#ASDailyScoop: #Ethiopian Air Force Academy Military Training School is graduating army recruits who have been attending basic military training for the past six months, Ethiopian National Defense Forces (#ENDF) said.
Commander of the Federal Air Force, Lt. Gen. Yilma Merdasa, senior members of the Air Force, and high level guests invited by the senior leadership of the federal army are attending the graduation ceremony, which will include recognition and award programs for trainees who performed successfully in their training.
Commander of the Federal Air Force, Lt. Gen. Yilma Merdasa, senior members of the Air Force, and high level guests invited by the senior leadership of the federal army are attending the graduation ceremony, which will include recognition and award programs for trainees who performed successfully in their training.
#Ethiopia: #UNOPS, #Italian Agency for Development Cooperation sign a €7.6 mln project agreement to support health systems in Ethiopia.
The three-year project will improve the uptake and quality of healthcare service delivery for more than 62,000 beneficiaries. The project will also improve the quality and uptake of education in primary schools through improved nutrition and hygiene services benefiting around 2,000 children.
The multi-sectoral intervention project will be implemented in #Chifra, in the #Afar region, and in #Hamer woreda in #South_Omo zone of the newly restructured Southern Ethiopia Regional State.
https://ethiopia.un.org/en/246236-unops-italian-agency-development-cooperation-sign-%E2%82%AC76-mln-project-agreement-improve-health
The three-year project will improve the uptake and quality of healthcare service delivery for more than 62,000 beneficiaries. The project will also improve the quality and uptake of education in primary schools through improved nutrition and hygiene services benefiting around 2,000 children.
The multi-sectoral intervention project will be implemented in #Chifra, in the #Afar region, and in #Hamer woreda in #South_Omo zone of the newly restructured Southern Ethiopia Regional State.
https://ethiopia.un.org/en/246236-unops-italian-agency-development-cooperation-sign-%E2%82%AC76-mln-project-agreement-improve-health
#Ethiopia: "They demand cash and intimated us with threats of confiscating our goods"
Watch the full video report on the daily ordeals of irregular street vendors to survive. https://youtu.be/v5pcejKyYfI?si=3Ml3pz1ef0mzYmRk
Although they supply affordable commodities for their customers who can't afford to buy products from shop owners, life for irregular vendors in the streets of #Addis_Abeba has increasingly became near unbearable due largely to constant harassment from law enforcement bodies, which includes confiscations of their items and physical abuses.
Watch the full video report on the daily ordeals of irregular street vendors to survive. https://youtu.be/v5pcejKyYfI?si=3Ml3pz1ef0mzYmRk
Although they supply affordable commodities for their customers who can't afford to buy products from shop owners, life for irregular vendors in the streets of #Addis_Abeba has increasingly became near unbearable due largely to constant harassment from law enforcement bodies, which includes confiscations of their items and physical abuses.
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"They demand cash and intimated us with threats of confiscating our goods"
Although, they supply affordable commodities for their customers who can't afford to buy products from shop owners, life for irregular vendors in the streets of #Addis_Abeba has increasingly became near unbearable due largely to constant harassment from law…
#Ethiopia, #Djibouti to join #EAC
The East African Community (EAC) is set to become a market size of 800 million people, with the introduction of more countries to the regional economic community on the cards.
EAC Secretary General Dr Peter Mathuki hinted here on Tuesday evening, that both, Djibouti and Ethiopia would also join the Regional Economic Community.
“The vision of our leaders is to have a market of 800 million people. And that will be possible if we integrate all the countries in the horn of Africa and make one huge market,” projected Dr Mathuki, shortly before launching the EU-EAC Market Access Upgrade Program (MARKUP II).
Dr Mathuki’s revelations come in the wake of negotiations between the EAC and the Federal Republic of Somalia for the entry of Somalia into the bloc. https://dailynews.co.tz/ethiopia-djibouti-to-join-eac/
The East African Community (EAC) is set to become a market size of 800 million people, with the introduction of more countries to the regional economic community on the cards.
EAC Secretary General Dr Peter Mathuki hinted here on Tuesday evening, that both, Djibouti and Ethiopia would also join the Regional Economic Community.
