#NewsAlert: #Obasanjo to give first press briefing today on ongoing AU-led Ethiopia peace talks
Olusegun Obasanjo, the High Representative of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission, is scheduled to provide a briefing to the media today in the afternoon in Pretoria.
The briefing is the first formal communication since the AU-led peace talks were launched on Tuesday 25 October.
The US, whose Horn of Africa Envoy Ambassador Mike Hammer remains in South Africa and “continues to be both as a participant and an observer”, reiterated that the peace talk was aimed at achieving “an immediate cessation of hostilities, to achieve the delivery of humanitarian assistance to all Ethiopians in need, additional measures – securing measures to protect civilians, and seeing Eritrea’s withdrawal from northern Ethiopia.”
https://addisstandard.com/newsalert-obasanjo-to-give-first-press-briefing-today-on-ongoing-au-led-ethiopia-peace-talks/
Olusegun Obasanjo, the High Representative of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission, is scheduled to provide a briefing to the media today in the afternoon in Pretoria.
The briefing is the first formal communication since the AU-led peace talks were launched on Tuesday 25 October.
The US, whose Horn of Africa Envoy Ambassador Mike Hammer remains in South Africa and “continues to be both as a participant and an observer”, reiterated that the peace talk was aimed at achieving “an immediate cessation of hostilities, to achieve the delivery of humanitarian assistance to all Ethiopians in need, additional measures – securing measures to protect civilians, and seeing Eritrea’s withdrawal from northern Ethiopia.”
https://addisstandard.com/newsalert-obasanjo-to-give-first-press-briefing-today-on-ongoing-au-led-ethiopia-peace-talks/
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#NewsAlert: Obasanjo to give first press briefing today on ongoing AU-led Ethiopia peace talks
IGAD Executive Secretary Dr. Workneh Gebeyehu in conversation with Olusegun Obadanjo in Pretoria on Saturday 29 October. Picture: Nuur Mohamud Sheekh Addis Abeba - Olusegun Obasanjo, the High Representative of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission…
News: #Cholera outbreak kills nine as cases spike to over 330 in Bale zone #Oromia and bordering #Somali regions
The first cholera case was reported in Harana Buluk woreda of Bale zone, Southern Oromia region of Ethiopia on 27 August this year. On 18 September, Berbere woreda became the second woreda reporting cholera cases, soon after followed by Delo Mena woreda where suspected cases were reported in Burka IDPs site on 03 October.
According to the report the Cholera outbreak is active in 23 kebeles of three districts of Bale Zone of Oromia and nine kebeles of one district of Liban zone, Somali regions. Additional 114 districts are at risk of an outbreak, including IDP sites.
https://addisstandard.com/news-cholera-outbreak-kills-nine-as-cases-spike-to-over-330-in-bale-zone-oromia-and-bordering-somali-regions/
The first cholera case was reported in Harana Buluk woreda of Bale zone, Southern Oromia region of Ethiopia on 27 August this year. On 18 September, Berbere woreda became the second woreda reporting cholera cases, soon after followed by Delo Mena woreda where suspected cases were reported in Burka IDPs site on 03 October.
According to the report the Cholera outbreak is active in 23 kebeles of three districts of Bale Zone of Oromia and nine kebeles of one district of Liban zone, Somali regions. Additional 114 districts are at risk of an outbreak, including IDP sites.
https://addisstandard.com/news-cholera-outbreak-kills-nine-as-cases-spike-to-over-330-in-bale-zone-oromia-and-bordering-somali-regions/
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News: Cholera outbreak kills nine as cases spike to over 330 in Bale zone Oromia and bordering Somali regions
A girl receives oral cholera vaccine during a campaign led by IVI and partners in Shashemene, Ethiopia. Picture Credit: International Vaccine Institute/May 2022 Addis Ababa: A new report by the UN said that at least nine people have died following the latest…
Latest #UN Situation Report on #Ethiopia
#Tigray region
In Tigray Region, large numbers of people are reportedly taking refuge in Mekelle collective sites and among the host community following heightened hostilities in other parts of the region. High displacements continued to be reported from Central (Adwa, Axum), Eastern (Adigrat, Wukro), and Southern (Korem, Alamata) zones.
