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U.S. Special Envoy urges factions within TPLF to resolve the division with dialogue
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- U.S. Special Envoy urges factions within TPLF to resolve the division with dialogue
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- 25:07
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- 2 years ago
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- #US special envoy urges #TPLF factions to resolve divisions through dialogue, reaffirms commitment to Pretoria agreement
Mike Hammer, U.S. Special Envoy to the Horn of Africa, told reporters in #Addis_Abeba on Friday that Tigray authorities remain committed to the Pretoria Agreement and urged them to resolve the division within the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) through dialogue.
In a press briefing, the Special Envoy stated, "Whatever the divisions might be, we urge that they be resolved through dialogue."
Additionally the Special Envoy addressed other issues including rising tension between Ethiopia and Somalia amid Egypt involvement, peace efforts in the Oromia and Amhara regions, implementation of the Pretoria agreement, accountability on gender based violence, transitional justice and national dialogue.
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- #Ethiopia: "We have no desire for conflict or war" - Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed
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- 1:38
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- 2 years ago
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- During a speech at an event commemorating Sovereignty Day, Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed stated that the country has no intention of engaging in conflict with other nations.
Prime Minister Abiy highlighted Ethiopia's peaceful approach towards its neighbors over the past six and a half years, emphasizing the importance of regional stability. He noted that Ethiopia's primary goals are peace, prosperity, and maintaining its sovereignty.
While reaffirming the country's commitment to peace, the Prime Minister also mentioned Ethiopia's readiness to defend itself if necessary.
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- Ethiopian Airlines refers frozen account Issue to Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Aviation Authority
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- 2:40
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- #Ethiopia: Ethiopian Airlines refers frozen account Issue to Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Civil Aviation Authority amid lack of response from #Eritrea
During a press briefing on 03 September 2024, Ethiopian Airlines Group CEO Mesfin Tasew revealed that the airline was notified on 31 August that its account in Eritrea had been frozen, forcing the national carrier to suspend its flights.
This development follows a July announcement by the Eritrean Civil Aviation Authority suspending all Ethiopian Airlines flights to Eritrea, effective 30 September. In response, Ethiopian Airlines stated that it was "seeking clarification from the Eritrean Civil Aviation Authority" and was committed to resolving any issues amicably and promptly.
Mesfin said the matter was referred to the Ethiopian Civil Aviation Authority and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs; however, he noted that no positive progress has been made through either channel as of yet.
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- Daily News recap: September 04, 2024 #daily #news #recap #ethiopia #addisstandard #addisababa
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- 1:00
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- 2 years ago
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- Daily News recap: September 02, 2024 #daily #news #recap #ethiopia #addisstandard #addisababa
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- 1:01
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- 2 years ago
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- "We don't want to be suffocated"- Ambassador Taye Atskeselassie
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- 5:27
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- 2 years ago
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- Ethiopian Foreign Minister Ambassador Taye Atske Selassie held a press briefing regarding the current regional issues. He addressed the disagreement with Somalia and recent diplomatic efforts.
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- Daily News recap: August 29, 2024 #daily #news #recap #ethiopia #addisstandard #addisababa
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- 1:01
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- 2 years ago
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- Flooding in Silte Zone Submerges Over 900 Houses, Displaces More Than 6,000 People
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- 1:33
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- Heavy rainfall affecting more than six kebeles in Silti and East Silti districts of the Silte zone, Central Ethiopia region, has caused flooding, submerging over 900 houses and displacing more than 6,000 people.
Silte Zone Communication Officer Ato Sali Hassan has told EBC that, due to the incident, over 1,200 hectares of maize, wheat, mango, papaya, and coffee crops were destroyed.
The zone encountered another flooding caused by heavy rainfall two weeks ago, on 15 August 2024, that displaced 1,650 people and led to the loss of livestock and property.
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- Public rallies in North Shewa Zone call for peace amid conflict in #Oromia region
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- 1:33
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- 2 years ago
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- Residents of #Sululta and #Chancho towns in North Shewa Zone held rallies calling for peace amid the ongoing conflict in #oromia region between the Oromo Liberation Army (#OLA) and the federal government. The gatherings on 26 August, 2024 included community leaders, religious figures, educators, and families.
