and structural transformation.
Arkebe highlighted China's significant contributions to Africa's economic growth, particularly in the areas of manufacturing and agriculture. He praised China's advancements in green technology, including wind and solar energy, which have improved accessibility for poorer countries.
Arkebe also commended the recent expansion of the #BRICS alliance to include #Ethiopia, stating that it is a crucial economic alliance for the global south. He expressed hope for China to play a more significant role in addressing international inequality and improving global governance in the post-COVID era.
https://global.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202309/11/WS64fec2f6a310d2dce4bb519a.html
China Daily
Ethiopian official lauds China's role in helping the Global South
A senior Ethiopian official and scholar has underlined the significant role of China in addressing the current crises facing developing nations and building a sustainable future, saying that Beijing has championed the interests of Africa and the Global South.
Ethiopian nationals arrested in Kenya stage hunger strike, demanding speedy repatriation process
A group of #Ethiopian nationals who were arrested in #Kenya and awaiting repatriation staged a hunger strike at the Athi River police station. The group had been found confined in a residential house in #Athi_River and had escaped before being apprehended. On 11 September, they refused meals, demanding a speedy repatriation process.
Similar incidents of hunger strikes have occurred in the past, with the previous group eventually being repatriated. Dozens of Ethiopians are arrested in Kenya as they attempt to use the country as a route to other destinations such as #Tanzania, the Middle East, and #SouthAfrica.
In an effort to combat this issue, an Ethiopian national, Yibekal Gatachew, was sentenced to 31 years in prison for trafficking 12 Ethiopian immigrants. Yibekal was found with fake documents and the immigrants were eventually repatriated to Ethiopia.
https://www.the-star.co.ke/news/realtime/2023-09-13-82-detained-ethiopians-go-on-hunger-strike-demand-repatriation/
A group of #Ethiopian nationals who were arrested in #Kenya and awaiting repatriation staged a hunger strike at the Athi River police station. The group had been found confined in a residential house in #Athi_River and had escaped before being apprehended. On 11 September, they refused meals, demanding a speedy repatriation process.
Similar incidents of hunger strikes have occurred in the past, with the previous group eventually being repatriated. Dozens of Ethiopians are arrested in Kenya as they attempt to use the country as a route to other destinations such as #Tanzania, the Middle East, and #SouthAfrica.
In an effort to combat this issue, an Ethiopian national, Yibekal Gatachew, was sentenced to 31 years in prison for trafficking 12 Ethiopian immigrants. Yibekal was found with fake documents and the immigrants were eventually repatriated to Ethiopia.
https://www.the-star.co.ke/news/realtime/2023-09-13-82-detained-ethiopians-go-on-hunger-strike-demand-repatriation/
The Star
82 detained Ethiopians go on hunger strike, demand repatriation
They had been arrested and taken to court where a court ordered their repatriation.
Jebena Ethiopian Cuisine to open later this month in #Worthington
Jebena #Ethiopian Cuisine will be opening its doors later this month, bringing fresh and flavorful dishes to town. Owner Minilik Mersha believes that Worthington, with its diverse culture and large #African population, is the perfect place to bring his dream to life.
Jebena offers a variety of unique flavors, from traditional injera to the aromatic and spicy shekla tibs. Minilik's personal favorite, this dish is a delightful combination of stir-fry and stew, served on a clay pot over hot coals.
Although the opening was delayed due to plumbing and utility issues, the right place has finally been found. Located on Oxford Street, across from Billion Chevrolet and next to Re/Max, Jebena Ethiopian Cuisine promises an incredible culinary experience.
https://www.dglobe.com/news/local/jebena-ethiopian-cuisine-to-open-later-this-month-in-worthington
Jebena #Ethiopian Cuisine will be opening its doors later this month, bringing fresh and flavorful dishes to town. Owner Minilik Mersha believes that Worthington, with its diverse culture and large #African population, is the perfect place to bring his dream to life.
Jebena offers a variety of unique flavors, from traditional injera to the aromatic and spicy shekla tibs. Minilik's personal favorite, this dish is a delightful combination of stir-fry and stew, served on a clay pot over hot coals.
Although the opening was delayed due to plumbing and utility issues, the right place has finally been found. Located on Oxford Street, across from Billion Chevrolet and next to Re/Max, Jebena Ethiopian Cuisine promises an incredible culinary experience.
https://www.dglobe.com/news/local/jebena-ethiopian-cuisine-to-open-later-this-month-in-worthington
Worthington Globe
Jebena Ethiopian Cuisine to open later this month in Worthington
"Why not have something everyone wants?"
#LibyaFlood: As many as 6,000 dead, thousands missing and displaced after #Libya floods
*The death toll from devastating floods in Libya’s eastern city of #Derna has risen to an estimated 6,000 people, according to local officials.
*The figure is expected to rise as recovery operations continue in the coastal city that was pummeled by Storm Daniel.
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*The death toll from devastating floods in Libya’s eastern city of #Derna has risen to an estimated 6,000 people, according to local officials.
*The figure is expected to rise as recovery operations continue in the coastal city that was pummeled by Storm Daniel.
