#Ethiopia: Annual Tana Forum to be held in #Bahir_Dar city postponed amid escalating conflict
The 11th edition of the Tana Forum, a high-level security conference in #Africa, has been postponed to April 2024.
The decision was made amidst escalating conflict in the #Amhara region, where the forum takes place.
The #Tana_Forum aims to address peace and security issues in Africa with the participation of current and former African leaders.
https://addisstandard.com/asdailyscoop-annual-tana-forum-to-be-held-in-bahir-dar-city-postponed-amid-escalating-conflict/
The 11th edition of the Tana Forum, a high-level security conference in #Africa, has been postponed to April 2024.
The decision was made amidst escalating conflict in the #Amhara region, where the forum takes place.
The #Tana_Forum aims to address peace and security issues in Africa with the participation of current and former African leaders.
https://addisstandard.com/asdailyscoop-annual-tana-forum-to-be-held-in-bahir-dar-city-postponed-amid-escalating-conflict/
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#ASDailyScoop: Annual Tana Forum to be held in Bahir Dar city postponed amid escalating conflict - Addis Standard
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Algerian Airlines launches direct flight from #Algiers to Addis Abeba; plans for regular services by October 2023
Today, #Algerian Airlines achieved a significant milestone by inaugurating its first-ever direct flight from Algiers-Houari Boumédiène to Bole International Airport in Addis Abeba, #Ethiopia.
The Algerian Minister of Transport, Youcef Chorfa, and his accompanying delegation received a warm welcome from Ambassador Fiseha Shawel, the African Affairs Director-General of Ethiopia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, upon their arrival at the destination.
Immediately after the arrival, both parties engaged in cordial discussions. During these talks, the Algerian Minister of Transport expressed his country's intention to reinstate regular flights between Algiers and Addis Abeba by the end of October 2023.
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Today, #Algerian Airlines achieved a significant milestone by inaugurating its first-ever direct flight from Algiers-Houari Boumédiène to Bole International Airport in Addis Abeba, #Ethiopia.
The Algerian Minister of Transport, Youcef Chorfa, and his accompanying delegation received a warm welcome from Ambassador Fiseha Shawel, the African Affairs Director-General of Ethiopia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, upon their arrival at the destination.
Immediately after the arrival, both parties engaged in cordial discussions. During these talks, the Algerian Minister of Transport expressed his country's intention to reinstate regular flights between Algiers and Addis Abeba by the end of October 2023.
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Three #Ethiopian journalists beaten and detained while covering protest in #Tigray
On September 7, security officers in Mekelle, the capital of Ethiopia’s northern Tigray Region, beat and arrested Teshager Tsigab, a reporter with the online news outlet Yabele Media, and Mehari Kahsay and Mehari Selemon, co-founders and reporters with Ayam Media, while they were covering an opposition protest, according to media reports and the three journalists, who spoke to CPJ via messaging app.
Mehari Kahsay and Mehari Selemon told CPJ they were released on bail on September 9. They said officials accused them of participating in an illegal protest but did not formally charge them in court. Authorities did not level any specific allegations against Teshager, or formally charge him in court before releasing him on bail on September 11.
https://cpj.org/?p=316972
On September 7, security officers in Mekelle, the capital of Ethiopia’s northern Tigray Region, beat and arrested Teshager Tsigab, a reporter with the online news outlet Yabele Media, and Mehari Kahsay and Mehari Selemon, co-founders and reporters with Ayam Media, while they were covering an opposition protest, according to media reports and the three journalists, who spoke to CPJ via messaging app.
Mehari Kahsay and Mehari Selemon told CPJ they were released on bail on September 9. They said officials accused them of participating in an illegal protest but did not formally charge them in court. Authorities did not level any specific allegations against Teshager, or formally charge him in court before releasing him on bail on September 11.
https://cpj.org/?p=316972
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Three Ethiopian journalists beaten and detained while covering protest in Tigray - Committee to Protect Journalists
Nairobi, September 21, 2023—The Committee to Protect Journalists on Thursday called on Ethiopian authorities to hold to account security personnel who assaulted at least three journalists and to desist from harassing and detaining members of the press. On…
Report: Atrocities, war crimes pervade northern #Ethiopia despite peace pact
A damning report presented to the #UN Human Rights Council accuses all parties in the conflict in northern Ethiopia of widespread atrocities, including war crimes and crimes against humanity. The report, published by a three-member international commission of human rights experts, documents a range of atrocities committed since the conflict began in #Tigray in November 2020.
