#Ethiopia: #US grants Temporary Protected Status to Ethiopians fleeing conflict
The U.S. government on Friday granted Temporary Protected Status for 18 months for Ethiopians currently residing in the United States, the Department of Homeland Security said.
"The United States recognizes the ongoing armed conflict and the extraordinary and temporary conditions engulfing Ethiopia, and DHS is committed to providing temporary protection to those in need," Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas said in a statement announcing the designation.
https://www.reuters.com/world/us-grants-temporary-protected-status-ethiopian-immigrants-2022-10-21/
The U.S. government on Friday granted Temporary Protected Status for 18 months for Ethiopians currently residing in the United States, the Department of Homeland Security said.
"The United States recognizes the ongoing armed conflict and the extraordinary and temporary conditions engulfing Ethiopia, and DHS is committed to providing temporary protection to those in need," Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas said in a statement announcing the designation.
https://www.reuters.com/world/us-grants-temporary-protected-status-ethiopian-immigrants-2022-10-21/
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U.S. grants Temporary Protected Status to Ethiopians fleeing conflict
The U.S. government on Friday granted Temporary Protected Status for 18 months for Ethiopians currently residing in the United States, the Department of Homeland Security said.
#Sudan: At least 220 killed in fighting
At least 220 people were killed in two days of fighting in Sudan's southern #BlueNile province. The provincial government declared a 30-day state of emergency and banned gatherings.
Fighting in Blue Nile province, which borders #Ethiopia and #SouthSudan, reignited earlier this month over a land dispute. It pits the Hausa tribe, with origins across West Africa, against the Berta people.
The tensions escalated Wednesday and Thursday in the town of Wad el-Mahi on the border with Ethiopia.
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At least 220 people were killed in two days of fighting in Sudan's southern #BlueNile province. The provincial government declared a 30-day state of emergency and banned gatherings.
Fighting in Blue Nile province, which borders #Ethiopia and #SouthSudan, reignited earlier this month over a land dispute. It pits the Hausa tribe, with origins across West Africa, against the Berta people.
The tensions escalated Wednesday and Thursday in the town of Wad el-Mahi on the border with Ethiopia.
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Sudan: At least 220 killed in tribal fighting
At least 220 people were killed in two days of tribal fighting in Sudan's southern Blue Nile province. The provincial government declared a 30-day state of emergency and banned gatherings.
#Ethiopia: PM Abiy calls for decisive, swift measures against product sabotage, illegal foreign exchange and land grabbing
Economic sabotage, theft and hiding of products “have become our main challenges.”
“Hiding of products that should have been exported, illegal foreign exchange and land grabbing are the obstacles to prosperity that we need to take decisive and swift action against” PM Abiy said.
https://addisstandard.com/news-pm-abiy-calls-for-decisive-swift-measures-against-product-sabotage-illegal-foreign-exchange-and-land-grabbing/
Economic sabotage, theft and hiding of products “have become our main challenges.”
“Hiding of products that should have been exported, illegal foreign exchange and land grabbing are the obstacles to prosperity that we need to take decisive and swift action against” PM Abiy said.