Nutrition partners reported lack of supplies for the treatment of more than 25,500 severely malnourished children in the region
#Amhara region
The security situation has improved in general allowing humanitarian partners to reach areas that were so far inaccessible due to insecurity. IDP return movements were reported to newly accessible areas in North Wollo, North Gondar and Wag Hemra zones.
#Afar region
Advice against movement into some areas that was imposed due to rising insecurity was lifted on 21 October following security assessments in Berahle, Dallol and Konneba woredas in Zone 2 (free movement in all zones except Megale) and Gulina and Yallo woredas in Zone 4 (free movement across the zone). This has allowed partners to plan for scaled up assistances in these areas. For example, Child Protection partners are expanding their geographical coverage to support returnees in Afar (Zone 2)
Full report: https://reports.unocha.org/en/country/ethiopia
#Tigray region
In Tigray Region, large numbers of people are reportedly taking refuge in Mekelle collective sites and among the host community following heightened hostilities in other parts of the region. High displacements continued to be reported from Central (Adwa, Axum), Eastern (Adigrat, Wukro), and Southern (Korem, Alamata) zones.
Nutrition partners reported lack of supplies for the treatment of more than 25,500 severely malnourished children in the region
#Amhara region
The security situation has improved in general allowing humanitarian partners to reach areas that were so far inaccessible due to insecurity. IDP return movements were reported to newly accessible areas in North Wollo, North Gondar and Wag Hemra zones.
#Afar region
Advice against movement into some areas that was imposed due to rising insecurity was lifted on 21 October following security assessments in Berahle, Dallol and Konneba woredas in Zone 2 (free movement in all zones except Megale) and Gulina and Yallo woredas in Zone 4 (free movement across the zone). This has allowed partners to plan for scaled up assistances in these areas. For example, Child Protection partners are expanding their geographical coverage to support returnees in Afar (Zone 2)
Full report: https://reports.unocha.org/en/country/ethiopia
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#Kenya sends off its contingent for deployment in Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo
Kenyan's President William Ruto on Wednesday flagged off Kenyan contingent to the Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (#DRC) to be deployed under the auspices of the East African Community Regional Force (EACRF).
Speaking at Embakasi Garrison President William has said "Kenya will always answer the call to promote peace and security in East Africa."
“This deployment is significant and urgent as it responds to the collective aspirations of a sustainable peace in our region. We owe our brotherly duty to DRC until the job is done,” according to State House Kenya.
The President further said that East African countries have a collective responsibility to work together to end conflicts and violence that deny the region the space to prosper. "Kenya will always answer the call to promote peace and security in East Africa."
Kenyan's President William Ruto on Wednesday flagged off Kenyan contingent to the Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (#DRC) to be deployed under the auspices of the East African Community Regional Force (EACRF).
Speaking at Embakasi Garrison President William has said "Kenya will always answer the call to promote peace and security in East Africa."
“This deployment is significant and urgent as it responds to the collective aspirations of a sustainable peace in our region. We owe our brotherly duty to DRC until the job is done,” according to State House Kenya.
The President further said that East African countries have a collective responsibility to work together to end conflicts and violence that deny the region the space to prosper. "Kenya will always answer the call to promote peace and security in East Africa."
Breaking: #AU-led #Ethiopia peace talk facilitators to announce agreement on cessation of hostilities
Olusegun Obasanjo, the High Representative of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission, announced that AU-led peace talks in South Africa has resulted in agreement of cessation of hostilities between the federal government and Tigrayan authorities.
Developing story….
https://addisstandard.com/breaking-au-led-ethiopia-peace-talk-facilitators-to-announce-agreement-on-cessation-of-hostilities/
Olusegun Obasanjo, the High Representative of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission, announced that AU-led peace talks in South Africa has resulted in agreement of cessation of hostilities between the federal government and Tigrayan authorities.
