#Ethiopia: #Fincha Sugar Factory faces prolonged delay in resuming operations, impacting employees and economy
The Fincha Sugar Factory, a prominent and historically significant sugar factory in Western #Oromia, has yet to resume operations after closing down five months ago. The factory's closure for maintenance purposes has led to severe consequences for both employees and the economy.
Damage to vital equipment and a scarcity of foreign currency have hindered the factory's ability to produce sugar. Additionally, the factory has suffered from significant damage to vehicles and agriculture machinery, resulting in a considerable financial loss. Previous suspensions of production were also caused by conflicts in the region.
While plans are in place to restart operations soon, challenges and security concerns persist, impacting employees and their livelihoods.
https://addisstandard.com/news-fincha-sugar-factory-faces-prolonged-delay-in-resuming-operations-impacting-employees-and-economy/
The Fincha Sugar Factory, a prominent and historically significant sugar factory in Western #Oromia, has yet to resume operations after closing down five months ago. The factory's closure for maintenance purposes has led to severe consequences for both employees and the economy.
Damage to vital equipment and a scarcity of foreign currency have hindered the factory's ability to produce sugar. Additionally, the factory has suffered from significant damage to vehicles and agriculture machinery, resulting in a considerable financial loss. Previous suspensions of production were also caused by conflicts in the region.
While plans are in place to restart operations soon, challenges and security concerns persist, impacting employees and their livelihoods.
https://addisstandard.com/news-fincha-sugar-factory-faces-prolonged-delay-in-resuming-operations-impacting-employees-and-economy/
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#In_pictures - Military Attachés comprised of diplomatic missions in #Addis_Abeba, #Ethiopia, went on sight-seeing tour today through the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (#GERD).
During the visit the Military Attachés were briefed by the Manager of GERD Kifle Horo (Eng.) on the progress of the construction of Africa's largest hydro dam, "which is more than 97% completed" and has the potential to accelerate and play a positive role in regional and continental economic integration, according to the Ethiopian National Defense Forces (#ENDF).
In September this year, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed announced "the successful completion of the fourth and final filling of the Renaissance Dam.”
During the visit the Military Attachés were briefed by the Manager of GERD Kifle Horo (Eng.) on the progress of the construction of Africa's largest hydro dam, "which is more than 97% completed" and has the potential to accelerate and play a positive role in regional and continental economic integration, according to the Ethiopian National Defense Forces (#ENDF).
In September this year, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed announced "the successful completion of the fourth and final filling of the Renaissance Dam.”
News: #UK, #Ethiopia launch peace program to mitigate instability along Ethiopia-Kenya-Somalia borders
The British Embassy in #Addis_Abeba, along with Ethiopian and Somali officials, has introduced a peace and security initiative called 'Deris Wanaag.' The program aims to strengthen resilience against extremism in border regions of Ethiopia, #Kenya, and #Somalia.
The UK will contribute £10 million over the next three years to support this effort, focusing on policy, resilience-building, and addressing community needs.
Cross-border cooperation and alignment of development and peace building activities across the three countries will be emphasized.
https://addisstandard.com/news-uk-ethiopia-launch-peace-program-to-mitigate-instability-along-ethiopia-kenya-somalia-borders/
The British Embassy in #Addis_Abeba, along with Ethiopian and Somali officials, has introduced a peace and security initiative called 'Deris Wanaag.' The program aims to strengthen resilience against extremism in border regions of Ethiopia, #Kenya, and #Somalia.
The UK will contribute £10 million over the next three years to support this effort, focusing on policy, resilience-building, and addressing community needs.
Cross-border cooperation and alignment of development and peace building activities across the three countries will be emphasized.
https://addisstandard.com/news-uk-ethiopia-launch-peace-program-to-mitigate-instability-along-ethiopia-kenya-somalia-borders/
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News: #EU provides €1 million in humanitarian aid to fight Cholera outbreak in #Ethiopia
The EU has pledged €1 million in humanitarian funding to help Ethiopia combat a severe #cholera_outbreak. The outbreak has affected over 26,000 people and caused over 370 deaths. The funding will be used to improve healthcare services, prevention efforts, and access to safe water and sanitation.
The cholera crisis adds to existing challenges caused by conflicts, climate shocks, and the El Niño pattern.