https://addisstandard.com/news-pm-abiy-calls-for-decisive-swift-measures-against-product-sabotage-illegal-foreign-exchange-and-land-grabbing/
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News: PM Abiy calls for decisive, swift measures against product sabotage, illegal foreign exchange and land grabbing
The Prime Minister is seen here with Minister and State minister of Finance Ahmed Shide & Eyob Tekalgn (both on the left), who were part of the delegation who attended last week annual meeting by World Bank and IMF. Addis Abeba - Prime Minister Abiy […]
News: Senate bipartisan group urge for cessation of hostilities, withdrawal of Eritrean forces and unfettered humanitarian access
In the backdrop of the AU-led pace talks that is expected to take place in South Africa between the representatives of the federal government and the Tigray regional state authorities, a bipartisan group of the U.S. Senate wrote a letter to Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed pleading with his government and all parties involved to end the war “that has ravaged northern Ethiopia for two years.” The letter urged for immediate cessation of hostilities, withdrawal of Eritrean forces and the provision of unfettered humanitarian access. https://addisstandard.com/news-senate-bipartisan-group-urge-for-cessation-of-hostilities-withdrawal-of-eritrean-forces-and-unfettered-humanitarian-access/
In the backdrop of the AU-led pace talks that is expected to take place in South Africa between the representatives of the federal government and the Tigray regional state authorities, a bipartisan group of the U.S. Senate wrote a letter to Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed pleading with his government and all parties involved to end the war “that has ravaged northern Ethiopia for two years.” The letter urged for immediate cessation of hostilities, withdrawal of Eritrean forces and the provision of unfettered humanitarian access. https://addisstandard.com/news-senate-bipartisan-group-urge-for-cessation-of-hostilities-withdrawal-of-eritrean-forces-and-unfettered-humanitarian-access/
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News: Senate bipartisan group urge for cessation of hostilities, withdrawal of Eritrean forces and unfettered humanitarian access
Addis Abeba - In the backdrop of the AU-led pace talks that is expected to take place in South Africa between the representatives of the federal government and the Tigray regional state authorities, a bipartisan group of the U.S. Senate wrote a letter to…
#Ethiopia: Flood in #Gambella region displaces more than 185, 000 people
The data shows a significant increase from the number of affected people released by Gatbel Mun, disaster risk management bureau head of the Gembella regional state, who said in August that more than 74,000 civilians have been displaced due to floods in eight districts of the regional state.
Flooding had caused severe damages in the region between April-July 2021, which had displaced some 11,749 residents.
https://addisstandard.com/news-flood-in-gambella-region-displaces-more-than-185-000-people/
The data shows a significant increase from the number of affected people released by Gatbel Mun, disaster risk management bureau head of the Gembella regional state, who said in August that more than 74,000 civilians have been displaced due to floods in eight districts of the regional state.
Flooding had caused severe damages in the region between April-July 2021, which had displaced some 11,749 residents.
https://addisstandard.com/news-flood-in-gambella-region-displaces-more-than-185-000-people/
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News: Flood in Gambella region displaces more than 185, 000 people
Picture: Gambella region press secretariat bureau Addis Abeba - A new data released by the UN said that at least 185,200 people (37,040 households) were internally displaced and an additional 79,631 people (15,927 households) were affected by flooding that…
News: At least 40 people extrajudicially killed by #Eritrean forces in #Sheraro – Amnesty International
A report by the #AmnestyInternational (AI) says Eritrean forces extrajudicially killed at least 40 people in Sheraro town, in North Western Zone of the Tigray Regional state between 06 and 12 September 2022. The victims include Eritrean refugees.
The statement further says that in August and September alone multiple air strikes in Mekelle and Adi Daero “killed hundreds of civilians including children”. The rights group says there are fears of fresh atrocities looming in Tigray as conflict intensifies and called on warring parties to protect civilians.
https://addisstandard.com/news-at-least-40-people-extrajudicially-killed-by-eritrean-forces-in-sheraro-amnesty-international/
A report by the #AmnestyInternational (AI) says Eritrean forces extrajudicially killed at least 40 people in Sheraro town, in North Western Zone of the Tigray Regional state between 06 and 12 September 2022. The victims include Eritrean refugees.
The statement further says that in August and September alone multiple air strikes in Mekelle and Adi Daero “killed hundreds of civilians including children”. The rights group says there are fears of fresh atrocities looming in Tigray as conflict intensifies and called on warring parties to protect civilians.
https://addisstandard.com/news-at-least-40-people-extrajudicially-killed-by-eritrean-forces-in-sheraro-amnesty-international/
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News: At least 40 people extrajudicially killed by Eritrean forces in Sheraro – Amnesty International
Picture: Screenshot/DW local TV from Tigray Addis Ababa: A report by the Amnesty International (AI) says Eritrean forces extrajudicially killed at least 40 people in Sheraro town, in North Western Zone of the Tigray Regional state between 06 and 12 September…
#Ethiopia: Residents say drone strike killed dozens of civilians in West Shewa, #Oromia region; #OLF, #OFC condemn relentless airstrikes across Oromia
A resident of the area, who did not want to be named for security reasons, told #AddisStandard that several civilians were killed in a sudden drone strike in Kale area around 11:00 am local on Sunday. “Even though I couldn’t mention the exact figure, many people have died. Many are injured. Many of our district residents died,” he said.