The report states that the peace agreement signed nearly a year ago has failed to end the hostilities and that atrocities are ongoing. The report estimates that approximately 600,000 people have died in Tigray, with more than two million displaced.
The Ethiopian government, forces under its control, and #Eritrean forces in Ethiopia are all accused of committing serious violations and atrocity crimes. The report also highlights violations by Tigray forces and allied militias in other regions.
https://www.voanews.com/a/atrocities-war-crimes-pervade-northern-ethiopia-despite-peace-pact-/7278810.html
A damning report presented to the #UN Human Rights Council accuses all parties in the conflict in northern Ethiopia of widespread atrocities, including war crimes and crimes against humanity. The report, published by a three-member international commission of human rights experts, documents a range of atrocities committed since the conflict began in #Tigray in November 2020.
The report states that the peace agreement signed nearly a year ago has failed to end the hostilities and that atrocities are ongoing. The report estimates that approximately 600,000 people have died in Tigray, with more than two million displaced.
The Ethiopian government, forces under its control, and #Eritrean forces in Ethiopia are all accused of committing serious violations and atrocity crimes. The report also highlights violations by Tigray forces and allied militias in other regions.
https://www.voanews.com/a/atrocities-war-crimes-pervade-northern-ethiopia-despite-peace-pact-/7278810.html
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Report: Atrocities, War Crimes Pervade Northern Ethiopia Despite Peace Pact
UN investigators accuse all parties to conflict of widespread atrocities
Over 81,000 people enter #Ethiopia from #Sudan: #UN
The number of people seeking refuge in Ethiopia due to the ongoing conflict in Sudan has reached 81,095, according to the UN Migration Agency. As of 16 September, 2023, a total of 81,095 individuals, including returnees, refugees, and asylum seekers, have crossed the border from conflict-affected Sudan to Ethiopia, as stated by the International Organization for Migration (#IOM).
Among these, 37,515 are Ethiopian nationals, 28,177 are Sudanese nationals, and the remaining 15,403 are from other countries. The crossings began on April 21st, soon after the conflict erupted, primarily through the #Metema and #Kurmuk border entry points between Ethiopia and Sudan.
Clashes between Sudan's armed forces and paramilitary forces have been underway in #Khartoum and other regions since April 2023.
https://english.news.cn/20230922/1ebcdeaa0f64447d8f42c0df53686da7/c.html
The number of people seeking refuge in Ethiopia due to the ongoing conflict in Sudan has reached 81,095, according to the UN Migration Agency. As of 16 September, 2023, a total of 81,095 individuals, including returnees, refugees, and asylum seekers, have crossed the border from conflict-affected Sudan to Ethiopia, as stated by the International Organization for Migration (#IOM).
Among these, 37,515 are Ethiopian nationals, 28,177 are Sudanese nationals, and the remaining 15,403 are from other countries. The crossings began on April 21st, soon after the conflict erupted, primarily through the #Metema and #Kurmuk border entry points between Ethiopia and Sudan.
Clashes between Sudan's armed forces and paramilitary forces have been underway in #Khartoum and other regions since April 2023.
https://english.news.cn/20230922/1ebcdeaa0f64447d8f42c0df53686da7/c.html
East Africa poised for highest economic growth amidst challenges
The East #Africa region is expected to experience the highest economic growth on the continent, driven by the GDP growth in #Ethiopia, #Uganda, #Kenya, #Tanzania, and #Rwanda. In 2023 and 2024, growth rates are projected to rise to 5.1% and 5.8% respectively, showing promising development.
However, East Africa is not without its challenges. The region is facing food insecurity, the worst drought in 40 years, protracted conflicts in some areas, high youth unemployment, and a cost of living crisis worsened by the conflict in #Ukraine.
With an uncertain global economic landscape post-pandemic, recovery paths in the region remain unclear. Finance ministries in the largest East African economies have responded by implementing budget strategies.
https://odi.org/en/insights/national-budget-trends-in-east-africa-navigating-an-uncertain-recovery/
The East #Africa region is expected to experience the highest economic growth on the continent, driven by the GDP growth in #Ethiopia, #Uganda, #Kenya, #Tanzania, and #Rwanda. In 2023 and 2024, growth rates are projected to rise to 5.1% and 5.8% respectively, showing promising development.