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- #Ethiopia: #GERD will be completed after a year - PM Abiy Ahmed
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- 1:11
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- 2 years ago
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- In a televised address on 25 August 2024, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed announced that the construction of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) will be completed after the next rainy season.
The construction of GERD began on 02 April, 2011, with a planned reservoir capacity of 74 billion cubic meters. According to PM Abiy, the dam currently holds 60 billion cubic meters of water, which is expected to reach 71 billion by December.
The Prime Minister stated that the majority of the construction work is expected to be finalized by December, allowing three additional turbines to become operational, bringing the total number of functional turbines to seven.
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- #Ethiopia: "The issue of Western Tigray is long overdue" - Getachew Reda
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- 4:02
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- In a recent interview with Tigrai TV, Getachew Reda, President of the #Tigray Interim Administration, discussed various issues, including the return of internally displaced persons (#IDPs) and the internal power struggles within the #TPLF, among others.
Getachew noted that while many IDPs from #Tselemti and #Raya have returned, challenges remain. He also accused some #Amhara officials of showing "intransigence" in an effort to "change the reality on the ground."
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- Daily News recap: August 22, 2024 #daily #news #recap #ethiopia #addisstandard #addisababa
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- 1:01
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- Daily News recap: August 21, 2024 #daily #news #recap #ethiopia #addisstandard #addisababa
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- 1:01
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- 2 years ago
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- Daily News recap: August 19, 2024 #daily #news #recap #ethiopia #addisstandard #addisababa
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- 1:01
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- 2 years ago
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- Daily News recap: August 16, 2024 #daily #news #recap #ethiopia #addisstandard #addisababa
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- 0:51
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- #Ethiopia: Addis Abeba administration gains public trust, says mayor Adanech
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- 2:02
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- 2 years ago
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- Mayor Adanech Abebe reports increased public confidence in the Addis Abeba city administration.
As evidence, she cited the collection of over 11 billion birr in voluntary contributions during the previous fiscal year.
Mayor Adanech shared these observations during her address at the annual review meeting for the Addis Abeba City Administration's 2023/2024 fiscal year plan implementation.
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- Daily News recap: August 15, 2024 #daily #news #recap #ethiopia #addisstandard #addisababa
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- 1:01
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- 2 years ago
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- Daily News recap: August 14, 2024 #daily #news #recap #ethiopia #addisstandard #addisababa
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- 1:01
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- 2 years ago
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- Daily News recap: August 13,2024 #daily #news #recap #ethiopia #addisstandard #addisababa
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- 1:01
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- 2 years ago
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- Registering TPLF as a new party inherently nullifies the Pretoria Agreement: Debretsion Gebremichael
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- 2:01
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- 2 years ago
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- Debretsion Gebremichael (PhD), chairman of the Tigray People Liberation Front (TPLF), held a press briefing 11 August 2024, on current affairs. He addressed the issue of the registration process with the National Election Board of Ethiopia (NEBE), where he said registering the TPLF as a new party inherently nullifies the Pretoria Agreement, as it strips ownership away from the agreement, thus breaking the linkage between the party and the agreement.
This comes after the NEBE rejected the TPLF’s request to reinstate its pre-war legal status, instead granting it a certificate of legal personality as a new political party under special conditions.
On 29 July 2024, TPLF Chairman Debretsion disputed the amended bill, saying it only allows outlawed parties to re-register as legitimate organizations and does not meet the party’s expectations. “We will never register as a new party,” he told a regional outlet.
Today, the Federal Government Commu...
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- Ethiopian Electric Utility blames theft for widespread power outages #ethiopia #electricity #outage
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- 1:49
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- 2 years ago
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- #ethiopia #electricity #outage
Shiferaw Telila, CEO of Ethiopian Electric Utility (#EEU), recently addressed the issue of frequent power disruptions plaguing the country, particularly in the capital city of #Addis_Abeba. In an interview with state media, Shiferaw attributed these outages primarily to the theft of electrical infrastructure.
Local media reports indicate that residents of Addis Abeba are growing increasingly frustrated with persistent, prolonged, and unscheduled electricity interruptions.
According to EEU, the theft of electricity infrastructure has resulted in substantial financial losses. For the 2023/24 fiscal year alone, the utility company estimates losses exceeding 64 million Birr due to these criminal activities.
