Nigerian government officials summoned to address detention of #Nigerians in #Ethiopia
Yesterday, the Nigerian House of Representatives decided to invite the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, and the Chairman of the Nigeria Diaspora Commission, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, to elucidate the steps being taken to address the detention of Nigerians in Ethiopia.
The two officials are expected to appear before House committees on Diaspora and Foreign Affairs, as well as Human Rights. The resolution, proposed by Kingsley China, the Minority Leader of the House, was successfully passed by the House of Representatives.
Currently, approximately 250 Nigerians are serving prison sentences in Ethiopia. The Minority Leader highlighted that the majority of these individuals are travelers who utilize the Ethiopian airport as a transit point.
https://dailypost.ng/2023/10/12/reps-move-to-save-250-nigerians-in-ethiopian-prison-summon-tuggar-dabiri/
Yesterday, the Nigerian House of Representatives decided to invite the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, and the Chairman of the Nigeria Diaspora Commission, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, to elucidate the steps being taken to address the detention of Nigerians in Ethiopia.
The two officials are expected to appear before House committees on Diaspora and Foreign Affairs, as well as Human Rights. The resolution, proposed by Kingsley China, the Minority Leader of the House, was successfully passed by the House of Representatives.
Currently, approximately 250 Nigerians are serving prison sentences in Ethiopia. The Minority Leader highlighted that the majority of these individuals are travelers who utilize the Ethiopian airport as a transit point.
https://dailypost.ng/2023/10/12/reps-move-to-save-250-nigerians-in-ethiopian-prison-summon-tuggar-dabiri/
Daily Post
Reps move to save 250 Nigerians in Ethiopian prison, summon Tuggar, Dabiri
The House of Representatives has summoned the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, and the Chairman of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, NIDCOM,
#Ethiopia: Ancient human species settled African highlands 2 million years ago
A reanalysis of an ancient fossil has shed new light on the adaptive behaviour of ancient humans in #Africa.
The fossil – of an infant jawbone – was uncovered in 1981 at the #Melka_Kunture archaeological site in the #Ethiopian Highlands southwest of #Addis_Abeba. But it has since been subject to extensive debate as to its “taxonomic affinity”.
Basically, archaeologists weren’t sure which hominid species the jaw belonged to, with at least four early human species considered possible.
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Now, an extensive cross-institutional study published today in the journal Science has reevaluated the fossil and proposed a new perspective on the movements of ancient humans in this part of Africa.
https://cosmosmagazine.com/history/archaeology/ancient-human-species-settled-african-highlands-2-million-years-ago/
A reanalysis of an ancient fossil has shed new light on the adaptive behaviour of ancient humans in #Africa.
The fossil – of an infant jawbone – was uncovered in 1981 at the #Melka_Kunture archaeological site in the #Ethiopian Highlands southwest of #Addis_Abeba. But it has since been subject to extensive debate as to its “taxonomic affinity”.
Basically, archaeologists weren’t sure which hominid species the jaw belonged to, with at least four early human species considered possible.
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Now, an extensive cross-institutional study published today in the journal Science has reevaluated the fossil and proposed a new perspective on the movements of ancient humans in this part of Africa.
https://cosmosmagazine.com/history/archaeology/ancient-human-species-settled-african-highlands-2-million-years-ago/
Cosmos
A human jawbone from Ethiopia is 2 million years old
A reanalysis of an ancient fossil has shed new light on the adaptive behaviour of ancient humans in Africa.
#UNICEF appeals for urgent funding as humanitarian needs mount in #Ethiopia
The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) has highlighted a funding shortfall that is severely hampering its humanitarian response to the escalating crisis in Ethiopia. UNICEF's latest report on the humanitarian situation in Ethiopia reveals that its $674.3 million appeal remains 72% unfunded, leaving vulnerable populations without critical support.
Out of the required funds, only $187.7 million is currently available, including carryover from the previous year. This represents a mere 28% of the necessary resources to provide life-saving aid to children and their families.
https://reliefweb.int/report/ethiopia/unicef-ethiopia-humanitarian-situation-report-no-8-30-september-2023
The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) has highlighted a funding shortfall that is severely hampering its humanitarian response to the escalating crisis in Ethiopia. UNICEF's latest report on the humanitarian situation in Ethiopia reveals that its $674.3 million appeal remains 72% unfunded, leaving vulnerable populations without critical support.