Developing story….
https://addisstandard.com/breaking-au-led-ethiopia-peace-talk-facilitators-to-announce-agreement-on-cessation-of-hostilities/
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Breaking: AU-led Ethiopia peace talk facilitators to announce agreement on cessation of hostilities
Addis Abeba - Olusegun Obasanjo, the High Representative of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission, announced that AU-led peace talks in South Africa has resulted in agreement of cessation of hostilities between the federal government and Tigrayan…
News: World welcomes #Ethiopia permanent cessation of hostilities with calls for swift implementation
Various diplomats and members of international community have welcomed the signing of cessation of hostilities agreement between the Ethiopian federal government and representatives of the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) n South Africa.
The warring parties have agreed to cessation of hostilities on Wednesday during conclusion of the AU-led peace talks that has been ongoing in Pretoria since 25 October.
Following the announcement PM Abiy Ahmed said in a statement that the agreement “is monumental in moving Ethiopia forward on the path of the reforms we embarked upon four and half years ago”.
https://addisstandard.com/news-world-welcomes-ethiopia-permanent-cessation-of-hostilities-with-calls-for-swift-implementation/
Various diplomats and members of international community have welcomed the signing of cessation of hostilities agreement between the Ethiopian federal government and representatives of the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) n South Africa.
The warring parties have agreed to cessation of hostilities on Wednesday during conclusion of the AU-led peace talks that has been ongoing in Pretoria since 25 October.
Following the announcement PM Abiy Ahmed said in a statement that the agreement “is monumental in moving Ethiopia forward on the path of the reforms we embarked upon four and half years ago”.
https://addisstandard.com/news-world-welcomes-ethiopia-permanent-cessation-of-hostilities-with-calls-for-swift-implementation/
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News: World welcomes Ethiopia permanent cessation of hostilities with calls for swift implementation
Picture: South African Government International Relations and Cooperation Addis Abeba - Various diplomats and members of international community have welcomed the signing of cessation of hostilities agreement between the Ethiopian federal government and representatives…
#Malaria outbreak in #Ethiopia linked to invasive mosquito from #Asia
A malaria outbreak in Ethiopia earlier this year has been linked to an invasive species of mosquito that can persist throughout the dry season, complicating the fight to prevent the insects’ spread
Over the last decade, the species has spread to Ethiopia, Sudan, Somalia, Yemen and Nigeria. In spring 2022, the city of Dire Dawa in eastern Ethiopia saw an increase in malaria from around 200 cases per year to around 2400 cases, says Fitsum Tadesse at Armauer Hansen Research Institute in Ethiopia.
“There was a huge increase in cases, but there was no formal investigation of what caused the increase,” he says. “So, we decided to jump in and investigate.”
https://www.newscientist.com/article/2345214-malaria-outbreak-in-ethiopia-linked-to-invasive-mosquito-from-asia/
A malaria outbreak in Ethiopia earlier this year has been linked to an invasive species of mosquito that can persist throughout the dry season, complicating the fight to prevent the insects’ spread
Over the last decade, the species has spread to Ethiopia, Sudan, Somalia, Yemen and Nigeria. In spring 2022, the city of Dire Dawa in eastern Ethiopia saw an increase in malaria from around 200 cases per year to around 2400 cases, says Fitsum Tadesse at Armauer Hansen Research Institute in Ethiopia.
“There was a huge increase in cases, but there was no formal investigation of what caused the increase,” he says. “So, we decided to jump in and investigate.”
https://www.newscientist.com/article/2345214-malaria-outbreak-in-ethiopia-linked-to-invasive-mosquito-from-asia/
New Scientist
Malaria outbreak in Ethiopia linked to invasive mosquito from Asia
A malaria outbreak in Ethiopia earlier this year has been linked to an invasive species of mosquito that can persist throughout the dry season, complicating the fight to prevent the insects’ spread
‘More dignity’: aid organizations switch to cash in drought-hit #Ethiopia
Michel Saad, the head OCHA Ethiopia, says it means people can buy from local traders, helping money circulate, but crucially also provides “more dignity” for those in need, compared with the traditional sack of grain.
