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
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#Ethiopia: Welcoming #IDPs and #migrants in GSF project changes lives
Displaced women and men or migrants from all over Ethiopia, those returning, after having emigrated, refugees from other countries, and vulnerable people, are the beneficiaries of the pilot project launched at the end of 2020 in Addis Abeba by the Global Solidarity Fund (GSF), in collaboration with female and male religious congregations.
The project aims to work together with private companies and international organisations to strengthen the congregations' commitment to improving the lives of the vulnerable.
https://www.vaticannews.va/en/church/news/2023-09/welcoming-migrants-idps-in-ethiopia-thanks-to-religious-gsf.html
Displaced women and men or migrants from all over Ethiopia, those returning, after having emigrated, refugees from other countries, and vulnerable people, are the beneficiaries of the pilot project launched at the end of 2020 in Addis Abeba by the Global Solidarity Fund (GSF), in collaboration with female and male religious congregations.
The project aims to work together with private companies and international organisations to strengthen the congregations' commitment to improving the lives of the vulnerable.
https://www.vaticannews.va/en/church/news/2023-09/welcoming-migrants-idps-in-ethiopia-thanks-to-religious-gsf.html
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Ethiopia: Welcoming IDPs and migrants in GSF project changes lives - Vatican News
In Ethiopia, the vulnerable, at home or from abroad, are given precious opportunities and assistance, which has changed their lives, thanks to the ...
flynas expands Saudi Arabia-Ethiopia connectivity with six new direct flights
Low-cost carrier flynas is expanding its connectivity between #SaudiArabia and #Ethiopia with the launch of six new direct flights. From 09 October, 2023, the airline will operate three weekly flights from Riyadh to the Ethiopian capital, Addis Abeba, and three weekly flights from #Jeddah starting from 10 October, 2023.
This expansion aligns with flynas' plans to extend its footprint in the African market and supports the national civil aviation strategy's vision to cater to 330 million passengers and 100 million tourists by 2030. The move aims to enhance accessibility to the holy mosques and provide an exceptional travel experience.
flynas, headquartered in #Riyadh, is Saudi Arabia's first low-cost airline and operates a fleet of over 70 aircraft to 38 destinations in the Middle East, North #Africa, #Europe, and #Asia. The airline is owned by a consortium of Saudi investors, including the Public Investment Fund and Saudi Arabian Airlines Corporation. With a vast network of over 70 domestic and international destinations, flynas offers more than 1,500 weekly flights.
https://aviationsourcenews.com/airline/flynas-boosts-african-network-with-6-new-addis-ababa-services/
Low-cost carrier flynas is expanding its connectivity between #SaudiArabia and #Ethiopia with the launch of six new direct flights. From 09 October, 2023, the airline will operate three weekly flights from Riyadh to the Ethiopian capital, Addis Abeba, and three weekly flights from #Jeddah starting from 10 October, 2023.
This expansion aligns with flynas' plans to extend its footprint in the African market and supports the national civil aviation strategy's vision to cater to 330 million passengers and 100 million tourists by 2030. The move aims to enhance accessibility to the holy mosques and provide an exceptional travel experience.
flynas, headquartered in #Riyadh, is Saudi Arabia's first low-cost airline and operates a fleet of over 70 aircraft to 38 destinations in the Middle East, North #Africa, #Europe, and #Asia. The airline is owned by a consortium of Saudi investors, including the Public Investment Fund and Saudi Arabian Airlines Corporation. With a vast network of over 70 domestic and international destinations, flynas offers more than 1,500 weekly flights.
https://aviationsourcenews.com/airline/flynas-boosts-african-network-with-6-new-addis-ababa-services/
AviationSource News
flynas boosts African network with 6 new Addis Ababa services
Saudi low-cost carrier flynas is set to launch six new direct flights from Riyadh and Jeddah to the Ethiopian capital Addis Ababa next month.
Coffee firms won't be ready to comply with #EU deforestation law - report
A new report has revealed that most global coffee firms are not prepared to comply with the European Union's (EU) new law preventing the import of commodities linked to deforestation. This could have detrimental effects on small farmers, especially in countries like #Ethiopia.