The thefts are not limited to the capital. EEU reports that the #Amhara, #Oromia, Southwest Ethiopia, and #Tigray regions have also been significantly affected.
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- Daily News recap: August 09,2024 #daily #news #recap #ethiopia #addisstandard #addisababa
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- 1:01
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- 2 years ago
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- Daily News recap: August 08,2024 #daily #news #recap #ethiopia #addisstandard #addisababa
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- 1:01
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- 2 years ago
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- Daily News recap: August 07,2024 #daily #news #recap #ethiopia #addisstandard #addisababa
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- 1:01
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- 2 years ago
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- Malaria infects five million people; state minister says it is not a countrywide outbreak #malaria
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- 3:29
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- 2 years ago
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- #ethiopia #malaria #infection
Dr. Dereje Duguma, the state minister of the Ministry of Health, recently stated that more than five million people have been infected with malaria in Ethiopia. According to Dr. Dereje, the increase in malaria cases can be attributed to factors such as climate change, conflict, and negligence.
The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (#UNOCHA) reports that malaria outbreaks have been documented in 1,397 districts across Ethiopia, marking the highest number of cases reported in 7 years.
While acknowledging the high number of infections, Dr. Dereje maintains that this does not constitute a countrywide outbreak. He noted, "In more than 200 districts, the cases have increased by more than 100% compared to previous years."
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- Daily News recap: August 06,2024 #daily #news #recap #ethiopia #addisstandard #addisababa
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- 1:01
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- 2 years ago
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- Daily News recap: August 05,2024 #daily #news #recap #ethiopia #addisstandard #addisababa
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- 1:01
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- 2 years ago
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- Ethiopia's economic reforms mobilize $27 billion—Eyob Tekalign #ethiopia #economy #dollar
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- 1:49
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- 2 years ago
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- #ethiopia #economy #dollar
Eyob Tekalign (PhD), State Minister of the Ministry of Finance, reported in a recent interview that Ethiopia has mobilized $27 billion following the macro-economic reforms introduced last week.
The government's new macroeconomic reform program includes a shift to a market-based exchange regime, which immediately led to a 40 percent depreciation of the birr.
Expert opinions on these changes vary. Henok Fasil (PhD), a macroeconomist and World Bank consultant in Ethiopia, acknowledges the theoretical merits of a market-based foreign currency regime while expressing concerns about its practical implementation in the Ethiopian context.
Despite potential challenges, Eyob maintains that the mobilized resources are sufficient for the Ethiopian economy. This includes an IMF-approved $3.4 billion funding program and World Bank contributions totaling $1.5 billion in grants and concessional credit.
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- Daily News recap: August 02,2024 #daily #news #recap #ethiopia #addisstandard #addisababa
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- 1:01
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- 2 years ago
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- PM Abiy claims continuous talks with armed groups, multiple provocation from Tigray forces
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- 2:44
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- 2 years ago
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- PM Abiy addressed concerns over the new foreign exchange regime and the macro-economic reform program.
The government announced a new macro-economic reform program. The National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE) announced a shift to a market-based exchange regime as part of a major revision of the country’s foreign exchange (FX) system the following day.
The prime minister stated many factors that contribute to the success of economic reform, with peace being a critical foundation. During his address, he accused forces in Tigray of provocation on multiple occasions, which were resolved through discussion to avoid conflict.
In a recent discussion with political parties, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed stated that if the Tigray People Liberation Front (TPLF) does not register with the National Election Board of Ethiopia (NEBE), it will not be eligible to participate in the upcoming 7th national election or form a government, which, according to him, may open the...
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- Daily News recap: August 01,2024 #daily #news #recap #ethiopia #addisstandard #addisababa
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- 1:01
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- 2 years ago
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- The Ethiopian Meteorological Institute warns against flash floods, landslides
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- 1:59
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- #Ethiopia #flood #landslide
The Ethiopian Meteorological Institute warns against flash floods and landslides. Experts say 49% of Ethiopia's land area is susceptible to landslides.
The Ethiopian Meteorological Institute warns against flash floods and landslides. The institute says heavy rain is expected in many parts of Ethiopia, which could cause river overflow, flash floods, and landslides.