Out of the required funds, only $187.7 million is currently available, including carryover from the previous year. This represents a mere 28% of the necessary resources to provide life-saving aid to children and their families.
https://reliefweb.int/report/ethiopia/unicef-ethiopia-humanitarian-situation-report-no-8-30-september-2023
#Ethiopia: Drone attacks coinciding with #Irreechaa result in a dozen of fatalities in West Oromia
Multiple drone attacks by government forces in Ethiopia's #Oromia region reportedly left over 12 people dead during the Irreechaa celebrations.
The attacks took place in the Horro Guduru Wollega zone, specifically in the Hababo Guduru and Kombolcha districts.
Local residents also reported other incidents of violence between Oromo Liberation Army (#OLA) factions and government troops, resulting in civilian casualties."
https://addisstandard.com/news-drone-attacks-coinciding-with-irreechaa-result-in-dozen-of-fatalities-in-west-oromia/
Multiple drone attacks by government forces in Ethiopia's #Oromia region reportedly left over 12 people dead during the Irreechaa celebrations.
The attacks took place in the Horro Guduru Wollega zone, specifically in the Hababo Guduru and Kombolcha districts.
Local residents also reported other incidents of violence between Oromo Liberation Army (#OLA) factions and government troops, resulting in civilian casualties."
https://addisstandard.com/news-drone-attacks-coinciding-with-irreechaa-result-in-dozen-of-fatalities-in-west-oromia/
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News: Drone attacks coinciding with Irreechaa result in a dozen of fatalities in West Oromia - Addis Standard
News: Drone attacks coinciding with Irreechaa result in a dozen of fatalities in West Oromia Addis Standard News -
#Syria says Damascus and Aleppo airports hit by #Israeli missiles
Syrian state media has reported that Israeli forces targeted Syria's two main international airports, causing damage to their runways and rendering them temporarily unusable. The airports in #Damascus and #Aleppo will divert flights to Latakia in northwest Syria.
A military source quoted by Syrian state media claimed that Israeli strikes had "desperately" damaged landing strips at the two airports, suggesting it was an attempt to divert attention from the ongoing conflict in #Gaza.
#Hamas' surprise attack on Saturday resulted in the deaths of 1,300 Israelis, while Palestinian officials claim over 1,400 people have been killed in the bombings.
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-67093081
Syrian state media has reported that Israeli forces targeted Syria's two main international airports, causing damage to their runways and rendering them temporarily unusable. The airports in #Damascus and #Aleppo will divert flights to Latakia in northwest Syria.
A military source quoted by Syrian state media claimed that Israeli strikes had "desperately" damaged landing strips at the two airports, suggesting it was an attempt to divert attention from the ongoing conflict in #Gaza.
#Hamas' surprise attack on Saturday resulted in the deaths of 1,300 Israelis, while Palestinian officials claim over 1,400 people have been killed in the bombings.
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-67093081
BBC News
Syria says Damascus and Aleppo airports hit by Israeli missiles
Israel has previously hit targets in war-torn Syria linked to Iranian arms supplies.
#israel-#Hamas conflict latest
Civilians flee to southern #Gaza after Israel warning
Civilians are fleeing northern Gaza by car, on the back of trucks and on foot after an Israeli warning that civilians should move south
Key summary
About 1.1 m people living in northern areas have been told to leave in the next day
The Israeli military said it knew it would take longer than that to move everyone but blamed Hamas for telling people to ignore the call
The #UN urged Israel to withdraw its order, warning of "devastating humanitarian consequences"
Hamas fighters kidnapped at least 150 people and took them into Gaza during brutal attacks on Israel at the weekend that killed 1,300 people
More than 1,500 people have been killed in Gaza since Israel launched retaliatory air strikes, which continue
A total blockade is being enforced with fuel, food and water running out. Israel says it won't lift the restrictions unless Hamas frees all hostages.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/world-middle-east-67096916
Civilians flee to southern #Gaza after Israel warning
Civilians are fleeing northern Gaza by car, on the back of trucks and on foot after an Israeli warning that civilians should move south
Key summary
About 1.1 m people living in northern areas have been told to leave in the next day
The Israeli military said it knew it would take longer than that to move everyone but blamed Hamas for telling people to ignore the call
The #UN urged Israel to withdraw its order, warning of "devastating humanitarian consequences"
Hamas fighters kidnapped at least 150 people and took them into Gaza during brutal attacks on Israel at the weekend that killed 1,300 people
More than 1,500 people have been killed in Gaza since Israel launched retaliatory air strikes, which continue
A total blockade is being enforced with fuel, food and water running out. Israel says it won't lift the restrictions unless Hamas frees all hostages.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/world-middle-east-67096916
News: #IMF indicates progress in talks on assisting Ethiopia’s economic program
The IMF has reported progress in discussions with #Ethiopia over potential support for its economic program.