The EU's law, which is set to take effect at the end of 2024, requires importers of commodities such as coffee, cocoa, beef, soy, rubber, and palm oil to prove that their goods are not contributing to forest destruction or face significant fines.
The report, called the coffee barometer, highlights the lack of preparedness among coffee firms, which may result in them sourcing from more developed regions like #Brazil that have better traceability. This would leave millions of small-scale and poverty-stricken farmers living in countries like Ethiopia at a disadvantage.
https://www.reuters.com/business/environment/coffee-firms-wont-be-ready-comply-with-eu-deforestation-law-report-2023-09-13/
A new report has revealed that most global coffee firms are not prepared to comply with the European Union's (EU) new law preventing the import of commodities linked to deforestation. This could have detrimental effects on small farmers, especially in countries like #Ethiopia.
The EU's law, which is set to take effect at the end of 2024, requires importers of commodities such as coffee, cocoa, beef, soy, rubber, and palm oil to prove that their goods are not contributing to forest destruction or face significant fines.
The report, called the coffee barometer, highlights the lack of preparedness among coffee firms, which may result in them sourcing from more developed regions like #Brazil that have better traceability. This would leave millions of small-scale and poverty-stricken farmers living in countries like Ethiopia at a disadvantage.
https://www.reuters.com/business/environment/coffee-firms-wont-be-ready-comply-with-eu-deforestation-law-report-2023-09-13/
News: African Development Bank Group approves $104 million in funding for a power transmission project in eastern Ethiopia
The African Development Bank Group has approved a $104 million funding package for a transmission project in eastern #Ethiopia.
The project aims to improve power supply infrastructure, reduce reliance on diesel generators, and support the government's agricultural irrigation program.
The funding will come from the African Development Fund and the #Korea_Africa Energy Investment Framework Agreement.
https://addisstandard.com/news-african-development-bank-group-approves-104-million-in-funding-for-a-power-transmission-project-in-eastern-ethiopia/
The African Development Bank Group has approved a $104 million funding package for a transmission project in eastern #Ethiopia.
The project aims to improve power supply infrastructure, reduce reliance on diesel generators, and support the government's agricultural irrigation program.
The funding will come from the African Development Fund and the #Korea_Africa Energy Investment Framework Agreement.
https://addisstandard.com/news-african-development-bank-group-approves-104-million-in-funding-for-a-power-transmission-project-in-eastern-ethiopia/
Addis Standard
News: African Development Bank Group approves $104 million in funding for a power transmission project in eastern Ethiopia - Addis…
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#Ethiopia: Targeted killings and repatriation fail to deter Ethiopian migrants
Many Ethiopians who move illegally to #SaudiArabia are assisted by fellow Ethiopians involved in human smuggling. This can lead to human trafficking, with migrants subjected to abuse and exploitation, including rape and torture.
According to Deputy Commissioner Birhanu Abebe of the Ethiopian Federal Police Commission, the police have videos showing assaults deemed too horrifying for public consumption. The abuse sometimes starts in Ethiopia and is perpetrated by Ethiopian traffickers en route to Saudi Arabia.
https://issafrica.org/iss-today/targeted-killings-and-repatriation-fail-to-deter-ethiopian-migrants
Many Ethiopians who move illegally to #SaudiArabia are assisted by fellow Ethiopians involved in human smuggling. This can lead to human trafficking, with migrants subjected to abuse and exploitation, including rape and torture.
According to Deputy Commissioner Birhanu Abebe of the Ethiopian Federal Police Commission, the police have videos showing assaults deemed too horrifying for public consumption. The abuse sometimes starts in Ethiopia and is perpetrated by Ethiopian traffickers en route to Saudi Arabia.
https://issafrica.org/iss-today/targeted-killings-and-repatriation-fail-to-deter-ethiopian-migrants
Ethiopian 787 Delhi to Addis Abeba makes an emergency landing
Flag carrier #EthiopianAirlines (ET) flight, operated by a #Boeing 787, made an emergency landing at #Delhi Airport (DEL) after the flight crew observed smoke in the cockpit. Ethiopian Airlines, #Africa's largest carrier, operates two daily flights between Delhi and Addis Abeba (ADD) and utilizes its widebody fleet, including Boeing 787-8, 787-9, and sometimes 777.