Another resident of Chobi district, confirmed the attack to Addis Standard adding that at least 68 people were confirmed dead and over 100 people are wounded as of Monday morning in Sunday’s drone strike.
https://addisstandard.com/news-residents-say-drone-strike-killed-dozens-of-civilians-in-west-shewa-oromia-region-olf-ofc-condemn-relentless-airstrikes-across-oromia/
A resident of the area, who did not want to be named for security reasons, told #AddisStandard that several civilians were killed in a sudden drone strike in Kale area around 11:00 am local on Sunday. “Even though I couldn’t mention the exact figure, many people have died. Many are injured. Many of our district residents died,” he said.
Another resident of Chobi district, confirmed the attack to Addis Standard adding that at least 68 people were confirmed dead and over 100 people are wounded as of Monday morning in Sunday’s drone strike.
https://addisstandard.com/news-residents-say-drone-strike-killed-dozens-of-civilians-in-west-shewa-oromia-region-olf-ofc-condemn-relentless-airstrikes-across-oromia/
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News: Residents say drone strike killed dozens of civilians in West Shewa, Oromia region; OLF, OFC condemn relentless airstrikes…
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Ethiopia: AU-led peace talks begin in #SouthAfrica
The AU-led peace talks between the federal government & Tigrayan authorities "convened to find a peaceful & sustainable solution to the devastating conflict in the #Tigray region" started today 25 October and will end on Sunday on the 30th of October, according to Vincent Magwenya, spokesman for spokesman for South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa said.
The talks were initially scheduled to begin yesterday.
The AU-led peace talks between the federal government & Tigrayan authorities "convened to find a peaceful & sustainable solution to the devastating conflict in the #Tigray region" started today 25 October and will end on Sunday on the 30th of October, according to Vincent Magwenya, spokesman for spokesman for South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa said.
The talks were initially scheduled to begin yesterday.
#NewsAlert: #Somali region MP shot dead inside #Jigjiga airport
Juweria Subcis, a member of the Somali regional state parliament, was shot by a member of federal police officer inside Jigjiga Airport in the region’s capital. Juweria died immediately due to her injuries, according to her close friend Dr. Juweria Ali.
Details are sketchy, and there is no official statement from the regional state security, but speaking to Addis Standard, Dr. Juweria said she was informed that there was an altercation between a traveler and the police officer which “led to him opening fire. Juweria was nearby and a bullet hit her,” Dr. Juweria said
https://addisstandard.com/newsalert-somali-region-mp-shot-dead-inside-jigjiga-airport/
Juweria Subcis, a member of the Somali regional state parliament, was shot by a member of federal police officer inside Jigjiga Airport in the region’s capital. Juweria died immediately due to her injuries, according to her close friend Dr. Juweria Ali.
Details are sketchy, and there is no official statement from the regional state security, but speaking to Addis Standard, Dr. Juweria said she was informed that there was an altercation between a traveler and the police officer which “led to him opening fire. Juweria was nearby and a bullet hit her,” Dr. Juweria said
https://addisstandard.com/newsalert-somali-region-mp-shot-dead-inside-jigjiga-airport/
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#NewsAlert: Somali region MP shot dead inside Jigjiga airport
Picture: Dr. Juweria Ali. Addis Abeba - Juweria Subcis, a member of the Somali regional state parliament, was shot by a member of federal police officer inside Jigjiga Airport in the region's capital. Juweria died immediately due to her injuries, according…
Update: Prosperity Party (PP) confirmed the death of Juweria "in Jigjiga Airport after being shot by a member of the security forces."
Juweria was a member of the #Somali Region Parliament & the Central Committee of the ruling PP. "The case is under legal investigation," the party said.
Source: Prosperity Party
Juweria was a member of the #Somali Region Parliament & the Central Committee of the ruling PP. "The case is under legal investigation," the party said.
Source: Prosperity Party
News: #Ethiopia ranks 123 out of 140 in Rule of Law Index, a decline from last year
The 2022 World Justice Project (WJP) Rule of Law Index, which was released on 25 October, revealed that Ethiopia’s overall rule of law score has decreased 3.6% in this year’s Index. Ethiopia ranks 123rd out of 140 countries worldwide, falling one position since last year.