Ethiopia is facing a significant funding gap for its humanitarian appeal, making it difficult to respond to the outbreak and other health emergencies.
https://addisstandard.com/news-eu-provides-e1-million-in-humanitarian-aid-to-fight-cholera-outbreak-in-ethiopia/
The EU has pledged €1 million in humanitarian funding to help Ethiopia combat a severe #cholera_outbreak. The outbreak has affected over 26,000 people and caused over 370 deaths. The funding will be used to improve healthcare services, prevention efforts, and access to safe water and sanitation.
The cholera crisis adds to existing challenges caused by conflicts, climate shocks, and the El Niño pattern.
Ethiopia is facing a significant funding gap for its humanitarian appeal, making it difficult to respond to the outbreak and other health emergencies.
https://addisstandard.com/news-eu-provides-e1-million-in-humanitarian-aid-to-fight-cholera-outbreak-in-ethiopia/
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#Ethiopia: Businesses in Ethiopian traditional clothing market say #Chinese competition is unfair
Businesses in the Ethiopian traditional clothing market say cheaper garments made by Chinese manufacturers is driving them out of work. https://www.voanews.com/a/businesses-in-ethiopian-traditional-clothing-market-say-chinese-competition-is-unfair/7348137.html
Businesses in the Ethiopian traditional clothing market say cheaper garments made by Chinese manufacturers is driving them out of work. https://www.voanews.com/a/businesses-in-ethiopian-traditional-clothing-market-say-chinese-competition-is-unfair/7348137.html
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed held a meeting with Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, during which they had discussions related to both bilateral and regional issues, with a focus on #Ethiopia's development and economic reforms.
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed tweeted that they have come to an agreement to establish a high-level joint ministerial committee, aiming to receive #Saudi support for Ethiopia's macroeconomic reforms through debt restructuring, energy collaboration, development finance, and investments.
The Prime Minister is currently attending the #Saudi_Africa_Summit, organized by the Kingdom to enhance cooperation with #African nations on various fronts such as regional security concerns, strengthening political and economic ties, working towards energy solutions, and fostering investment collaborations, among other areas.
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed tweeted that they have come to an agreement to establish a high-level joint ministerial committee, aiming to receive #Saudi support for Ethiopia's macroeconomic reforms through debt restructuring, energy collaboration, development finance, and investments.
The Prime Minister is currently attending the #Saudi_Africa_Summit, organized by the Kingdom to enhance cooperation with #African nations on various fronts such as regional security concerns, strengthening political and economic ties, working towards energy solutions, and fostering investment collaborations, among other areas.
#Ethiopia shifts to third place as #Africa's top refugee hosting country
Ethiopia has recently become the third largest refugee hosting country in Africa, a significant change after holding the top spot for several years. According to the latest report from the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (#UNHCR), there are currently 953,664 refugees and asylum seekers in Ethiopia. The majority of these individuals originate from #South_Sudan, #Somalia, and #Eritrea. #Uganda and #Sudan hold the first and second positions.
The influx of refugees into Ethiopia has risen dramatically due to the civil war that broke out six months ago between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF).
https://data.unhcr.org/en/documents/details/104653
Ethiopia has recently become the third largest refugee hosting country in Africa, a significant change after holding the top spot for several years. According to the latest report from the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (#UNHCR), there are currently 953,664 refugees and asylum seekers in Ethiopia. The majority of these individuals originate from #South_Sudan, #Somalia, and #Eritrea. #Uganda and #Sudan hold the first and second positions.
The influx of refugees into Ethiopia has risen dramatically due to the civil war that broke out six months ago between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF).
https://data.unhcr.org/en/documents/details/104653
#Ethiopia: Diaspora Dilemma: Shadows of disinformation among Ethiopian diaspora
With a #diaspora_community numbering in the millions, Ethiopians abroad actively discuss their home country's challenges, including civil unrest, ethnic tensions, and conflicts. The diaspora's opinions and emotions often reflect the situation in #Ethiopia, where political instability and violence have led to a rise in migration.
However, there is concern over misinformation and disinformation circulating within the diaspora community, with online platforms increasingly being used to spread hateful messages and false narratives. Some diaspora-run social media accounts spread hate speech and false information, creating divisions among Ethiopians.