A passenger on the flight reported to PTI that the aircraft returned to the airport shortly after takeoff and performed an emergency landing. The passenger, who requested anonymity, stated, "There was smoke, and many passengers became anxious." According to sources, there were over 240 individuals on board the flight.
According to PTI sources, there were over 240 individuals on board the flight. Flight data from Flightradar24 helps establish the flight timeline. Ethiopian Airlines flight ET687 departed from Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi (DEL) at approximately 9:16 PM UTC. Shortly after takeoff, at an altitude of approximately 7,000 feet, the flight crew detected smoke in the cockpit. They immediately decided to make an emergency landing, and the aircraft returned to Delhi at around 9:32 PM UTC, just 16 minutes after departure.
https://aviationa2z.com/index.php/2023/09/14/ethiopian-787-delhi-addis-ababa-emergency-landing/
Flag carrier #EthiopianAirlines (ET) flight, operated by a #Boeing 787, made an emergency landing at #Delhi Airport (DEL) after the flight crew observed smoke in the cockpit. Ethiopian Airlines, #Africa's largest carrier, operates two daily flights between Delhi and Addis Abeba (ADD) and utilizes its widebody fleet, including Boeing 787-8, 787-9, and sometimes 777.
A passenger on the flight reported to PTI that the aircraft returned to the airport shortly after takeoff and performed an emergency landing. The passenger, who requested anonymity, stated, "There was smoke, and many passengers became anxious." According to sources, there were over 240 individuals on board the flight.
According to PTI sources, there were over 240 individuals on board the flight. Flight data from Flightradar24 helps establish the flight timeline. Ethiopian Airlines flight ET687 departed from Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi (DEL) at approximately 9:16 PM UTC. Shortly after takeoff, at an altitude of approximately 7,000 feet, the flight crew detected smoke in the cockpit. They immediately decided to make an emergency landing, and the aircraft returned to Delhi at around 9:32 PM UTC, just 16 minutes after departure.
https://aviationa2z.com/index.php/2023/09/14/ethiopian-787-delhi-addis-ababa-emergency-landing/
Aviation A2Z
Ethiopian 787 Delhi to Addis Ababa Makes An Emergency Landing
Flag carrier Ethiopian Airlines (ET) flight operated by Boeing 787 from Delhi Airport (DEL) to Addis Ababa (ADD) made an emergency landing back at DEL after the flight crew witnessed smoke inside the cockpit.
News: Career fellowship supports #Ethiopian women to enhance agri-food policies
A new report published by #FAO this year, The Status of Women in Agrifood Systems, reveals that whilst there has been some progress, substantial gender inequalities in agrifood systems persist. The report further highlights the need to intensify efforts towards policy reforms to ensure that agricultural policies specifically address gender equality and women’s empowerment.
“One of our goals at AWARD is to support women to not only become effective leaders of agricultural research for development agendas, but also to promote an enabling environment for equitable agri-food systems," says, Dr. Susan Kaaria, Director, AWARD.
https://addisstandard.com/?p=37767
A new report published by #FAO this year, The Status of Women in Agrifood Systems, reveals that whilst there has been some progress, substantial gender inequalities in agrifood systems persist. The report further highlights the need to intensify efforts towards policy reforms to ensure that agricultural policies specifically address gender equality and women’s empowerment.
“One of our goals at AWARD is to support women to not only become effective leaders of agricultural research for development agendas, but also to promote an enabling environment for equitable agri-food systems," says, Dr. Susan Kaaria, Director, AWARD.
https://addisstandard.com/?p=37767
Addis Standard
News: Career fellowship supports Ethiopian women to enhance agri-food policies - Addis Standard
2009 AWARD Fellow, prof Fetien Abera on the left, with barley farmers in Ethiopia: Photo credit AWARD Addis Abeba – African Women in Agricultural Research and Development (AWARD) announced the Fellows in the second Cohort of its Gender Responsive Agriculture…
News: National Bank of #Ethiopia greenlights offshore accounts for strategic foreign direct investments
The National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE) has approved foreign direct investment initiatives to establish offshore accounts.