Significant trends for Ethiopia included “a deterioration in the factor measuring Order and Security,” WJP said.
https://addisstandard.com/news-ethiopia-ranks-123-out-of-140-in-rule-of-law-index-a-decline-from-last-year/
The 2022 World Justice Project (WJP) Rule of Law Index, which was released on 25 October, revealed that Ethiopia’s overall rule of law score has decreased 3.6% in this year’s Index. Ethiopia ranks 123rd out of 140 countries worldwide, falling one position since last year.
Significant trends for Ethiopia included “a deterioration in the factor measuring Order and Security,” WJP said.
https://addisstandard.com/news-ethiopia-ranks-123-out-of-140-in-rule-of-law-index-a-decline-from-last-year/
#Ethiopia: Southern region police apprehend officer suspected of trafficking 48 #Eritrean nationals to #Kenya
Of the 48 Eritreans, 23 are men, 20 women and five children. The truck driver and an assistant, along with the police officer, were intercepted by the zonal police and the regional special forces on 18 October at around 10:00 PM local time.
The Deputy Commander said that the regional police commission will hand over the Eritrean victims of trafficking to the federal police and will launch an investigation into the police officer and two individuals who were apprehended with the officer.
https://addisstandard.com/news-southern-region-police-apprehend-officer-suspected-of-trafficking-48-eritrean-nationals-to-kenya/
Of the 48 Eritreans, 23 are men, 20 women and five children. The truck driver and an assistant, along with the police officer, were intercepted by the zonal police and the regional special forces on 18 October at around 10:00 PM local time.
The Deputy Commander said that the regional police commission will hand over the Eritrean victims of trafficking to the federal police and will launch an investigation into the police officer and two individuals who were apprehended with the officer.
https://addisstandard.com/news-southern-region-police-apprehend-officer-suspected-of-trafficking-48-eritrean-nationals-to-kenya/
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News: Southern region police apprehend officer suspected of trafficking 48 Eritrean nationals to Kenya
Addis Abeba – The Southern Nations, Nationalities and People’s (SNNP) regional state Police Commission has announced that a member of the South Omo Zone Police suspected of trafficking 48 Eritrean nationals, including children, to Kenya has been detained.…
#Ethiopia: #US says immediate cessation of hostilities priority to end “this destabilizing conflict” as #AU announces launch of peace talks in #SouthAfrica
Secretary of state Antony Blinken said “as a first priority, it is essential to achieve an immediate cessation of hostilities.” The US also repeated its call on the delegations to agree on unhindered delivery of humanitarian assistance to all those in need, measures to protect civilians, and Eritrea’s withdrawal from northern Ethiopia.”
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Speaking to France 24, Dr. Aklilu Hailemichael, TPLF’s official representative for Europe, said that Tigray expects result from the peace talks in four areas: unconditional and immediate cessation of hostilities, unfettered humanitarian access to the people of Tigray including in areas controlled by the allied forces and the the Tigray government, access to international human rights institutions as well as media to Tigray and the withdrawal of Eritrean forces from Tigray.
https://addisstandard.com/news-us-says-immediate-cessation-of-hostilities-priority-to-end-this-destabilizing-conflict-as-au-announces-launch-of-peace-talks-in-south-africa/
Secretary of state Antony Blinken said “as a first priority, it is essential to achieve an immediate cessation of hostilities.” The US also repeated its call on the delegations to agree on unhindered delivery of humanitarian assistance to all those in need, measures to protect civilians, and Eritrea’s withdrawal from northern Ethiopia.”
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Speaking to France 24, Dr. Aklilu Hailemichael, TPLF’s official representative for Europe, said that Tigray expects result from the peace talks in four areas: unconditional and immediate cessation of hostilities, unfettered humanitarian access to the people of Tigray including in areas controlled by the allied forces and the the Tigray government, access to international human rights institutions as well as media to Tigray and the withdrawal of Eritrean forces from Tigray.
https://addisstandard.com/news-us-says-immediate-cessation-of-hostilities-priority-to-end-this-destabilizing-conflict-as-au-announces-launch-of-peace-talks-in-south-africa/
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News: US says immediate cessation of hostilities priority to end “this destabilizing conflict” as AU announces launch of peace…
AU-led Ethiopia peace talk facilitators. From left: Olusegun Obasanjo, Dr Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka and Uhuru Kenyatta Addis Ababa: The US says it welcomes the start of AU-led peace talks between the government of Ethiopia and Tigrayan regional authorities while…
#Ethiopia-#Canada: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spoke with Prime Minister of Ethiopia, Abiy Ahmed, about the ongoing conflict in northern Ethiopia.