A landslide resulted in over 250 fatalities in Kencho Shacha Gozdi village in Gofa Zone, with eight still missing. Another landslide triggered by heavy rainfall in Decha District, Kafa Zone, on 25 July, 2024, resulted in three fatalities and displaced 24 residents. Meanwhile, a landslide caused by heavy rainfall in the central Sidama Zone of the Sidama region on 28 July 2024, resulted in six fatalities and six injuries.
On 30 July 2024, the administration of Dessie City in the South Wollo zone of the Amhara region reported heavy rain that caused a landslide ...
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- Daily News recap: July 31, 2024 #daily #news #recap #ethiopia #addisstandard #addisababa
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- 1:01
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- “...where is the dollar coming from?” MP Abebaw Desalew #ethiopia #dollar #news
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- 3:05
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- #ethiopia #dollar #news
During today's Parliament emergency session convened to approve the World Bank's $1 B grant and $500 M concessional credit for Ethiopia, MP Abebaw Desalew of the National Movement of Amhara (NaMA) raised several concerns regarding the ongoing economic policy changes starting with questions on the executive branch's dominance in enacting financial laws, despite the parliament's legal procedure mandating Parliament to draft detailed legislation.
Moreover, MP Abebaw raised concerns about the prevailing lack of peace and security and the impacts on Ethiopia's capacity to service its piling debts. He also cast a shadow on whether devaluation is as advantageous to attract FDI as some media claim it to be, especially without the ability to attract foreign investors, under the prevailing circumstances where the existing investors are shutting down their factories and leaving, and the production capacities of functioning factories are significantly w...
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- Daily News recap: July 30, 2024 #daily #news #recap #ethiopia #addisstandard #addisababa
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- 0:50
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- 2 years ago
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- The Interview: My Interview with Hachalu Hundessa: “The Other Is a Divine Creation”
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- 0:32
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- 2 years ago
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- Ethiopia floats its currency #ethiopia #currency #exchange
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- 4:42
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- #ethiopia #currency #exchange
Yesterday, the Ethiopian National Bank announced a reform to the foreign exchange regime that will be implemented immediately. The new exchange regime introduces market-based determination of the exchange rate.
Following the announcement, the Commercial Bank of Ethiopia released a new exchange rate, devaluing the birr by 30 percent against the dollar.
Last April, Reuters reported that Ethiopia may have to decide on a big currency devaluation sooner rather than later to secure a rescue loan from the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
During the annual budget approval hearing in June, Finance Minister Ahmed Shide told lawmakers that the 2024/25 budget did not take devaluation into account.
As per the National Bank, Ethiopia's external partners, including the World Bank, IMF, and creditors, have offered a financing package of $10.7 billion to alleviate the transitional expenses and consequences of t...
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- PM Abiy says war may break unless TPLF registers with NEBE #tplf #abiy #war
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- 2:29
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- #tplf #abiy #war #ethiopia #tigray
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, in a recent discussion with political parties, stated that if the Tigray People Liberation Front (TPLF) does not register with National Election Board of Ethiopia (NEBE), it will not be eligible to participate in the upcoming 7th national election or form a government.
NEBE revoked TPLF's legal identity following the outbreak of the #Tigray war. NEBE cited the party's engagement in "armed violence against the government" as a reason. Subsequently, On 05 May, 2021, the House of People's Representatives classified the TPLF as a terrorist organization.
The two year war ended with the signing of the Cessation of Hostilities Agreement on 02 November, 2022. On 22 March, 2023, the Ethiopian Parliament removed the TPLF from its terrorist designation. Despite this change, TPLF has not yet registered with NEBE.
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- Daily News recap: July 23, 2024 #daily #news #recap #ethiopia #addisstandard #addisababa
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- 1:00
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- 2 years ago
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- Official reports 91percent of districts in Oromia region prone to malaria #Ethiopia #oromia #malaria
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- 1:58
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- The Oromia region is currently experiencing significant malaria outbreaks. According to a recent report by Addis Standard, over 57,000 malaria cases were reported in a single week, and there have been 346 malaria-related fatalities within the first nine months of the year, based on data from the Oromia Health Bureau.
