‘I felt helpless’: #Ethiopian doctors held, harassed for seeking better pay
Among the lowest-paid medics in East Africa, Ethiopia’s doctors face state crackdown in strike for better working conditions.
In a hospital in Ethiopia’s capital, Addis Ababa, in mid-May, Tewodros* was at work treating patients when two police officers barged into the emergency room. Earlier that same month, the doctor had participated in a public sector health workers’ strike, protesting poor working conditions and low pay.
The emergency room where Tewodros was working was one of the places where that played out.
The officers said they were taking him in for questioning but gave no reason, Tewodros says. They grabbed him and pulled him out of the ward. His colleagues tried to intervene, but the police ignored them and took him to a nearby station, where he was held for more than three weeks.
“That was the moment I felt helpless. That was the moment I was ashamed of my country,” Tewodros told Al Jazeera, recounting the incident.
https://www.aljazeera.com/features/2025/9/2/i-felt-helpless-ethiopian-doctors-held-harassed-for-seeking-better-pay
Among the lowest-paid medics in East Africa, Ethiopia’s doctors face state crackdown in strike for better working conditions.
In a hospital in Ethiopia’s capital, Addis Ababa, in mid-May, Tewodros* was at work treating patients when two police officers barged into the emergency room. Earlier that same month, the doctor had participated in a public sector health workers’ strike, protesting poor working conditions and low pay.
The emergency room where Tewodros was working was one of the places where that played out.
The officers said they were taking him in for questioning but gave no reason, Tewodros says. They grabbed him and pulled him out of the ward. His colleagues tried to intervene, but the police ignored them and took him to a nearby station, where he was held for more than three weeks.
“That was the moment I felt helpless. That was the moment I was ashamed of my country,” Tewodros told Al Jazeera, recounting the incident.
https://www.aljazeera.com/features/2025/9/2/i-felt-helpless-ethiopian-doctors-held-harassed-for-seeking-better-pay
Al Jazeera
‘I felt helpless’: Ethiopian doctors held, harassed for seeking better pay
Among lowest-paid medics in East Africa, Ethiopia’s doctors face state crackdown in strike for better working conditions
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#World_Bank says urban development program in #Ethiopia created over one million jobs
The World Bank (WB) has reported that Ethiopia’s Urban Institutional and Infrastructure Development Program (UIIDP) created 1.15 million jobs between 2018 and 2024, including 915,000 temporary and 237,000 permanent positions.
In its latest report, the bank noted that Ethiopia’s urban population is projected to nearly triple, from 15 million in 2012 to over 42 million, posing challenges for infrastructure, services, and employment (WB). The UIIDP was implemented in 117 urban local governments across the country to strengthen institutions and promote job creation through infrastructure development.
According to WB, the program focused on building the institutional capacities of urban local governments.
https://www.worldbank.org/en/news/feature/2025/09/02/ethiopia-urban-institutional-and-infrastructure-development-program
The World Bank (WB) has reported that Ethiopia’s Urban Institutional and Infrastructure Development Program (UIIDP) created 1.15 million jobs between 2018 and 2024, including 915,000 temporary and 237,000 permanent positions.
In its latest report, the bank noted that Ethiopia’s urban population is projected to nearly triple, from 15 million in 2012 to over 42 million, posing challenges for infrastructure, services, and employment (WB). The UIIDP was implemented in 117 urban local governments across the country to strengthen institutions and promote job creation through infrastructure development.
According to WB, the program focused on building the institutional capacities of urban local governments.
https://www.worldbank.org/en/news/feature/2025/09/02/ethiopia-urban-institutional-and-infrastructure-development-program
Crash victims' families prepare to make what could be their final plea for #Boeing's prosecution
Families that lost loved ones in two crashes of Boeing 737 Max jetliners may be getting their last chance to demand the American aerospace company’s criminal prosecution.
Families who lost loved ones in two crashes of Boeing 737 Max jetliners may get their last chance to demand the company face criminal prosecution Wednesday. That's when a federal judge in Texas is set to hear arguments on a U.S. government motion to dismiss a felony charge against Boeing.
U.S. prosecutors charged Boeing with conspiracy to commit fraud in connection with the crashes that killed 346 people off the coast of Indonesia and in Ethiopia.