“The vision of our leaders is to have a market of 800 million people. And that will be possible if we integrate all the countries in the horn of Africa and make one huge market,” projected Dr Mathuki, shortly before launching the EU-EAC Market Access Upgrade Program (MARKUP II).
Dr Mathuki’s revelations come in the wake of negotiations between the EAC and the Federal Republic of Somalia for the entry of Somalia into the bloc. https://dailynews.co.tz/ethiopia-djibouti-to-join-eac/
#Ethiopia: Two-year war leaves 86% of Tigray’s healthcare facilities devastated: new report
Devastating effects on healthcare facilities and resources in #Tigray during a two-year war ending in November 2022 are revealed in a new report by WHO, which reveals 86% of health service units in Tigray experienced structural damage, with 71% of medical equipment partially nonfunctional.
Hospitals like Abi Adi General Hospital suffered extensive damage, depleting skilled staff and reducing capacity.
Nearly 92% of health facilities in Tigray remain partially functional due to a lack of supplies and funding.
https://addisstandard.com/news-two-year-war-leaves-86-of-tigrays-healthcare-facilities-devastated-new-report/
Devastating effects on healthcare facilities and resources in #Tigray during a two-year war ending in November 2022 are revealed in a new report by WHO, which reveals 86% of health service units in Tigray experienced structural damage, with 71% of medical equipment partially nonfunctional.
Hospitals like Abi Adi General Hospital suffered extensive damage, depleting skilled staff and reducing capacity.
Nearly 92% of health facilities in Tigray remain partially functional due to a lack of supplies and funding.
https://addisstandard.com/news-two-year-war-leaves-86-of-tigrays-healthcare-facilities-devastated-new-report/
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#Ethiopia: Hunger, homelessness plague internally displaced people in Western Oromia
Forced to leave their shelters, internally displaced people (IDPs) in western #Oromia, Ethiopia, are now facing severe vulnerability with food shortages and shelter.
Many have resorted to living on the streets or seeking refuge with few relatives, exacerbating the food shortage problem.
IDPs in four zones urgently need assistance, with a total of 1.4 million IDPs in the Oromia region.
https://addisstandard.com/news-hunger-homelessness-plague-internally-displaced-people-in-western-oromia/
Forced to leave their shelters, internally displaced people (IDPs) in western #Oromia, Ethiopia, are now facing severe vulnerability with food shortages and shelter.
Many have resorted to living on the streets or seeking refuge with few relatives, exacerbating the food shortage problem.
IDPs in four zones urgently need assistance, with a total of 1.4 million IDPs in the Oromia region.
https://addisstandard.com/news-hunger-homelessness-plague-internally-displaced-people-in-western-oromia/
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#Ethiopia: #Sidama regional government counters SFP allegations, accuses party of spreading discord
The Sidama regional government denies allegations by the Sidama Federalist Party (SFP) that its members were arrested without court orders.
The head of the regional peace and security bureau clarified that arrests were made after thorough investigations and following due process.
On the other hand, leaders of the SFP say illegal detentions are still ongoing, with an additional four members detained yesterday in different parts of the region.
https://addisstandard.com/news-sidama-regional-government-counters-sfp-allegations-accuses-party-of-spreading-discord/
The Sidama regional government denies allegations by the Sidama Federalist Party (SFP) that its members were arrested without court orders.
The head of the regional peace and security bureau clarified that arrests were made after thorough investigations and following due process.
On the other hand, leaders of the SFP say illegal detentions are still ongoing, with an additional four members detained yesterday in different parts of the region.
https://addisstandard.com/news-sidama-regional-government-counters-sfp-allegations-accuses-party-of-spreading-discord/
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News: Sidama regional government counters SFP allegations, accuses party of spreading discord - Addis Standard
Alemayew Timothios, head of Sidama Regional Peace and Security Bureau Addis Abeba – The Sidama Regional Government has strongly denied allegations made by the Sidama Federalist Party (SFP) that its members were arrested without court orders. Alemayew Timothios…
#Ethiopia: Ethiopian Entrepreneur Awarded for App That Helps Refugees Find Work
Eden was given the award for her digital app #Invicta, which connects refugees seeking jobs with employers. Invicta is credited with helping 2,500 refugees find employment, most of them in #Africa and the #Middle_East.