However, East Africa is not without its challenges. The region is facing food insecurity, the worst drought in 40 years, protracted conflicts in some areas, high youth unemployment, and a cost of living crisis worsened by the conflict in #Ukraine.
With an uncertain global economic landscape post-pandemic, recovery paths in the region remain unclear. Finance ministries in the largest East African economies have responded by implementing budget strategies.
https://odi.org/en/insights/national-budget-trends-in-east-africa-navigating-an-uncertain-recovery/
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National budget trends in East Africa: navigating an uncertain recovery
In this blog, Jessica Pudussery looks at the recent budget speeches of East African finance ministries to examine how the region is responding to an increasingly uncertain global economic landscape.
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Mohamed Chande Othman, the Chair of the International Commission for Human Rights and an expert on Ethiopia, urged the UN Human Rights Council to carefully consider the "overarching risk factors" highlighted in the commission’s report.
He emphasized that these risk factors should not be overlooked or considered insignificant. According to Othman, a majority of these risk factors are of utmost importance and serve as fundamental concerns.
Ambassador Tsegab Kebebew, the Permanent Representative of Ethiopia to the UN, rejected the commission's findings. He further accused the experts of refusing the government's repeated offers to cooperate and engage.
He emphasized that these risk factors should not be overlooked or considered insignificant. According to Othman, a majority of these risk factors are of utmost importance and serve as fundamental concerns.
Ambassador Tsegab Kebebew, the Permanent Representative of Ethiopia to the UN, rejected the commission's findings. He further accused the experts of refusing the government's repeated offers to cooperate and engage.
#Ethiopia, #Egypt, and #Sudan reconvene for second round trilateral talks on the #GERD today in Addis Abeba
The second round of the tripartite negotiation between Ethiopia, Egypt, and Sudan on the first filling and annual operation of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) has commenced today, in Ethiopia’s capital #AddisAbeba.
The three countries resumed the AU-led stalled negotiations last month after Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi released a joint statement on 13 July in which they agreed “to initiate expedited negotiations to finalize the agreement between Egypt, Ethiopia and The Sudan on the filling of the GERD and the rules of its operations, and they will do all the necessary efforts to finalize it within four months.”
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The second round of the tripartite negotiation between Ethiopia, Egypt, and Sudan on the first filling and annual operation of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) has commenced today, in Ethiopia’s capital #AddisAbeba.
The three countries resumed the AU-led stalled negotiations last month after Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi released a joint statement on 13 July in which they agreed “to initiate expedited negotiations to finalize the agreement between Egypt, Ethiopia and The Sudan on the filling of the GERD and the rules of its operations, and they will do all the necessary efforts to finalize it within four months.”
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#Ethiopia at the #BerlinMarathon2023
Athlete Tigist Assefa breaks new World Record at the #Berlin_Marathon by clocking 2:11:53 to finish the race.
Tigist smashed Kenyan Brigid Kosgei’s World Record of 2:13:04 set at the Chicago Marathon in 2019.
Tigist not only broke new WR but also defended her win at the Berlin Marathon 2022 in which she finished at 2:15:37, which was recorded as the third-fastest women’s time in history.
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Athlete Tigist Assefa breaks new World Record at the #Berlin_Marathon by clocking 2:11:53 to finish the race.
Tigist smashed Kenyan Brigid Kosgei’s World Record of 2:13:04 set at the Chicago Marathon in 2019.
Tigist not only broke new WR but also defended her win at the Berlin Marathon 2022 in which she finished at 2:15:37, which was recorded as the third-fastest women’s time in history.
Congratulations 👏🏿
Cholera outbreak spreading across #Ethiopia
Cholera cases are rapidly increasing in Ethiopia, as reported by the United Nations Population Fund's (#UNFPA) latest humanitarian response report. Outbreaks have been reported in all regions of Ethiopia, except for #Gamella and #Tigray.
The #Amhara region, which is already grappling with a widespread cholera outbreak, has confirmed 225 cases and seven deaths at the #Kumer site. This site has provided refuge for almost 10,000 Sudanese refugees and asylum seekers who escaped the crisis in #Sudan.
The UNFPA has pointed out that due to limited access to food, water, and proper shelter, women and girls in the area are facing increased protection risks.
https://reliefweb.int/report/ethiopia/unfpa-ethiopia-humanitarian-response-situation-report-august-2023
Cholera cases are rapidly increasing in Ethiopia, as reported by the United Nations Population Fund's (#UNFPA) latest humanitarian response report. Outbreaks have been reported in all regions of Ethiopia, except for #Gamella and #Tigray.