Photo: AFP
https://abcnews.go.com/Business/wireStory/crash-victims-families-prepare-make-final-plea-boeings-125175003
Families that lost loved ones in two crashes of Boeing 737 Max jetliners may be getting their last chance to demand the American aerospace company’s criminal prosecution.
Families who lost loved ones in two crashes of Boeing 737 Max jetliners may get their last chance to demand the company face criminal prosecution Wednesday. That's when a federal judge in Texas is set to hear arguments on a U.S. government motion to dismiss a felony charge against Boeing.
U.S. prosecutors charged Boeing with conspiracy to commit fraud in connection with the crashes that killed 346 people off the coast of Indonesia and in Ethiopia.
Photo: AFP
https://abcnews.go.com/Business/wireStory/crash-victims-families-prepare-make-final-plea-boeings-125175003
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#China: #Xi_Jinping, flanked by #Putin and #Kim, hosts China's largest-ever military parade
The big picture: President Trump in D.C. suggested the trio may be conspiring against the U.S. during the event marking 80 years since Japan's formal surrender that ended World War II.
#Iran's Masoud Pezeshkian was also expected to join the trio and 22 other leaders at the massive display that's notable for its absence of Western leaders.
The four allies have in recent months sought to forge a military, economic and political cooperation in an alliance foreign policy analysts are calling the "axis of upheaval."
State of play: The event marking 80 years since Japan's formal surrender that ended World War II features a "new generation" of military weapons, Chinese officials say.
Xi told the huge crowd that the world is "faced with the choice of peace or war, dialogue or confrontation," but China is "unstoppable," as per APT translation.
https://www.axios.com/2025/09/03/china-military-parade-xi-putin-kim-photos
The big picture: President Trump in D.C. suggested the trio may be conspiring against the U.S. during the event marking 80 years since Japan's formal surrender that ended World War II.
#Iran's Masoud Pezeshkian was also expected to join the trio and 22 other leaders at the massive display that's notable for its absence of Western leaders.
The four allies have in recent months sought to forge a military, economic and political cooperation in an alliance foreign policy analysts are calling the "axis of upheaval."
State of play: The event marking 80 years since Japan's formal surrender that ended World War II features a "new generation" of military weapons, Chinese officials say.
Xi told the huge crowd that the world is "faced with the choice of peace or war, dialogue or confrontation," but China is "unstoppable," as per APT translation.
https://www.axios.com/2025/09/03/china-military-parade-xi-putin-kim-photos
#Somali, #Serbian officials discuss security and defense cooperation in #Belgrade
Somalia’s Defense Minister Ahmed Moallim Fiqi met Tuesday with senior Serbian officials in Belgrade to discuss strengthening bilateral cooperation, particularly in security and defense.
Fiqi held talks with Serbia’s Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister Ivica Dačić and the Director of the Security and Information Agency, Vladimir Orlić. The meetings focused on enhancing collaboration in internal affairs, security, and the exchange of expertise, according to officials.
The Somali minister also met with Serbian Defense Minister Bratislav Gašić. Both sides emphasized the importance of deepening ties and building a strategic partnership.
https://www.hiiraan.com/news4/2025/Sept/202763/somali_serbian_officials_discuss_security_and_defense_cooperation_in_belgrade.aspx
Somalia’s Defense Minister Ahmed Moallim Fiqi met Tuesday with senior Serbian officials in Belgrade to discuss strengthening bilateral cooperation, particularly in security and defense.
Fiqi held talks with Serbia’s Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister Ivica Dačić and the Director of the Security and Information Agency, Vladimir Orlić. The meetings focused on enhancing collaboration in internal affairs, security, and the exchange of expertise, according to officials.
The Somali minister also met with Serbian Defense Minister Bratislav Gašić. Both sides emphasized the importance of deepening ties and building a strategic partnership.
https://www.hiiraan.com/news4/2025/Sept/202763/somali_serbian_officials_discuss_security_and_defense_cooperation_in_belgrade.aspx
Hiiraan
Somali, Serbian officials discuss security and defense cooperation in Belgrade
Belgrade (HOL) — Somalia’s Defense Minister Ahmed Moallim Fiqi met Tuesday with senior Serbian officials in Belgrade to discuss strengthening bilateral cooperation, particularly in security and defense.