Through the app, 7,000 refugees have been able to continue their education by completing online courses.
Mohammad Jamalaldeen, who left his hometown of #Khartoum following the outbreak of war in #Sudan, used Invicta to find work with a company in his profession of software and web development.
"She told me that I could look into working as a software engineer and has been actively searching for opportunities for me," Jamalaldeen said. "Every member of Invicta has been so friendly towards me.”
https://www.voanews.com/a/ethiopian-entrepreneur-awarded-for-app-helping-refugees-find-work/7298868.html
Eden was given the award for her digital app #Invicta, which connects refugees seeking jobs with employers. Invicta is credited with helping 2,500 refugees find employment, most of them in #Africa and the #Middle_East.
Through the app, 7,000 refugees have been able to continue their education by completing online courses.
Mohammad Jamalaldeen, who left his hometown of #Khartoum following the outbreak of war in #Sudan, used Invicta to find work with a company in his profession of software and web development.
"She told me that I could look into working as a software engineer and has been actively searching for opportunities for me," Jamalaldeen said. "Every member of Invicta has been so friendly towards me.”
https://www.voanews.com/a/ethiopian-entrepreneur-awarded-for-app-helping-refugees-find-work/7298868.html
#US to resume #Ethiopia food aid but only to #refugees
But broader aid inside Ethiopia, which is recovering from a brutal two-year war in Tigray, will remain on hold as the United States implements more measures to prevent diversion.
"Our assistance for other food insecure populations across Ethiopia remains paused until we have assurance it will reach its intended beneficiaries," said Jessica Jennings, spokeswoman for the US Agency for International Development (USAID).
"USAID's priority is to resume food assistance for those in need as soon as possible in all regions, and we stand ready to do so as soon as necessary remaining reforms are implemented," she said.
https://sg.news.yahoo.com/us-resume-ethiopia-food-aid-153333072.html
But broader aid inside Ethiopia, which is recovering from a brutal two-year war in Tigray, will remain on hold as the United States implements more measures to prevent diversion.
"Our assistance for other food insecure populations across Ethiopia remains paused until we have assurance it will reach its intended beneficiaries," said Jessica Jennings, spokeswoman for the US Agency for International Development (USAID).
"USAID's priority is to resume food assistance for those in need as soon as possible in all regions, and we stand ready to do so as soon as necessary remaining reforms are implemented," she said.
https://sg.news.yahoo.com/us-resume-ethiopia-food-aid-153333072.html
Three #Eritrean nationals arrested for plans to attack political critic
Three Eritrean citizens were arrested in #Ashdod over the last two days for involvement in a conspiracy for a politically-motivated attack on another foreign national, the Israel Police said on Thursday morning.
The men, ranging in age from 30-50, corresponded in WhatsApp groups about a plan to attack another Eritrean man, even sharing a picture of the alleged target.
Police uncovered the chat, and brought the suspects in for questioning on conspiracy to commit a crime.
https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-761782
Three Eritrean citizens were arrested in #Ashdod over the last two days for involvement in a conspiracy for a politically-motivated attack on another foreign national, the Israel Police said on Thursday morning.
The men, ranging in age from 30-50, corresponded in WhatsApp groups about a plan to attack another Eritrean man, even sharing a picture of the alleged target.
Police uncovered the chat, and brought the suspects in for questioning on conspiracy to commit a crime.
https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-761782
#Ethiopia: In pictures
Residents of #Moyale, the border city between #Ethiopia and #Kenya, warmly welcomed the Kenyan #Orma community yesterday who are en route to celebrate the #Oromo festival of #Irreechaa this weekend.
The deputy Administrator of Moyale district, Guyo Huqqa, has welcomed the guests together with local communities.
The #Borena zone, Moyale district in Oromia region said the guests came from different parts of Kenya including the capital #Nairobi, #Isiolo, #Marsabet and #Moyale city in the Kenyan side.