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Aljazeera
As many as 6,000 dead, thousands missing and displaced after Libya floods
Emergency services say more than 5,000 people are missing and about 7,000 are injured.
News: Global network of human rights organizations urge #Ethiopia to end internet shutdown in #Amhara region
A global network of human rights organizations is urging Ethiopia to end the internet shutdown in its Amhara region, citing risks to people's lives and lack of access to vital information.
The ongoing blockade violates international law, as clashes between militia and federal military forces continue, according to the coalition’s statement.
The shutdown has disrupted essential services and hindered humanitarian aid.
https://addisstandard.com/news-global-network-of-human-rights-organizations-urge-ethiopia-to-end-internet-shutdown-in-amhara-region/
A global network of human rights organizations is urging Ethiopia to end the internet shutdown in its Amhara region, citing risks to people's lives and lack of access to vital information.
The ongoing blockade violates international law, as clashes between militia and federal military forces continue, according to the coalition’s statement.
The shutdown has disrupted essential services and hindered humanitarian aid.
https://addisstandard.com/news-global-network-of-human-rights-organizations-urge-ethiopia-to-end-internet-shutdown-in-amhara-region/
Addis Standard
News: Global network of human rights organizations urge Ethiopia to end internet shutdown in Amhara region - Addis Standard
Addis Abeba – A global network of over 300 human rights organizations from 105 countries is urgently calling on the government of Ethiopia to end the current internet shutdown in the Amhara region. The KeepItOn coalition, a global movement to end internet…
Contractor for #US Government Charged With Spying for #Ethiopia, Officials Say
A contractor who has worked for the State and Justice Departments has been arrested and charged with spying for Ethiopia, according to several U.S. officials with knowledge of the situation.
The man, Abraham T. Lemma, 50, of Silver Spring, Md., faces two counts under the Espionage Act and was taken into custody last month. Not much was known about the case, which remains sealed in Federal District Court in Washington and could be made public as early as this week.
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/11/us/politics/ethiopia-leak-classified.html
A contractor who has worked for the State and Justice Departments has been arrested and charged with spying for Ethiopia, according to several U.S. officials with knowledge of the situation.
The man, Abraham T. Lemma, 50, of Silver Spring, Md., faces two counts under the Espionage Act and was taken into custody last month. Not much was known about the case, which remains sealed in Federal District Court in Washington and could be made public as early as this week.
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/11/us/politics/ethiopia-leak-classified.html
NY Times
Contractor for U.S. Government Charged With Spying for Ethiopia, Officials Say
The connection of the contractor to Ethiopia, a country that is a significant recipient of aid from the United States, is unusual.
#Ethiopia-#China: Ethiopian Federal Police acquires police drone from Chinese security firm ZBHA Group
Representatives of ZBHA Group, a Chinese firm specialized in modern security services, supported the Ethiopian federal police with police drone designed for security works aimed at helping the Ethiopian federal police institution with technological equipment.
The leaders of ZBHA Group handed over the police drone on 12 September in the presence of Demelash G/Michael, Commissioner General the Federal Police Commission, and Nebiyu Dagne, Deputy Commissioner General and the Commander of the General Department of Administration and Development at the Federal Police.
According to the Federal Police, representatives of both institutions affirmed that due attention is given through their respective embassies to further strengthen the relationship between the police institutions of the two countries.
Representatives of ZBHA Group, a Chinese firm specialized in modern security services, supported the Ethiopian federal police with police drone designed for security works aimed at helping the Ethiopian federal police institution with technological equipment.
The leaders of ZBHA Group handed over the police drone on 12 September in the presence of Demelash G/Michael, Commissioner General the Federal Police Commission, and Nebiyu Dagne, Deputy Commissioner General and the Commander of the General Department of Administration and Development at the Federal Police.
According to the Federal Police, representatives of both institutions affirmed that due attention is given through their respective embassies to further strengthen the relationship between the police institutions of the two countries.
#Addis_Ababa faces growing climate change risks, study warns
Addis Abeba, the capital city of #Ethiopia, is one of the fastest-growing cities in Africa. Researchers at Tufts University and the Woodwell Climate Research Center, however, say this growth will be absorbed by informal settlements, which are characterized by poor or non-existent infrastructure and face the twin challenges of worsening climate change and poor urban environmental policy.
Researchers at Tufts University and the Woodwell Climate Research Center analyzed flood risk and temperature data for different time periods, projecting from the past to the future, to investigate the city’s vulnerability to climate change. They predicted that the city’s extreme daily maximum temperatures would increase by about 1.7 °C over the period 2040–2060, compared with 2000–2020.
This increase would result in a rise in the frequency, duration, and intensity of heatwaves, which will threaten health, ecosystems, infrastructure, livelihoods, and food supplies. The city is expected to experience an additional 1.6 months of extreme drought annually between 2040 and 2060, a 53% increase compared with 2000-2020. These droughts will affect health, hydroelectric energy production and urban agriculture.
https://theconversation.com/addis-ababa-faces-growing-climate-change-risks-like-heat-drought-and-floods-study-warns-212492
Addis Abeba, the capital city of #Ethiopia, is one of the fastest-growing cities in Africa. Researchers at Tufts University and the Woodwell Climate Research Center, however, say this growth will be absorbed by informal settlements, which are characterized by poor or non-existent infrastructure and face the twin challenges of worsening climate change and poor urban environmental policy.