Prime Minister Trudeau expressed his deep concern about the deteriorating situation in Tigray, including the worsening humanitarian situation and renewed military action. The Prime Minister called for the immediate cessation of hostilities and implementation of measures to ensure unhindered access to and delivery of humanitarian assistance for those affected by the conflict.
The Prime Minister underscored the importance of African Union-led peace talks that began today in South Africa and commended Prime Minister Abiy for his commitment to engage his government in the negotiations. The Prime Minister reaffirmed Canada’s support for a peaceful resolution to the conflict that ensures respect for human rights and the protection of civilians.
https://pm.gc.ca/en/news/readouts/2022/10/25/prime-minister-justin-trudeau-speaks-prime-minister-ethiopia-abiy-ahmed
Prime Minister Trudeau expressed his deep concern about the deteriorating situation in Tigray, including the worsening humanitarian situation and renewed military action. The Prime Minister called for the immediate cessation of hostilities and implementation of measures to ensure unhindered access to and delivery of humanitarian assistance for those affected by the conflict.
The Prime Minister underscored the importance of African Union-led peace talks that began today in South Africa and commended Prime Minister Abiy for his commitment to engage his government in the negotiations. The Prime Minister reaffirmed Canada’s support for a peaceful resolution to the conflict that ensures respect for human rights and the protection of civilians.
https://pm.gc.ca/en/news/readouts/2022/10/25/prime-minister-justin-trudeau-speaks-prime-minister-ethiopia-abiy-ahmed
Business: Major landmark for Akobo Minerals as it begins excavation on #Segele Gold Mine
Akobo Minerals, the Scandinavian-based #Ethiopian gold exploration and boutique mining company, today announced that it has broken ground at its Segele gold mine, marking an “important milestone on the path to gold production in early 2023.”
“When excavation began today to remove the overburden at our mining site in south-west Ethiopia, it was the culmination of over a decade of tireless work for the company,” Jørgen Evjen, CEO of Akobo Minerals, said in a statement sent to #AddisStandard.
https://addisstandard.com/business-akobo-minerals-marks-landmark-moment-as-it-begins-excavation-on-segele-gold-mine/
Akobo Minerals, the Scandinavian-based #Ethiopian gold exploration and boutique mining company, today announced that it has broken ground at its Segele gold mine, marking an “important milestone on the path to gold production in early 2023.”
“When excavation began today to remove the overburden at our mining site in south-west Ethiopia, it was the culmination of over a decade of tireless work for the company,” Jørgen Evjen, CEO of Akobo Minerals, said in a statement sent to #AddisStandard.
https://addisstandard.com/business-akobo-minerals-marks-landmark-moment-as-it-begins-excavation-on-segele-gold-mine/
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Business: Major landmark for Akobo Minerals as it begins excavation on Segele Gold Mine - Addis Standard
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Family of missing #Ethiopian trader hopes new regime will find him
A group of human rights organizations and the family of a missing Ethiopian businessman Samson Teklemichael have met the Director of Criminal Investigations boss Mohamed Amin.
The group led by the Police Reforms Working Group wanted to know the whereabouts of the businessman, who went missing on November 19, 2021.
His wife Milen Mezgebo was also present during the meeting at the DCI headquarters.
https://www.the-star.co.ke/news/2022-10-26-family-of-missing-ethiopian-trader-hopes-new-regime-will-find-him/
A group of human rights organizations and the family of a missing Ethiopian businessman Samson Teklemichael have met the Director of Criminal Investigations boss Mohamed Amin.
The group led by the Police Reforms Working Group wanted to know the whereabouts of the businessman, who went missing on November 19, 2021.