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#Commentary: Building Resilience or Tightening Control: Critical analysis of #Ethiopia’s new disaster law, implications for #CSOs
In June 2025, the parliament approved the Disaster Risk Management (#DRM) Proclamation, a new law intended to shift the nation's focus "beyond emergency response to prevention, preparedness, mitigation, timely response, and rehabilitation." While the proclamation establishes an integrated DRM system that recognizes civil society organizations (CSOs) as key partners, Nigussie Tefera, the author of this commentary, argues that it also "imposes strict compliance requirements and significant penalties for violations."
He highlights several strengths of the proclamation, noting that it “aligns with international best practices” and establishes a comprehensive disaster management cycle spanning from prevention to recovery. The author further highlights that the law elevates disaster management to a constitutional duty and introduces standardized terminology to improve coordination across institutions. A particularly notable development is its multi-sectoral approach: “CSOs and other non-state actors are institutionalized within the Disaster Risk Management Council,” thereby granting them a formal role in policy formulation.
Despite these strengths, the article raises several issues regarding centralized authority, vague oversight mechanisms, and severe penalties. "The Commission is directly accountable to the Prime Minister and holds sweeping powers," which could lead to politicization. The proclamation also presents substantial risks to CSOs due to its broad definitions of "prohibited acts" and the severe sanctions, including fines and up to 25 years in prison, for offenses such as aid diversion or misinformation. According to the author, these provisions, combined with high compliance burdens, "could discourage smaller, grassroots organizations and expose legitimate operations to criminal liability."
To navigate this new legal landscape, the author advises CSOs to proactively align their operations with national DRM strategies, reinforce their accountability systems, advocate for direct access to local funding, and promote inclusive governance structures. He emphasizes that if these measures are properly implemented, "the Proclamation can serve as a platform for CSOs to co-lead disaster risk reduction efforts—if safeguards are implemented to protect their independence and operational flexibility."
https://addisstandard.com/?p=52246
In June 2025, the parliament approved the Disaster Risk Management (#DRM) Proclamation, a new law intended to shift the nation's focus "beyond emergency response to prevention, preparedness, mitigation, timely response, and rehabilitation." While the proclamation establishes an integrated DRM system that recognizes civil society organizations (CSOs) as key partners, Nigussie Tefera, the author of this commentary, argues that it also "imposes strict compliance requirements and significant penalties for violations."
He highlights several strengths of the proclamation, noting that it “aligns with international best practices” and establishes a comprehensive disaster management cycle spanning from prevention to recovery. The author further highlights that the law elevates disaster management to a constitutional duty and introduces standardized terminology to improve coordination across institutions. A particularly notable development is its multi-sectoral approach: “CSOs and other non-state actors are institutionalized within the Disaster Risk Management Council,” thereby granting them a formal role in policy formulation.
Despite these strengths, the article raises several issues regarding centralized authority, vague oversight mechanisms, and severe penalties. "The Commission is directly accountable to the Prime Minister and holds sweeping powers," which could lead to politicization. The proclamation also presents substantial risks to CSOs due to its broad definitions of "prohibited acts" and the severe sanctions, including fines and up to 25 years in prison, for offenses such as aid diversion or misinformation. According to the author, these provisions, combined with high compliance burdens, "could discourage smaller, grassroots organizations and expose legitimate operations to criminal liability."
To navigate this new legal landscape, the author advises CSOs to proactively align their operations with national DRM strategies, reinforce their accountability systems, advocate for direct access to local funding, and promote inclusive governance structures. He emphasizes that if these measures are properly implemented, "the Proclamation can serve as a platform for CSOs to co-lead disaster risk reduction efforts—if safeguards are implemented to protect their independence and operational flexibility."
https://addisstandard.com/?p=52246
Addis Standard
Building Resilience or Tightening Control: Critical analysis of Ethiopia’s new disaster law, implications for CSOs - Addis Standard
Building Resilience or Tightening Control: Critical analysis of Ethiopia’s new disaster law, implications for CSOs Addis Standard Commentary -
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#Israeli military pushes further into #Gaza City, forcing more displacement
The Israeli military moved deeper into Gaza City on Wednesday, with soldiers and tanks pushing into Sheikh Radwan, one of the urban centre's largest and most crowded neighbourhoods.