Addressing the Oromia Regional Council on Sunday, Dr. Mengistu Bekele, Head of the Oromia Health Bureau, stated that 91 percent of districts in the region are now susceptible to malaria. He attributed the increase to new mosquitoes that can reproduce on dry land and bite people outside of their homes, leading to more infections.
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- #Ethiopia: The #Oromia regional government vows to continue the operation against the armed groups
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- 1:47
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- 2 years ago
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- #Ethiopia #Oromia #armedforces
For the past six years, the Oromia region has seen devastating armed warfare. After two rounds of negotiations, peace efforts failed, and the violence raged on.
Addressing the regional council, Chaffe, Shimelis Abdissa, the Oromia region president, stated that the government is willing to embrace those who choose peace and will continue to take action against those who embrace the path of devastation.
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- #Editorial: Security apparatus’s failure to stop kidnapping for ransom is a national crisis
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- 1:34
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- #ethiopia #addisstandard #security
#Editorial: Security apparatus’s failure to stop kidnapping for ransom is a national crisis. The time for action is now!
Countless incidents of kidnapping for ransom have become all too common stories in today's #Ethiopia, forcing helpless civilians to live in fear of becoming the next victims.
One can discuss and theorize several factors contributing to the proliferation of this criminal act, including the multiple militarized hostilities in #Oromia and #Amhara, two of Ethiopia’s largest regional states. But at the heart of the problem is a lack of will by the country’s political and security leadership to recognize the state of the crisis, a reflection of deeper systemic security failures.
Grandstanding and rhetoric about the effectiveness of the security apparatus have replaced actionable policies and effective law enforcement strategies. Year after year, federal and regional officials ...
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- Daily News recap: July 18, 2024 #daily #news #recap #ethiopia #addisstandard #addisababa
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- 0:59
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- 2 years ago
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- Officials say almost all regions will experience flooding #Ethiopia #flood #addisababa
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- 2:37
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- #ethiopiannews #flood #addisababa
Ethiopia has witnessed flooding caused by heavy rain. In may it was revealed that Addis Abeba faces flood risk, over 36,000 residents in 218 areas identified as vulnerable ahead of rainy season.
Recently, Abraha Adugna (PhD), state minister of water resource management at the Ministry of Water and Energy, said all regions of Ethiopia along river basins are susceptible to flooding during the rainy season.
According to the state minister, Oromia, Afar, Somali, Tigray, Gambella, Benishangul, Amhara, the South Ethiopia region, as well as the capital Addis Abeba, are among the areas that are expected to experience flooding.
“The Omo River in the Dasenech area, following the Reb River in the Fogera and Dera areas, and following the Awash River, lower, middle, and upper Awash are identified as critical flooding areas.”
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- Daily News recap: July 17, 2024 #daily #news #recap #ethiopia #addisstandard #addisababa
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- 0:59
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- 2 years ago
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- The Commission is running out of time amid conflict, continued opposition from political parties
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- 3:10
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- 2 years ago
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- The National Dialogue Commission is left with nine months to finalize the preliminary work for the national dialogue. However, the security situation in Tigray and the Amhara region prevented the commission from carrying out its activities.
The agenda-selection process held in Addis Abeba was heavily criticized, and Chief Commissioner Pro. Mesfin Araya attributed this to gaps in invitations.
Political parties have been critical of the process and recused themselves from taking part, creating a caucus of opposition parties that have scrutinized the process from the start.
The caucus of opposition parties is an umbrella of eleven opposition groups, including the Oromo Federalist Congress (OFC), the Oromo Liberation Front (OLF), and the Ogaden National Liberation Front (ONLF), among others.
In a recent statement, Professor Merera Gudina, the chairperson of the Oromo Federalist Congress, accused the national process of defying both international and local norms of...
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- Daily News recap: July 16, 2024 #daily #news #recap #ethiopia #addisstandard #addisababa
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- 0:59
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- 2 years ago
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- Daily News recap: July 15, 2024 #daily #news #recap #ethiopia #addisstandard #addisababa
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- 0:59
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- 2 years ago
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- Daily News recap: July 12, 2024 #daily #news #recap #ethiopia #addisstandard #addisababa
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- 0:59
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- 2 years ago
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- Daily News recap: July 11, 2024 #daily #news #recap #ethiopia #addisstandard #addisababa
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- 0:59
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- 2 years ago
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