Measures taken to reduce inflation and stabilize the economy have laid a strong foundation for the success of Ethiopia's reform agenda.
Discussions will continue in the coming weeks to reach an agreement on comprehensive reforms.
https://addisstandard.com/news-imf-indicates-progress-in-talks-on-assisting-ethiopias-economic-program/
The IMF has reported progress in discussions with #Ethiopia over potential support for its economic program.
Measures taken to reduce inflation and stabilize the economy have laid a strong foundation for the success of Ethiopia's reform agenda.
Discussions will continue in the coming weeks to reach an agreement on comprehensive reforms.
https://addisstandard.com/news-imf-indicates-progress-in-talks-on-assisting-ethiopias-economic-program/
Addis Standard
News: IMF indicates progress in talks on assisting Ethiopia's economic program - Addis Standard
Finance Minister Ahmed Shide (middle) and Governor of the National Bank of Ethiopia, Mamo Mihretu, met with IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva during the joint annual meeting in Marrakesh, Morocco (Photo: Kristalina Georgieva/X) Addis Abeba – Following…
News: #ICHREE releases final report prior to termination, calls for international vigilance on #Ethiopia’s conflict
The International Commission on Human Rights Experts on Ethiopia (ICHREE) released its final report today, detailing severe human rights violations committed during the two-year conflict before its mandate ended.
The report accuses all sides of potential war crimes and crimes against humanity, highlighting mass killings, rape, displacement, and arbitrary detentions. The commission warns that justice must prevail and calls for continued investigations and accountability.
Despite appeals, the motion to extend the commission's mandate was not renewed. Human rights organizations emphasize the urgent need for action to prevent further abuses and address the crisis.
https://addisstandard.com/news-ichree-releases-final-report-prior-to-termination-calls-for-international-vigilance-on-ethiopias-conflict/
The International Commission on Human Rights Experts on Ethiopia (ICHREE) released its final report today, detailing severe human rights violations committed during the two-year conflict before its mandate ended.
The report accuses all sides of potential war crimes and crimes against humanity, highlighting mass killings, rape, displacement, and arbitrary detentions. The commission warns that justice must prevail and calls for continued investigations and accountability.
Despite appeals, the motion to extend the commission's mandate was not renewed. Human rights organizations emphasize the urgent need for action to prevent further abuses and address the crisis.
https://addisstandard.com/news-ichree-releases-final-report-prior-to-termination-calls-for-international-vigilance-on-ethiopias-conflict/
Addis Standard
News: ICHREE releases final report prior to termination, calls for international vigilance on Ethiopia - Addis Standard
News: ICHREE releases final report prior to termination, calls for international vigilance on Ethiopia Addis Standard News -
Pictorial: #Tigray begins three day solemn procession to honor its martyrs killed in the two year brutal war.
The first of a three-day region-wide mourning period to remember and honor those killed in Ethiopia’s two year brutal war has started this morning across Tigray with a somber ceremony attended by Tigray Interim Administration officials and the people of Tigray.
The martyrdom of the fallen is a “sacrifice paid for survival”, Getachew Reda, interim President of Tigray is quoted by regional media as saying. “…it is a sacrifice paid for existence & self determination.”
In #Mekelle, the capital city, at the at the iconic Hawelti Semaetat Monument, Tigray’s flags are seen flying at half-mast while the ceremony is being held.
The ceremony was also accompanied by a moment of silence, and the laying of wreaths in remembrance and honor of the fallen, respectively.