The #Amhara region, which is already grappling with a widespread cholera outbreak, has confirmed 225 cases and seven deaths at the #Kumer site. This site has provided refuge for almost 10,000 Sudanese refugees and asylum seekers who escaped the crisis in #Sudan.
The UNFPA has pointed out that due to limited access to food, water, and proper shelter, women and girls in the area are facing increased protection risks.
https://reliefweb.int/report/ethiopia/unfpa-ethiopia-humanitarian-response-situation-report-august-2023
#Ethiopia’s Solar PV market: A bright future ahead
Due to its proximity to the #equator, Ethiopia has a significant advantage in capturing solar energy. The nation has almost 3,000 hours of sunshine annually, making it the perfect place for solar PV installations.
The abundance of sunlight, especially in the eastern and southern regions, offers a reliable supply of energy all year round. Ethiopia’s foray into solar energy generation was sparked by this wealth of solar resources, which also makes Ethiopia a desirable location for solar PV projects.
https://solarquarter.com/2023/09/22/ethiopias-solar-pv-market-a-bright-future-ahead/
Due to its proximity to the #equator, Ethiopia has a significant advantage in capturing solar energy. The nation has almost 3,000 hours of sunshine annually, making it the perfect place for solar PV installations.
The abundance of sunlight, especially in the eastern and southern regions, offers a reliable supply of energy all year round. Ethiopia’s foray into solar energy generation was sparked by this wealth of solar resources, which also makes Ethiopia a desirable location for solar PV projects.
https://solarquarter.com/2023/09/22/ethiopias-solar-pv-market-a-bright-future-ahead/
Leaders from Ethiopia, Somalia, and Djibouti unite to tackle imminent climate crisis
During the 78th session of the UN General Assembly, leaders from #Ethiopia, #Somalia, and #Djibouti united to address the imminent climate threat. Ethiopia's Deputy Prime Minister, Demeke Mekonnen Hassen, questioned the political will to prioritize global partnership over competition, highlighting the negative impact of current policy decisions on poverty, hunger, and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Somalia's Prime Minister, Hamza Abdi Barre, emphasized the power of solidarity and cooperation, urging leaders to accelerate action towards the #SDGs.
Djibouti's Foreign Affairs Minister, Mahamoud Ali Youssouf, stressed the need for multilateralism and global collaboration, highlighting the resistance to change in international institutions.
http://en.people.cn/n3/2023/0925/c90000-20076405.html
During the 78th session of the UN General Assembly, leaders from #Ethiopia, #Somalia, and #Djibouti united to address the imminent climate threat. Ethiopia's Deputy Prime Minister, Demeke Mekonnen Hassen, questioned the political will to prioritize global partnership over competition, highlighting the negative impact of current policy decisions on poverty, hunger, and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Somalia's Prime Minister, Hamza Abdi Barre, emphasized the power of solidarity and cooperation, urging leaders to accelerate action towards the #SDGs.
Djibouti's Foreign Affairs Minister, Mahamoud Ali Youssouf, stressed the need for multilateralism and global collaboration, highlighting the resistance to change in international institutions.
http://en.people.cn/n3/2023/0925/c90000-20076405.html
Ancient cave in #Ethiopia reveals evolution of ochre use 40,000 years ago
A recent study published in Scientific Reports sheds light on the gradual evolution of ochre use in Africa's middle stone age. Researchers from #Norway, #Spain, and #France conducted an analysis of the largest known collection of red and yellow mineral pigment fragments, commonly called ochre, found in the Porc-Epic Cave in Ethiopia.
The study unveils how human groups visiting the cave adapted their pigment production techniques to cultural and environmental changes that limited their access to quality raw materials. Lead researcher Francesco D'Errico emphasizes the significance of this discovery in understanding the emergence and evolution of ochre usage in Ethiopia.
Porc-Epic Cave stands out as a remarkable exception, as it offers a unique opportunity to accurately trace the acquisition, processing, and utilization of minerals. D'Errico emphasizes the importance of documenting and comparing cultural trajectories in different regions to comprehend the development of modern cultures.
https://partner.sciencenorway.no/archaeology-evolution-history/what-can-this-cave-in-ethiopia-tell-us-about-early-human-cultural-evolution/2251773
A recent study published in Scientific Reports sheds light on the gradual evolution of ochre use in Africa's middle stone age. Researchers from #Norway, #Spain, and #France conducted an analysis of the largest known collection of red and yellow mineral pigment fragments, commonly called ochre, found in the Porc-Epic Cave in Ethiopia.
