‘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.
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https://addisstandard.com/official-version-of-au-led-ethiopia-peace-agreement/
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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
Bloomberg.com
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.
In Memoriam: Ali Mohammed Bira: Life, Liberty, Legend
By Ezekiel Gebissa
On the day of his passing, the #Oromo nation celebrates his life, pays homage to his musical career which revolved around the theme of liberty for the Oromo people, and mourns the legend that now left us.
Ali Bira the man lived an extraordinary life. Ali Bira the artist built a career that is the stuff of legend. Two qualities distinguish him from his cohort and successor song artists.
https://addisstandard.com/in-memoriam-ali-mohammed-bira-life-liberty-legend/
By Ezekiel Gebissa
On the day of his passing, the #Oromo nation celebrates his life, pays homage to his musical career which revolved around the theme of liberty for the Oromo people, and mourns the legend that now left us.
Ali Bira the man lived an extraordinary life. Ali Bira the artist built a career that is the stuff of legend. Two qualities distinguish him from his cohort and successor song artists.
https://addisstandard.com/in-memoriam-ali-mohammed-bira-life-liberty-legend/
Addis Standard
In Memoriam: Ali Mohammed Bira: Life, Liberty, Legend - Addis Standard
The late Ali Bira. Picture Credit: Empire Pictures Ezekiel Gebissa @egebissa In July 2012, I visited Ali Mohammed Bira, a pioneer Oromo music artist—singer, composer, and poet—who essentially reinvented Oromo music, in his home in Pickering, Ontario. Ali…
News: Federal army, Tigray topmost military leaders meet today amidst Tigrayan criticism on disarmament
Although Ambassador Redwan did not mention the names of the top military leaders of the two sides, several reports indicate that the meeting will be attended, by Field Marshal Berhanu Jula, Chief of the Ethiopian Defense Force and General Tadesse Worede, chief of Tigrayan forces, among others.
However, the peace agreement, particularly the section which contains details of the DDR, has faced criticism from opposition political parties operating in Tigray and the Tigrayan diaspora community.
https://addisstandard.com/news-federal-army-tigray-topmost-military-leaders-meet-today-amidst-tigrayan-criticism-on-disarmament/
Although Ambassador Redwan did not mention the names of the top military leaders of the two sides, several reports indicate that the meeting will be attended, by Field Marshal Berhanu Jula, Chief of the Ethiopian Defense Force and General Tadesse Worede, chief of Tigrayan forces, among others.
However, the peace agreement, particularly the section which contains details of the DDR, has faced criticism from opposition political parties operating in Tigray and the Tigrayan diaspora community.
https://addisstandard.com/news-federal-army-tigray-topmost-military-leaders-meet-today-amidst-tigrayan-criticism-on-disarmament/
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News: Federal army, Tigray topmost military leaders meet today amidst Tigrayan criticism on disarmament
From Left: Field Marshal Berhanu Jula, Chief of the Ethiopian Defense Force and General Tadesse Worede, chief of Tigrayan forces. Picture Credit: Screenshot/FBC/TigrayTV Addis Ababa - As the sequel of the peace agreement on cessation of hostilities and war…
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#Ethiopia: “We started in #Pretoria, we are inching our way closer and are now in #Nairobi, we are very hopeful that next time we will be in #Mekelle for our meeting and ultimately celebrate together in #AddisAbeba. This is the prayer, hope and it is what we seek,” Former president and Kenya's peace envoy to Ethiopia, Uhuru Kenyatta.
He was speaking this morning at a meeting of senior military leaders from the federal army and Tigrayan forces led by Field Marshal Berhanu Jula, Chief of the Ethiopian Defense Force and General Tadesse Worede, chief of Tigrayan forces, in Nairobi, kenya.
He was speaking this morning at a meeting of senior military leaders from the federal army and Tigrayan forces led by Field Marshal Berhanu Jula, Chief of the Ethiopian Defense Force and General Tadesse Worede, chief of Tigrayan forces, in Nairobi, kenya.