This enables projects to deposit their proceeds sourced from equity and loan financing.
The #NBE aims to attract strategic investors across various sectors that can provide much-needed public goods and create new streams of foreign currency flows into Ethiopia.
https://addisstandard.com/news-national-bank-of-ethiopia-greenlights-offshore-accounts-for-strategic-foreign-direct-investments/
The National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE) has approved foreign direct investment initiatives to establish offshore accounts.
This enables projects to deposit their proceeds sourced from equity and loan financing.
The #NBE aims to attract strategic investors across various sectors that can provide much-needed public goods and create new streams of foreign currency flows into Ethiopia.
https://addisstandard.com/news-national-bank-of-ethiopia-greenlights-offshore-accounts-for-strategic-foreign-direct-investments/
Addis Standard
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The ordeal of #Tigrayan women in #Ethiopia: 'Whether you shout or not, no one is going to come and rescue you'
At least 120,000 women were raped in Tigray during the war, according to Amnesty International. And almost a year after the peace agreement, the violence continues.
She recalled, "They told me, 'Whether you shout or not, no one is going to come and rescue you.' And then they raped me for around three months since then. They were taking turns on me, just like a doorkeeper." Her testimony, along with those of 48 other women, serves as the basis for Amnesty International's assertion, In a report published on Tuesday September 5, that "despite the signing of the Cessation of Hostilities Agreement (CoHA), atrocities against civilians in Tigray continued." In this conflict, Tigrayan women have found themselves on the front line. At least 120,000 of them have been victims of rape during the war, according to regional health authorities.
https://t.co/xTWATmezwO
At least 120,000 women were raped in Tigray during the war, according to Amnesty International. And almost a year after the peace agreement, the violence continues.
She recalled, "They told me, 'Whether you shout or not, no one is going to come and rescue you.' And then they raped me for around three months since then. They were taking turns on me, just like a doorkeeper." Her testimony, along with those of 48 other women, serves as the basis for Amnesty International's assertion, In a report published on Tuesday September 5, that "despite the signing of the Cessation of Hostilities Agreement (CoHA), atrocities against civilians in Tigray continued." In this conflict, Tigrayan women have found themselves on the front line. At least 120,000 of them have been victims of rape during the war, according to regional health authorities.
https://t.co/xTWATmezwO
Le Monde.fr
The ordeal of Tigrayan women in Ethiopia: 'Whether you shout or not, no one is going to come and rescue you'
At least 120,000 women were raped in Tigray during the war, according to Amnesty International. And almost a year after the peace agreement, the violence continues.
#Ethiopia rolls out student IDs, integrates biometric data to issue Fayda
Ethiopia's Ministry of Education and the national ID program have announced the adoption of biometric digital ID as the official student ID for all educational institutions. This move is part of Ethiopia's efforts to digitize and modernize the education sector. The new system guarantees enhanced identity verification and improved data protection across all academic platforms. It also aims to simplify administrative processes related to admissions, record management, and the rollout of digital ID-based licensing and national exams.
Pilot projects have already successfully registered post-secondary students, with approximately 640,000 students' biometric data integrated into the national ID program's system. The Ministry of Education and the national ID program are enthusiastic about the transformative potential of this initiative and encourage all education sector stakeholders to embrace this innovative transition.
This development follows a recent trend in the Ethiopian government, which has been implementing biometric digital ID as the standard in various services, including the federal civil service commission and the ministry of health. In July, Ethiopia made the use of fayda digital ID mandatory for all financial institution transactions.
https://www.biometricupdate.com/202309/ethiopia-rolls-out-student-ids-integrates-biometric-data-to-issue-fayda
Ethiopia's Ministry of Education and the national ID program have announced the adoption of biometric digital ID as the official student ID for all educational institutions. This move is part of Ethiopia's efforts to digitize and modernize the education sector. The new system guarantees enhanced identity verification and improved data protection across all academic platforms. It also aims to simplify administrative processes related to admissions, record management, and the rollout of digital ID-based licensing and national exams.