His wife Milen Mezgebo was also present during the meeting at the DCI headquarters.
https://www.the-star.co.ke/news/2022-10-26-family-of-missing-ethiopian-trader-hopes-new-regime-will-find-him/
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Family of missing Ethiopian trader hopes new regime will find him
Samson Teklemichael went missing on November 19, 2021.
News: #Ethiopian federal police detain man, accomplices for alleged possession of more than five billion birr illegally, money laundering
According to the federal police commission’s statement the suspects have made a transfer of 5,248,000,000 birr in one year. Samuel and Yodit are also suspected of making illegal foreign exchange trade worth 247 million birr and have 25 different bank accounts opened under their names in various banks.
The police added that the main suspect, Samuel Aguale, A.K.A Sami Dollar, is a businessman based in Addis Abeba, but travels to the #US frequently.
On Monday, 24 October, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said decisive and swift actions needed to be taken against economic sabotage including hiding of products, illegal foreign exchange and land grabbing, which he said were “the main obstacles” challenging his administration’s journey towards realizing Ethiopia’s prosperity.
https://addisstandard.com/news-ethiopian-federal-police-detain-man-accomplices-for-alleged-possession-of-more-than-five-billion-birr-illegally-money-laundering/
According to the federal police commission’s statement the suspects have made a transfer of 5,248,000,000 birr in one year. Samuel and Yodit are also suspected of making illegal foreign exchange trade worth 247 million birr and have 25 different bank accounts opened under their names in various banks.
The police added that the main suspect, Samuel Aguale, A.K.A Sami Dollar, is a businessman based in Addis Abeba, but travels to the #US frequently.
On Monday, 24 October, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said decisive and swift actions needed to be taken against economic sabotage including hiding of products, illegal foreign exchange and land grabbing, which he said were “the main obstacles” challenging his administration’s journey towards realizing Ethiopia’s prosperity.
https://addisstandard.com/news-ethiopian-federal-police-detain-man-accomplices-for-alleged-possession-of-more-than-five-billion-birr-illegally-money-laundering/
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News: Ethiopian federal police detain man, accomplices for alleged possession of more than five billion birr illegally, money laundering
Headquarters of the Ethiopian Federal Police in Addis Abeba Addis Abeba - The Ethiopian Federal Police says it has arrested an individual named Samuel Aguale Alemu, whom it accused of illegally possessing more than 5 billion birr. The police said in a statement…
#Somalia: #UN: Almost 1 million drought-hit Somalis in al-Shabab areas
The United Nations says close to 1 million drought-affected people in Somalia are in areas under the control or influence of the al-Shabab extremist group, and it appealed to the fighters to allow humanitarian access as famine threatens the country.
The U.N. secretary-general’s special representative in Somalia, James Swan, told journalists Wednesday that the 900,000 people in those areas represent a “relatively small” share of the more than 7 million in need as the Horn of Africa country faces its worst drought in several decades. Thousands of people have died, including many children.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/un-almost-1-million-drought-hit-somalis-in-al-shabab-areas/2022/10/26/9ee8f1cc-5502-11ed-ac8b-08bbfab1c5a5_story.html
The United Nations says close to 1 million drought-affected people in Somalia are in areas under the control or influence of the al-Shabab extremist group, and it appealed to the fighters to allow humanitarian access as famine threatens the country.
The U.N. secretary-general’s special representative in Somalia, James Swan, told journalists Wednesday that the 900,000 people in those areas represent a “relatively small” share of the more than 7 million in need as the Horn of Africa country faces its worst drought in several decades. Thousands of people have died, including many children.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/un-almost-1-million-drought-hit-somalis-in-al-shabab-areas/2022/10/26/9ee8f1cc-5502-11ed-ac8b-08bbfab1c5a5_story.html
#Ethiopia: Red Cross reunites families with 185,000 calls and messages in Ethiopia
In nine months from January 2022, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and the Ethiopian Red Cross Society (ERCS) have helped some of these families remain in touch through more than 185,000 free phone calls and exchange of messages, particularly in Northern Ethiopia where fighting continues.