In recent weeks, Israeli forces have advanced through Gaza City's outer suburbs and are now just a few kilometres from the city centre despite international calls to halt the offensive.
Gaza City residents said the military had destroyed homes and tent encampments that had housed Palestinians displaced by nearly two years of war. At least 24 Palestinians, some of them children, were killed by the military across Gaza on Wednesday, most of them in Gaza City, according to local health officials.
https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/israeli-military-pushes-further-into-gaza-city-forcing-more-displacement-2025-09-03/
The Israeli military moved deeper into Gaza City on Wednesday, with soldiers and tanks pushing into Sheikh Radwan, one of the urban centre's largest and most crowded neighbourhoods.
In recent weeks, Israeli forces have advanced through Gaza City's outer suburbs and are now just a few kilometres from the city centre despite international calls to halt the offensive.
Gaza City residents said the military had destroyed homes and tent encampments that had housed Palestinians displaced by nearly two years of war. At least 24 Palestinians, some of them children, were killed by the military across Gaza on Wednesday, most of them in Gaza City, according to local health officials.
https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/israeli-military-pushes-further-into-gaza-city-forcing-more-displacement-2025-09-03/
Reuters
Israeli military pushes further into Gaza City, forcing more displacement
Soldiers and tanks pushed into Sheikh Radwan, one of the urban centre's largest and most crowded neighbourhoods.
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#Ethiopia: Over 25 killed in armed attack in Horo Guduru Wollega Zone; residents, MP accuse #Fano militants
Residents of Abe Dongoro district in Horo Guduru Wollega zone, Oromia region, told Addis Standard that more than 25 people were killed and 21 others remain missing in an armed attack by 'Fano militants' on Friday, 29 August 2025. Geremu Huluka (PhD), the MP representing the district, said the assault was carried out by 'armed Fano' elements “committing crimes against civilians.”
https://addisstandard.com/?p=52250
Residents of Abe Dongoro district in Horo Guduru Wollega zone, Oromia region, told Addis Standard that more than 25 people were killed and 21 others remain missing in an armed attack by 'Fano militants' on Friday, 29 August 2025. Geremu Huluka (PhD), the MP representing the district, said the assault was carried out by 'armed Fano' elements “committing crimes against civilians.”
https://addisstandard.com/?p=52250
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#News_Alert: #Ethiopia Central Bank Governor announces unexpected departure amid forex market reforms
Mamo Mihretu, Governor of the National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE), made a surprise announcement of his departure after seven years of service in various high-profile economic roles.
His departure comes at a pivotal moment for Ethiopia’s economy, as the country grapples with a major IMF-led transition to a market-based exchange rate system.
Read more: https://addisstandard.com/?p=52255
Mamo Mihretu, Governor of the National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE), made a surprise announcement of his departure after seven years of service in various high-profile economic roles.
His departure comes at a pivotal moment for Ethiopia’s economy, as the country grapples with a major IMF-led transition to a market-based exchange rate system.
Read more: https://addisstandard.com/?p=52255
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#IAEA Chief, PM Abiy hold talks as follow up of Rays of Hope Forum in #Ethiopia
Rafael Mariano Grossi, Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) held a phone call today with Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed as follow up of the Rays of Hope Forum held last June-July in Addis Abeba.
Grossi said of the phone call that under the IAEA’s Rays of Hope initiative, Ethiopia’s Black Lion Hospital will receive a Linear Accelerator (LINAC) machine to strengthen cancer treatment. He also expressed readiness to “support Ethiopia’s plans to introduce nuclear power.”
PM Abiy met with IAEA Chief in June this year (pictured) during which the two discussed IAEA’s support to Ethiopia including for cancer care, veterinary health, tsetse eradication, nuclear engineering, and regulatory frameworks. “Our discussion focused on ongoing assistance and opportunities for future collaboration,” he said at the time.
Read more: https://x.com/addisstandard/status/1963262218570445000
Rafael Mariano Grossi, Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) held a phone call today with Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed as follow up of the Rays of Hope Forum held last June-July in Addis Abeba.
Grossi said of the phone call that under the IAEA’s Rays of Hope initiative, Ethiopia’s Black Lion Hospital will receive a Linear Accelerator (LINAC) machine to strengthen cancer treatment. He also expressed readiness to “support Ethiopia’s plans to introduce nuclear power.”