“Communities know what they need better than humanitarian actors,” Saad says. “So when we give cash, it’s allowing them to be in charge of their own personal lives and say, ‘We believe we need to address this problem or that problem.’ Basically, it’s putting people at the centre.”
The 1,320 beneficiaries of the IRC’s programme in Dasenech, close to Ethiopia’s borders with South Sudan and Kenya, are due to receive a total of 13,500 Ethiopian birr over three monthly instalments.
https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2022/nov/03/aid-organisations-ethiopia-horn-of-africa-cash-money-drought
Michel Saad, the head OCHA Ethiopia, says it means people can buy from local traders, helping money circulate, but crucially also provides “more dignity” for those in need, compared with the traditional sack of grain.
“Communities know what they need better than humanitarian actors,” Saad says. “So when we give cash, it’s allowing them to be in charge of their own personal lives and say, ‘We believe we need to address this problem or that problem.’ Basically, it’s putting people at the centre.”
The 1,320 beneficiaries of the IRC’s programme in Dasenech, close to Ethiopia’s borders with South Sudan and Kenya, are due to receive a total of 13,500 Ethiopian birr over three monthly instalments.
https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2022/nov/03/aid-organisations-ethiopia-horn-of-africa-cash-money-drought
the Guardian
‘More dignity’: aid organisations switch to cash in drought-hit Ethiopia
Giving people money is said to be more efficient and empowering than in-kind aid such as sacks of grain
The official version of the AU-led #Ethiopia peace agreement was posted this morning by Ambassador Redwan Hussien, Minister, National Security Advisor of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed.
Please click here to download the full version in one document
https://addisstandard.com/official-version-of-au-led-ethiopia-peace-agreement/
Please click here to download the full version in one document
https://addisstandard.com/official-version-of-au-led-ethiopia-peace-agreement/
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Official version of AU-led Ethiopia peace agreement - Addis Standard
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#Ethiopia: #UN Daily Noon Briefing Highlights
On the humanitarian access, we are in contact with the Government of Ethiopia and others to resume the movement of aid convoys and personnel to #Mekelle and #Shire [convoy movements by road to Tigray via Afar remain suspended since 24 August].
Our humanitarian colleagues tell us that critical supplies, including food, nutrition items and medicines, are running very low in #Tigray. Meanwhile, we, along our humanitarian partners, continue to distribute aid with the remaining stocks in the region, and we have started to assist those who are currently in accessible areas.
Last week, about 189,000 newly displaced people North-Western Zone were assisted with food, and around 6,000 displaced people from Afar received food assistance in South-Eastern Zone. Food distribution has also started in Mekelle City last week targeting about 500,000 people.
https://www.unocha.org/story/daily-noon-briefing-highlights-niger-somalia-and-ethiopia
On the humanitarian access, we are in contact with the Government of Ethiopia and others to resume the movement of aid convoys and personnel to #Mekelle and #Shire [convoy movements by road to Tigray via Afar remain suspended since 24 August].
Our humanitarian colleagues tell us that critical supplies, including food, nutrition items and medicines, are running very low in #Tigray. Meanwhile, we, along our humanitarian partners, continue to distribute aid with the remaining stocks in the region, and we have started to assist those who are currently in accessible areas.
Last week, about 189,000 newly displaced people North-Western Zone were assisted with food, and around 6,000 displaced people from Afar received food assistance in South-Eastern Zone. Food distribution has also started in Mekelle City last week targeting about 500,000 people.
https://www.unocha.org/story/daily-noon-briefing-highlights-niger-somalia-and-ethiopia
#Somalia: #Ethiopian, #Djibouti doctors arrive in #Mogadishu to treat blast victims
Medical professionals from #Ethiopia and Djibouti arrived in Mogadishu on Thursday, answering the Somali President's call requesting doctors and surgeons from friendly countries to aid Saturday's terror attack victims.
Somalia's Health Minister, Dr. Ali Haji Aden Adan and senior government figures welcomed a delegation of Ethiopian doctors to Mogadishu's airport.