Pilot projects have already successfully registered post-secondary students, with approximately 640,000 students' biometric data integrated into the national ID program's system. The Ministry of Education and the national ID program are enthusiastic about the transformative potential of this initiative and encourage all education sector stakeholders to embrace this innovative transition.
This development follows a recent trend in the Ethiopian government, which has been implementing biometric digital ID as the standard in various services, including the federal civil service commission and the ministry of health. In July, Ethiopia made the use of fayda digital ID mandatory for all financial institution transactions.
https://www.biometricupdate.com/202309/ethiopia-rolls-out-student-ids-integrates-biometric-data-to-issue-fayda
Biometric Update
Ethiopia rolls out student IDs, integrates biometric data to issue Fayda
The official introduction of the digital ID is a critical moment in Ethiopia’s journey toward digitizing and monetizing the education sector.
Ethiopian nationals arrested for kidnapping fellow countryman in South Africa
Two #Ethiopian nationals have been apprehended in Limpopo, #SouthAfrica, for allegedly kidnapping a 20-year-old man and demanding a ransom for his release. The victim was reportedly taken in the Giyani policing precinct on 09 September by his countrymen, who later demanded a substantial amount of R80,000 from his relatives.
The local police promptly launched an investigation and, with the assistance of several units, successfully arrested the suspects at Orange Farm, #Norwood. During the operation, seven cellphones were seized, and it was discovered that other Ethiopian nationals had also been kidnapped.
The victims were rescued without any ransom being paid. The two suspects are set to appear in court on charges of kidnapping.
https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/two-ethiopian-nationals-allegedly-kidnap-another-ethiopian-in-limpopo-and-demand-r80000-in-ransom-15b07203-aa56-4552-902b-ccd268c58616
Two #Ethiopian nationals have been apprehended in Limpopo, #SouthAfrica, for allegedly kidnapping a 20-year-old man and demanding a ransom for his release. The victim was reportedly taken in the Giyani policing precinct on 09 September by his countrymen, who later demanded a substantial amount of R80,000 from his relatives.
The local police promptly launched an investigation and, with the assistance of several units, successfully arrested the suspects at Orange Farm, #Norwood. During the operation, seven cellphones were seized, and it was discovered that other Ethiopian nationals had also been kidnapped.
The victims were rescued without any ransom being paid. The two suspects are set to appear in court on charges of kidnapping.
https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/two-ethiopian-nationals-allegedly-kidnap-another-ethiopian-in-limpopo-and-demand-r80000-in-ransom-15b07203-aa56-4552-902b-ccd268c58616
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Two Ethiopian nationals allegedly kidnap another Ethiopian in Limpopo and demand R80,000 in ransom
Ethiopian men were arrested for allegedly kidnapping a fellow national and demanding R80,000 in ransom.
#Djibouti inaugurates red sea power wind farm, bringing electricity to 38% of the population
Djibouti has taken a major step towards reducing power shortages and increasing domestic output by inaugurating the Red Sea Power wind farm project. President Ismail Omar Guelleh unveiled the project over the weekend, located in Ghoubet, 120 km from the capital. The project consists of 17 wind turbines, a sub-station, and an overhead transmission line.
With a cost of $122 million, it has been funded by various organizations. Red Sea Power will produce 60 MW of electricity, providing access to power for 38% of the country's population currently lacking it. This move is significant for Djibouti, which heavily relies on imported fossil fuels and hydrogen-generated power from #Ethiopia.
https://northafricapost.com/71245-djibouti-launches-first-wind-farm-to-increase-domestic-power-output.html
Djibouti has taken a major step towards reducing power shortages and increasing domestic output by inaugurating the Red Sea Power wind farm project. President Ismail Omar Guelleh unveiled the project over the weekend, located in Ghoubet, 120 km from the capital. The project consists of 17 wind turbines, a sub-station, and an overhead transmission line.
With a cost of $122 million, it has been funded by various organizations. Red Sea Power will produce 60 MW of electricity, providing access to power for 38% of the country's population currently lacking it. This move is significant for Djibouti, which heavily relies on imported fossil fuels and hydrogen-generated power from #Ethiopia.
https://northafricapost.com/71245-djibouti-launches-first-wind-farm-to-increase-domestic-power-output.html