#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/
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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/
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News: ICHREE releases final report prior to termination, calls for international vigilance on Ethiopia - Addis Standard
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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/
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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
Desert locust swarms detected in many parts of #Ethiopia
Desert locust swarms have been spotted in several regions of Ethiopia, causing significant damage to crops and impacting farmers' livelihoods. According to Selamawit Kassa, the state minister for Ethiopia Government Communication Service, the affected areas include #Afar, #Amhara, #Somali, #Tigray, #Oromia regions, and the #Dire_Dawa city administration.
So far, an estimated 25,000 hectares of crops have been affected by the locust swarms, leading to a decrease in yields. To combat this, a coordinated effort involving farmers has been initiated. Both traditional and modern methods are being employed, including aerial and vehicular spraying. The aim is to control the spread of locusts and mitigate the damage caused.
In addition to the locusts, termite swarms have also been detected across 15 zones in Oromia, Afar, and Tigray regions, covering an area of 317,000 hectares. Similar anti-pest measures are being carried out to address the termite infestations.
https://news.cgtn.com/news/2023-10-15/Desert-locust-swarms-detected-in-parts-of-Ethiopia-1nV5K2xkT84/index.html
Desert locust swarms have been spotted in several regions of Ethiopia, causing significant damage to crops and impacting farmers' livelihoods. According to Selamawit Kassa, the state minister for Ethiopia Government Communication Service, the affected areas include #Afar, #Amhara, #Somali, #Tigray, #Oromia regions, and the #Dire_Dawa city administration.
So far, an estimated 25,000 hectares of crops have been affected by the locust swarms, leading to a decrease in yields. To combat this, a coordinated effort involving farmers has been initiated. Both traditional and modern methods are being employed, including aerial and vehicular spraying. The aim is to control the spread of locusts and mitigate the damage caused.
In addition to the locusts, termite swarms have also been detected across 15 zones in Oromia, Afar, and Tigray regions, covering an area of 317,000 hectares. Similar anti-pest measures are being carried out to address the termite infestations.
https://news.cgtn.com/news/2023-10-15/Desert-locust-swarms-detected-in-parts-of-Ethiopia-1nV5K2xkT84/index.html
CGTN
Desert locust swarms detected in parts of Ethiopia
Desert locust swarms have been detected in five regions and one city administration across Ethiopia, an official said on Saturday.
PM Abiy Ahmed arrives in #Beijing for Belt and Road Forum
On Monday, 16 October, 2023, an aircraft transporting Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed landed in Beijing, the capital of #China.
The purpose of his visit is to participate in Third Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation, scheduled to take place from 17 to 18 October, 2023.
This significant event is set to bring together representatives from more than 130 countries and 30 international organizations who will gather in Beijing.
https://english.news.cn/20231016/fd6d2e12db6448a0a58133d27f3387e7/c.html
On Monday, 16 October, 2023, an aircraft transporting Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed landed in Beijing, the capital of #China.
The purpose of his visit is to participate in Third Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation, scheduled to take place from 17 to 18 October, 2023.
This significant event is set to bring together representatives from more than 130 countries and 30 international organizations who will gather in Beijing.
https://english.news.cn/20231016/fd6d2e12db6448a0a58133d27f3387e7/c.html
#Ethiopia: Brave Ethiopians paid collective sacrifice “for the love and honor of our flag” and “to protect the sovereignty of Ethiopia”: government
The federal government said this morning that brave Ethiopians had paid collective sacrifice “for the love and honor of our flag” and “to protect the sovereignty of Ethiopia”, as well as “to strengthen the freedom and dignity of Ethiopians.”
In the official statement issued in connection with the 16th National Flag Day being celebrated today under the theme: “The prestige of our flag: A guarantee for unity and sovereignty”, the federal government said the flag of Ethiopia is the symbol of “our sovereignty, the emblem of our freedom and the embodiment of our glory.”
Read more at: https://x.com/addisstandard/status/1713837049021640809?s=46&t=ofAzVW8-64dDK-xsjodCGA
The federal government said this morning that brave Ethiopians had paid collective sacrifice “for the love and honor of our flag” and “to protect the sovereignty of Ethiopia”, as well as “to strengthen the freedom and dignity of Ethiopians.”
In the official statement issued in connection with the 16th National Flag Day being celebrated today under the theme: “The prestige of our flag: A guarantee for unity and sovereignty”, the federal government said the flag of Ethiopia is the symbol of “our sovereignty, the emblem of our freedom and the embodiment of our glory.”
Read more at: https://x.com/addisstandard/status/1713837049021640809?s=46&t=ofAzVW8-64dDK-xsjodCGA
News: #Ethiopia plans to earn $182 million from electric power export, eyes #Tanzania
Ethiopian Electric Power (EEP) aims to boost electricity export to neighboring countries to generate more revenue.
Last year, EEP exported 1701 GW of electricity to #Sudan, #Kenya, and #Djibouti, and want to increase it to 2993 GW this year, earning $182 million.
Talks are also ongoing with Tanzania.
https://addisstandard.com/news-ethiopia-plans-to-earn-182-million-from-electric-power-export-eyes-tanzania/
Ethiopian Electric Power (EEP) aims to boost electricity export to neighboring countries to generate more revenue.
Last year, EEP exported 1701 GW of electricity to #Sudan, #Kenya, and #Djibouti, and want to increase it to 2993 GW this year, earning $182 million.
Talks are also ongoing with Tanzania.
https://addisstandard.com/news-ethiopia-plans-to-earn-182-million-from-electric-power-export-eyes-tanzania/
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News: Ethiopia plans to earn $182 million from electric power export, eyes Tanzania - Addis Standard
News: Ethiopia plans to earn $182 million from electric power export, eyes Tanzania Addis Standard News -
#NewsAlert: #Eritrea pushes back at talks of #Ethiopia’s access to sea as “excessive”
The Eritrean government released official statement this morning pushing back at the recent official talks of access to sea for landlocked Ethiopia.
“Discourses – both actual and presumed – on water, access to the sea, and related topics floated in the recent times are numerous and excessive indeed”, Eritrea’s government said through its ministry of information.
“The affair has perplexed all concerned observers,” Eritrea said.
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed told a gathering of law makers that the issue of access to sea is “an existential matter for Ethiopia” and that Ethiopians should at least start discussing the Red Sea.
Read more at: https://x.com/addisstandard/status/1713863780222816766?s=46&t=ofAzVW8-64dDK-xsjodCGA
The Eritrean government released official statement this morning pushing back at the recent official talks of access to sea for landlocked Ethiopia.
“Discourses – both actual and presumed – on water, access to the sea, and related topics floated in the recent times are numerous and excessive indeed”, Eritrea’s government said through its ministry of information.
“The affair has perplexed all concerned observers,” Eritrea said.
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed told a gathering of law makers that the issue of access to sea is “an existential matter for Ethiopia” and that Ethiopians should at least start discussing the Red Sea.
Read more at: https://x.com/addisstandard/status/1713863780222816766?s=46&t=ofAzVW8-64dDK-xsjodCGA