According to the ministry of health, the Ethiopian health team consists of veteran surgeons who will get to work immediately.
https://www.hiiraan.com/news4/2022/Nov/188535/ethiopian_djibouti_doctors_arrive_in_mogadishu_to_treat_blast_victims.aspx?utm_source=hiiraan&utm_medium=SomaliNewsUpdateFront
Medical professionals from #Ethiopia and Djibouti arrived in Mogadishu on Thursday, answering the Somali President's call requesting doctors and surgeons from friendly countries to aid Saturday's terror attack victims.
Somalia's Health Minister, Dr. Ali Haji Aden Adan and senior government figures welcomed a delegation of Ethiopian doctors to Mogadishu's airport.
According to the ministry of health, the Ethiopian health team consists of veteran surgeons who will get to work immediately.
https://www.hiiraan.com/news4/2022/Nov/188535/ethiopian_djibouti_doctors_arrive_in_mogadishu_to_treat_blast_victims.aspx?utm_source=hiiraan&utm_medium=SomaliNewsUpdateFront
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Ethiopian, Djibouti doctors arrive in Mogadishu to treat blast victims
Mogadishu (HOL) - Medical professionals from Ethiopia and Djibouti arrived in Mogadishu on Thursday, answering the Somali President's call requesting doctors and surgeons from friendly countries to aid Saturday's terror attack victims.
News: Rights bodies urge effective transitional justice in wake of #Ethiopia peace agreement
“For sustainable and inclusive peace to be achieved, the adoption of a transitional justice policy should be preceded and informed by a nation-wide, genuine, consultative, inclusive, and victim-centered conversation,” #EHRC
“The agreement seen by Human Rights Watch does not explicitly mention the situation for civilians in Western Tigray zone, the site of the ethnic cleansing campaign. The warring parties should facilitate immediate and safe access for international humanitarian agencies – including to formal and informal detention sites without prior notification,” HRW
https://addisstandard.com/news-rights-bodies-urge-effective-transitional-justice-in-wake-of-ethiopia-peace-agreement/
“For sustainable and inclusive peace to be achieved, the adoption of a transitional justice policy should be preceded and informed by a nation-wide, genuine, consultative, inclusive, and victim-centered conversation,” #EHRC
“The agreement seen by Human Rights Watch does not explicitly mention the situation for civilians in Western Tigray zone, the site of the ethnic cleansing campaign. The warring parties should facilitate immediate and safe access for international humanitarian agencies – including to formal and informal detention sites without prior notification,” HRW
https://addisstandard.com/news-rights-bodies-urge-effective-transitional-justice-in-wake-of-ethiopia-peace-agreement/
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News: Rights bodies urge effective transitional justice in wake of Ethiopia peace agreement
A child sits inside a vehicle burned out during fighting in the Tigray region of northern Ethiopia. Photo: © UNICEF/Christine Nesbitt/January 2022. Addis Abeba -In the wake of the "agreement for lasting peace and cessation of hostilities" signed by the federal…
News: Nine priests abducted by militants since last week remain missing in North Shewa, #Oromia Region
Nine out of 11 priests abducted by militants last week in an incident that left a deacon killed in Gebre Guracha town, North Shewa zone of Oromia Region, remain missing, while a priest and parish administrator were released after paying ransom money, a priest from North Shewa, Selale Diocese, told #AddisStandard.
North Shewa, Selale Diocese of the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church said armed militants killed a deacon and kidnapped 11 priests including a parish administrator on 22 October. Adding that most of the churches in the eight districts of the zone have stopped providing services.
https://addisstandard.com/news-nine-priests-abducted-by-militants-since-last-week-remain-missing-in-north-shewa-oromia-region/
Nine out of 11 priests abducted by militants last week in an incident that left a deacon killed in Gebre Guracha town, North Shewa zone of Oromia Region, remain missing, while a priest and parish administrator were released after paying ransom money, a priest from North Shewa, Selale Diocese, told #AddisStandard.