PM Abiy met with IAEA Chief in June this year (pictured) during which the two discussed IAEA’s support to Ethiopia including for cancer care, veterinary health, tsetse eradication, nuclear engineering, and regulatory frameworks. “Our discussion focused on ongoing assistance and opportunities for future collaboration,” he said at the time.
Read more: https://x.com/addisstandard/status/1963262218570445000
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#Ethiopia: Update - National Bank confirms Governor Mamo Mihretu leaving post after two years in office
The National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE) has confirmed the departure of its Governor, Mamo Mihretu, who said he is leaving his position to “pursue other professional opportunities.”
In a statement just released, the Bank extended its “heartfelt appreciation” to Mamo for what it described as “outstanding leadership and dedicated service.” NBE credited his tenure with driving forward “longstanding macro-economic reforms that were pending for many years,” laying what it said was “the foundation for a resilient and modern financial system that will continue to serve the nation’s development.”
Mamo’s decision to leave Ethiopia’s financial and government circles marks the end of his seven-year tenure in various senior economic leadership roles.
Read more: https://x.com/addisstandard/status/1963279722017587721?s=46&t=ofAzVW8-64dDK-xsjodCGA
The National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE) has confirmed the departure of its Governor, Mamo Mihretu, who said he is leaving his position to “pursue other professional opportunities.”
In a statement just released, the Bank extended its “heartfelt appreciation” to Mamo for what it described as “outstanding leadership and dedicated service.” NBE credited his tenure with driving forward “longstanding macro-economic reforms that were pending for many years,” laying what it said was “the foundation for a resilient and modern financial system that will continue to serve the nation’s development.”
Mamo’s decision to leave Ethiopia’s financial and government circles marks the end of his seven-year tenure in various senior economic leadership roles.
Read more: https://x.com/addisstandard/status/1963279722017587721?s=46&t=ofAzVW8-64dDK-xsjodCGA
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#Kenyan traders allege harassment by #Ethiopian Forces along River Nakuwa
Locals have raised alarm over rising cases of harassment targeting Kenyan traders by Ethiopian Special Forces deployed along River Nakuwa, sparking fears of renewed conflict in the border region.
Fresh details reveal that for the past two months, Kenyan traders operating between Kibish (Kenya) and Kangaten (Ethiopia) have faced repeated intimidation, arbitrary arrests, and confiscation of property by the Ethiopian forces.
The development threatens to roll back years of peacebuilding between the Turkana of Kenya and the Nyangatom of Ethiopia, who have coexisted peacefully for nearly five years.
According to a report by Turkana North and Kibish County Peace buiding Officer , Achegei Abdi seen by the Standard , the Ethiopian Special Forces have entrenched their presence along the Kibish–Kangaten road, undermining cross-border trade and the fragile trust between the two communities.
“These incidents threaten to erode the gains made in peacebuilding initiatives along the Turkana–Nyangatom border. Arbitrary detention and confiscation of property undermine trust and could spark fresh animosity, particularly around the River Nakuwa corridor,” Achegei warned.
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/counties/article/2001528584/kenyan-traders-allege-harassment-by-ethiopian-forces-along-river-nakuwa
Locals have raised alarm over rising cases of harassment targeting Kenyan traders by Ethiopian Special Forces deployed along River Nakuwa, sparking fears of renewed conflict in the border region.
Fresh details reveal that for the past two months, Kenyan traders operating between Kibish (Kenya) and Kangaten (Ethiopia) have faced repeated intimidation, arbitrary arrests, and confiscation of property by the Ethiopian forces.
The development threatens to roll back years of peacebuilding between the Turkana of Kenya and the Nyangatom of Ethiopia, who have coexisted peacefully for nearly five years.
According to a report by Turkana North and Kibish County Peace buiding Officer , Achegei Abdi seen by the Standard , the Ethiopian Special Forces have entrenched their presence along the Kibish–Kangaten road, undermining cross-border trade and the fragile trust between the two communities.
“These incidents threaten to erode the gains made in peacebuilding initiatives along the Turkana–Nyangatom border. Arbitrary detention and confiscation of property undermine trust and could spark fresh animosity, particularly around the River Nakuwa corridor,” Achegei warned.