They will participate in the Irreechaa festival, which will take place at #Hora_Finfinfine in #Addis_Abeba, and #Hora_Harsadi in #Bishoftu this Saturday and Sunday, respectively. AS
Residents of #Moyale, the border city between #Ethiopia and #Kenya, warmly welcomed the Kenyan #Orma community yesterday who are en route to celebrate the #Oromo festival of #Irreechaa this weekend.
The deputy Administrator of Moyale district, Guyo Huqqa, has welcomed the guests together with local communities.
The #Borena zone, Moyale district in Oromia region said the guests came from different parts of Kenya including the capital #Nairobi, #Isiolo, #Marsabet and #Moyale city in the Kenyan side.
They will participate in the Irreechaa festival, which will take place at #Hora_Finfinfine in #Addis_Abeba, and #Hora_Harsadi in #Bishoftu this Saturday and Sunday, respectively. AS
#Ethiopia: Tigray women struggle to heal in the wake of systematic sexual assault
Invading forces used mass sexual assault against women and girls of the region as a weapon of psychological warfare. Read more coverage about this issue from MNN here.
Eric Foley of the Voice of the Martyrs Korea works with Christians in Ethiopia and neighboring Eritrea. He says even as the nation declared a three-day mourning period to honor the combatants who lost their lives during the two-year violent war that ended in November 2022, life for survivors can be difficult.
He tells of one woman who was sexually assaulted in a hospital. “She contracted AIDS. So she has to go to a clinic for HIV medication. But every time she goes, she wraps herself with a shawl so that our face is hidden [and her] identity is concealed. She hasn’t even told her daughters that she has HIV.”
https://www.mnnonline.org/news/tigray-women-struggle-to-heal-in-the-wake-of-systematic-sexual-assault/ z
Invading forces used mass sexual assault against women and girls of the region as a weapon of psychological warfare. Read more coverage about this issue from MNN here.
Eric Foley of the Voice of the Martyrs Korea works with Christians in Ethiopia and neighboring Eritrea. He says even as the nation declared a three-day mourning period to honor the combatants who lost their lives during the two-year violent war that ended in November 2022, life for survivors can be difficult.
He tells of one woman who was sexually assaulted in a hospital. “She contracted AIDS. So she has to go to a clinic for HIV medication. But every time she goes, she wraps herself with a shawl so that our face is hidden [and her] identity is concealed. She hasn’t even told her daughters that she has HIV.”
https://www.mnnonline.org/news/tigray-women-struggle-to-heal-in-the-wake-of-systematic-sexual-assault/ z
#ASDailyScoop: CPJ urges Ethiopian authorities to release detained journalists amidst growing concerns
The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) has called for the immediate release of three journalists detained in #Ethiopia.
The #CPJ expressed concern over the growing trend of detaining journalists during the ongoing state of emergency.
The journalists have been transferred to a temporary detention center at a military base without being presented in court or formally charged.
https://addisstandard.com/asdailyscoop-cpj-urges-ethiopian-authorities-to-release-detained-journalists-amidst-growing-concerns/
The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) has called for the immediate release of three journalists detained in #Ethiopia.
The #CPJ expressed concern over the growing trend of detaining journalists during the ongoing state of emergency.
The journalists have been transferred to a temporary detention center at a military base without being presented in court or formally charged.
https://addisstandard.com/asdailyscoop-cpj-urges-ethiopian-authorities-to-release-detained-journalists-amidst-growing-concerns/
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#ASDailyScoop: CPJ urges Ethiopian authorities to release detained journalists amidst growing concerns - Addis Standard
Journalists Tewodros Zerfu (left) and Nigussie Berhanu engage in a discussion on a Yegna TV program aired on 16 August, 2023, about the recently declared state of emergency in the Amhara region Addis Abeba – The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) has…
#Ethiopia’s Peace Rally All But Gone as #Default Possibility Grows
Default concerns are rising on no progress with #IMF or #G20
Ethiopia has $33 million eurobond coupon due in December
Ethiopia’s sole eurobond is close to erasing gains made since a peace process started to end its catastrophic civil war, as investors increase bets that the Horn of Africa nation will default.