North Shewa, Selale Diocese of the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church said armed militants killed a deacon and kidnapped 11 priests including a parish administrator on 22 October. Adding that most of the churches in the eight districts of the zone have stopped providing services.
https://addisstandard.com/news-nine-priests-abducted-by-militants-since-last-week-remain-missing-in-north-shewa-oromia-region/
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News: Nine priests abducted by militants since last week remain missing in North Shewa, Oromia Region
Addis Ababa: Nine out of 11 priests abducted by militants last week in an incident that left a deacon killed in Gebre Guracha town, North Shewa zone of Oromia Region, remain missing, while a priest and parish administrator were released after paying ransom…
#Ethiopia: Oromo Liberation Army (#OLA) rebels kidnap Ethiopian officials
Oromo Liberation Army (OLA) rebels, who are fighting Ethiopian federal government forces, kidnapped an unknown number of officials from the western town of #Mendi earlier this week, according to a local official and residents.
Residents of the town, which is located more than 500km (310 miles) from the capital, Addis Abeba, told the BBC that the rebels seized control of Mendi after intense fighting.
At least three banks were reportedly robbed and government offices ransacked, according to residents who talked to the BBC on the condition of anonymity.
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Oromo Liberation Army (OLA) rebels, who are fighting Ethiopian federal government forces, kidnapped an unknown number of officials from the western town of #Mendi earlier this week, according to a local official and residents.
Residents of the town, which is located more than 500km (310 miles) from the capital, Addis Abeba, told the BBC that the rebels seized control of Mendi after intense fighting.
At least three banks were reportedly robbed and government offices ransacked, according to residents who talked to the BBC on the condition of anonymity.
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News: Outcry over arrest of three #Oromia Supreme Court judges after allowing bail to Jawar Mohammed’s security detail
The Judges Dessaleny Lammii, Mohamed Jimaa and Abdiisaa Waqjiraa were detained on Friday, 04 October around 02:40 PM local time from their offices located inside the court premises; they were detained by members of local police of the Adama city, an a source close to the matter told Addis Standard.
Speaking on conditions of anonymity, the source said that the police have accused the judges of being suspected of terrorism-related offenses. However their detention came shortly rafter the judges ruled the release on bail of six security personnel of opposition leader Jawar Mohammed. They were arrested in October this year during the weekend of the Irreechaa celebrations and remain in detention since.
https://addisstandard.com/news-outcry-over-arrest-of-three-oromia-supreme-court-judges-after-allowing-bail-to-jawar-mohammeds-security-detail/
The Judges Dessaleny Lammii, Mohamed Jimaa and Abdiisaa Waqjiraa were detained on Friday, 04 October around 02:40 PM local time from their offices located inside the court premises; they were detained by members of local police of the Adama city, an a source close to the matter told Addis Standard.
Speaking on conditions of anonymity, the source said that the police have accused the judges of being suspected of terrorism-related offenses. However their detention came shortly rafter the judges ruled the release on bail of six security personnel of opposition leader Jawar Mohammed. They were arrested in October this year during the weekend of the Irreechaa celebrations and remain in detention since.
https://addisstandard.com/news-outcry-over-arrest-of-three-oromia-supreme-court-judges-after-allowing-bail-to-jawar-mohammeds-security-detail/
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News: Outcry over arrest of three Oromia Supreme Court judges after allowing bail to Jawar Mohammed’s security detail - Addis Standard
Addis Ababa: Police in Adama, East Shoa zone of the Oromia Regional State, detained three judges of the Oromia Supreme Court, Eastern Criminal Division, without due process of the law, an informant who is close to the matter but asked to remain anonymous…
#Ethiopia Taps Into Geothermal Riches to Diversify Its Grid
Drilling for geothermal energy is part of the government’s strategy to provide electricity to millions of Ethiopians and avoid dependency on hydropower.
Solomon Kebede looks concerned as he stares at the machine piercing the dark, moist soil of Ethiopia’s countryside. The drill has sunk a hole more than 450 meters (1,476 feet) deep and found nothing. Yet Kebede doesn’t despair; he has faith that the heat must be there.
“When drilling geothermal wells, you send your mind and heart to a place you don’t know, deep in the Earth’s core,” he says. “I’m part of the generation that’s trying to exploit these resources.”