“Ali is a teacher of Oromumma” – Lemma Megersa’s tribute to the late Ali Birra
"Oromo and all brotherly nations have lost an intellect and a great historian. But there is great hope in Oromo sons that Ali raised and enabled. The seed he sowed has sprouted and bore fruits. Even though he is gone today, all of his works will remain with us. His name will be written, sung, and remembered forever at the beginning the list of our heroes. Ali Birra will be sung forever as one family alongside the likes of Hacaaluu Hundeessaa, Nuhoo Goobanaa, Daadhii Galaan, Usmayyoo Musaa, Eebbisaa Addunyaa and many others. will be praised as a family forever."
https://addisstandard.com/ali-is-a-teacher-of-oromumma-lemma-megersas-tribute-to-the-late-ali-birra/
"Oromo and all brotherly nations have lost an intellect and a great historian. But there is great hope in Oromo sons that Ali raised and enabled. The seed he sowed has sprouted and bore fruits. Even though he is gone today, all of his works will remain with us. His name will be written, sung, and remembered forever at the beginning the list of our heroes. Ali Birra will be sung forever as one family alongside the likes of Hacaaluu Hundeessaa, Nuhoo Goobanaa, Daadhii Galaan, Usmayyoo Musaa, Eebbisaa Addunyaa and many others. will be praised as a family forever."
https://addisstandard.com/ali-is-a-teacher-of-oromumma-lemma-megersas-tribute-to-the-late-ali-birra/
Addis Standard
“Ali is a teacher of Oromumma” – Lemma Megersa’s tribute to the late Ali Birra
Lemma Megerssa Addis Abeba - Lemma Megersa (PhD), former minister of defence and president of the Oromia Region of Ethiopia expressed his sadness over the death of Artist Ali Mohammed Birra, in a tribute sent to Addis Standard. Breaking his utter silence…
News: #US donates 126 Tuberculosis testing machines worth $3 million to #Ethiopia
The new machines will reduce the time it takes to diagnose TB from two days to two hours and from two months to two hours for MDR-TB the statement added.
Ethiopia is among the 30 countries worldwide with the highest burden of tuberculosis and TB/HIV co-infection and having 19,000 registered TB caused deaths in 2021 alone.
https://addisstandard.com/news-us-donates-126-tuberculosis-testing-machines-worth-3-million-to-ethiopia/
The new machines will reduce the time it takes to diagnose TB from two days to two hours and from two months to two hours for MDR-TB the statement added.
Ethiopia is among the 30 countries worldwide with the highest burden of tuberculosis and TB/HIV co-infection and having 19,000 registered TB caused deaths in 2021 alone.
https://addisstandard.com/news-us-donates-126-tuberculosis-testing-machines-worth-3-million-to-ethiopia/
Addis Standard
News: US donates 126 Tuberculosis testing machines worth $3 million to Ethiopia
Ambassador Tracey Ann Jacobson handing over TB testing machines to Ethiopia's Health Minister Dr. Lia Tadesse. Photo: U.S. Embassy Addis Ababa -United States Agency for International Development (USAID) donated 126 cutting-edge GeneXpert tuberculosis (TB)…
#Ethiopia conflict: Looking for clues in video of forgotten massacre
The Ethiopian government has denied deliberately targeting non-combatants in a conflict that has led to many thousands of civilian deaths. BBC Reality Check look at a video showing a massacre of unarmed men and investigate who might have carried it out.
Warning: Contains distressing images of death and violence throughout.
Note: #AddisStandard first reported about this massacre in February this year.
Link to Addis Standard's report:
Analysis: Massacre in plain sight; behind silent killings in Oromo special zone, Amhara region
Like to BBC Reality Check:
https://www.bbc.com/news/av/63515162
The Ethiopian government has denied deliberately targeting non-combatants in a conflict that has led to many thousands of civilian deaths. BBC Reality Check look at a video showing a massacre of unarmed men and investigate who might have carried it out.
Warning: Contains distressing images of death and violence throughout.
Note: #AddisStandard first reported about this massacre in February this year.
Link to Addis Standard's report:
Analysis: Massacre in plain sight; behind silent killings in Oromo special zone, Amhara region
Like to BBC Reality Check:
https://www.bbc.com/news/av/63515162
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Analysis: Massacre in plain sight; behind silent killings in Oromo special zone, Amhara region
By Dereje Gonfa @DerejeGonfa Addis Abeba - The killing of civilians in the Oromo zone of the Amhara region continued long after the area was reclaimed by government forces in December last year, reports said. Addis Standard’s weeks-long investigation revealed…
Analysis: Experts, an addict urge Tramadol users to “stop” as Drug Authority fastens control over medicine
By Biruk Alemu
As the surge in the abuse of #Tramadol, an #opioid medicine used for the short-term relief, grips the young & the old in #Ethiopia, a recovering addict, a care giving nurse & a medical doctor speak to #AddisStandard on the impact of the crisis.