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/counties/article/2001528584/kenyan-traders-allege-harassment-by-ethiopian-forces-along-river-nakuwa
The Standard
Kenyan traders allege harassment by Ethiopian Forces along River Nakuwa
The development threatens to roll back years of peacebuilding between the Turkana of Kenya and the Nyangatom of Ethiopia, who have coexisted peacefully for nearly five years.
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New #AFRICOM commander reaffirms #US support for #Somalia’s fight against al-Shabaab
The new commander of U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), General Dagvin R. M. Anderson, pledged continued American support to Somalia’s fight against al-Shabaab and ISIS during a meeting with President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud in Mogadishu on Wednesday.
General Anderson briefed the president on AFRICOM’s counterterrorism strategy and said Washington will step up cooperation through airstrikes, intelligence sharing, military training, and broader support to strengthen the Somali National Army.
The talks also addressed the wider security situation in the Horn of Africa, including the threat posed by armed groups crossing borders and the need for stronger regional cooperation.
President Hassan Sheikh thanked AFRICOM for what he described as a vital partnership, saying his government was determined to intensify international cooperation to achieve peace and stability in Somalia and the region.
https://www.hiiraan.com/news4/2025/Sept/202792/new_africom_commander_reaffirms_u_s_support_for_somalia_s_fight_against_al_shabaab.aspx
The new commander of U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), General Dagvin R. M. Anderson, pledged continued American support to Somalia’s fight against al-Shabaab and ISIS during a meeting with President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud in Mogadishu on Wednesday.
General Anderson briefed the president on AFRICOM’s counterterrorism strategy and said Washington will step up cooperation through airstrikes, intelligence sharing, military training, and broader support to strengthen the Somali National Army.
The talks also addressed the wider security situation in the Horn of Africa, including the threat posed by armed groups crossing borders and the need for stronger regional cooperation.
President Hassan Sheikh thanked AFRICOM for what he described as a vital partnership, saying his government was determined to intensify international cooperation to achieve peace and stability in Somalia and the region.
https://www.hiiraan.com/news4/2025/Sept/202792/new_africom_commander_reaffirms_u_s_support_for_somalia_s_fight_against_al_shabaab.aspx
Hiiraan
New AFRICOM commander reaffirms U.S. support for Somalia’s fight against al-Shabaab
Mogadishu (HOL) — The new commander of U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), General Dagvin R. M. Anderson, pledged continued American support to Somalia’s fight against al-Shabaab and ISIS during a meeting with President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud in Mogadishu on Wednesday.
News: ‘Robberies, kidnappings, banditry’, and social media use for ‘acts of terror’ top agenda in PM #Abiy’s talks with security leaders
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (PhD) held discussions with leaders of #Ethiopia’s security institutions in which the need to control “robberies and kidnappings”, strengthen coordination between the public and security forces, and step up monitoring of social media platforms used for “acts of terror” were among the top areas raised.
In a statement released after the meeting, Abiy said the meeting “reaffirmed” that the primary mission of security institutions is to establish peace, which is both “an enabling condition and a primary component for Ethiopia’s prosperity.” While underscoring public efforts rooted in culture and values, he stressed that “the role of security institutions is irreplaceable.”
https://addisstandard.com/?p=52292
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (PhD) held discussions with leaders of #Ethiopia’s security institutions in which the need to control “robberies and kidnappings”, strengthen coordination between the public and security forces, and step up monitoring of social media platforms used for “acts of terror” were among the top areas raised.
In a statement released after the meeting, Abiy said the meeting “reaffirmed” that the primary mission of security institutions is to establish peace, which is both “an enabling condition and a primary component for Ethiopia’s prosperity.” While underscoring public efforts rooted in culture and values, he stressed that “the role of security institutions is irreplaceable.”
https://addisstandard.com/?p=52292
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#Ethiopia: Relentless hail and rain in Wag Hemra Zone, #Amhara region claim lives, devastate vast farmland
Days of heavy hail and rain in the #Wag Hemra Zone of the Amhara Regional State have left at least one person dead and destroyed more than 849 hectares of crops, according to farmers and local officials.
Seyoum Abate, head of the Agriculture Office in Tsagbji Woreda, said the hail- and wind-mixed rains, which struck the area repeatedly for nearly two weeks in late July and early August, caused widespread destruction in four kebeles.