The study unveils how human groups visiting the cave adapted their pigment production techniques to cultural and environmental changes that limited their access to quality raw materials. Lead researcher Francesco D'Errico emphasizes the significance of this discovery in understanding the emergence and evolution of ochre usage in Ethiopia.
Porc-Epic Cave stands out as a remarkable exception, as it offers a unique opportunity to accurately trace the acquisition, processing, and utilization of minerals. D'Errico emphasizes the importance of documenting and comparing cultural trajectories in different regions to comprehend the development of modern cultures.
https://partner.sciencenorway.no/archaeology-evolution-history/what-can-this-cave-in-ethiopia-tell-us-about-early-human-cultural-evolution/2251773
ScienceNorway.no
What can this cave in Ethiopia tell us about early human cultural evolution?
A research team has analysed the largest known collection of Middle Stone Age ochre to learn how its use changed over 4,500 years.
#Ethiopia: Security forces detain Chairman of Ethiopian Citizens for Social Justice (#EZEMA)
The political party, Ethiopian Citizens for Social Justice (#EZEMA) said its chairman, Dr. Chane Kebede, was detained by security forces on Sunday, 24 September.
The party said in a short statement today that it "strongly condemns" such actions that do not follow the principles of law and order. "Our party would like to inform its members and supporters that it is monitoring the matter carefully and closely," the party said.
It added that members of the national executive committee of the party convened an emergency meeting this morning and established a committee to closely monitor the detention of its chairman.
EZEMA's leader, Prof. Berhanu Nega, constitutes part of the ruling Prosperity Party (PP) Council of Ministers as Minister of the Federal Ministry of Education. AS
Picture: EZEMA
The political party, Ethiopian Citizens for Social Justice (#EZEMA) said its chairman, Dr. Chane Kebede, was detained by security forces on Sunday, 24 September.
The party said in a short statement today that it "strongly condemns" such actions that do not follow the principles of law and order. "Our party would like to inform its members and supporters that it is monitoring the matter carefully and closely," the party said.
It added that members of the national executive committee of the party convened an emergency meeting this morning and established a committee to closely monitor the detention of its chairman.
EZEMA's leader, Prof. Berhanu Nega, constitutes part of the ruling Prosperity Party (PP) Council of Ministers as Minister of the Federal Ministry of Education. AS
Picture: EZEMA
#Ethiopia: ‘Mary’s Meals’ struggles to resume feeding kids in war-ravaged #Tigray region
According to #UNICEF, more than 3.5 million children do not have access to school due to the impacts of conflict and climate shocks across Ethiopia, but the #Tigray region has been disproportionately affected: 1.7 million school-age children out of an estimated 2.3 million were denied access to education for three academic years, with the war having destroyed 88 percent of school infrastructure.
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“The communities are determined to reopen the schools, even if children are sitting on bare floors and the wind is whistling in through the damaged roofs and walls,” said Alex Keay, Mary’s Meals’ Director of Program Affiliates and Partners.
https://cruxnow.com/interviews/2023/09/marys-meals-struggles-to-resume-feeding-kids-in-war-ravaged-ethiopia-region/
According to #UNICEF, more than 3.5 million children do not have access to school due to the impacts of conflict and climate shocks across Ethiopia, but the #Tigray region has been disproportionately affected: 1.7 million school-age children out of an estimated 2.3 million were denied access to education for three academic years, with the war having destroyed 88 percent of school infrastructure.
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“The communities are determined to reopen the schools, even if children are sitting on bare floors and the wind is whistling in through the damaged roofs and walls,” said Alex Keay, Mary’s Meals’ Director of Program Affiliates and Partners.
https://cruxnow.com/interviews/2023/09/marys-meals-struggles-to-resume-feeding-kids-in-war-ravaged-ethiopia-region/
Crux
‘Mary’s Meals’ struggles to resume feeding kids in war-ravaged Ethiopia region
“The communities are determined to reopen the schools, even if children are sitting on bare floors and the wind is whistling in through the damaged roofs and walls,” said Alex Keay.