This trend is concerning to experts, who point out that such misinformation can have severe consequences. Dr. Mulatu Alemayehu, an associate professor of journalism who studied hate speech and online debates some eight years ago, highlights the rise of dangerous speech and disinformation from the diaspora community, causing concern about the consequences it may have.
https://addisstandard.com/diaspora-dilemma-shadows-of-disinformation-among-ethiopian-diaspora/
With a #diaspora_community numbering in the millions, Ethiopians abroad actively discuss their home country's challenges, including civil unrest, ethnic tensions, and conflicts. The diaspora's opinions and emotions often reflect the situation in #Ethiopia, where political instability and violence have led to a rise in migration.
However, there is concern over misinformation and disinformation circulating within the diaspora community, with online platforms increasingly being used to spread hateful messages and false narratives. Some diaspora-run social media accounts spread hate speech and false information, creating divisions among Ethiopians.
This trend is concerning to experts, who point out that such misinformation can have severe consequences. Dr. Mulatu Alemayehu, an associate professor of journalism who studied hate speech and online debates some eight years ago, highlights the rise of dangerous speech and disinformation from the diaspora community, causing concern about the consequences it may have.
https://addisstandard.com/diaspora-dilemma-shadows-of-disinformation-among-ethiopian-diaspora/
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#Ethiopia: Ethiopian Orthodox Church calls for urgent protection of 900-year-old #Lalibela churches amidst ongoing armed conflict
The Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church has expressed serious concerns about the safety of the historic 900-year-old churches in the northern city of Lalibela, citing the ongoing armed conflict between the federal government and Fano militants in the #Amhara region. The eleven rock-hewn churches of Lalibela, a #UNESCO World Heritage site, are at risk due to the lack of peace and the war situation in the area, according to His Grace Abune Ermias, Archbishop of the North Wollo Diocese of the Ethiopian Orthodox Church.
Abune Ermias urged all parties involved to take necessary action to ensure the preservation and safety of this heritage.
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The Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church has expressed serious concerns about the safety of the historic 900-year-old churches in the northern city of Lalibela, citing the ongoing armed conflict between the federal government and Fano militants in the #Amhara region. The eleven rock-hewn churches of Lalibela, a #UNESCO World Heritage site, are at risk due to the lack of peace and the war situation in the area, according to His Grace Abune Ermias, Archbishop of the North Wollo Diocese of the Ethiopian Orthodox Church.
Abune Ermias urged all parties involved to take necessary action to ensure the preservation and safety of this heritage.
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The Young Innovator: Aiming to be a global leader in digital technology solutions
Meet Abdiwak Bekele.
He is the cofounder of Omishtu Joy, a tech company that has three awards to its name: the Champion of Africa Agtech and Inclusive Insurance Challenge, the Winner of the #Ethiopia Startup Innovation Award, and the Winner of the Bruh Best Tech Business Idea Competition.
He highlights the challenges associated with trade licenses and revenue, as well as the indifferent treatment of traditional businesses and start-ups.
Watch as he dives into the vision of Omishtu Joy and his message for youth who want to innovate.
Meet Abdiwak Bekele.
He is the cofounder of Omishtu Joy, a tech company that has three awards to its name: the Champion of Africa Agtech and Inclusive Insurance Challenge, the Winner of the #Ethiopia Startup Innovation Award, and the Winner of the Bruh Best Tech Business Idea Competition.
He highlights the challenges associated with trade licenses and revenue, as well as the indifferent treatment of traditional businesses and start-ups.
Watch as he dives into the vision of Omishtu Joy and his message for youth who want to innovate.
#Ethiopia: Armed members of #GPDM surrender peacefully in #Mandura district, Benishangul-Gumuz region
Armed members of the Gumuz People's Democratic Movement (GPDM) in Mandura District of the #Metekel Zone have peacefully surrendered after heeding the government's call for peace, as stated by the #Benishangul_Gumuz regional government. The senior officials and elders of the zone welcomed the members of the armed group in #Gente_Mariam town.
The GPDM is an armed rebel group located in the Benishangul-Gumuz region of Ethiopia. The recently surrendered armed group was led by individuals named Mekuriaw Zifaha and Mekonnen Fano. This armed force had been based in the forests of Mandura district and had posed threats in the bordering areas.