The trend has recently forced Ethiopian Food and Drug Authority to issue an unusual announcement that it was set to implement a strict control and has directed pharmacies in Ethiopia.
https://addisstandard.com/analysis-experts-an-addict-urge-tramadol-users-to-stop-as-drug-authority-fasten-control-over-medicine/
By Biruk Alemu
As the surge in the abuse of #Tramadol, an #opioid medicine used for the short-term relief, grips the young & the old in #Ethiopia, a recovering addict, a care giving nurse & a medical doctor speak to #AddisStandard on the impact of the crisis.
The trend has recently forced Ethiopian Food and Drug Authority to issue an unusual announcement that it was set to implement a strict control and has directed pharmacies in Ethiopia.
https://addisstandard.com/analysis-experts-an-addict-urge-tramadol-users-to-stop-as-drug-authority-fasten-control-over-medicine/
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Analysis: Experts, an addict urge Tramadol users to “stop” as Drug Authority fastens control over medicine
New Life Alcohol and Drug Addiction Rehabilitation Center By Biruk Alemu @Birukalemu21 Addis Abeba - On 01 November, the Ethiopian Food and Drug Authority issued an unusual announcement that it was set to implement a strict control and has directed pharmacies…
News: WHO #Ethiopia joins emergency response to contain Cholera outbreak in #Bale zone, #Oromia region
The World Health Organization (#WHO) #Ethiopia joined Ethiopia’s health officials in their emergency response to a #Cholera outbreak in Harena Buluk and Berbera woredas of the Bale zone in Southern Oromia.
At least nine people have died following the latest outbreak across five districts in Oromia and Somali regional states, with over 330 cases reported as of 31 October.
The outbreak was first reported in Harana Buluk woreda of Bale zone 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. https://addisstandard.com/news-who-ethiopia-joins-emergency-response-to-contain-cholera-outbreak-in-bale-zone-oromia-region/
The World Health Organization (#WHO) #Ethiopia joined Ethiopia’s health officials in their emergency response to a #Cholera outbreak in Harena Buluk and Berbera woredas of the Bale zone in Southern Oromia.
At least nine people have died following the latest outbreak across five districts in Oromia and Somali regional states, with over 330 cases reported as of 31 October.
The outbreak was first reported in Harana Buluk woreda of Bale zone 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. https://addisstandard.com/news-who-ethiopia-joins-emergency-response-to-contain-cholera-outbreak-in-bale-zone-oromia-region/
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News: WHO Ethiopia joins emergency response to contain Cholera outbreak in Bale zone, Oromia region
The WHO team have further increased activities, strengthening the capacity and implementing a response to Cholera, which focuses on treatment and the prevention of infections. Addis Ababa - The World Health Organization (WHO) Ethiopia disclosed pictures of…
News: Legendary artist Ali Birra laid to rest in his birth city Dire Dawa
His body was brought to Friendship square, in the capital on Tuesday morning from his residence in #Bishoftu town, where he has been paid a farewell at the presence of his families, senior government officials, religious leaders, fellow artists and thousands of fans.
Speaking on the ceremony his wife Lily Marcus said “love, harmony and peace for all” were Ali’s legacies.
“As we all cry, mourn and weep while we send him to his final resting place, I am pretty sure that you all have a beautiful memory of him or with him. Keep that memory because it should live on. Let’s continue to celebrate his life through his beautiful legacy,” she said.
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His body was brought to Friendship square, in the capital on Tuesday morning from his residence in #Bishoftu town, where he has been paid a farewell at the presence of his families, senior government officials, religious leaders, fellow artists and thousands of fans.
Speaking on the ceremony his wife Lily Marcus said “love, harmony and peace for all” were Ali’s legacies.
“As we all cry, mourn and weep while we send him to his final resting place, I am pretty sure that you all have a beautiful memory of him or with him. Keep that memory because it should live on. Let’s continue to celebrate his life through his beautiful legacy,” she said.
https://addisstandard.com/news-legendary-artist-ali-birra-laid-to-rest-in-his-birth-city-dire-dawa/
Addis Standard
News: Legendary artist Ali Birra laid to rest in his birth city Dire Dawa
Addis Ababa - Legendary musician, singer and song writer Ali Mohammed Musa a.k.a. Ali Birra has been laid to rest in his birth city of Dire Dawa, after a send off ceremony in Addis Abeba. After a successful 60+ years of music, Ali Birra passed […]