Read more at: https://x.com/addisstandard/status/1713093211554529431?s=46&t=ofAzVW8-64dDK-xsjodCGA
The first of a three-day region-wide mourning period to remember and honor those killed in Ethiopia’s two year brutal war has started this morning across Tigray with a somber ceremony attended by Tigray Interim Administration officials and the people of Tigray.
The martyrdom of the fallen is a “sacrifice paid for survival”, Getachew Reda, interim President of Tigray is quoted by regional media as saying. “…it is a sacrifice paid for existence & self determination.”
In #Mekelle, the capital city, at the at the iconic Hawelti Semaetat Monument, Tigray’s flags are seen flying at half-mast while the ceremony is being held.
The ceremony was also accompanied by a moment of silence, and the laying of wreaths in remembrance and honor of the fallen, respectively.
Read more at: https://x.com/addisstandard/status/1713093211554529431?s=46&t=ofAzVW8-64dDK-xsjodCGA
#Ethiopia: Freelance Ethiopia Expands to #East_Africa
Afriwork (Freelance Ethiopia), the popular Telegram-based job portal, is expanding its services to #Kenya, #Tanzania, and #Uganda.
The expansion aims to provide Freelance Ethiopia’s cost-effective HR solutions to a wider audience, specifically catering to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in these regions.
The startup is set to adopt a similar product and business model, tailoring it to the nation’s unique needs.
“We will initially focus on creative sector and administration services jobs to gain momentum and then expand to include other job categories. Additionally, we will utilize WhatsApp to connect contractors and workers,” said Semegen Tadesse, co-founder and CEO of Afriworks Freelance Ethiopia
https://shega.co/post/freelance-ethiopia-expands-to-east-africa/
Afriwork (Freelance Ethiopia), the popular Telegram-based job portal, is expanding its services to #Kenya, #Tanzania, and #Uganda.
The expansion aims to provide Freelance Ethiopia’s cost-effective HR solutions to a wider audience, specifically catering to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in these regions.
The startup is set to adopt a similar product and business model, tailoring it to the nation’s unique needs.
“We will initially focus on creative sector and administration services jobs to gain momentum and then expand to include other job categories. Additionally, we will utilize WhatsApp to connect contractors and workers,” said Semegen Tadesse, co-founder and CEO of Afriworks Freelance Ethiopia
https://shega.co/post/freelance-ethiopia-expands-to-east-africa/
Shega
Freelance Ethiopia Expands to East Africa - Shega
Afriwork (Freelance Ethiopia), the popular Telegram-based job portal platform, is expanding its services to Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda.
#Ethiopia: Fatal car crash in #Tigray claims six lives, leaves 53 students injured
Tragedy struck as a bus carrying grade 12 students in Tigray crashed, leaving six dead and 53 injured.
The students, who had just completed their grade 12 exams, were heading home when the accident occurred.
24 students with severe injuries have been referred to Ayder Referral Hospital, while the others have been discharged.
https://addisstandard.com/asdailyscoop-fatal-car-crash-in-tigray-claims-six-lives-leaves-53-students-injured/
Tragedy struck as a bus carrying grade 12 students in Tigray crashed, leaving six dead and 53 injured.
The students, who had just completed their grade 12 exams, were heading home when the accident occurred.
24 students with severe injuries have been referred to Ayder Referral Hospital, while the others have been discharged.
https://addisstandard.com/asdailyscoop-fatal-car-crash-in-tigray-claims-six-lives-leaves-53-students-injured/
Addis Standard
#ASDailyScoop: Fatal car crash in Tigray claims six lives, leaves 53 students injured - Addis Standard
Six people have been reported as deceased, while 53 injured students are being transported to hospitals via ambulances (Photo: Tigray TV) Addis Abeba – At least six people have tragically lost their lives and 53 others have been injured in a devastating car…
#Ethiopia seeks debt relief from other creditors after China, IMF official says
Ethiopian authorities said in August that China was allowing Ethiopia to suspend debt payments for the fiscal year running until July 7, 2024.
"The Chinese authorities have already provided debt relief to Ethiopia and we understand that they're in the process of requesting a similar treatment from other creditors. So this is very encouraging," Annalisa Fedelino said in comments to reporters at the IMF's annual meetings in Marrakech, Morocco.