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2022-11-04/ethiopia-drills-geothermal-riches-to-diversify-power-grid
Drilling for geothermal energy is part of the government’s strategy to provide electricity to millions of Ethiopians and avoid dependency on hydropower.
Solomon Kebede looks concerned as he stares at the machine piercing the dark, moist soil of Ethiopia’s countryside. The drill has sunk a hole more than 450 meters (1,476 feet) deep and found nothing. Yet Kebede doesn’t despair; he has faith that the heat must be there.
“When drilling geothermal wells, you send your mind and heart to a place you don’t know, deep in the Earth’s core,” he says. “I’m part of the generation that’s trying to exploit these resources.”
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2022-11-04/ethiopia-drills-geothermal-riches-to-diversify-power-grid
Bloomberg.com
Ethiopia Taps Into Geothermal Riches to Diversify Its Grid
Drilling for geothermal energy is part of the government’s strategy to provide electricity to millions of Ethiopians and avoid dependency on hydropower.
Race against time for sick patients after #Ethiopia peace deal
A senior doctor at one of the few functioning medical facilities in #Tigray said he wanted the deal translated into action “on the ground as soon as possible” so that patients’ lives could be saved.
The hospital, the region’s biggest health facility, has had to stop giving severely ill kidney patients dialysis treatment due to a lack of supplies.
“We are hoping that even with a first humanitarian flight we’ll receive such life-saving medications, to save the few survivors of kidney failure, who have been fighting and struggling with this lack of medication,” the doctor told the Guardian by phone.
“So we are desperately waiting for these supplies to arrive. Now the peace talks have materialised on paper, we want to see it happening on the ground as soon as possible.”
https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2022/nov/05/ethiopia-peace-deal-doctors-race-against-time
A senior doctor at one of the few functioning medical facilities in #Tigray said he wanted the deal translated into action “on the ground as soon as possible” so that patients’ lives could be saved.
The hospital, the region’s biggest health facility, has had to stop giving severely ill kidney patients dialysis treatment due to a lack of supplies.
“We are hoping that even with a first humanitarian flight we’ll receive such life-saving medications, to save the few survivors of kidney failure, who have been fighting and struggling with this lack of medication,” the doctor told the Guardian by phone.
“So we are desperately waiting for these supplies to arrive. Now the peace talks have materialised on paper, we want to see it happening on the ground as soon as possible.”
https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2022/nov/05/ethiopia-peace-deal-doctors-race-against-time
the Guardian
Race against time for sick patients after Ethiopia peace deal
Restart of aid imminent after surprise deal earlier this week brought prospect of end to blockade and one of Africa’s deadliest conflicts
#Ethiopia: #IMF Welcomes Ethiopia Truce Amid Talks on Economic Reform Plans
The International Monetary Fund welcomed the declaration of a ceasefire in Ethiopia following a two-year civil war and said it’s weighing the next steps on a potential funding program.
Ethiopia’s government and the dissident Tigray People’s Liberation Front agreed to stop fighting on Wednesday after 10 days of negotiations in South Africa. The accord has raised hopes that an end may be in sight to a conflict that’s left thousands of people dead and forced millions more to flee their homes. https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-11-04/imf-welcomes-ethiopia-truce-amid-talks-on-economic-reform-plans
The International Monetary Fund welcomed the declaration of a ceasefire in Ethiopia following a two-year civil war and said it’s weighing the next steps on a potential funding program.
Ethiopia’s government and the dissident Tigray People’s Liberation Front agreed to stop fighting on Wednesday after 10 days of negotiations in South Africa. The accord has raised hopes that an end may be in sight to a conflict that’s left thousands of people dead and forced millions more to flee their homes. https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-11-04/imf-welcomes-ethiopia-truce-amid-talks-on-economic-reform-plans
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IMF Welcomes Ethiopia Truce Amid Talks on Economic Reform Plans
The International Monetary Fund welcomed the declaration of a ceasefire in Ethiopia following a two-year civil war and said it’s weighing the next steps on a potential funding program.