Researchers at Tufts University and the Woodwell Climate Research Center analyzed flood risk and temperature data for different time periods, projecting from the past to the future, to investigate the city’s vulnerability to climate change. They predicted that the city’s extreme daily maximum temperatures would increase by about 1.7 °C over the period 2040–2060, compared with 2000–2020.
This increase would result in a rise in the frequency, duration, and intensity of heatwaves, which will threaten health, ecosystems, infrastructure, livelihoods, and food supplies. The city is expected to experience an additional 1.6 months of extreme drought annually between 2040 and 2060, a 53% increase compared with 2000-2020. These droughts will affect health, hydroelectric energy production and urban agriculture.
https://theconversation.com/addis-ababa-faces-growing-climate-change-risks-like-heat-drought-and-floods-study-warns-212492
The Conversation
Addis Ababa faces growing climate change risks like heat, drought and floods, study warns
Climate change is putting pressure on Ethiopia’s largest city, Addis Ababa, and exposing people to disease and natural disasters.
15-year-old Ethiopian student wins second prize in China-Africa space painting competition
Abigail Berhanemeskel, a 15-year-old student at Andnet International School in #Addis¬Abeba, #Ethiopia, won second prize in the “My Dream” painting competition. The competition aimed to promote people-to-people exchanges and cooperation in space exploration between #China and #Africa.
Abigail’s artwork, noscriptd “Her Hope,” was one of 2,000 artworks created by African teenagers who expressed their dreams through their drawings. She explained that her painting portrays an Ethiopian girl who aspires to seize the opportunity, even though it is far away from her.
The prestigious competition saw the participation of 2,000 African youth from more than 40 countries. A total of 50 prizes, comprising 10 first prizes, 15 second prizes, and 25 third prizes, have been awarded in the first round of the competition.
https://english.news.cn/20230913/c361dcb7a7f24a81b4fb89eb32657902/c.html
Abigail Berhanemeskel, a 15-year-old student at Andnet International School in #Addis¬Abeba, #Ethiopia, won second prize in the “My Dream” painting competition. The competition aimed to promote people-to-people exchanges and cooperation in space exploration between #China and #Africa.
Abigail’s artwork, noscriptd “Her Hope,” was one of 2,000 artworks created by African teenagers who expressed their dreams through their drawings. She explained that her painting portrays an Ethiopian girl who aspires to seize the opportunity, even though it is far away from her.
The prestigious competition saw the participation of 2,000 African youth from more than 40 countries. A total of 50 prizes, comprising 10 first prizes, 15 second prizes, and 25 third prizes, have been awarded in the first round of the competition.
https://english.news.cn/20230913/c361dcb7a7f24a81b4fb89eb32657902/c.html
#British Museum must return sacred #Ethiopian Tabots, former curator insists
Sacred plaques can never be seen or touched by anyone other than an orthodox priest, says Lewis McNaught
The British Museum is facing calls from one of its own former curators to return sacred tablets to Ethiopia.
https://t.co/1c6PSPHK63
Sacred plaques can never be seen or touched by anyone other than an orthodox priest, says Lewis McNaught
The British Museum is facing calls from one of its own former curators to return sacred tablets to Ethiopia.
https://t.co/1c6PSPHK63
The Telegraph
British Museum must return Ethiopian Tabots, former curator insists
Sacred plaques can never be seen or touched by anyone other than an orthodox priest, says Lewis McNaught
#Ethiopia - One of four youths arrested by gov’t forces in Anfillo, Western #Oromia found dead
Hunde Banti, Firaol Biniam, Danga Dhina and Waktola Daraje were allegedly “kidnapped by government security forces” on 22 August 2023.
Last Friday, the body of Danga Dhina was found dumped by the road at a place called Minkoo near Dambi Dollo University, in Dambi Dollo city.
Residents say families of the other three youths are in distress being unaware of their conditions.
https://addisstandard.com/news-one-of-four-youths-arrested-by-govt-forces-in-anfillo-western-oromia-found-dead/
Hunde Banti, Firaol Biniam, Danga Dhina and Waktola Daraje were allegedly “kidnapped by government security forces” on 22 August 2023.
Last Friday, the body of Danga Dhina was found dumped by the road at a place called Minkoo near Dambi Dollo University, in Dambi Dollo city.
Residents say families of the other three youths are in distress being unaware of their conditions.
https://addisstandard.com/news-one-of-four-youths-arrested-by-govt-forces-in-anfillo-western-oromia-found-dead/
Addis Standard
News: One of four youths arrested by gov’t forces in Anfillo, Western Oromia found dead - Addis Standard
News: One of four youths arrested by gov’t forces in Anfillo, Western Oromia found dead Addis Standard News -