"There is a debt service suspension with China, which is providing substantial relief," she said, adding that this was the agreement announced in August.
Fedelino added that the IMF was "almost there" on a loan programme agreement with Ethiopia and that once that was in place the Fund was confident that a Common Framework debt rework would move quickly.
https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/ethiopia-getting-debt-relief-china-asking-others-similar-imf-official-2023-10-13/
Ethiopian authorities said in August that China was allowing Ethiopia to suspend debt payments for the fiscal year running until July 7, 2024.
"The Chinese authorities have already provided debt relief to Ethiopia and we understand that they're in the process of requesting a similar treatment from other creditors. So this is very encouraging," Annalisa Fedelino said in comments to reporters at the IMF's annual meetings in Marrakech, Morocco.
"There is a debt service suspension with China, which is providing substantial relief," she said, adding that this was the agreement announced in August.
Fedelino added that the IMF was "almost there" on a loan programme agreement with Ethiopia and that once that was in place the Fund was confident that a Common Framework debt rework would move quickly.
https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/ethiopia-getting-debt-relief-china-asking-others-similar-imf-official-2023-10-13/
#Ethiopia: “A population of 150 million can’t live in a geographic prison” – PM Abiy Ahmed
PM Abiy Ahmed said access to the port is an existential matter for Ethiopia and that Ethiopians should at least start discussing the red sea.
“Just like we are negotiating about the Nile, we can negotiate about it; it has no problem unless negotiation is equated to not using it”, the PM said.
He explained historical, demographic and economic reasons why the red sea is significant to Ethiopia, and laid bare possibilities of what Ethiopia can offer in return for access to the port which includes shares of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), Ethiopian Airlines, Ethio-telecom.
https://addisstandard.com/feature-a-population-of-150-million-cant-live-in-a-geographic-prison-pm-abiy-ahmed/
PM Abiy Ahmed said access to the port is an existential matter for Ethiopia and that Ethiopians should at least start discussing the red sea.
“Just like we are negotiating about the Nile, we can negotiate about it; it has no problem unless negotiation is equated to not using it”, the PM said.
He explained historical, demographic and economic reasons why the red sea is significant to Ethiopia, and laid bare possibilities of what Ethiopia can offer in return for access to the port which includes shares of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), Ethiopian Airlines, Ethio-telecom.
https://addisstandard.com/feature-a-population-of-150-million-cant-live-in-a-geographic-prison-pm-abiy-ahmed/
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Feature: “A population of 150 million can’t live in a geographic prison” - PM Abiy Ahmed - Addis Standard
Feature: “A population of 150 million can’t live in a geographic prison” - PM Abiy Ahmed Addis Standard Politics -
#Tigray: #Orthodox Patriarch expresses “deep sorrow” for Tigray’s fallen; says “not a single house” in the region where tears aren’t being shed
His Holiness Abune Mathias, Patriarch of the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church (#EOTC) issued a message of “deep sorrow for those who are being commemorated in the Tigray region today” late this afternoon.
The Patriarch’s statement comes in the backdrop of the first day of three days commemorative events taking place across the Tigray region to honor the martyrs who died fighting in the two year brutal war that has claimed hundreds of thousands of lives.
“We have been making many pleas to prevent this from happening,” Abune Mathias said, but expressed his sadness that the country has reached an age where the values of being an elder and priesthood “are not respected and we are saddened”by that.
Read more at: https://x.com/addisstandard/status/1713231282090492168?s=46&t=ofAzVW8-64dDK-xsjodCGA
His Holiness Abune Mathias, Patriarch of the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church (#EOTC) issued a message of “deep sorrow for those who are being commemorated in the Tigray region today” late this afternoon.
The Patriarch’s statement comes in the backdrop of the first day of three days commemorative events taking place across the Tigray region to honor the martyrs who died fighting in the two year brutal war that has claimed hundreds of thousands of lives.
“We have been making many pleas to prevent this from happening,” Abune Mathias said, but expressed his sadness that the country has reached an age where the values of being an elder and priesthood “are not respected and we are saddened”by that.
Read more at: https://x.com/addisstandard/status/1713231282090492168?s=46&t=ofAzVW8-64dDK-xsjodCGA