“Crops of sorghum, maize, beans, and barley planted on a total of 849 hectares were destroyed, affecting 4,588 households who are now at risk of hunger and hardship,” he told Addis Standard.
https://addisstandard.com/?p=52309
Days of heavy hail and rain in the #Wag Hemra Zone of the Amhara Regional State have left at least one person dead and destroyed more than 849 hectares of crops, according to farmers and local officials.
Seyoum Abate, head of the Agriculture Office in Tsagbji Woreda, said the hail- and wind-mixed rains, which struck the area repeatedly for nearly two weeks in late July and early August, caused widespread destruction in four kebeles.
“Crops of sorghum, maize, beans, and barley planted on a total of 849 hectares were destroyed, affecting 4,588 households who are now at risk of hunger and hardship,” he told Addis Standard.
https://addisstandard.com/?p=52309
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#UN and #Ethiopia urge #Africa Climate Summit to send a clear message: COP30 must deliver for African nations
The Africa Climate Summit next week is an unmissable opportunity to send a clear global message, according to a powerful joint statement issued yesterday by UN Climate Change and the Government of Ethiopia: "Africa is ready to supercharge climate action, but COP30 must ensure Africa is fully enabled to do so."
During the Climate Week, Ethiopia also announced its bid to host the COP32 UN Climate Conference in 2027.
"We have the capacity, the facilities, the location, the connectivity to host the much-anticipated climate summit," Ethiopian President H.E. Taye Atske-Selassie said.
The joint statement and announcement of Ethiopia's bid for COP32 cap a highly productive Climate Week attended by delegates from 119 countries, and hundreds of representatives from NGOs, investors and other international organizations.
https://unfccc.int/news/un-and-ethiopia-urge-africa-climate-summit-to-send-a-clear-message-cop30-must-deliver-for-african
The Africa Climate Summit next week is an unmissable opportunity to send a clear global message, according to a powerful joint statement issued yesterday by UN Climate Change and the Government of Ethiopia: "Africa is ready to supercharge climate action, but COP30 must ensure Africa is fully enabled to do so."
During the Climate Week, Ethiopia also announced its bid to host the COP32 UN Climate Conference in 2027.
"We have the capacity, the facilities, the location, the connectivity to host the much-anticipated climate summit," Ethiopian President H.E. Taye Atske-Selassie said.
The joint statement and announcement of Ethiopia's bid for COP32 cap a highly productive Climate Week attended by delegates from 119 countries, and hundreds of representatives from NGOs, investors and other international organizations.
https://unfccc.int/news/un-and-ethiopia-urge-africa-climate-summit-to-send-a-clear-message-cop30-must-deliver-for-african
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News: #Egypt, Sudan reject other Nile Basin countries’ involvement in #GERD talks, insist tripartite negotiations only
Egypt and #Sudan have insisted that negotiations over the Grand #Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) should remain confined to the three riparian states and dismissed what they claimed were efforts to involve other Nile Basin countries.
In a joint communiqué released Wednesday, 3 September, following a “2+2” consultative meeting of the foreign and water ministers of both countries in Cairo, the two governments warned that Ethiopia’s “unilateral steps” to fill and operate the dam “entail serious consequences for the two downstream states and represent a continuous threat to stability in the Eastern Nile Basin in accordance with international law.”
“Sudanese and Egyptian water security constitutes an indivisible whole”, they said, and expressed “categorical rejection of any unilateral measures in the Eastern Nile Basin.......
https://addisstandard.com/?p=52312
Egypt and #Sudan have insisted that negotiations over the Grand #Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) should remain confined to the three riparian states and dismissed what they claimed were efforts to involve other Nile Basin countries.
In a joint communiqué released Wednesday, 3 September, following a “2+2” consultative meeting of the foreign and water ministers of both countries in Cairo, the two governments warned that Ethiopia’s “unilateral steps” to fill and operate the dam “entail serious consequences for the two downstream states and represent a continuous threat to stability in the Eastern Nile Basin in accordance with international law.”
“Sudanese and Egyptian water security constitutes an indivisible whole”, they said, and expressed “categorical rejection of any unilateral measures in the Eastern Nile Basin.......
https://addisstandard.com/?p=52312
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