"I cannot express the feelings in words," says Silas. "I was also able to hear my brother's voice seven months later [when he called] through the Red Cross. When I received the call, I was a bit confused. It took me time to believe that I was talking to my family member from home. All my fears were gone in seconds."
https://www.icrc.org/en/document/red-cross-reunites-families-185000-calls-and-messages-ethiopia
In nine months from January 2022, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and the Ethiopian Red Cross Society (ERCS) have helped some of these families remain in touch through more than 185,000 free phone calls and exchange of messages, particularly in Northern Ethiopia where fighting continues.
"I cannot express the feelings in words," says Silas. "I was also able to hear my brother's voice seven months later [when he called] through the Red Cross. When I received the call, I was a bit confused. It took me time to believe that I was talking to my family member from home. All my fears were gone in seconds."
https://www.icrc.org/en/document/red-cross-reunites-families-185000-calls-and-messages-ethiopia
International Committee of the Red Cross
Red Cross reunites families with 185,000 calls and messages in
In nine months from January 2022, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and the Ethiopian Red Cross Society (ERCS) have helped some of these families remain in touch through more than
News: Ruling party Central Committee member, #Somali region MP Juweria Subcis shot dead “deliberately”: Regional official
Juweria Subcis, a member of the ruling Prosperity Party Central Committee and the Somali regional state Parliament was shot and killed “deliberately”, Mohamed Guray, Deputy Chief of Security of the Somali regional state confirmed to #AddisStandard.
Protests were held yesterday in in 05 and 06 Kebeles in #Jigjiga, including in the vicinity of the victim’s house, according to Siraje Abdikadir, a lecturer at Jigjiga University.
https://addisstandard.com/news-ruling-party-central-committee-member-somali-region-mp-juweria-subcis-shot-dead-deliberately-regional-official/
Juweria Subcis, a member of the ruling Prosperity Party Central Committee and the Somali regional state Parliament was shot and killed “deliberately”, Mohamed Guray, Deputy Chief of Security of the Somali regional state confirmed to #AddisStandard.
Protests were held yesterday in in 05 and 06 Kebeles in #Jigjiga, including in the vicinity of the victim’s house, according to Siraje Abdikadir, a lecturer at Jigjiga University.
https://addisstandard.com/news-ruling-party-central-committee-member-somali-region-mp-juweria-subcis-shot-dead-deliberately-regional-official/
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News: Ruling party Central Committee member, Somali region MP Juweria Subcis shot dead “deliberately”: Regional official
Juweria Subcis, 26, is survived by her two children. Picture: Social Media Addis Abeba- Juweria Subcis, a member of the ruling Prosperity Party Central Committee and the Somali regional state Parliament was shot and killed “deliberately”, Mohamed Guray, Deputy…
#Ethiopia - #Kenya: Commercial Bank Kenya expresses desire to commence service in Ethiopia
Following Ethiopia’s decision to open its financial sector to foreign investors, the Commercial Bank of Kenya expressed its interest in engaging in the country’s financial sector.
A delegation of the Bank’s senior officials visited the Ethiopian Investment Commission (EIC).
The delegation commended the Ethiopian government’s recent decision to open up the financial sector to foreign investors.
Following Ethiopia’s offer to foreign investors in the sector, the Commercial Bank of Kenya is the latest to express interest to be engaged in the sector in the country.
Temesgen Tilahun, Deputy Commissioner of EIC, explained to the delegation about the investment policies, recent economic reforms and the objective of opening up the financial sector to foreign investors.
Commercial Bank of Kenya has more than 125 years of experience in the banking sector and is operating in seven East African countries, as per EIC.
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Following Ethiopia’s decision to open its financial sector to foreign investors, the Commercial Bank of Kenya expressed its interest in engaging in the country’s financial sector.
A delegation of the Bank’s senior officials visited the Ethiopian Investment Commission (EIC).
The delegation commended the Ethiopian government’s recent decision to open up the financial sector to foreign investors.
Following Ethiopia’s offer to foreign investors in the sector, the Commercial Bank of Kenya is the latest to express interest to be engaged in the sector in the country.
Temesgen Tilahun, Deputy Commissioner of EIC, explained to the delegation about the investment policies, recent economic reforms and the objective of opening up the financial sector to foreign investors.
Commercial Bank of Kenya has more than 125 years of experience in the banking sector and is operating in seven East African countries, as per EIC.
EIC/FBC