Armed members of the Gumuz People's Democratic Movement (GPDM) in Mandura District of the #Metekel Zone have peacefully surrendered after heeding the government's call for peace, as stated by the #Benishangul_Gumuz regional government. The senior officials and elders of the zone welcomed the members of the armed group in #Gente_Mariam town.
The GPDM is an armed rebel group located in the Benishangul-Gumuz region of Ethiopia. The recently surrendered armed group was led by individuals named Mekuriaw Zifaha and Mekonnen Fano. This armed force had been based in the forests of Mandura district and had posed threats in the bordering areas.
#Ethiopia: Petroleum and Energy Authority takes action against unauthorized fuel trading at gas stations
The Petroleum and Energy Authority has cracked down on gas stations engaging in unauthorized fuel trading outside the established system in a bid to ensure fair competition and curb unscrupulous practices in the industry. In an announcement made yesterday, the authority disclosed that it has imposed a one-month ban and issued a written warning to a total of 97 gas stations located in #Addis_Abeba and #Sheger City Administration.
These sanctions were enforced due to the gas stations selling fuel outside of the digital fuel marketing system and exceeding their allocated fuel charges. Among the 97 gas stations, 40 have been subjected to a one-month ban, while the remaining 57 have received written warnings.
The Petroleum and Energy Authority has cracked down on gas stations engaging in unauthorized fuel trading outside the established system in a bid to ensure fair competition and curb unscrupulous practices in the industry. In an announcement made yesterday, the authority disclosed that it has imposed a one-month ban and issued a written warning to a total of 97 gas stations located in #Addis_Abeba and #Sheger City Administration.
These sanctions were enforced due to the gas stations selling fuel outside of the digital fuel marketing system and exceeding their allocated fuel charges. Among the 97 gas stations, 40 have been subjected to a one-month ban, while the remaining 57 have received written warnings.
Connecting #Ethiopia and #Djibouti: a railway built by the #Chinese for the #African people
Located in Addis Abeba’s outskirts, the #Indode cargo station is an important transportation center on the Addis Abeba-Djibouti railway. The station wasn't officially opened until 2018, but in 2016, when Ethiopia was hit by a devastating drought and food shortage, it served as an important freight hub, moving a total of 888,00 tones of grains to help feed the starving population.
There are around 200 people working at the station, only five of whom are Chinese. The majority of the top-tier positions have already been delegated to locals.
Ethiopian railway specialist Fasil Tadele, 36, has seen the Addis Abeba railway being built first hand. For more than eleven years, he has worked on the Addis Abeba-Djibouti railway. After working as an engineer supervising the railway's construction, he was promoted to station manager in 2018...
http://en.people.cn/n3/2023/1113/c90000-20096437.html
Located in Addis Abeba’s outskirts, the #Indode cargo station is an important transportation center on the Addis Abeba-Djibouti railway. The station wasn't officially opened until 2018, but in 2016, when Ethiopia was hit by a devastating drought and food shortage, it served as an important freight hub, moving a total of 888,00 tones of grains to help feed the starving population.
There are around 200 people working at the station, only five of whom are Chinese. The majority of the top-tier positions have already been delegated to locals.
Ethiopian railway specialist Fasil Tadele, 36, has seen the Addis Abeba railway being built first hand. For more than eleven years, he has worked on the Addis Abeba-Djibouti railway. After working as an engineer supervising the railway's construction, he was promoted to station manager in 2018...
http://en.people.cn/n3/2023/1113/c90000-20096437.html
#Ethiopia: Lt. Gen. Berhanu Bekele, Federal Army's North West Command Chief and Chairman of #Amhara State Command Post, cautioned regional and zonal officials of the crisis-hit region that they "should determinedly work with security forces" to bring the "relative peace" achieved in the region "to an irreversible level."
Lt. Gen. Berhanu said this during a discussion with the regional and zonal administration officials of the Amhara regional state where the federal army is engaged in a militarized battle with the Fano militants.
Lt. Gen. Berhanu accused a "group of extremists and robbers" for the crisis and that the army was "dispersing" them.
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Lt. Gen. Berhanu said this during a discussion with the regional and zonal administration officials of the Amhara regional state where the federal army is engaged in a militarized battle with the Fano militants.
Lt. Gen. Berhanu accused a "group of extremists and robbers" for the crisis and that the army was "dispersing" them.
Click here to read more: https://x.com/addisstandard/status/1724031617587364278?s=20