The price on its $1 billion in debt due December 2024 fell 0.8 cents on the dollar to 63.88 cents as of 8:55 a.m. in London, the biggest drop in two months to the lowest since January. The securities have declined for nine of the past ten days as optimism about the nation’s future dissipates.
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-10-06/ethiopia-s-peace-rally-all-but-gone-as-default-possibility-grows
Default concerns are rising on no progress with #IMF or #G20
Ethiopia has $33 million eurobond coupon due in December
Ethiopia’s sole eurobond is close to erasing gains made since a peace process started to end its catastrophic civil war, as investors increase bets that the Horn of Africa nation will default.
The price on its $1 billion in debt due December 2024 fell 0.8 cents on the dollar to 63.88 cents as of 8:55 a.m. in London, the biggest drop in two months to the lowest since January. The securities have declined for nine of the past ten days as optimism about the nation’s future dissipates.
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-10-06/ethiopia-s-peace-rally-all-but-gone-as-default-possibility-grows
#Ethiopia: National Electoral Board requests clarity from Sidama police on detention of SFP members
The Ethiopian National Electoral Board (ENEB) has asked the #Sidama regional police to clarify the recent arrests of members of the Sidama Federalist Party (SFP) in Daye town.
In a letter, the #ENEB stated its power to oversee political party affairs and set a deadline of 7 October, 2023, for the police to provide details.
However, the regional police commissioner stated he have not received any formal inquiry letter.
https://addisstandard.com/news-national-electoral-board-requests-clarity-from-sidama-police-on-detention-of-sfp-members/
The Ethiopian National Electoral Board (ENEB) has asked the #Sidama regional police to clarify the recent arrests of members of the Sidama Federalist Party (SFP) in Daye town.
In a letter, the #ENEB stated its power to oversee political party affairs and set a deadline of 7 October, 2023, for the police to provide details.
However, the regional police commissioner stated he have not received any formal inquiry letter.
https://addisstandard.com/news-national-electoral-board-requests-clarity-from-sidama-police-on-detention-of-sfp-members/
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News: National Electoral Board requests clarity from Sidama police on detention of SFP members - Addis Standard
Woubshet Ayele, deputy board chairperson of the Ethiopian National Electoral Board (Photo: ENA) Addis Abeba – The Ethiopian National Electoral Board (ENEB) has officially requested the Sidama Regional Police Commission to provide clarification regarding the…
#Irreechaa: A festival giving boost to the rise of #Oromo fashion industry
Along with the rise of the demand for the clothing, new fashion designers have joined the industry.
A young designer Firtuna Bekele owns a cultural cloth shop in #Bishoftu, a city 45 kilometers from the capital Addis Abeba and the epicentre of Irreechaa celebrations.
Speaking to Addis Standard, Firtuna said that due to a positive impact of Irreechaa festival, the demand for the cultural cloth has increased. She also mentioned that she hired additional workers to satisfy the growing demand.
Firtuna is specialized in a traditional costume known as ‘#Wendebo’.
Dereje Adamu, another professional in the industry, said the demand has increased significantly though the market competition is high due to increased production and quality.
Dereje owns a shop in #Addis_Abeba in an area known as Shiromeda.
https://addisstandard.com/irreechaa-a-festival-giving-a-significant-rise-to-the-evolution-of-oromo-fashion-industry/
Along with the rise of the demand for the clothing, new fashion designers have joined the industry.
A young designer Firtuna Bekele owns a cultural cloth shop in #Bishoftu, a city 45 kilometers from the capital Addis Abeba and the epicentre of Irreechaa celebrations.
Speaking to Addis Standard, Firtuna said that due to a positive impact of Irreechaa festival, the demand for the cultural cloth has increased. She also mentioned that she hired additional workers to satisfy the growing demand.
Firtuna is specialized in a traditional costume known as ‘#Wendebo’.
Dereje Adamu, another professional in the industry, said the demand has increased significantly though the market competition is high due to increased production and quality.
Dereje owns a shop in #Addis_Abeba in an area known as Shiromeda.
https://addisstandard.com/irreechaa-a-festival-giving-a-significant-rise-to-the-evolution-of-oromo-fashion-industry/